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District’s ranking moves up Board president proud, but community member says academic progress remains flat By Jane Reuter

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Home Depot kids’ workshop captain Jerry Flickinger shows Ranch View Middle School students Danny Keith, left, and Justin Smith how to make a bat habitat during a class project on Nov. 14. Photo by Jane Reuter

Ranch View math lessons take wing Teacher uses bats to pique students’ interest By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Some Ranch View Middle School students have been acting a little bit batty lately. They’re rapping about bats, designing board games about bats, building bat habitats, writing newscasts about bats, interviewing experts about bats and advocating for the protection of bats. All of it is part of a study on bat conservation initiated by their math teacher, Tiffiny Vaughn, who decided to try a highly integrated project approach at the Highlands Ranch school. She hoped it would encourage her seventh-grade students in mathematical thinking, critical analysis, creativity and innovation. The subject she chose was bats. “I can tell you, I didn’t learn math this way,” said Vaughn. “All I knew (previously) was to

teach math using the traditional textbook method. You don’t interrelate it to other subjects. “These kids are learning about cinematography, science, geographical regions of the world, the mathematical knowledge and sound frequencies bats use to communicate with each other. We’ve talked about Ebola and other communicable diseases, and how bats here in Colorado protect us from West Nile virus by eating mosquitos.” Mathematics is woven throughout the study, with students using it to learn more about hibernation, how bats’ diets play into agriculture and crop protection, and by measuring and comparing wingspans, among other subjects. “Some of the children have said, `We like math because it’s interesting now.’ It’s not just solving problem after problem,” Vaughn said. “Math can be sometimes boring, but if you can relate it to the real world, it gives you the urge to do math,” said student Danny Keith. Students conducted their own research, and chose a method for sharing their findings.

Zuriah Walsh chose to write a rap song about bats, though he admits he had misgivings initially. “At first, I thought it was a weird project; then I realized they do some pretty cool stuff,” he said. “People don’t realize how important bats are. They’re like natural pesticides. “I like music, so I thought it would be cool to incorporate that with bats. We’re going to use some software on the Apple computer, create a beat and mix it in. When it comes together, it’s going to be pretty sick.” “I thought bats were just some kind of Halloween scariness,” Justin Smith said. “Then I realized how much they mean to us.” Tara Pecha said she was always interested in bats, but now believes she wants to incorporate them into her future career. “I’m going to write a letter to Obama,” she said. “I want to influence him, his wife and his daughters to build a bat home together.” Tara and her father once helped save a young bat, which she said clung to her finger. Bats continues on Page 39

The Douglas County School District made a successful bid to elevate its state performance rating. For the first time since the 2009-10 academic year, DCSD ranks as “Accredited with Distinction” — the highest of the Colorado Department of Education’s five tiers. DCSD was among several districts that requested the state reconsider its ranking. By excluding the performance of the district’s highest-risk students and factoring in improved ACT scores and graduation rates, the CDE agreed Douglas County merited its top rating. District leaders are delighted. Those critical of its education reforms say the ranking is misleading. “Certainly to move up into that top echelon speaks wonderful volumes about our teachers, our district and our students,” school board president Kevin Larsen said. “I and the rest of the board have been confident all along this time would come, and here we are. It means we’re doing good things for kids. So let’s celebrate it, but keep pushing all of our schools to help our kids learn at an even higher level.” Strong Schools Coalition president Laura Mutton noted that while the district’s ACT composite score increased slightly from 2013 to 2014 — from 21.8 to 22.1 — scores on the last Transitional Colorado Assessment Program were flat. “I think it would be unfortunate if the district were to mislead the community into thinking their `accredited with distinction’ (means) the reforms have resulted in overall improvement in academic achievement, DCSD continues on Page 39

Battle against cancer inspires worldwide village Highlands Ranch doctor finds strength from random acts of kindness By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com When Jill Pechacek refers to her village of support, she means the one that extends well past Highlands Ranch and Colorado. It hits all 50 states and spans across oceans, reaching 13 countries. Pechacek, 46, a single mother and doctor in Highlands Ranch, has been battling late-stage pancreatic cancer since her diagnosis in September. The village, consisting of people performing random acts of kindness, is what gives her strength. “Acts of kindness should be a part of life — part of our normal routine,” Pechacek said. “Everyone should have that village, not just people who are sick.” Pechacek is sick — her cancer has advanced to Stage 4. But she’s determined to conquer this fight for her three children. “God’s got this,” she said. “It’s out of my control, but I think God means for me to be here for a while.” The random-act-of-kindness village grew out of a CaringBridge page set up by

Pechacek’s sister, Holly O’Keefe. O’Keefe’s 5-year-old son was diagnosed with brain cancer in November 2011, and after his diagnosis, a friend set up a CaringBridge page for him. CaringBridge is a great way to communicate with a large group, O’Keefe said. Then Pechacek posted the Dr. Jill Pechacek 29:11 Challenge on the page. “She wanted it to be something bigger than herself,” O’Keefe said. “Something good out of something bad.” The Dr. Jill Pechacek 29:11 Challenge calls on participants to perform 29 random, but purposeful, acts of kindness within 11 days. The challenge is based on Jeremiah 29:11, a Bible verse in which the Lord declares “plans to give you hope and a future.” It’s caught on. A company in Iowa City noticed the big response on CaringBridge and offered to set up and manage a Facebook page for the challenge, which, in three weeks as of Nov. 17, had received more than 850 likes. High school sports teams and clubs, church groups and business offices are accepting the challenge. They come from Littleton, Arapahoe and ThunderRidge high schools and also as far away as China. One person wrote about a woman who was working for $1 a day, and the act of Dr. Jill continues on Page 36

Dr. Jill Pechacek pictured with her three children, from left, Hawk, 12, Brooks, 10, and Hope, 8. Pechacek is battling late-stage pancreatic cancer, but is determined to conquer the disease to be there for her children. Courtesy photo

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When thanks is the reward of giving A few hundred men and women form a thin, bedraggled line that follows the sidewalk from the Denver City and County Building along the edge of Civic Center Park. They slowly shift their way forward — for some it will take two to three hours — to a 23-table buffet nearly the length of a city block, laden with all the trimmings of Thanksgiving dinner. Mikayla Sullivan, 17, stands near the end, her small frame draped in a black, wool coat, a gray Broncos cap sitting backwards on her strawberry-blonde hair. She doesn’t mind the wait. She’s thankful for the food. “We can eat,” Mikayla says. She and her boyfriend are living for the moment in a pay-by-the-day motel. She smiles, holding an unlit cigarette between her fingers. She’s also thankful for her 11- and 12-year old sisters back home in Indianapolis. But when she mentions them, she struggles to keep tears from filling her green eyes. “This is the first Thanksgiving that …” Her voice trails off. For six hours on this second Saturday in November, hundreds of men, women and children dine at tables covered in golden plastic tablecloths decorated with vases of fall flowers. They spread across a closed-off Bannock Street in front of the city’s government building. David Clifton Ministries in Lakewood, a nonprofit that works with the homeless and needy, has served this dinner for 19 years with the help of an army of volunteers. They are young and old. They ladle food onto plates and clean up and carry trays to tables for those who can’t on their own. They help wherever they can. “Water,” a young woman with a nametag that reads “Savannah” calls out

as she walks along the line with a tray of cups. “Water.” JoAnn Trudell, 63, reaches for one. “Thank you for taking care of us,” she says with a smile. JoAnn, shoulder-length white hair topped by a beanie of the same color, is here with her friend, Joyce Ann Schneider, 67. They pull an empty purple suitcase they hope to fill with food to take home. “We’re not homeless, but we’re disabled,” JoAnn says. “We don’t make enough to make a Thanksgiving meal, to have Thanksgiving treats and special things — and this is just wonderful. It makes us so happy, like we’re more a part of the human race.” Most of the diners are homeless. Some have roofs over their heads, living in subsidized housing or with family and friends, but — like JoAnn — say they are grateful for a meal they cannot afford. Hunger. An anguish most of us don’t feel. But numbers prove it is very real: Nearly one in seven Coloradans faced times in 2013 when they didn’t have enough money to buy food for their families or themselves. More than one in five households with children faced financial challenges to put food on the table. More than one in four working families do not have enough money to meet their basic needs.

That’s according to Hunger Free Colorado, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization. And consider this: The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative reported 5,812 homeless men, women and children as of January in the seven-county metro Denver area. And of the 2,230 men, women and children who were at-risk for homelessness, nearly two-thirds were living in households with children. At the end of the buffet line, at an area of tables heavy with piles of jackets and shirts and pants, Heather Mondy, 38, searches for clothes for her three daughters. “Mom, I like this one,” a daughter shouts, trying on a beige, wool coat. Heather lugs a second trash bag filled with clothes to the grass where her family rests. She and her children traveled from Golden, where she lives in Section 8 federally subsidized housing, “to hang out with people who are not going to be judgmental or mean…” They enjoyed the dinner, but the clothing was a true blessing, she says. “I’m definitely going to be able to dress them warm… and cute this year.” A petite woman with sparkly sunglasses and long auburn hair, she is thankful for the day. “I’m blessed we can still come together peacefully,” Heather says, “and we still have heart for helping the ones who need our help.” At one of the tables, a 63-year-old woman leans back, eyes closed, swaying to the jazzy music from the nearby band. Her late husband was a veteran, she says. A few nights a week, she stays with her son in his subsidized apartment. She spends the other nights at St. Francis Center, a shelter for homeless men and women.

“Right now,” she says, “I’m looking for a permanent home.” She stood in line for three hours to partake of the banquet. The turkey. The stuffing. The green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy. “I’m going to take some home for later tonight,” she says, then laughs softly. “And breakfast in the morning.” She speaks with graceful elegance and asks her name not be used. She’s been homeless off and on for the past six years. It’s a weary struggle she hopes will end soon. Yet she remains grateful. “I’m thankful for my health and strength, for being able to walk around,” she says. “Most of all, my spirituality. Faith is the expectation of unforeseen things. And that’s what carries me on every day.” The sun begins to sink on the outdoor Thanksgiving feast. The line is no longer hundreds deep. Diners, scattered along the tables, linger, listening to the waning melodies of the band. Simple expressions of gratitude tumble in the gentle darkness: Jackie Russell, 53, homeless: “Being alive.” Mystic Aberle, 32, volunteer: “Having a warm place to stay.” Paul Winters, 47, on disability: “Being able to give God thanks.” Tami Bigandt, 46, volunteer: “That my daily needs are met… that I have food.” True thanks giving. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4110.

CORRECTION “Personal Stories of Englewood Veterans” will be presented by the Englewood Historical Society at 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The date was incorrect in Sonya’s Sampler in last week’s edition.

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Dems tout diversity in leadership picks Hullinghorst to be first female speaker since 2003

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GOP tabs state Senate leaders Colorado Springs Republican Bill Cadman is new president By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A unified Senate Republican caucus on Nov. 11 unanimously put in place a leadership team that will guide the chamber’s new majority party through the next legislative session. It came as no surprise that the 18-member caucus tabbed Sen. Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs as Senate president. Cadman has served in the Legislature since 2000 and has represented Republicans as Senate minority leader the last four sessions. Cadman infused some humor into the proceedings as he reminded those in attendance of how long it had taken him to finally oversee a Republican majority. “As we prepare to serve in the majority — I have to say it again — as we prepare to serve in the majority,” Cadman said to laughter from inside a large-sized Capitol committee hearing room. “We got the big room. I haven’t been in here in eight years.” When the legislative session begins in mid-January, Republicans will enjoy an 18-17 majority, the same one-seat advantage Democrats held last year. That’s thanks in part to victories by Republican candidates in a few key Senate districts, including a win by Beth Martinez-Humenik in the Adams County-based Senate District 24, a tight race that wasn’t called until days after the election. While Republicans will hold a slim majority in the Senate, the opposite will be true in the House, where Democrats held on to their ma-

jority following the results from Nov. 4. That reality is not lost on Cadman. “We have to stay focused on what brings us together as a caucus, not what divides us,” Cadman urged his members. Cadman’s right-hand-man next session will continue to be Sen. Mark Scheffel of Parker, who will serve as majority leader. Scheffel, who was elected to his District 4 seat in 2008, has served as assistant minority leader under Cadman for the last three years. “It’s humbling. It’s an honor. It’s a privilege,” Scheffel said after being heaped with praise by Cadman, who nominated Scheffel for the position. Two women will serve on the new leadership team: Sen. Ellen Roberts of Durango, who was elected Senate president pro-tem and Sen. Vickie Marble of Fort Collins, who will serve as Republican caucus chairwoman. Sen. Randy Baumgardner of Hot Sulfur Springs, who will serve as majority whip, will hold the job of counting and rounding up votes on legislation. With its new majority, Republicans will double the number of members that will sit on the Joint Budget Committee, which oversees the forming of the annual state budget. Sen. Kent Lambert of Colorado Springs will continue to serve on the committee with new JBC member Sen. Kevin Grantham of Canon City joining him. At the end of the proceedings, Cadman and his colleagues exchanged Peyton Manning jerseys, with the Denver Broncos quarterback’s No. 18 symbolizing the number of GOP members that will serve in the chamber over which Cadman will preside. “Eighteen is what it takes to make a majority,” he said. “We are all the 18th member of this team.”

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Time once again for thinking about thanking We still haven’t managed to screw up Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a great day to be together with your family and friends, and to consume too much. Houses still look like houses on the outside, for another day or two. We don’t dogpile for electronics or badlooking sweaters. Yet. It’s just you and gravy. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Mashed potatoes and gravy and slices of turkey with a sidecar of stuffing and cranberries. My 90-year-old friend wanted trout. So I fixed trout. We had trout and asparagus. I can’t remember the first time I ate asparagus. I might not have had asparagus for the first time until I was in college. It seemed like a distant vegetable, like artichoke hearts. Some vegetarians make allowances for turkey, chicken and seafood. I don’t get it. I don’t have any heartwarming stories about Thanksgiving, or even any funny ones. I spend most Thanksgivings by myself. Don’t go getting sad. Holidays don’t mean very much to me. Days mean a lot to me. Maybe if I had little Vera, Chuck and Dave things would be different. But I don’t. I have Smitty on Thanksgiving. And I might have a little bit of Jennifer, but it’s only after she has spent most of the day with her kids. I guess this is a meaningful Thanksgiving story. At least it’s meaningful to me. I was asked to draw the Thanksgiving mural for our classroom when I was in the

fifth grade. I don’t remember how I did it or where I did it. I must have done it right there on the same wall where it was taped up on Parents’ Night. I probably drew it with colored pencils and crayons. It was meaningful to me because I was being recognized for something that became my major in college and my major in life. I’d like to know what my references were. Indians, pilgrims, and what else? I have never been very good at drawing groups of people sitting outdoors at picnic tables with overfilled plates in front of them. But I guess I was good enough. It must be very interesting for parents to see what inclination and talent their children exhibit. “Oh, no, Anouk. He likes to make candles.” The father of a well-known candle maker said just about that. Now his son is a millionaire. How do we become who we become? How do we wind up where we wind up? Biographies and autobiographies inter-

To maximize magic, minimize mayhem Here comes Hanukkah and here comes Christmas. Wait … first we get to enjoy Thanksgiving, don’t we? Studies show how much better retailers do when they begin promoting the holidays sooner. However, I wonder how we all do as consumers during the rush and crush of the holiday season. Do we focus on the magic or do we get swallowed up by the mayhem? I can’t think of a “Black Friday” in recent years where we didn’t see some type of news report where someone was trampled or where chaos erupted in an effort to make sure that people were first through the door and would be guaranteed a newly released game, toy or gadget. Our desire to “have what we want”

instead of “wanting what we have” feeds the instant gratification demons within us. And sometimes the result is a demonstration of behavior that strips others of their dignity as we take out our anger and disappointment for not getting what Norton continues on Page 9

est me more than fiction does. How did Edgar Allan Poe become Edgar Allan Poe? Poe died when he was only 40, and there are still question marks about his death. Some think that he died from alcohol poisoning. Another theory is that he died from rabies, maybe from a cat bite. Poe kept cats. Where was I? Thanksgiving. As I said, we haven’t ruined it yet with music and decorations and gift shopping. That comes later. The next day. The days between Thanksgiving and Jan. 2 are very chimerical. Unreal and unrealistic, like no other span of time during the year. I don’t particularly look forward to it. I did at one time. There was time off from school, and the smell of a fresh-cut tree in the house. Until the 1960s when someone came up with the idea of an aluminum Christmas tree with a nearby rotating light, that changed the color of the aluminum from red to green to blue to yellow. It was dreadful. Santa didn’t touch our cookies. He did leave a note, however. “Your tree is reprehensible. S. Claus.” It took me a while to warm up to stuffing. Not now. But keep those giblets away from me. Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for reading. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Religious charities not great for schools

There are numerous non-denominational charities begging for contributions to help third world children and U.S. Children as well, i.e. Save the Children, UNICEF, Toys for Tots, etc. One only needs to Google children’s charities and select one or even two! But, of course that doesn’t happen. The majority always seems to think that others’ beliefs don’t count. Personally, I would prefer to contribute to all Jewish charities, which I do, but I don’t expect the children in the public schools that my taxes pay to educate to support them. This is the same reason I don’t want my tax dollars to pay for private education/vouchers. The school administration should have known better. The parents should have known better. I don’t necessarily support a lawsuit but sometimes, people just don’t get it without some demonstrative action. Teri Hanke Highlands Ranch

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Tackling the age-3 gap Nonprofit launches new initiative for kids with special needs By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Not many parents dread their child’s third birthday. But Kristin and Jared Hoover, parents of 2½-year-old Jacob, who has Down syndrome, worry that Jacob’s learning progression will cease when he turns 3. At 3, the family’s Developmental Pathways services — including Jacob’s occupational therapy — will terminate for two years, until he begins school when the state takes over to provide assistance. “Zero to 3 is covered,” Kristin said. “Three to 5, there’s kind of a gap.” And those two years are a critical time for growth and development in a child’s life, said Jason Berney, media and event planner for the SUN Foundation, the fundraising arm of Developmental Pathways. “Jacob has developed so incredibly well,” Kristin said, “but I worry about what happens to him from age 3 to 5. Will my son be able to eat with a fork or write his name by the time he goes to school?” Developmental Pathways is a Colorado nonprofit agency created to serve people, and their families, with developmental disabilities from birth to end of life. It works with six school districts in the Denver-metro area, including districts in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. The nonprofit’s Early Intervention Department provides much needed services and support for families until the age of 3. Recently, in an effort to help families with special needs children between the ages of 3 and 5, Developmental Pathways launched the 3+ Initiative. “The 3+ Iniative was created out of the desperation of our families looking for support,” said Melanie Worley, CEO of Developmental Pathways. “We need community support in order for this initiative to be successful.” The new 3+ Iniative was developed within the last six months, and its first public

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we want when we want it on some very nice, unassuming and undeserving employee. Advertising and marketing, cause and effect, right? The ad agencies and marketing wizards do their jobs extremely well and drive the hype. In turn, that hype contributes to the mayhem. Again, companies will point to top line revenue and profitability that keeps them in business and gives them a stronger position that enables them to serve us better throughout the year. I totally get that, I guess I just wish we could find the right balance between the magic of the season and the mayhem that comes along with it. Now there are many people who have figured this formula out. They have become adept at shopping throughout the year so that when the holiday season hits, they have no need to fight the crowds on “Black Friday” and for the following four or five weeks. There are others who have become masters of online shopping and have minimal need to compete or wait on line. And when I see how the online shoppers and early bird shoppers appear emotionally and attitudinally as compared to their frenzied counterpart shoppers, the calmness is discernible. Now shopping may only be a part of the mayhem. Others experience a real anxiety when it comes to the holidays. They have developed a perfectionist mentality and everything from the decorations, wrapping paper, the lights, the music, gifts, dinners, and parties must be absolutely perfect. And the dread that something might just be excellent or even average sets them off into their own despair. If we can just remember that mayhem is akin to panic as it can

The Hoover Family, from left, Kristin, holding Jacob, a 2½-year-old boy with Down syndrome, and Jared, right, share their story Nov. 13 at the SUN-Raiser Breakfast Ask to advocate for Developmental Pathways’ 3+ Initiative. The initiative will help families with children between the ages 3 and 5 with developmental disabilities. Photo by Christy Steadman outreach event was a SUN-Raiser Breakfast Ask, which took place Nov. 13 at the Denver Tech Center Marriot. The event will most likely become annual, Berney said. It will cornerstone the nonprofit’s main event, the Pathway Client Achievement Awards, which takes place in the spring every year. Developmental Pathways, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, serves 5,500 people, with an additional 2,200 on a wait-list to receive the nonprofit’s services. The organization can provide services for any developmental disability, Berney said, but most commonly, it helps those with autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. “There are 500 stories just like Jacob’s,” said Deb Bosch, the SUN Foundation’s director. These children need the support that can come from the 3+ Initiative, she added. “It will impact them forever,” Worley said. “We are confident that the 3+ Initiative will help bridge the gap.”

be our worst enemy. Instead, we can focus on the fact that nothing is ever as bad as it seems and that all will be well. Magic. What if we focused on the magic? The magical moments found when we share a meal with our family and friends, the true magical feeling that comes as we volunteer to help others, the magic of giving instead of receiving. You see, pacing is everything when it comes to managing the magic and minimizing the mayhem that comes with the season. Are we participating at the pace that makes us feel comfortable, maybe even magical? Or are we the victim of the pace that has been created for us? Mayhem. The good news is that the choice is up to us regarding the pace and path that we choose. As Thanksgiving approaches I encourage you to give some consideration to what the upcoming season really means to you, your family and your friends, and what your personal pace will be. Let’s enjoy this holiday for everything that it is meant to be, let it set the foundation of gratitude and appreciation in our hearts and minds so that when we have finished that last piece of pumpkin pie and sipped our final cup of coffee or cordial on Thanksgiving, we are mentally and spiritually prepared to enter the rest of the holiday season. So is it magic or mayhem for you? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we focus on the magic instead of the mayhem, it really will be a better than good holiday season. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Depending on the individual needs of each child, one kid can potentially have a therapy team of three to 10 people, Bosch said. And each therapy session can cost up to $90 an hour. Developmental Pathways can help match individuals with a team of therapists, and help the families with funding for therapy. “It goes above and beyond,” Berney said, “(and) provides additional support if needed.” Jacob is thriving because of the help of his three occupational therapists, Kristin said. Additionally, Developmental Pathways has been instrumental in helping her and Jared be great parents. “Learning to be new parents of a child with special needs is a wonderful journey,” Kristin said, “but it is also challenging, sometimes scary and sometimes even a little overwhelming.” But the experts and therapists who are part of the Developmental Pathways team identified Jacob’s “learning styles, his

MORE INFORMATION To learn more about Developmental Pathways, visit the organization’s website at www.developmentalpathways.org. To make a financial contribution, click on the “Giving Tab” which will link to a page with a “Donate Now” button. Information on volunteer opportunities can also be found by following the “Giving Tab” link. strengths, his greatest challenges,” Kristin said, and “develop goals to keep us in check.” She said the organization has the leadership, talent, passion and compassion to make a difference, and supporting the 3+ Initiative will help make a difference in hundreds of children’s lives, which will impact their entire future. “To invest in kiddos like Jacob is such a generous offering,” Kristin said. Jacob closed the presentation at the SUN-Raiser Breakfast Ask when he smiled and signed “please help.”

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Hospital expanding cancer services Littleton Adventist welcomes radiation oncology center By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton Adventist Hospital, one of the city’s largest employers, is making way for even more employees and expanding its services by adding a radiation oncology center for cancer patients. “Littleton Adventist Hospital is for you, with you, and we’re growing together,” Brett Spenst, president and CEO, told several dozen

hospital, community and business leaders assembled Nov. 14 for the outdoor groundbreaking on one of the year’s coldest mornings. “With an anticipated opening of late spring of 2015, we will be able to offer radiation oncology treatment to oncology patients, providing continuity of treatment for those in our community. Littleton Adventist Hospital started more than 25 years ago as an 81-bed hospital. Today it’s a certified trauma center with more than 230 beds. “Every day our physicians, associates and volunteers work diligently to achieve our mission of continuing the healing ministry of

Christ, and this new center adds important tools for our patients fighting cancer,” said Spenst. Dr. Darlene Bugoci, radiation oncologist, explained that the process uses regulated doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. According to the American Society for Radiation Oncolology, nearly two-thirds of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy during their illness. In 2006, there were only 4,424 licensed radiation oncologists in the entire United States. Bugoci said the new center will allow LAH to offer all three primary oncology specialties: surgical, medical and radiation. “Our cancer team already works closely

together, and this new center will foster even closer relationships and collaboration,” she said. “I’m so excited that this project is coming to fruition, and that we can offer radiation treatment to our community.” According to the hospital’s website, cancer care is just one of its specialties. Others include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology and women’s and children’s services. The hospital is home to a Level III NICU, a Level II Trauma Center and a nationally accredited breast-care center. It’s one of 15 hospitals in the Centura Health system of care and is part of the Adventist Health System.

Man accused of killing wife pleads not guilty Harold Henthorn held in federal custody without bond By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com A Highlands Ranch man charged with the murder of his wife entered a not-guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Denver on Nov. 12. The first-degree murder charge against Harold Henthorn, 58, stems from an incident in which Henthorn’s late wife, Toni Henthorn, fell to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sept. 29, 2012. That incident happened 17 years after the death of Henthorn’s first wife in a case that has since been reopened. If convicted, Henthorn faces a manda-

tory term of life in federal prison without the possibility of parole, as well as a fine of up to $250,000. Following investigation, a federal grand jury returned an indictment on Nov. 5, which alleges that Henthorn “willfully, deliberately, maliciously, and with premeditation and malice aforethought did unlawfully kill Toni Henthorn.” Special agents with the National Park Service and the FBI, with substantial support from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Henthorn without incident on Nov. 6. “The United States Attorney’s Office will work tirelessly with the National Park Service and the FBI to ensure that justice is done for the victim and her family,” U.S. Attorney John Walsh said. Because of the “nature and circumstances”

of the crime — being that the late Henthorn fell 140 feet to her death, and the two were reportedly far from the trails at the park — the prosecution requested the court detain the defendant pending trial. On Nov. 12, U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen M. Tafoya found Henthorn a danger to the community and a risk of flight, and ordered he be held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals without bond. Douglas County Sgt. Ron Hanavan, spokesman for the sheriff’s office, said a case from 1995 was reopened after the death of Toni Henthorn. On May 7, 1995, Sandra Henthorn, Harold Henthorn’s first wife, died after a car fell on top of her after the jack slipped while she and her husband were changing a flat tire in southern Douglas County.

There is an active and open investigation into the incident, confirmed the sheriff’s office. At the Nov. 12 hearing, prosecution pointed out that both deaths happened in a deserted area where the only two people around were Henthorn and his wife at the time. Henthorn’s financial records were reviewed, and at the Nov. 12 hearing, the insurance policies concerning the two deaths were discussed. An auditor testified that Henthorn received $496,000 from claims with insurance policies after the death of his first wife. Claims were made concerning the death of Henthorn’s second wife, but the approximate $4.5 million plus interest has not been paid. Henthorn’s next court appearance was not scheduled.

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SkyView students have warm hearts Denver school benefits from winter coat drive By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Sixty-six students at an elementary school in Denver will be bundled up in warm coats this winter, thanks to the efforts of SkyView Academy students and their Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Donation Drive. Johnson Elementary, located near Jewell Avenue and Federal Boulevard, has a rule that if the temperature is above 3 degrees, the students are required to go outside for recess, said SkyView middle school Spanish teacher Cindy Van, who led the Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Donation Drive. “Some of them are not adequately dressed,” she said. “(So) we did what we could.” Johnson Elementary is about 25 minutes away from SkyView, which is practically “our backyard,” she said. Poverty is “actually happening,” Van said, “and it’s really close to us.” About 90 percent of the school is on reduced-price lunches, said Van, a former teacher at Johnson. SkyView students had an eye-opening and humbling experience by participating in the coat drive, Van said. They learned about another lifestyle, and that the students at Johnson Elementary are “kids, just like these kids.” Johnson Elementary, a K-5 with about 450 students, received its delivery of the 66 winter coats on Oct. 22. “(The kids) were so grateful,” Van said. “They were really happy that people would think of them.” The Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Donation Drive is just one of the charity service projects that SkyView Academy, a preschool through 12th-grade public charter school in Highlands Ranch, does throughout the year. The service projects are generally chosen based on something the school community values, said Lorrie Grove, SkyView Academy board president. Service projects that have been done in the past include recycling projects, toy drives and

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a blanket drive when students hand-made blankets and donated them to a women’s shelter, Grove said. Some of the service projects are repeated annually, but the school is always adding new ones, Grove said. “We’ve done all sorts of service projects in our history,” she said. “It’s important that our students know how to give back to the community, to the world.” Generally, the service projects don’t involve money donations. “The projects are about doing,” Grove said, rather than giving monetarily. Student participation is voluntary, Grove said, so it is not something they are required to do for a grade. However, students usually want to be involved, and get excited to be a part of the service projects. Grove added she couldn’t think of a specific example when a student didn’t want to participate.

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They “feel a sense of pride,” she said. In addition, all of the 1,350 students who attend SkyView are able to participate in the service projects. “It builds school community and camaraderie,” Grove said. “Older kids can be role models for younger kids.” For example, during the blanket-making service project, high school students were teaching the pre-kindergarten students how to tie the knots that held the blankets together, Grove said. A service project is organized by first forming a team of teachers who represent the different grade levels of SkyView Academy. For example, along with Van, the rest of the team for the Warm Coats, Warm Hearts Donation Drive consisted of high school teacher Elana Mamayan, and elementary school teachers Jodi Tilbury, Shanna Casinelli and Debbie

Gary. The service team meets and brainstorms ideas until a project is decided on, Grove said. Then, the leadership is turned over to the students. “The kids are responsible to help promote it,” Grove said, “(and) help their peers become aware of the project they’re working on.” For the Warm Coats, Warm Hearts service project, promotion included hanging “kidmade” posters and passing out fliers. SkyView students were promoting the Warm Coats, Warm Hearts service project for three weeks, Van said, and the coat collecting took place for one week. Students at SkyView got excited every time they had a new coat to donate, Van said. It was a good experience for everyone involved. “It warmed my heart to be able to do something like that,” Van said.

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Mall stores betting on Turkey Day shoppers About 30 percent of Park Meadows retailers to open on Thanksgiving By Jane Reuter jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Controversial as Thanksgiving Day shopping may be, some retailers based at the consumer-friendly Park Meadows shopping center are betting consumers will gobble up holiday sales.

About 30 percent of the 160 stores at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows mall will open at 6 p.m. Nov. 27. Dick’s Sporting Goods and JC Penney will open at 5 p.m. While some stores will stay open all night, most that open at 6 p.m. will close at midnight, and then re-open at 6 a.m. for Black Friday. About two-thirds of the mall’s retailers will participate in the traditional early Nov. 28 opening, general manager Pamela Schenck Kelly said. The Black Friday celebration includes a free pancake breakfast in the Dining Hall from 6 to 8 a.m., a KOSI-FM live radio broadcast and other entertainment.

Stores that don’t open Thanksgiving Day or at 6 a.m. won’t face any criticism from mall management, Kelly said. Because Thanksgiving is a legal holiday, retailers aren’t subject to the usual lease requirement of operating when the rest of the mall is open. “I don’t require any store to open at all until 8 a.m. on Black Friday,” Kelly said. “They can make that choice — if they do not wish to participate in the Thanksgiving or extreme early 6 a.m. opening — on their own.” According to the National Retail Federation, 44.8 million people shopped on

NEWS IN A HURRY Macy’s kicks off holiday campaign

Macy’s 7th annual “Believe” holiday program to benefit Make-A-Wish begins Nov. 7 at Park Meadows mall. Through Dec. 24, children can bring stamped letters to Santa to their local Macy’s. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. Customers can also visit macys.com/believe to email their letter to Santa. South Metro firefighters will help launch the campaign on Nov. 7, meeting at 10 a.m. with wish kid Logan to drop off the first letters of the campaign. Logan is a 4-year-old Highlands Ranch boy battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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People wishing to donate turkeys as part of the Denver Rescue Mission’s turkey drive may drop off frozen turkeys, weighing 12 pounds or more, and other traditional Thanksgiving meal items at Mike Ward Infiniti, 1800 Lucent Court. The rescue mission’s goal is to collect 15,000 turkeys to feed homeless and hungry people this Thanksgiving. The food will be served at the Great Thanksgiving Banquet on Nov. 26, or used to fill about 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes, which are distributed to families in need across Metro Denver through the efforts of churches, schools and nonprofit organizations. Dates for drop-off at Mike Ward Infiniti are 3-8 p.m. Nov. 19-21, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22-23. For more information, call 303-

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Locals earn CenturyLink kudos Each year, CenturyLink recognizes employees who go above and beyond to provide outstanding service to their customers. The company’s Outstanding Service Provider awards were recently announced, and five south-metro residents were among the 60 recipients. Yaron Starosta and Joe Weinberg of Highlands Ranch, Andy Silverman of Centennial, Kelly Carroll of Parker, and Brenda Waterhouse of Littleton were selected from approximately 1,000 nominations submitted by CenturyLink employees around the globe. Though the company employs nearly 47,000 worldwide, only 60 are selected for this prestigious award.

Thanksgiving Day 2013, up 27 percent from 2012. More than twice as many visited stores on Black Friday, and the average shopper spent $407 over the four-day 2013 Thanksgiving weekend. The National Retail Federation predicts happy holidays for stores, based on a low unemployment rate that typically translates into confident consumers. The federation forecasts a 4.1 seasonal spending increase in 2014 from 2013. If that Christmas wish comes true, it would be the largest increase since 2011.

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Chess great speaks out on Putin Kasparov shares his story and views with business leaders in Denver By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Russian Garry Kasparov, hailed by many as the world’s greatest chess player, can no longer return to Moscow to visit his mother because his political activism against the government makes it dangerous to do so. Instead, they meet in Tallinn, Estonia. He flies in from New York City, where he now lives with his family. She comes in from Moscow. “It’s the closest capital to Moscow, so that is where I meet my mother. She’s 77. It’s too late for her to move to America,” Kasparov said at a Nov. 15 luncheon in his honor at the University of Denver’s Iliff School of Theology. The Colorado Business Roundtable and the Wyoming Business Alliance hosted the event. Kasparov gave an impassioned speech to more than 60 business and community leaders about the dangers of the Vladimir Putinled Russian government, the importance of energy independence and social and political tension between Russia and neighboring Ukraine. “Some of the messages that Mr. Kasparov spoke to today about leadership, and globalization of the economy, and how we interact and ramifications of lack of decisions and lack of decisions of strength impact the world globally as well as us here in the United States,” Colorado Business Roundtable President Jeff Wasden said. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, of the former Soviet Union, one of Russia’s most famous sons rarely visits the home he has dedicated his life to trying to improve — because of political pressure. Azerbaijan, which had been incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1920, proclaimed its independence in October 1991 before the USSR officially dissolved. Kasparov became the youngest-undisputed world chess champion in 1985 at age 22 by defeating then-champion Anatoly Karpov.

Garry Kasaparov speaks to a group of more than 60 local business owners and leaders Nov. 15 at the Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando He was ranked as the No. 1 player in the world for 225 out of 228 months from 1986 until his retirement in 2005. He is also famous for being the first world champion to lose a match to a computer under standard time controls, when he lost to the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in 1997. Since his retirement from the sport, Kasparov has instead been trading moves in the political arena as one of the most outspoken critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “People always want me to compare Putin’s strategy with my chess expertise, and speaking about Russia, I always say it’s irrelevant because in chess we have fixed rules and predictable results and in Russia its exactly the opposite,” Kasparov said. “As for the international arena, Putin plays poker and he’s a very good player. In poker it’s not about the quality of your hand, it’s about your ability to bluff. And Putin regularly has a very weak hand — say a pair of nines — but he acts as if he has a royal flush.” Kasparov was instrumental in setting up The Other Russia, a coalition that opposes Putin’s government. He has run for office, organized and participated in protests and even been arrested back home in Russia.

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In 2007, he ran for president as the The Other Russia party’s candidate. He was forced to withdraw his candidacy in December 2007 due to his inability to rent a meeting hall where at least 500 of his supporters could assemble to endorse his candidacy, as is legally required. Kasparov’s spokesperson accused the government of using pressure to deter anyone from renting a hall for the gathering. In August 2012, Kasparov was arrested and beaten outside of the Moscow court while attending the verdict reading in the case involving the all-female punk band Pussy Riot. He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing with the help of video evidence from the scene that was circulated on the Internet. Kasparov views Putin’s Russia as a global threat. Recently, he has been speaking around the world on Russia’s tensions with neighboring Ukraine and the dispute of the Black Sea boarder territory of Crimea. He describes his adversary as a shrewd man who has mastered the art of aggression without outright military force, a man he says “wages war with banks not tanks.” Kasparov, considered a left-leaning activist by many back home in Russia, sounds conservative by American standards. He’s an admirer of American President Ronald Rea-

gan and believes in strength through energy independence, the power of a credible threat and the use of military force against Putin if necessary. “Fracking in Wyoming did more to hurt Putin’s rule of Russia than everything the Obama administration did in six years because it eventually brings oil prices down,” Kasparov said. Many in the audience agreed with his message of a stronger stance toward Russia from the U.S. and its political allies. “I think we are still in a strategic bipolar world, at least in regard to Russia,” said Peter Moore, president of the board for Vital For Colorado, an advocacy group for oil and natural gas. “And it has become more and more clear to me that (oil) is one of our greatest strategic tools — low-cost energy to strengthen the United States and weaken Russia.” Kasparov also called for stronger international leadership and the necessity of nations to work in unison to stand up to oppressive governments and leaders. “In chess we have a saying: The threat is more powerful than the execution,” Kasparov said.

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Dear Douglas County Residents: The season of giving is upon us! As you think about the gifts you will be giving your family and friends, please take time to also consider your charitable giving choices. This Giving Guide provides information on 22 local charities and the truly impactful work each is doing right here in Douglas County. Each listed charity is a member of Douglas County Gives (a coalition of nonprofits right here in Douglas County) and has met the rigorous eligibility requirements needed to participate in Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is a 24 Hours to Give Where You Live event established by Community First Foundation and sponsored by FirstBank. This year, Colorado Gives Day is on Dec. 9. This is the third anniversary of Douglas County Gives nonprofits collaborating to help increase awareness about the good work happening right here in your backyard.

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Please use the Giving Guide as a resource to learn about the many non-profits located in our community. You will find that Douglas County is not only a wonderful place to live, but also a wonderful place to give! Douglas County is home to an amazing array of charities working in a variety of areas including animal welfare, arts, advocacy for those with special needs, education, land and wildlife conservation, youth and adult health and welfare and much more. Also included in the Giving Guide is information on how to give on Colorado Gives Day (December 9th) and throughout the year. During this season of giving, we hope this guide will help you discover a place to give right here in your community. With warm regards,

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Learn more about these 22 Douglas County nonprofits. Visit www.douglascountygives.com for more information.

Alternatives Pregnancy Center .............................. 4

Douglas/Elbert Task Force ..................................... 6

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network ............ 4

Frontier Labourers for Christ.................................. 7

Castle Rock Senior (Community) Center ................ 4

HawkQuest............................................................ 7

Chelsea Hutchison Foundation .............................. 4

Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation .... 7

Children’s Advisory Network .................................. 5

Hope’s Promise ..................................................... 7

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation ........ 5

Mesa Verde Foundation ......................................... 8

Douglas County Community Foundation ................ 5

Project ReCycle ..................................................... 8

Douglas County Educational Foundation................ 5

SkyView Academy Foundation............................... 8

Douglas County Libraries Foundation .................... 6

Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR) .............. 8

Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation .. 6

Teen with a Dream ................................................ 9

Douglas Land Conservancy ................................... 6

Wellspring Community .......................................... 9

Colorado Community Media Gives Back Colorado Community Media is the publisher of six Douglas County Newspapers and websites. Those are the Highlands Ranch Herald, Lone Tree Voice, Parker Chronicle, Castle Pines News-Press, Castle Rock News-Press and the Douglas County News-Press.

tance on December 9th and throughout the year. Choosing between them will not be easy, but we hope this section will simplify the process. We ask you to open your wallets on December 9th and help make Douglas County an even better place to live by supporting one of more of these fine non-profits.

As owners of Colorado Community Media, my wife Ann and I have made Douglas County our home for the last 19 years. Douglas County is a fantastic place to live and raise a family, and we are first hand examples of that having raised three children here. Our mission at Colorado Community Media is to publish relevant hometown newspapers/websites that connect and improve our communities through balanced journalism, effective advertising and community involvement. Amongst the many things we do to increase the quality of life in our communities, is sponsor community events and non-profits every year. One example is the section you are reading to support Douglas County Gives Day where we have donated much of the printing, and all of the design and editing to make this section possible. There are 22 worthy Douglas County based non-profits in this Giving Guide that request your financial assis-

The committee of volunteers working on Douglas County Gives Day has set a modest goal of only $200,000 for these charities to raise on December 9th. We ask our readers to help make that happen and this Giving Guide should make it easy for you to find one or more worthwhile charities to support.

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FAQ. What is Colorado Gives Day?

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. For the fifth consecutive year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Donations are accepted through ColoradoGives.org.

When will it take place?

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, during a 24-hour period starting at 12 a.m.

How do I make a donation?

Visit ColoradoGives.org. From most pages on the site you can search for charities by name, keyword, cause, city or ZIP code. You can further filter your search results by status (how recently they joined), region, or alphabetical listing. After selecting a charity, select “Donate Now” from their profile. Although ColoradoGives.org features Colorado nonprofits, residents from any location who have Internet access can donate online.

What methods of payments can I use?

You can donate with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or the information from a bank account (personal checking, business checking, or savings). Please note these are the only forms of payment available on ColoradoGives. You cannot make donations using stock gifts, donor advised funds, PayPal, or a private/family foundation. You do not need to create an account on ColoradoGives.org to donate.

What is the minimum donation?

You can make a donation as small as $10.

What is a recurring donation?

A recurring donation is a feature that allows donors to make automated, online donations to a nonprofit on a regular schedule. Donors can set up daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual recurring donations for a specific dollar amount.

Can I schedule in advance an automatic, one-time donation for December 9?

Yes. This feature will be available November 1, 2014. A scheduled one-time donation uses the recurring donation feature explained above. However, in this case you can schedule just one day -- Colorado Gives Day on December 9 -- for a single donation payment to occur.

Must I use ColoradoGives.org to make my donation on Colorado Gives Day?

Yes, ColoradoGives.org is the online donation tool for Colorado Gives Day. When you use ColoradoGives.org, your donation will be boosted by the $1 Million Incentive Fund and count towards prizes.

How do I search for nonprofits?

From most pages on the site, you can search for charities by organization name, keyword, cause, city or ZIP code. It is also possible to search for ColoradoGives Fundraising Pages that benefit specific nonprofits. You can further filter your search results by status (how recently they joined), region, or alphabetical listing. After searching, learn more about an organization’s mission, programs, financials, and more by clicking on the search results widget or the “Learn More” link. You can then choose to donate or continue searching.

Can I donate to multiple charities at one time?

Yes. After entering donation information for one organization, press the “Add to cart” button. Then click the “Add more nonprofits to cart” button to add other donations to your cart. When you are finished adding donations, press the “Checkout” button to continue with the donation process. The cart holds your selections while you explore more nonprofits.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. All donations made to the 501(c)(3) charities featured on ColoradoGives.org are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. After making a donation, you will automatically receive an on-screen acknowledgment letter. A copy of that letter will also be e-mailed to you.

Will an incentive be offered to boost donations on Colorado Gives Day? Yes! The Colorado Gives Day incentive fund has increased 300 percent! Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to create a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest incentive funds in the country! The incentive fund increases the value of every donation proportionally.

About Community First Foundation

For nearly 40 years, Community First Foundation has been bringing donors and nonprofit organizations together. We offer financial support and educational opportunities to strengthen nonprofits. We also fund community programs, inspire philanthropy and assist individuals and businesses with charitable giving. ColoradoGives.org, our year-round, online giving website, has raised more than $81 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007. We are the proud recipient of the 2013 National Philanthropy Day in Colorado Outstanding Foundation award. For more information, visit CommunityFirstFoundation.org.

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Special Section brought to you by

Alternatives Pregnancy Center

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network

www.YouhaveAlternatives.org

www.admhn.org

Alternatives Pregnancy Center has been serving the Douglas County community for over 20 years with help and hope for women, teens and men in unintended pregnancy. Our first location in Denver was founded in 1982. Currently we have seven Denver Metro offices including Parker and a Mobile Testing Clinic serving Castle Rock weekly. We see thousands of women as they struggle with the decisions surrounding an unintended pregnancy. The pressure is not only internal—outside circumstances often add confusion and pressure to the situation. When women are confronted with the difficult circumstances of an unplanned pregnancy, they deserve to be offered not only practical help for now, but also bright hope for the future. Alternatives is a safe place for a woman to contemplate a life-changing event: • For those who see the pregnancy as a “crisis” where the only way out is abortion. • For those who are unsure about what to do and need counseling and information. • For those who have decided to carry their baby to term and need resources and referrals. • For those who have had an abortion and need post-abortion counseling • For those who want to make an adoption plan.

Following the example of Christian love, we offer Denver area women alternatives to abortion by providing practical care for women and their families through education, counseling, pregnancy tests, material goods and referrals. In addition, Alternatives seeks to educate young people about premarital sexual abstinence and we seek to help women find healing through our post-abortion counseling program. Alternatives recently added Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment Program coupled with lifestyle counseling. All of our services are free and confidential. Contact us on our 24-Hour Helpline: 303.295.2288 or our website at www. YouhaveAlternatives.org.

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) is a private, nonprofit provider of professional, confidential, quality mental health and addiction treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our mission is to strengthen individual, family and community wellness by providing exceptional, compassionate, inclusive, responsive and integrated behavioral health care. While ADMHN accepts clients from any region, our primary focus is Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Last year we served over 10,000 unique clients. We have nine offices providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour crisis response and emergency services, outpatient services for children and adults, case management, psychiatric services, victims services, socialization and recreational activities, vocational services, an acute treatment unit, hospital management, an in-house pharmacy, criminal justice services and a primary care clinic for adult clients. Our comprehensive network of services allows us to be responsive to community needs with programs

that have both considerable reach and depth. Suicide intervention and prevention are an extremely important part of all of the work that we do. Colorado has the fifth highest suicide rate in the country and far too many of these losses are people in our own counties. We provide prevention and intervention through education, outreach and trainings designed to empower the people of our communities to help others in crisis. There’s a good chance that you — or someone you know — will experience emotional or behavioral challenges at some point. After all, behavioral health issues affect one out of every four Colorado families each year. It is an equalopportunity disease that can happen to anyone at any time. Whether you have anxiety, stress, depression, drug or alcohol addiction, or bipolar disorder — or any other mental health challenge — it doesn’t have to take over your life or your loved ones’ lives. Proper diagnosis and treatment lead to very successful outcomes and recoveries.

Castle Rock Senior (Community) Center

Chelsea Hutchison Foundation

www.castlerockseniorcenter.org

www.chelseahutchisonfoundation.org

The Castle Rock Senior Center has been in operation since 1971. Founded originally by a small group as a senior citizen club, it has evolved with the growth of the area into the premier organization for seniors in Douglas County. Douglas County has the fastest growing population of people over 60 in the United States. By 2030, one in every four people in Castle Rock will be over 60.

The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation serves individuals, families and communities affected by epilepsy and seizures by raising awareness of the common yet little-known condition SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), by providing support and equipment for prevention of this occurrence, and by creating a safe space and raising awareness within the greater community.

We are currently co-located with the Recreation Center, on the hill behind the high school. We are a community-gathering place where seniors laugh and learn, find information and assistance, and focus on their complete health. We do over 100 activities each month, including our golf leagues, softball teams, theater trips, bridge clubs, and our Wellness Program. We are the largest transporter of seniors and those with disabilities in our county — we provide over 900 rides each month to medical appointments, grocery shopping, treatments, and social activities. We are volunteer run and member based.

The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation was founded in 2009 by Doug and Julie Hutchison after the sudden and unexpected death of their daughter Chelsea.

We are a community-gathering place. Seniors from in and around Castle Rock come together to meet each other, learn to know each other, and help each other. We value our ‘town within a town’ atmosphere. We are a place where people playwhether that is card games, or sports, or just talking or being together. We explore

the world together through a variety of education and informational offeringsfor instance, workshops, speakers, and trips. We provide information, referrals, and direct services. The Castle Rock Senior Center is a one-stop-shop for all kinds of information related to aging. We also coordinate a variety of direct services, including transportation, meals, and financial counseling (investment clubs, tax assistance, etc.) We are a place where seniors can celebrate their total well-being. We offer visiting nurses, health screenings, and other medical information. More importantly, we provide an environment that encourages seniors to be active, to stay mentally, physically, and socially engaged, to live lives of quality, meaning and dignity.

The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation grants comfort and hope to those affected by epilepsy through providing monitoring resources, vital information, and a safe haven for conversation and community. Our main goal is to raise awareness of SUDEP and to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families living with epilepsy. We raise funds to provide education about SUDEP and to provide seizure response dog grants and life-saving movement monitors that help to protect against SUDEP. We stay up-to-date on current trends in medical technology in order to be able to provide the most effective devices as they become available. We respect the value and quality of life of every person living with epilepsy/seizures. We are dedicated to providing opportunities that allow individuals and families greater independence, increased confi-

dence, ability to enjoy social environments, and community understanding. The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation directly serves individuals living with epilepsy — there are over 3 million currently in the United States and over 26 million worldwide — and their families. The safety and comfort of these individuals, as well as the awareness raised by the organization, also directly affects the community; peers, teachers, other families and the general public benefit from whole and healthy presence and contribution of the individual in community activities as well as from the knowledge that the individual is taking every step possible to safeguard their wellbeing . Since its founding in November of 2009, The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation has reached thousands of individuals with vital information concerning SUDEP, and has given 68 grants for seizure response dogs and placed over 250 monitors with families in need.

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Special Section brought to you by

Children’s Advisory Network

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation

www.childrensadvisorynetwork.com

www.thecalf.org

Mission: Children’s Advisory Network is working to help children of all income levels communicate their wants and needs in their daily lives through speech, language, and hippotherapy. Children’s Advisory Network began as a small non-profit working with children and their families by providing in-home and in-school therapies for speech and language challenges. The majority of our families are considered low income and receive health insurance coverage through Medicaid. As the organization grew, the Executive Director began to see the benefits of offering two other programs in addition to therapy. A school screening program (Wee Screen) and a therapeutic riding program (Wee Ride) were added to the mission of the organization. Through Wee Screen, Children’s Advisory Network is able to catch hearing, vision and speech concerns. By screening children from preschool through sixth grade we are able to refer these children for the proper intervention or therapy. During Wee Ride, hippotherapy, improves core muscle strength, muscle symmetry, balance, posture, flexibility, circulation, and coordination. The horse stimulates speech and language while decreasing sensory issues.

Have you ever experienced… • The sweet taste of a carrot pulled right out of the garden? • The warmth of a newly laid egg? • The smell of fresh cut hay? • Jubilation after winning a ribbon at the county fair? • Honey straight from the hive? • How soft your hands are after petting a lamb?

In the last year, need continues to increase as government funding decreases, our client base has doubled, our Wee Ride Program is more popular than ever and our volunteer base has almost doubled. To continue to meet ever growing needs of the program, we ask you to please consider giving to Children’s Advisory Network on Colorado Gives Day. Not only will you be helping an organization, you’ll be helping our future leaders be the best they can be!

The truth is most of us are at least a generation removed from these farm or ranch experiences. Through CALF’s educational programs, community projects and special events, you and thousands in our community can discover how and where our food is produced. Whether you are a gardener seeking a quiet, country haven, a 4-H or FFA family without a ranch who wishes to raise livestock, or a committed volunteer, the opportunities to experience agriculture abound at CALF’s 133-acre Lowell Ranch. This year, more than 2,600 area elementary school students (up 58 percent

from last year) dug into soil with their bare hands, buzzed like bees, made ice cream, and saw our livestock close-up all while learning about the importance of agriculture in their everyday life. Our students discover the tastes, sounds, and smells of AGRICULTURE! “CALF’s Lowell Ranch has always been one of the most enriching, age appropriate fieldtrips for our first graders! We always look forward to all the wonderful and engaging learning experiences! CALF is truly a Douglas County treasure!” Cynthia Bledsoe, first grade teacher. More than 8,000 people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities come to the ranch to participate in CALF programs or community events annually. In addition, CALF is blessed by over 200 volunteers who help at the ranch to ensure the success of our programs. CALF invites YOU to experience agriculture! Please visit our website to learn more. We hope you will consider donating to CALF this season of giving and make us part of your future planned giving portfolio.

Douglas County Community Foundation

Douglas County Educational Foundation

www.dccf.org

www.dcefcolorado.org

“Most of us living in Douglas County today are “newcomers” enjoying the fruits of pioneers who began the development of our communities. Now that we’ve arrived, it’s up to us to help guide the direction of our beautiful county, so that’s why I support the Douglas County Community Foundation” — Carole Murray, State Rep. Douglas County is a unique place, with strong, vibrant and diverse communities that make it a wonderful place to live. There is a long legacy of philanthropy including Phillip S. Miller, Tweet Kimble and the Highlands Ranch Mansion, each of these gifts has preserved and enhanced our lives. The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) began in 2000 to provide a vehicle for individuals, families and business to maximize their philanthropic resources. We believe than anyone can make a difference and that collaborative action amplifies and extends positive influence. We strive to develop philanthropists of all ages and levels of income, educating and inspiring involvement. Some people choose to remember DCCF in their will, other families create

a donor advised fund that maximizes tax benefits, while involving and teaching their own families about charitable giving. The Foundation provides services to philanthropists that simplify the challenges of charitable giving. Many people have great ideas for how their community could be strengthened, but they are unsure how to get that idea off the ground. We provide everything you may need — guidance, ongoing management and administration — to turn your idea into a success. Qualifying funds may benefit from tax exempt status in collecting donations from others.

In 1990, a group of community leaders founded the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF). These leaders realized how important it is to support our schools. Twenty-five years later this support has grown; our organization was recently named one of the Top 25 Educational Foundations in the nation. The DCEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which works with the private sector and other organizations to develop private resources to enrich education within the Douglas County School District.

The Douglas County Dames who Give a Damn! is a fund of DCCF, with a Vision of Empowering Women in Philanthropy. The Dames inspire the value of collective giving by meeting monthly to learn about non-profits in Douglas County and by making a small contribution to their cause and a pool to be distributed annually.

The Foundation provides grants to schools, teachers and classrooms and raises money for program initiatives such as Career Connect, field trips, scholarships, school supplies and outdoor education. For ten years, the DCEF has recognized outstanding teachers and staff at our annual Apple Awards. We support several scholarship funds, which provide student scholarships for higher education, and worked with partners this fall to provide over $52,000 in school supplies to more than 700 children and 250 teachers.

Our organization hosts several fundraising events such as golf tournaments, luncheons and galas to raise money for the benefit of our students. We also coordinate Community Nights with the major sports teams and attractions in the Denver Metro Area. These events raise money for schools and provide discounted tickets for members of the community.

To learn more about charitable giving, creating a fiscal sponsor fund or attending a Dames meeting, visit our website dccf.org.

The DCEF also supports more than 100 PTO’s and booster clubs across the District. Led by dedicated parent and community volunteers, DCEF Chapters

We invite you to join the DCEF in supporting our Douglas County Schools by donating on Colorado Gives Day or contacting us for additional opportunities.

have raised millions to support individual schools, athletic teams, and programs.

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Special Section brought to you by

Douglas County Libraries Foundation

Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation

www.douglascountylibraries.org/foundation

www.dcvmf.org

The nonprofit Douglas County Libraries Foundation (DCLF), founded in 1992, supports the programs and capital improvements of Douglas County Libraries (DCL), as well as events that enhance the mission and vision of DCL. This support, plus the generosity of the community, has enabled DCL to become known nationally as an innovative and progressive library system. In 2013, DCL launched No Leaf Unturned, a campaign to build new libraries in three underserved communities by 2016. Existing DCL facilities in Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker are plagued with inadequate parking and meeting space, and lack the flexibility to support the number, quality and diversity of programs the communities demand. Through sound fiscal management, increased efficiencies, and thoughtful reinvestment of library savings, DCL will be the main contributor to No Leaf Unturned. The project will also rely on generous municipal partnerships, and on corporate and private contributions to support special amenities and enhancements within the new buildings. Since its inception 85 years ago, DCL has enjoyed strong leadership, gener-

ous philanthropic and volunteer support, and an unwavering commitment to literacy and lifelong learning. Today, a growing population rely on library services to aid in improving quality of life. Examples of library services are many: literacy programs, small business help, summer reading programs, educational services for students and parents, and a local history research center. DCL also provides multiple opportunities every year to celebrate books and literature through Project: LIVE! author events, elementary school quiz competition Battle of the Books, and Page to Stage, which brings literature to life for schoolchildren countywide. Please remember the Douglas County Libraries Foundation on Colorado Gives Day, to help support libraries, literacy and lifelong learning. For more information, contact Amber DeBerry, DCL Associate Director of Community Relations, at adeberry@dclibraries.org or Elaine McCain, DCL Donor Relations Specialist, at emccain@dclibraries.org. Pictured above: Library enthusiasts celebrate in October, on the future site of the new Douglas County Libraries building in Parker.

The Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation is a Colorado 501(c)3 non-profit formed to construct a monument and gathering place for all of our past, present and future veterans. While there will always be a need to maintain the award winning monument and plaza, in order to keep it a beautiful gathering place for our Veterans Day Tributes and for the community to come together and honor their friends and family members who have served, DCVMF is putting the needs of our veterans at the forefront. With over 20,000 veterans in Douglas County, our vision is to become a valuable resource to our very own hometown heroes; our veterans. We’ve established a Veterans Assistance Grant, for all eligible veterans to help those in need. While the government and other non-profits provide numerous resources, our grants are designed to help where there may be a gap or where the other programs may be falling short. Grants up to $500 may be requested in the following areas similar but not limited to the areas of hardship, quality of Life and transportation. We invite everyone to step up and take

Douglas Land Conservancy

Douglas/Elbert Task Force

www.douglaslandconservancy.org

www.detaskforce.org

There is nothing more lasting than open lands and once they are gone, they are gone forever.

Thirty years ago, several Castle Rock Churches joined forces to create a centralized location to send people in need. The founders wanted to encourage volunteerism by providing opportunities for their members to become directly involved with the needs of their neighbors. Today, we’ve grown to serve those in need in two counties, but the mission of the organization is reflected in everything we do: to endeavor to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and/or at risk of becoming homeless, to help them work through troublesome times with dignity.

The Douglas Land Conservancy is a 501 (c) 3 non-partisan, non-profit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural character, habitat, and open space of the central front range region of Colorado, including Douglas County and surrounding areas. Did you know that Douglas Land Conservancy conserves an average of 68 acres each month in Douglas County alone and more than 816 acres annually?! Since 1987 DLC has protected 22,038 acres from being developed, in perpetuity. These lands include agricultural lands, public recreation open space, scenic viewscapes, critical wildlife habitat, and wetlands. Of that 22,038 acres, 11,102 acres are open to the public and provide great trail and recreational experiences for all to enjoy. 10,936 acres are private lands that protect agricultural op-

erations, open space, scenic viewscapes, critical wildlife habitat, and wetlands from ever being developed. It is DLC’s job to ensure that these properties are protected in perpetuity by visiting each property annually. The hardest part of our job begins once a conservation easement is put in place protecting, the land.

People who are in crisis operate under incredible stress. Having a calm, warm, safe place to come and being greeted and immediately made welcome by smiling volunteers instantly diffuses some of that stress. Kids have an airy, quiet space with room for them to play safely. Having the opportunity to be listened to and to be heard by staff who not only understand, but who can often make an immediate difference is an incredible relief, particularly for clients with children. We go through many boxes of tissues, and hugs are given liberally at the D/ETF! Today, we meet the challenges that affect the newly unemployed, the unemployed and those on limited and fixed incomes with over 250 volunteers; our

a stand for those veterans who risked it all when they stood up for us, our country and our freedom. Please consider donating to DCVMF directly from our website www.dcvmf.org and remember your donation stays right here in Douglas County. To apply for a veteran’s assistance grant or stay updated on how we’re helping our veterans please visit www.dcvmf.org.

Food Bank is our largest area of service. Each client receives one-on-one assistance as well as meaningful referrals to address long term problems. This past fiscal year (January-December, 2013), we served 14,740 people, and provided over $1.1 million in assistance. Our thrift store, Treasures on Park Street, funds a great part of the work we do, but it alone can’t meet the needs of the people in our community—the children, the disabled, the elderly—who turn to us for services. Your support puts food on the table, keeps the heat on, and clothes on the backs of those who are in financial crisis. This Colorado Gives Day, we hope you will consider our organization worthy of your support. Please visit our website at www.detaskforce.org for more information about our services, hours of operation, and special events like the Turkey Rock Trot on Thanksgiving morning, or call us at 303688-1114. Come for a tour—see what your gift can do!

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Special Section brought to you by

Frontier Labourers for Christ

HawkQuest

www.frontierlabourers.org

www.hawkquest.org

“If the Bald Eagle becomes extinct, will it still be our national symbol?” — 4th grade student

We are a Douglas County-based organization that mobilizes local residents to think and act globally. Frontier Labourers for Christ (FLC) serves minority and marginalized tribal people groups throughout Thailand, Burma, and other countries in Southeast Asia. We are an indigenous ministry founded in 1979, who’s leaders come from the same people we serve. We are an ECFA accredited organization. The people we serve come from small and distinct agrarian hill-dwelling populations, live in villages without basic infrastructure, and hold on to their unique cultures while integrating into their country’s larger society. Many tribal people groups live in isolation, deal with ethnic warfare, religious persecution, statelessness, and lack of access to education and health care. FLC’s vision is to connect with a majority of the tribal people groups throughout Southeast Asia. We fulfill our purpose using a wholeperson approach in three key areas: Outreach, Education, and Development. 1. Outreach is sharing the transformative message of life in Christ. 2. Education opens doors of opportunity for: • Community leaders from Burma with

advanced medical training; • Children from non-served Thai villages with elementary, secondary, and advanced schooling; • Low-income workers with English language training to further their job prospects; • Other ministries to rent our highquality training center to advance their visions. 3. Development work empowers people with: • Agriculture projects to raise animals and grow crops for improved self-sufficiency; • Clean water projects in remote villages for improved health; and • Building projects to improve communities. Give to FLC, a Douglas County nonprofit and make a life-changing impact for people on the other side of the globe. For more about FLC and our training facility visit: frontierlabourers.org and thegroveklc.com Give Locally and Act Globally.

Eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and a Turkey Vulture — we rely on each of these Feathered Teachers to provide HawkQuest’s mission of environmental education.

ment funds. We support the birds with a dedicated volunteer base, a small staff and generous contributions of individuals, money raised at public events and some grants.

By the time these magnificent nonreleasable raptors come to live at HawkQuest, their physical injuries and/or the impact humans have had on them are permanent and not reversible. These birds will never get better and would never be able to survive in the wild. HawkQuest is the last stop in their lives, and we are committed to providing the best possible life for the birds, respecting their role in the environment, their beauty and their wild nature.

During 2013, HawkQuest presented at over 600 events, bringing the public close-up views of the birds, educating about the species, the environment and the interaction of raptors with all living things. We especially work to keep costs low for students by bringing the birds directly into the schools so student travel is not required. Our interactive approach makes the HawkQuest educational programs memorable, meaningful and fun while also conveying the importance of respect for our land and encouraging the stewardship of all living things.

Caring for over 3 dozen birds of prey is a long-term commitment requiring food, shelter and medical care. A Bald Eagle can live over 50 years; a Great Horned Owl can live 25. We feed the birds a natural diet at a daily cost of over $85.00. The government trusts us to provide for these raptors, but we receive no govern-

Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation

Hope’s Promise

www.highlandsranchparkandrecreationfoundation.org

www.hopespromise.com

From the development of Civic Green Park to the recently completed outdoor pickleball courts, the Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation makes a lasting and noticeable contribution to the community. The Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation, a non-profit organization that was founded in 2000, works hand in hand with the Highlands Ranch Metro District to preserve, enhance and advocate for community parks, recreation, open space and urban forest projects. The foundation accomplishes this by creating a community of donors and raising private funds for various parks and recreation projects that otherwise would not be funded. Thanks to donors, the Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation has raised more than $600,000 for projects including: • Youth sports and recreation program scholarships • Civic Green Park • Highlands Ranch Mansion • Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument • Outdoor pickleball courts • Senior activities These parks, facilities and programs

are enjoyed and used by thousands of visitors every year. They are open to everyone and provide opportunities to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle and appreciate the natural beauty of the community. The Foundation is governed by a board of appointed trustees who serve as volunteers, which allows donations to go directly to projects. Trustees represent a diverse cross section of the community including business owners, corporate executives and citizens who care about the quality of life for Highlands Ranch residents. For more information, visit our website at www.highlandsranchparkandrecreationfoundation.org or call Carrie Ward at 303-791-2710.

Please consider donating to HawkQuest on Colorado Gives Day so we can continue to make these raptors accessible to the public, fostering understanding and providing ongoing environmental education.

Our mission at Hope’s Promise is to reflect God’s heart through the life-long journey of adoption and orphan care. We are a Christian, non-profit child placement agency and have been building families through adoption since 1990. We specialize in domestic and inter-country adoptions as well as run an international orphan care program. We are Hague accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Hope’s Promise is a member of the National Christian Adoption Fellowship and the National Council for Adoptions. We serve adoptive families who live in Douglas County and throughout the U.S., and provide counseling and support services to birth families who reside in Colorado. We are a private, non-profit adoption agency which provides a variety of adoption services to meet the needs of the adoptive families, birth families and the children we serve. The social workers on staff with Hope’s Promise are knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate. Hope’s Promise Orphan Ministries began in 2002. We strive to serve the fatherless and orphaned worldwide by establishing families to feed, teach, heal and share Christ’s love. Our unique model raises children in a family setting with indigenous, Godly parents who share

our heart for the life-long care of at-risk children and orphans. They experience the joy of siblings, and a traditional family unit. We have placed children with families living in Kenya, Vietnam, and Nepal and sponsor children in Zimbabwe through educational scholarships (school and uniform costs). Partnering with Hope’s Promise enables us to continue to serve birth and adoptive families and children both here, and all over the world. To learn more visit us on the web at www.hopespromise.com

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Special Section brought to you by

Mesa Verde Foundation

Project ReCycle

www.mesaverdefoundation.org

www.projectrecycle.org

Mesa Verde Foundation, established in 1997, is a philanthropic partner of Mesa Verde National Park and provides financial resources to support the park in protecting its cultural, natural, and wilderness values. The foundation seeks funding for preservation and other projects within the park in order to promote an understanding and appreciation for this unique national treasure, right here in Colorado. Located in the Four Corners area of southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde is best known for its spectacular and remarkably well-preserved cliff dwellings. With over 4,000 archeological sites, including pueblos, kivas and 600 cliff dwellings, the park offers an incredible view into the lives of Ancestral Puebloan Indians who inhabited the area for more than 700 years, beginning about 550 A.D. Mesa Verde is the largest and most significant archeological preserve in the United States, and is one of the twelve original World Heritage Sites named by UNESCO in 1978. The park was established in 1906 when President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Mesa Verde would be the first national park to “preserve the works of man.”

Mesa Verde Foundation was instrumental in the funding and development of the new Visitor and Research Center at the park’s entrance, which opened last year. It also helped the park re-establish its historic Horse Patrol program through the purchase of horses and the construction of new barn and corral facilities. The foundation presently is working with the park to help fund a number of projects, including: • A preservation and stabilization project at the park’s iconic Cliff Palace. This is one of just eleven National Park Foundation “Legacy” projects nationwide. • The redevelopment of an old road cut into the Mesa View Trail, which will be the park’s FIRST fully accessible trail. • A Native American Internship Program to provide relevant training and experience for members of the 24 affiliated tribes. • Visit The Wildlife Experience on Lincoln Avenue through January 4, 2015 for the 2nd Annual Rims to Ruins exhibition, featuring 29 of America’s finest Western artists.

Project ReCycle’s original intent was to provide smiles to children all over the state by donating a bicycle. That has not changed. The first run at this venture led to the creation of a program that would not only guarantee smiles but also influence children’s academic behavior in a positive manner. As part of the Dream Bike Program, children, during their academic year, are encouraged to earn a bike by improving in 3 areas; Respect, Attendance and Academic Growth. Likewise, the children displacement issue is addressed. In late 2012 Project ReCycle merged with a local Castle Rock nonprofit that ran a very successful Christmas event called Bikes for Tykes Colorado. That event was the inspiration for a second program. The original Bikes for Tykes event became a year round program that identifies children living in foster homes or displaced homes. Project ReCycle works with multiple agencies to provide stability for children. The gifted bicycle becomes a constant in a life of change. In order to fulfill the bike requests from the Dream Bike and Bikes for Tykes programs, the Recycle your Bicycle program was created. Project

ReCycle collects bicycles from participating locations on a weekly basis. Bikes are brought back to the repair shop and inspected. If a bike cannot be fixed for reuse, it is dismantled. Each part is inspected from the dismantled bikes for future use. Project ReCycle makes every attempt to use every working part from the dismantled bikes and all remaining parts are then recycled. To learn more about this and the other Project ReCycle programs, go to www.ProjectReCycle.org

SkyView Academy Foundation

Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR)

www.skyviewacademy.k12.co.us

www.secor.info

SkyView Academy (SVA) is a preschool through 12th grade public charter school in Highlands Ranch. The school offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies, character education and community service with a focus on the Core Knowledge curriculum in PK-8 and the Classical education with an emphasis on college prep in the high school program. Since its inception in 2010 and the only PK-12 school in Douglas County, SkyView has quickly built a solid reputation as a high performing school that values life-long learning and building honorable leaders. The school currently serves over 1,350 students. As a result of our rapid growth and influx in students the SkyView Academy Foundation (SVF) raises funds to assist

the school in meeting the needs of our students in areas like technology, student leadership opportunities and ongoing professional development for our teachers. In addition, the SVF puts 10% of its donations aside in a scholarship fund to aid our students who are in need. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, which pays for its facility from taxpayer approved bonds, SVA operations 100 percent of the school from per-pupil revenue, which includes facility payments. The SkyView Foundation hopes that you as a potential donor recognize the value we provide our community and others. The outstanding education provided to our students based on our mission and vision will continue to thrive with your support. We encourage you to learn more about us at http://www.skyviewacademy. k12.co.us.

The mission of Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR) is to provide food and financial assistance to over 7,000 families per year in the Denver Metro area by FILLING THE GAP, FOSTERING SELFSUFFICIENCY, and RESTORING HOPE AND FAITH. DID YOU KNOW… • SECOR’s service area includes 42 zip codes across four counties: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson (about 500,000 citizens) • Within our service area there are over 76,000 people in need

SECOR provides a safety net with critical emergency assistance to prevent hunger and homelessness.

• SECOR’s Christmas Outreach program provided gifts for over 3,000 children last year

We have several programs that extend beyond our food bank. Our Food for Thought program provides weekend food for children and families that rely on Douglas County School’s free/reduced lunch program during the week. Our Financial Assistance program provides temporary assistance for utility and housing costs for individuals threatened with losing service or possible eviction. Our Christmas Outreach program provides gifts for over 3,000 children and 1,100+ families at Christmas.

SECOR provides temporary assistance providing one pathway for recipients to succeed long term and without dependence on assistance from charitable or government agencies. As unemployed, underemployed and low-income residents within the greater Denver metro area struggle to find a job that will support their families,

For more information, please contact Jamie Maestas, Development Director for SECOR (720) 842-5621 or email jamie@ secor.info

• 1 in 4 children in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced school meal programs • SECOR currently provides services for over 7,000 families per year • SECOR’s Food for Thought program provides weekend meals for over 150 students in Douglas County Schools

We hope that your will consider partnering with us on Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 to help us further meet the need in our community.

DOUGLAS COUNTY NONPROFIT GIVING GUIDE WWW.DOUGLASCOUNTYGIVES.COM

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Teen with a Dream has been providing aid and comfort to children of all ages with cancer for the past 10 years. Teen with a Dream is an IRS registered 501 C 3 nonprofit. Started by then 14-year-old Douglas County resident Spencer Harrison during his own treatment for cancer. Today Spencer continues to design and run programs that are designed to surround the child with support and bring

joy back into their life, letting the patient concentrate on healing. Like their Real Life Resource Blog designed to support, encourage, and help patients and their families with a tip every day. Teen with a Dream is dedicated to enriching the lives of pediatric cancer patients until there is a cure! To learn more or help visit www.teenwithadream.org

Wellspring Community is a faithbased non-profit organization creating a work and residential community where adults with special needs can live full, productive and satisfying lives. We currently offer three programs: • Our Work and Enrichment Program is offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our participants experience meaningful work in our Best Buddies Bakery, our ceramics & crafts workshop and packaging & assembly workshop as well as our community garden. They also enjoy a variety of educational and enrichment classes, including such things as sign language, woodworking, dance, and much more. The cornerstone of our program is education. We believe that every person, regardless of ability, when provided the necessary support and guidance, can learn and make a valuable contribution to our community. • Our Wellspring Wonders Choir oﬀers our friends the unique opportunity to make music together. Under the direction of a professional vocal coach, choir members learn voice, breathing and rhythm exercises and enjoy the

thrill of performing before audiences. • Club 21, our social and recreation program, gives adults with special needs the chance to enjoy a sense of independence and a weekend evening out with peers in a safe and supervised setting. Activities include game nights, hobby nights, dances and much more. Our long term goal is to establish a retail bakery and cafe, greenhouses, and other business enterprises in the Castle Rock community where our Wellspring friends can enjoy meaningful work and on-going education. Plans also include several group homes where our folks can live together as family when their parents and caregivers can no longer provide their care. Your financial support will help to advance this life-giving mission. For more information, check out our website: www.wearewellspring.org or call 303-660-1935.

2015 DOUGLAS COUNTY CHARITY EVENT SCHEDULE: Alternatives Pregnancy Center Life Series Event .......................................................................................... January 22, 2015 Volunteer Client Advocate Training .................................................February 26-28, 2015 Mother’s Day Celebration ................................................................................May 10, 2015 Ambassador Rally ................................................................................................... June 2015 An Evening of Alternatives ......................................................................... September 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Concert ..............................................December 2015

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation Farm and Ranch Day ........................................................................................May 30, 2015 Legend of Agriculture Award Dinner..............................................................July 31, 2015 Harvest Day.............................................................................................September 26, 2015

Castle Rock Senior Center Annual Golf Swing at Red Hawk .........................................................September 11, 2015 Annual Fall Craft Fair .............................................................................. November 7, 2015

Chelsea Hutchison Foundation Comedy for Canines ........................................................................................... May 2, 2015 STOMP Out Epilepsy and SUDEP Awareness Walk .........................September 20, 2015

Children’s Advisory Network Giddy Up and Go ................................................................................................ May 2, 2015

Douglas County Educational Foundation Girls and Women in Sports Luncheon ..................................................... January 16, 2015 10th Annual Apple Awards ......................................................................February 21, 2015 Career Connect High School Caree Exploration Program ..............................April 2015 Golf for Grads Tournament ............................................................................April 24, 2015 Golf for Education Tournament ............................................................................. July 2015 Douglas County School Supplies Donation Drive................................. July/August 2015 Career Connect 8th Grade Expo ................................................................ November 2015

Douglas County Libraries Foundation Project Live - “Dames of Downton: American Heiresses”........................... January 2015 Project Live - “An Evening with Diana Gabaldon” ......................................April 30, 2015 Douglas County School Supplies Donation Drive................................. July/August 2015 Fete Des Fables - an evening Gala at the Mansio ..................... September/October 2015 New Library Grand Opening - Castle Pines Library ............... October/November 2015

Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation 4th Annual Poker Run ....................................................................................... August 2015 Veterans Day Tribute ............................................................................. November 11, 2015

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Douglas County School Supplies Donation Drive................................. July/August 2015

Douglas Land Conservancy Guided Hikes on Conserved Open Space ............................................................ Quarterly Capturing the Beauty of Open Land Art Exhibit and Sale ............................... June, 2015 JA Ranch Sunset BBQ and Open Space Celebration ..................................... August 2015 Oak Leaf Award Benefit............................................................................... November 2015

HawkQuest Look for an educational display from Hawkquest at the following events: National Western Stock Show................................................................ January 8-16, 2015 34th Annual Colorado Indian Market (at the Denver Mart) .......... January 23-25, 2015 39th Annual Territory Days (at Old Colorado City) ............................ May 24 - 26, 2015

Hope’s Promise Gourmet Festival ................................................................................................. March 2015 1st Annual Hope’s Classic Golf Tournament ............................................ September 2015 Laughs of Hope ............................................................................................. November 2015

SkyView Academy Foundation The Big Event - A Live and Silent Auction....................................................April 18, 2015 The Fun Run.............................................................................................................. Fall 2015

Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR) Beyond The Cupboard Tours ................................................................................... Monthly Let Hope Arise Banquet ..................................................................................April 30, 2015 Annual Golf Tournament......................................................................September 21, 2015 Thanksgiving Outreach ......................................................................... November 21, 2015 Christmas Outreach ..........................................................................December 13-19, 2015

Teen with a Dream Annual Evening of Dreams Silent/Live Auction ..........................................April 11, 2015

Wellspring Community Open House ............................................................................................................April 2015 Evening of Inspiration Gala ........................................................................ September 2015

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SALUTING OUR VETERANS

About 200 people attended a Nov. 11 event honoring military veterans at the James H. LaRue Library. Attendees enjoyed a presentation of colors by American Legion Post 1260, poetry from area students, a speech from veteran Phil Waters and a militaristic musical performance by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band Ensemble. The evening was presented by the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Douglas County Libraries.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY KUHLEN

ABOVE: Attendees of the 2014 Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration recite the Pledge of Allegiance Nov. 11 at James H. LaRue Library. About 200 people attended the event. RIGHT: Katherine Vogel, a seventh-grader at Ranch View Middle School, finishes reading her poem about what Veterans Day means to her during the 2014 Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Ceremony. Other students selected to share their poems were kindergartener Owen Edwards, second-grader Emma Edwards and fifth-grader Lily Toler. All submitted student poems can be read by visiting highlandsranch.org and clicking on “Veterans Day Student Poetry” under Hot Topics.

The American Legion Honor Guard from Highlands Ranch American Legion Post 1260 retires the colors Nov. 11 during the 2014 Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration. About 200 people attended the annual program that featured guest speaker and veteran Phil Waters, the Highlands Ranch Concert Band Ensemble and student poetry. The evening was presented by the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Douglas County Libraries.

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Castle Rock/Franktown Castle Rock/Franktown 

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TRUST JESUS & WORSHIP! 10:30am at Castle  View HS

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1200 South Street w/Kids & Castle Rock, CO 80104 Youth Min 303.688.3047  mysummitchurch.com www.fumccr.org

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 Services:

Trinity

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

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Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

  303-841-4660 Serving the southeast Denver www.tlcas.org WORSHIP area   SUNDAY SCHOOL Greenwood Village   PRESCHOOL Sunday · 8:00 am & 10:30 am

Highlands Ranch

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

8:00 AM Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 AM Sanctuary 10:20 AM St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

303-798-8485

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

Lone Tree

Welcome Home!

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Parker

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

Parker

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

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

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

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

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LIFE

November 20, 2014

M E T R O

CARTIER SHOW

Tokio eatery represents promise kept

MUSEUM

This necklace was worn by the Countess of Granard. A Cartier London special order 1932, the art deco piece is made of platinum, diamonds and emerald. It is courtesy of the Cartier Collection of Vincent Wulveryck. Courtesy photos

Glamour brand gets its due in Denver By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Who knew there was a gold necklace shaped like the articulated bodies of a pair of crocodiles? It was created by Cartier for Mexican film star Maria Felix, meticulously crafted in gold with diamonds, emeralds and rubies. It sometimes was worn and, at other times, placed on a table as a sculpture. It will be among the 250 treasures that make up “Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century,” open at the Denver Art Museum (and not scheduled to be shown elsewhere) through March 15, 2015. Margaret Young Sanchez, who serves as Frederick and Jan Mayer Curator of PreColumbian Art at the DAM, is curator for this exhibit. She has a longstanding interest in jewelry and decorative arts, having gained a familiarity with gold work in her pre-Columbian studies. DAM director Christoph Heinrich comments, in an introduction to the beautiful catalog published to accompany “Brilliant,” that Colorado has a connection to Cartier — Evelyn Walsh McLean was a Cartier customer for decades, beginning with the 1908 choice of the Star of

This set of three clip broches worn by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco are Cartier Paris 1955. Made of Platinum, brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, these three cabochon rubies check in at approximately 45 carats in total and are part of Palais Princier de Monaco’s collection.

LEFT: This flamingo brooch worn by the Duchess of Windsor is a Cartier Paris special order 1940. This platinum piece consists of diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and citrine and appears courtesy of the Cartier Collection of Nils Herrman. RIGHT: This Egyptian striking clock was owned by Mrs. George Blumenthal. Cartier Paris 1927.It was made of gold, silver gilt, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, coral, emerald, cornelian, and enamel and is part of the Cartier Collection of Nick Welch. the East Diamond as a wedding gift from her wealthy father, who owned the Camp Bird Mine. On a return trip in 1912, she bought the legendary blue Hope Diamond. She and many others among the world’s wealthy were regular customers for the spectacularly designed and crafted jewelry, watches, clocks and smoking accessories. The show has seven thematically organized sections that cover the years 1900 to 1975. Cartier’s Heritage Department assisted Young-Sanchez, as did international jewelry specialists, in organizing the exhibit. Divisions begin with “Aristocracy and Aspiration,” after Louis Cartier joined the firm in 1898 and younger Cartier sons Pierre and Jacques brought their energy, through 1918. Paris was the center of a cosmopolitan society whose members could afford the elaborate Cartier jewels and decorative objects. “The New Outlook” includes Art Deco design 1918 to 1939. “Foreign Fascination” covers a similar period but looks to Egypt, India, Islam and East and Southeast Asia for both design inspirations and potential customers. “The Art of Smoking” section of the book begins with a photo of actress Marlene Dietrich in top hat and tails, smoking — a glamorous custom that required bejeweled cigarette cases, cigarette holders, cigar cutters, lighters and more.

IF YOU GO “Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century” is at the Denver Art Museum through March 15. It requires timed tickets, at an extra cost beyond regular admission: denverartmuseum.org. Here, objects for men, “The Masculine View,” entered the scene, with elegant desk sets, pocket and wrist watches, cuff links, pocket knives, fountain pens, a travel bar set and elaborate decorative clocks for desks, including some that are commemorative gifts. “The Age of Glamour” recognizes newly liberated attitude among some women, with more bright colors in the gems and daring designs worn by movie stars as well as the rich and royal customers. “Icons of Style” is the final section, covering distinctive personalities such as Marjorie Merriweather Post, Barbara Hutton, the Duchess of Windsor, actress Maria Felix, actress Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace of Monaco. It includes lighter scale design, although glamorous in the extreme. This exhibit is a coordinated look at an era that had as many individual stories as overlapping conflicts. It’s an opportunity to enter another world for a few hours.

When Miki Hashimoto closed Japon, an 18-year fixture in Wash Park, it was a shock to our sushi systems. But the venerable owner, who was lured to the United States 26 years ago at age 15 by the movie “American Graffiti,” promised to return to Denver’s dining scene. And he’s done just that with the recent opening of Tokio, a 60-seat ramen, binchotan grill and sushi spot in the burgeoning Prospect neighborhood at 2907 Huron St. “Dining at Tokio is the most authentic Japanese experience one can have in Denver, and we are very excited to bring the unique flavor of real Japanese ramen, binchotan grilling and imported Hakushika sake and spirits to the Prospect neighborhood,” Hashimoto sad. “Tokio transports diners to a small house in Japan where only the freshest, highest quality delicacies are served, and we know that our patrons will taste the difference.” During the media menu tasting on Nov. 12, Hashimoto and his crew prepared an array of goodies including a spicy B&B roll, vegetarian ramen (with house made noodles) bacon-wrapped asparagus, shumai (dumplings) and yakitori chicken skewers from the binchotan (Japanese charcoal) grill. Each course was paired with sake samplers — four tumblers of sake neatly served on a plate bearing each drink’s name. Tokio’s decor is industrial minimalistic, designed by Kanji Ueki, who also helped design the original Apple retail stores. Downstairs is the hopping and happening space with sushi bar seating and a long community table made from a piece of ash that Hashimoto found in Longmont. Upstairs is a more romantic and intimate surrounding with a sake bar. Parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant, and reservations can be made at www.mytokio.com or by calling 720-6392911.

Ah, that DIA dining

Thrillist.com, the website that brings you all the lists you never knew you needed to know, has compiled “Every important American airport ranked by its food/drink.” Coming in at a respectable No. 8 — out of 72 — is Denver International Airport. Here’s how Thrillist made its picks: “We did it like this: First, we broke down every essential airport by the number of planes that fly in, plus region so every state was included. Then we looked up every single restaurant and bar available at each spot, and broke the airports down into four tiers. Once we had the tiers, we went deeper and figured out our proper rankings, paying particular attention to two factors: a) whether the options were unique and illustrative of the foods of that region, and b) the quantity of quality places available. But we tried to weigh the first factor higher, so smaller airports with more local food got more credit than massive places with 85 chains.” About DIA, Thrillist said, “Considering you’re legally allowed to get Rocky Mountain high (though not at the airport), this place is a delight, and not just because Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs hot dogs are `delivered directly from New Jersey.’ They’ve also got a Boulder Beer Taphouse, a New Belgium Hub, Ben & Jerry’s, an outpost of Denver’s incredible Root Down, some sort of Russian coffee place, and Elway’s, Parker continues on Page 28

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CURTAIN TIME Up on the roof

“Fiddler on the Roof” with music by Jerry Brock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein, based on “Tevye and His Daughters” by Sholem Aleichem, plays through Feb. 28 at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-449-6000, bdtstage.com.

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`Kindertransport’ extended

Feeling the love

“She Loves Me,” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joe Masterhoff, based on a story by Miklos Laszlo, plays Nov. 25 through Dec. 21 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Gavin Mayer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (No performance on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, but one is added at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30.) Ticket prices start at $53, arvadacenter. org, 720-898-7200.

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“Kindertransport,” by Diane Samuels, is extended until Dec. 14 at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, PLUSS Theatre at the JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Directed by Richard Pegg. Performances: 7:30 p.m. select Thursdays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22-$28, maccjcc.org, 303-316-6360.

Reno and Moonface

“Anything Goes,” by Cole Porter, plays through Dec. 28 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Directed and choreographed by Nick Sugar and co-choreographer Kelly Kates, with music direction by Donna Debreceni. Performances: 7:30 p.m.. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Dec. 27; 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. Tickets cost $25-$44 at townhallartscenter.org or at 303-794-2787, ext. 5.

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Warren Miller, the veteran film producer known for mammoth movies that capture skiing and boarding daredevils, is touring his latest flick “No Turning Back” throughout the Front Range. Group tickets are available for $22.00 (group size mud be 10 or more). You can only get them by calling Jenna at 303-2536310 or Kristin at 303-253-6309. There are no additional fees for these tickets. To purchase online, use promo code “wmeco” for $23 tickets; there will be a service fee but that will be offset by using the promo code. Tickets at REI are $25 with no additional fees. The REI in Denver, Englewood and Lakewood have tickets for the Denver show. Here’s the schedule: • Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center: 8 p.m. Nov. 21; 6 p.m. Nov. 22. • Denver, Paramount Theatre: 8 p.m. Nov. 20; 6 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21; 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Nov. 22. • Parker, The PACE Center: 7 p.m. Nov. 23. • Lakewood, Lakewood Cultural Center: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24. • Lone Tree, Lone Tree Arts Center: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 25, 26. • Aspen, Wheeler Opera House: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25. • Beaver Creek, Vilar Performing Arts Center: 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

Retiring? Check Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge was named one of the nation’s best cities for retirement, according to a new ranking released Monday by Livability.com. The city was ranked fifth on Livability’s 2014 Best Places to Retire list — the only Colorado city to make the cut. Livability cited Wheat Ridge’s numerous bike trails, fitness centers, nearby moun-

November 20, 2014 tains and ski resorts as important amenities for active retirees. Through its research, Livability found that Wheat Ridge was one of the healthiest cities it examined, with the highest percentage of residents who exercise out of all the cities on this list. The site also factored in Wheat Ridge’s support groups, abundant shopping opportunities, great restaurants, low crime and excellent health care into its ranking. Also working in Wheat Ridge’s favor is the homestead exemption Colorado provides to eligible residents 65 and older. In addition, Livability noted that Colorado residents 55 and older receive a generous retirement-income exclusion from state taxes. At 7.5 percent, Wheat Ridge’s sales tax is also lower than the national average of 9.6 percent. “We are thrilled to have Livability recognize the high quality of life that we enjoy in Wheat Ridge,” said Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. “For residents who want easy access to both an array of outdoor amenities and all Denver has to offer, we’re hard to beat.” To see the entire list, go to www.livability.com/best-places/top-10/best-places-to-retire/best-places-to-retire/2014/ coeur-d’alene.

VOA honors Snyder If anyone knows the meaning of “service with style” it’s Denise Snyder, the stylish owner of Mariel, a women’s clothing and bridal boutique at 3000 E. Third Ave. On Nov. 14, Snyder was honored for her dedication to Volunteers of America, one of her pet projects.

Overheard Eavesdropping on a man with stomach issues talking to a fellow employee at an Englewood business: “I feel like two chimpanzees are wrestling with my colon.” “Does that mean when they’re done it will be a semicolon?” 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.blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Villano brings 11-piece band to PACE Center Musician Dave Villano brings an 11-piece band, including guitar virtuoso Dan Beegle, to the PACE Center in Parker, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. They will perform traditional, Celtic and contemporary holiday songs. Colorado native Villano, said to be named after King David, who wrote the Biblical Psalms, plays violin, guitar (his favorite), Irish whistle, Uilleann pipes, piano and bass guitar. Tickets: parkerarts.org

published a picture book in 2004 about the White House Christmas tree — “The Christmas Tree Cried.” She said it has just become available as an eBook from Amazon. Her tale is of an evergreen on a tree farm that cried because it kept being passed up — which meant it got really big — until finally it was chosen for the family in the White House. ClaudiaMcAdam.com.

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“In the Matter of J.R. Oppenheimer” will be performed in a staged reading by the Encore Players at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. The reading will be in Grant Fellowship Hall, with Charlie Carroll in the Oppenheimer role and a cast including David Lloyd, Janice Gulick, Marilyn Miller, Donna Smith, Vince Guerrie, Helen Gilliken, Duane Leeper, Perry Nissler, Bob Stansbury, Gary Troutman, David Hixson and Bruce Weston. Director is Anawyn Shamas. Oppenheimer was a brilliant scientist and dedicated citizen, considered the father of the atomic bomb, who got crosswise with politicians in the McCarthy era. The play portrays a hearing. Admission is free.

Jazz holiday

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform “Big Band Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 720-5091000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Holiday’s Evening

Tickets go on sale Nov. 22 for the annual Holiday’s Evening at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton — held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14. Museum grounds will be lit by Luminarias and bonfires as guests wander through decorated buildings, seeking locations for music and food and wagon rides. Costumed interpreters will bring the past alive. Dress for the cold weather Tickets cost $10 adults/$4 children and are available at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, and at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-795-3950.

Chihuly installation

The Denver Botanic Gardens has announced gifts by private donors for purchase of an 11-foot-tall installation by Dale Chihuly, to be placed in the Ellipse Garden in December. Called “Colorado,” it will be formed from about 700 hand-blown glass elements in a red, orange and yellow palette, suggesting Colorado’s sunsets. The present Chihuly exhibit runs through November and all the evening tickets are sold out. Botanicgardens.org.

Cal Johnson of Wheat Ridge will teach a workshop in abstract watercolors for members and guests of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. See HFAG website, heritage-guild.com, for supplies. Cost: $30 members/$50 non-members. Registration required: Beatrice Drury, 303667-7638, btdrury@q.com.

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The Littleton Fine Arts Board will hold its 49th Annual Own an Original Arts Exhibition on Nov. 21 through Jan. 11 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open during museum hours. Juror is Tom Lundberg of Fort Collins. Admission is free. Original art is a fine gift. 303-7953950.

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“As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride” is just published by Cary Elwes, who will talk about his adventures in making the cult classic film at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.

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Aidan Flaugh, 11, of Littleton, plays the lead in “Red Ranger Came Calling” at the Aurora Fox. Courtesy photo

`Red Ranger’ is colorful tale Aurora Fox offers musical for holidays By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com New holiday fare offers a pleasing alternative to “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on 34th St.” this season. “Red Ranger Came Calling” plays Nov. 28 to Dec. 20 at the Aurora Fox — a musical story for kids and grown-ups alike. This will be the second place in the nation to produce this play, according to 11-year-old Aidan Flaugh, who plays Red. It was originally developed by Book-It Theatre in Seattle, which creates plays from established books, using the text and narrative. In this case, it drew from cartoonist Berkeley Breathed’s “Red Ranger Came Calling: A Guaranteed True Christmas Story,” based on a story about Breathed’s father. It’s 1939. There’s a boy everyone calls Red, due to his obsession with Buck Tweed, Red Ranger from Mars and Protector of Grateful Princesses. Director Charles Packard sent out a note about the casting and his decision to cast a child in the lead: the aforementioned Aidan, a Littleton resident, with young Sean Wilson as understudy. “They are fully competent, talented performers and are age-appropriate. They will keep you and your kids fully empathetic and engaged in the huge conflicts of the show …” Breathed’s original artwork inspires the sets and costumes and each character tells his own story in Book-it Theatre style Red’s parents send the 9-year-old to stay with his Aunt Vy one Christmas during the Depression — on Vashon Island, Washington, where it rains all the time. His only buddy is Amelia, Aunt Vy’s dog. His kind aunt tries to cheer him up by making him a Red Ranger shirt from a worn pajama top, adding to his depression. “Who ever heard of spending Christmas in the rain?” he grumps. He goes out and meets an old man with pointed ears

IF YOU GO “Red Ranger Came Calling” plays at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, from Nov. 28-Dec. 21. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$31 adults; $24 students, seniors; $14 children under 12. Call 303-7391970 or visit aurorafox.org.

— an elf? He directs Red to see another old man, a nearby lighthouse keeper named Saunder Clos. Could he be Santa Claus? Red desperately wants for Christmas a Buck Tweed Two Speed Crime Stopper Star Hopper Bicycle, but knows no one in his family has money for it. He visits Saunder Clos and there’s a magical scene. Red’s Dream Ballet ensues. Aurora Fox director Charlie Packard found this play and is directing it at the Aurora Fox. He and dramaturg Brenda Cook Ritenour met with Book-it Theatre’s artistic director, Myra Platt, to learn their specific acting style, which leaves the narrative in place as each character tells the story from his or her personal viewpoint. Aidan is the son of musicians, who taught him to sing, he said. His father, Keegan Flaugh, has played in “The Sound of Music” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at Town Hall Arts Center and in “Mack and Mabel” at Vintage Theatre. Aidan says he has performed in 10-12 shows and is impressed with how professional this production is. Rehearsals are every night but Thursday. The idea that it’s only been done in Seattle previously pleases him. Also in the cast: his 9-year-old sister Caitlin as an elf. Aidan attends Littleton Prep, where he sings in the choir He plays soccer and “kind of” plays baseball, when there’s time, plays piano and is learning guitar. He loves to read. Watch for his name in lights some day.

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LOCAL COMEDIANS Kevin Fitzgerald and Stephanie McHugh present an evening of laughter from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Visit www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600. Reservations include a tour of the castle and the performance.

JOIN HEALTH care providers from Integrative Medicine of Cherry Creek for a walk around Johnson Reservoir at Clement Park in Littleton. Every month we walk, talk, and move ourselves into a healthier lifestyle. Learn about health conditions so you can become more knowledgeable about preventing them in the first place. Topic for discussion will be pelvic therapy and incontinence. Come ask questions and talk with doctors without co-pays. Take Bowles Avenue to West Long; meet at shelter 5 just south of Columbine Library. Walk starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

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STARLIGHTING PUPPET Shows PUPPET SHOWS, part of Castle Rock Starlighting festivities, will begin at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. Santa will also be available for visits at the library from 2-4 p.m. No registration is required. MOVIE AT the Library SEE THE story of one of Disney’s greatest villains, “Maleficent,” on the library’s big screen from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal, an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. She seeks revenge by placing a curse on the infant Aurora, but as the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace and happiness. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Call 303-795-3961.

Castle Rock Starlighting

JOIN IN the celebration of the annual Castle Rock “Lighting of

the Star,” a community event dating back to 1935. This year’s celebration, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, will include carriage rides, hot chocolate, nonprofit booths, life entertainment and visits and photos with Santa. Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock, will also be open. For details, go to http://www.castlerockculture.com/starlighting/. The Starlighting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m., and the lighting of the Star will be at about 5:30 p.m.

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songwriting, and personal life triumphs. Her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.

ART

SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Nov. 30 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

EVENTS

SANTA’S ARRIVAL and Tree Lighting

SANTA WILL arrive by Clydesdale carriage at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Streets at SouthGlenn. The celebration includes the lighting of the tree, visits with Santa, a live reindeer corral, music and the opening of The Cube ice rink. HOLIDAY BOOK Sale

Holiday Lighting Celebration

BUNDLE UP and bring your friends and family for Centennial’s holiday lighting celebration, starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Local school choral groups will perform. Visitors can have photos with Santa, enjoy holiday treats and see the lighting of the city’s 20-foot-tall tree.

Passport to Culture: Birds and Dogs and Pigs Oh My!

AFTER CAPTURING the nation’s heart on America’s Got Talent, Mudslinger the pig brings his friends for this unique showcase of animal ability. The Thunderbirds are parrots that do more than just shake their tail feathers; the Top Hogs will make you laugh with their playful antics; and their best friend of the canine persuasion is truly man’s best friend. Program is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.

Tree Lighting Event

JOIN ENGLEWOOD’S mayor and city council for the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in front of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

THE ANNUAL Friends of Bemis Library holiday book sale opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donated books are in pristine condition and are gift-worthy. Book subjects include crafts, cooking, history, gardening, biographies and much more. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to noon most days. Call 303-795-3961. CANDLELIGHT WALK THE 31ST annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will illuminate downtown Littleton on Nov. 28, the evening after Thanksgiving. Families and kids of all ages are encouraged to follow Santa Claus as he makes his way down Main Street. Gather at Town Hall Arts Center, Bega Park or Bradford Auto Body for free hot cider and music from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Santa begins his march down Main Street at 6:30 p.m., starting from the courthouse.

SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church Blood Drive, 18632 Pony Express Drive, Parker (contact Steve Mato, 281-799-8348); Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, Nov. 26, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods, Governor’s Ranch, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton. TAKE A Hike with a Ranger JOIN PARK Ranger Bruce Hiraoka for this informational hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Hike is from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26; meet at the Visitor Center. Call 303-688-5242. BLACK FRIDAY 5K BRING THE entire family to Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial on Friday, Nov. 28, to burn off some turkey or relieve some shoppingrelated stress in the Black Friday 5K. Runners of all ages and abilities, friendly dogs on leashes and strollers are all welcome. This event is chip timed, and participants will receive race goodies included in the fee. Proceeds benefit South Suburban’s Community Recreation Scholarship Program. THIS IS the last event of South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s 2014 Race Series sponsored by Run Colorado, and the last chance to earn points for either participation or finishing position. The series features awards for top finishers in age and gender groups, and it’s free to participate. SSPRD will do whatever it can to hold the events in any weather conditions. Race-day packet pickup and registration opens at 9 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 303-798-5131 or visit www.ssprd.org.

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THE LEWIS & Clark Expedition

JOIN ACTIVE Minds for a program focusing upon Lewis & Clark’s expedition that opened the West over 200 years ago. We will discuss the achievements and challenges of the expedition as well as the legacies it left for the young nation. Building upon the experiences from the expedition, we will also discuss the evolution of our country’s relationship with Native Americans and the lands they inhabited. Program is from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.

DOWNTOWN LITTLETON Elf Crawl DOWNTOWN LITTLETON presents its first Elf Crawl, benefiting Inter-Faith Community Services (www.ifcs.org). Cost includes a donation to Inter-Faith, a free drink at participating establishments from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and a commemorative cup and elf hat to keep you warm. Costumes are encouraged. Purchase tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-littleton-elf-crawltickets-13711468371. Must be 21 or older to participate. Go to http://littletonrocks. com/event/elf-pub-crawl/ for details. VEGAS STILETTO Fitness Networking A FUN sassy night supporting women in business, Vegas Stiletto Fitness Networking Event is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Ladies, bring your business cards, shop vendors and meet some other awesome women in our community, all while finding your inner diva with Vegas Stiletto Fitness. It’s a fun sassy class easy for women of all ages and dance abilities. Shoes don’t have to be high. The word “Stiletto” represents empowerment and confidence. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Reserve your chair at www.WithDavida. com. HOLIDAY KICKOFF

Turkey Day 5K’s

NO MATTER your community, kick off Thanksgiving with a Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, Nov. 27. There are fun runs and races throughout Douglas County in Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock. For more information on each, visit the following websites: www.parkerrec.com for the Parker run/walk, www.highlandsranchchamber.org for the Highlands Ranch event or www.turkeytrot.com for the Castle Rock event. All events start early in the a.m.

THE LONE Tree Arts Center Guild will have its holiday kickoff at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, on the Terrace. Carolers, cookies and hot chocolate will help celebrate the lighting of the center’s 18-foot-tall live Christmas tree. Event is free and open to all.

RANGER TALK in Castlewood Canyon JOIN PARK Ranger Mark Farris for this weekly presentation about Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Talk is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242. STORIES OF Arlington Cemetery ARLINGTON EXPERT Tom Tudor returns to Bemis Library with stories of Arlington Cemetery’s famous residents. Arlington National Cemetery contains the remains of more than 400,000 people buried there since the 1860s. Some of the famous people buried at Arlington include John F. Kennedy and his brothers, Robert and Edward, musician Glenn Miller, boxer Joe Louis, author Dashiell Hammett, actor Lee Marvin, Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers, several astronauts and many others. Program is from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 at Bemis, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Pomona players scramble for a Valor Christian fumble near the goal line Nov. 14 in Class 5A quarterfinal action. The Panthers recovered the loose ball but gave it up a few plays later on their own fumble. Game temps near 20 degrees made handling the ball a challenge as Valor went on to win 56-34 to advance to the semifinals. Photos by Paul DiSalvo

Valor rolls into semis Eagles win 25th straight playoff game, will face unbeaten Grandview next By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Following in the footsteps of former Valor Christian football standouts Max and Christian McCaffrey could be daunting. Younger brother Dylan, however, just does his thing and doesn’t worry about expectations. Dylan McCaffrey, a sophomore quarterback, accounted for five touchdowns to help the Eagles roll to a 56-34 Class 5A quarterfinal playoff victory over Pomona on an artic Nov. 14 night at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. Max McCaffrey, now a junior wide receiver at Duke, played on three Valor Christian state title teams and Christian, a freshman all-purpose back at Stanford, set four Colorado individual career records and was on four state championship teams. Dylan, the son of former Denver Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey, was on last season’s Valor state championship team. He now has a chance to lead the Eagles towards a possible sixth straight state title split between three classifications. The Eagles (9-3) face Grandview (12-0) at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 in the semifinals at Legacy Stadium. It will be a rematch of an Oct. 24 league game won by the Wolves, 24-21. “My family has always been super supportive,” said McCaffrey. “They have always told me I don’t have to live up to the expectations and if I just play like they have taught me, I’ll be good.” McCaffrey, who suffered a concussion in a 20-13 win over Pomona in the Eagles’ first game of the season, was

very good in leading Valor to its 25th consecutive state playoff victory in the rematch against the Panthers. He completed 18-of-25 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns. McCaffrey also carried the ball seven times for 74 yards and had touchdowns runs of 29 and two yards. In three playoff victories, McCaffrey has played more like an experienced senior than a sophomore. He has connected on 54-of-75 passes for 748 yards and seven touchdowns in addition to rushing for 100 yards and two scores. “I thought we were able to be balanced against Pomona,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman after his team rushed for 329 yards and had 592 yards of total offense. “A lot of the credit goes to Dylan. I thought his decision making in both the run game and the pass game was excellent. “Dylan went down in the first quarter the last time we played Pomona. His last three games have been outstanding.” McCaffrey tossed a 14-yard TD pass to Sid TurnbullFraser, hooked up with Brandon O’Donnell on a 53-yard scoring connection and found Danny Rambo on a 14-yard screen pass than went for a touchdown. “With a strictly cover two team like Pomona, the middle was going to be open most of the time,” said McCaffrey. “It was pretty cold. I thought our offensive line played great. They played so tough. That drove our offense and we got a win.” Sherman also praised eight different receivers that caught passes from McCaffrey and the Eagles’ rush defense. “Our receivers made some exceptional catches in traffic,” said Sherman. “They held onto the football in conditions that weren’t always the easiest.” Valor limited Pomona’s vaunted rushing attack to 72 yards and forced Panthers’ quarterback Justin Roberts to throw 37 times. Roberts passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Isaac Marquez caught both TD passes and

Pomona defender Chris Gatseos tries to wrap up Valor quarterback Dylan McCaffrey on Nov. 14. McCaffrey passed for 264 yards and ran for another 74. also rushed for two scores. “The first time we played Pomona was the only time this year they had been held under 200 yards rushing,” said Sherman pointing out that the Panthers managed 58 yards in the Aug. 28 game. “For the first time in a long time we’re Valor continues on Page 34

Bruins bounce Raiders from playoffs Cherry Creek bests Regis 49-21 to move on to state semifinals By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cherry Creek turned three fumble recoveries into three touchdowns en route to a 49-21 rout of Regis Jesuit in a Class 5A quarterfinal tilt Nov. 14. “We knew coming in that Regis is a great football team and we had to play our best football to beat them,” said Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan. “We have focused on creating turnovers all year. We did that tonight and it proved to be a big factor in the game.” The victory earns the Bruins a berth in the state semifinals Nov. 21 against undefeated Ralston Valley at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada. It is their first trip to the semis since they lost to Mullen, coached by Logan at the time, in 2008. On paper, the two teams match up well. Ralston Valley comes in at 12-0, averaging 281 yards rushing, 133 yards passing and 43.5 points per game. The 9-3 Bruins average 227 yards rushing, 123 yards passing and 33.3 points per game. Against Regis, the Bruins went down early. Regis used a 16-play, 80-yard drive to get in the end zone first following

the opening kickoff. The drive culminated with quarterback Matt Houghtaling throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to Alec Barnes. The Bruins responded with a lengthy drive of their own, however, and DJ Luke ran the ball in from two yards out for the tying touchdown. That’s when the Raiders began to fumble the game away, coughing it up inside their own 30-yard line on their next three possessions. Cherry Creek recovered all three loose balls and quickly turned each into a touchdown. Luke scored the first TD on a 4-yard run. Just over a minute later halfback Tyus Carter threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Carter. And with five minutes left in the quarter Milo Hall scored on a 15-yard touchdown run for a 28-7 advantage. Regis battled back, however, and, with less than a minute left in the half Barnes scored on a 2-yard run to make the score 28-14 at halftime. Cherry Creek’s defense kept the Raiders bottled up as the Bruins offense scored twice more in the third quarter. The first score came on Hall’s four-yard TD run. Later in the quarter, Caplis threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Carter to make the score 42-14. In the final quarter, Luke scored his third touchdown of the night on a 5-yard run. Gabe Holt then capped the night’s scoring for the Raiders with an 8-yard run with 2:09 left in the game. “All the credit for our win goes to the linemen on both sides of the ball,” Caplis said. “They opened the lanes for our guys to run the ball and the defense was unreal.”

Cherry Creek running back DJ Luke (21) pulls out of the grasp of would-be tackler Patrick Bennett (17) of Regis during a Nov. 14 Class 5A football playoff game. Luke ran the ball 16 times for 73 yards and three touchdowns as the Bruins won, 49-21. Photo by Tom Munds

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Coriane Dyke, left, a student at Cherry Hills Christian Middle School in Highlands Ranch, and Audrey Weiss, right, of Newton Middle School in Centennial, both play for the Colorado Rush soccer club. The two girls will be attending a U.S. Olympic Development Program camp Nov. 21-28 in Boca Raton, Fla. Courtesy photo

Area girls among nation’s elite on pitch By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Cameron Bell, Coriane Dyke and Audrey Weiss are frequent fliers. All three are young elite soccer players who frequently travel to national training camps or tournaments with their club teams. Bell, Dyke and Weiss were in Phoenix Nov. 14-16 with their club teams for the Elite Club National League showdown and the three will all be heading to Baca Raton, Fla., for the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls Thanksgiving Interregional to be held Nov. 21-28. Nearly 300 elite players in the 1997-2000 age groups have been invited to Florida from the four U.S. youth soccer regions. The event consists of training sessions and matches in front of the U.S. soccer national staff and collegiate coaches to maximize the players’ exposure for selection to the next level of play. Bell, a sophomore at Legend High School, plays for the Colorado Storm and will be with the Region IV team in the 1999 age group. “I travel a whole bunch for my youth team,” she said. “I’m really excited to go to Florida. It’s really cool because you get to learn how other players play, you get to learn new coaching styles and when I go down there normally the coaches are college coaches so we’re able to learn how a real college team would practice. “Also when I go down to Florida I’m not playing my usual position. I normally play outside mid and forward but in Florida I will be playing outside back so I’m kind of excited to mix it up a little bit.” Dyke plays club soccer for the Colorado Rush and is an eighth-grader at Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch. She and Weiss will be with the Region IV 2000 age group team. “You get to play with different players and get to learn from different coaches and learn different styles,” said Dyke. “I’m looking forward to going to Florida.” Weiss, who also plays for the Colorado Rush, is an eighthgrader at Newton Middle School in Centennial. All three players believe they come back from camps like the Florida Thanksgiving event as better players. “Every training camp is really high intensity so when you come back you feel like you’ve grown as a player,” said Weiss. “It’s fun to bring back the things you have learned.” Bell agrees. “I definitely feel like I’m a better player when I return,” she said. “Every state kind of has their own style of play. Like California (players) attack more. I used to live in Tennessee and they are more possessive and pass the ball around. I feel like I’m a smarter player and more aware of what’s going on on the field.” Traveling to development camps is a good experience as long as players don’t get too rattled. “I feel like the coaches have new things to teach us and you learn things from the other players as well,” said Dyke. “You can help and bring that back to your team. It’s definitely a little nerve-wracking with all coaches there watching, I try my best to play the way I know how to play.”

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healthy up front. We’ve got all our guys back and hopefully that will bode well next week. “I thought we played exceptional well. We really had four keys going into the game. Team chemistry, execution, toughness and then how much are we going to fight because we knew Pomona was really good in all four of those areas. We played really well in each of those four areas.” Stone Watson rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Rambo showed his speed and elusiveness in gaining 101 yards on three carries, scoring on touchdown runs of 41 and 47 yards to go along with his TD reception. “He didn’t play the first couple games but we’ve been slowly integrating him offensively,” said Sherman of Rambo. “When you see how well he ran, it is probably foolish we haven’t integrated him more. We’ll try to use him a little bit against Grandview.” Brian Dawkins Jr. led the Valor defense with eight tackles while Grant Craver was in on seven stops in the win.

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kindness was purchasing groceries for the woman, which would have taken her at least 10 days to afford. People are making Toys for Tots donations, cleaning the snow off a pregnant woman’s car, corralling shopping carts at the grocery store, walking a friend to the pharmacy and visiting people in assisted living homes. “It’s amazing how complete strangers will reach out,” Pechacek said.

Help from every direction

A fourth-grade teacher at Cherry Hills Christian school in Highlands Ranch helps Pechacek’s children, Hawk, 12, Brooks, 10, and Hope, 8, with their homework every day after school, said Pechacek’s best friend, Maria Sopcich. “It allows her to spend time with her kids,” Sopcich said, “to be with them and just be a mom.” Pechacek’s village is made up of “so many wonderful and supportive friends,” she added, people from her early childhood, college, church and missionaries residing in other countries. She connects with others who also have

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JOIN THE FIGHT There are a number of ways for people to connect with Dr. Jill Pechacek or join the Dr. Jill Pechacek 29:11 Challenge.

• Visit Aspen Family Care’s website: www.aspenfamilycare. com. On the home page, there is a letter written by Pechacek explaining the meaning of the challenge. • Visit Pechacek’s CaringBridge page: www.caringbridge. a deep desire to help people, Sopcich said. “She inspires people to be a better person. She makes every individual person feel important — her friends, children and patients.” Pechacek practices family and aesthetic medicine. She and Dr. Matt Claussen founded Aspen Family Care, 9331 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch, in 1997. She has spent her life caring for others, O’Keefe said, and has always put everyone else first. So she is not surprised that so many people have responded to the challenge. “Her positive-energy impact on life is contagious,” O’Keefe said. “She has a warmth that most of us don’t have.” The posts on Facebook are inspiring, Sopcich said, because people are always looking for a way to pay it forward. Posting pictures and random acts of kindness is a way for them to do so. But “the most important thing is the posi-

org/visit/jillpechacek. To access Pechacek’s page, people may set up a CaringBridge account or sign in with an existing social media account.

• Visit Facebook and “like” the Dr. Jill Pechacek 29:11 Challenge page: www.facebook.com/DrJill29in11. The Facebook page welcomes anyone to post their random acts of kindness. tive encouragement that her village is doing to lift her up,” Sopcich said. O’Keefe said it is her turn to be there for her sister. When O’Keefe’s son was first diagnosed with cancer, Pechacek “dropped everything, got on a plane and was at the hospital in an hour.” “We’re trying to return that strength back to her,” she said. O’Keefe, a resident of Overland Park, Kan., comes to Highlands Ranch as often as she can. Pechacek and O’Keefe’s son receive their chemo treatments every other week, and O’Keefe tries to attend the therapy sessions in each state to help support her two family members. “God must think I’m pretty strong,” O’Keefe said. “It’s a job He has given me, and I’ll do what I can to fulfill the mission.”

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Staff at Aspen Family Care, a Highlands Ranch practice founded by Dr. Jill Pechacek and Dr. Matt Claussen in 1997, wear purple capes to show their support for Pechacek’s battle with pancreatic cancer. Pechacek is pictured kneeling, center, with a thumb’s up.

More than 100 people were wearing purple shirts with the slogan “God’s got this” at the 2014 Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Sloan’s Lake Nov. 2. Dr. Jill Pechacek, of Highlands Ranch, is pictured, center, with her two friends, from left, Kari Sliva, of Phoenix, and Kate Moreland, of Iowa City, who flew to Colorado to support Pechacek on the walk. Courtesy photos best friends” in 1994 when Pechacek moved to Colorado to do her residency at Swedish Hospital — it was only a few weeks after Pechacek had her last chemotherapy session and beat ovarian cancer. Although the two didn’t know each other during Pechacek’s battle with ovarian cancer, it is Sopcich’s turn to reciprocate, Sopcich said, because Pechacek was there “every step of the way” during Sopcich’s battle with Stage 3 breast cancer. “She took me wig shopping,” Sopcich said, “and she bought one, too. She wore it to every chemo session so I wasn’t wearing mine alone — so I wouldn’t be alone.” Sopcich and Pechacek are godparents to each other’s children, live on the same block and have the same bucket list, Sopcich said. She has no doubts Pechacek will beat pancreatic cancer. Besides the support Pechacek conjures from her village, her faith plays a big role in providing her strength. “I’m a big believer in the power of prayer,” Pechacek said. “I’m fueled by faith. God is our healer — our greatest physician.” She also believes in the power of imagery. Pechacek often pictures everyone who she has inspired on a battlefield, in full armor. It helps her remember she’s not alone in her fight. “You’re only as strong as your village,” she said, “and we have an amazing village.”

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Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $409,868.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $401,210.92 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2974 Fox Sedge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 33, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 670 Sage Circle, Littleton, CO 80126

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/27/2014 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: SHIRIN H. SAMAR AND YOUSSEF O. DARGAHI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010034845 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $409,868.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $401,210.92 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2974 Fox Sedge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/6/2014 Last Publication: 12/4/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-945-26661 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0194 First Publication: 11/6/2014 Last Publication: 12/4/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0302

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deTo Whom It May Concern: On 8/25/2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in the undersigned Public Trustee caused said Deed of Trust. the Notice of Election and Demand relatTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ing to the Deed of Trust described below that on the first possible sale date (unless to be recorded in Douglas County. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOriginal Grantor: JOHN F DUVALL nesday, December 31, 2014, at the PubAND SALLY L DUVALL lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECCastle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, auction to the highest and best bidder for INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE cash, the said real property and all inFOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs PANY, LLC and assigns therein, for the purpose ofProceedings, Commissioners CurrentOctober Holder2014 of Evidence of Debt: U.S. paying the indebtedness provided in said BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Vendor Name Total Description TRUSTEE, FOR THE C-BASS MORTTrust, attorneys’ expenses $36,050.00 18TH plus JUDICIAL DISTRICTfees, VALEthe FUND Due to 18th Judicial District-VALE GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIof402 sale and LLC other items allowed by law, WILCOX 4,794.43 Building/Land FICATES, SERIESLease/Rent 2007-CB1 and will deliver to the INC purchaser a CertificABSOLUTE GRAPHICS 435.19 Clothing Uniforms Date of Deed of &Trust (DOT): 7/24/2006 ate of Purchase, all as ACORN PETROLEUM INCprovided by law. 141,577.93 Fuel Charges Recording Date of DOT: 8/8/2006 First Publication: 11/6/2014 ADAGIO METALS LTD 10,425.00 Supplies2006067946 ReceptionOperating No. of DOT: Last Publication: 12/4/2014 ADAM II INC 16,927.32 Parks & in Recreation Improvement DOT Recorded Douglas County. Publisher: Douglas County News Press ADAME, LESA 961.52 Principal Travel Expense Original Amount of Evidence of Dated: 10/23/2014 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS 5,800.00 Other Equipment Debt: $415,000.00 ROBERT HUSSON ADAPTIVEJ.MICRO SYSTEMS 4,238.02 TrafficPrincipal Signal PartsAmount as of the Outstanding DOUGLAS Trustee INC ADVANCEDCOUNTY PROPERTYPublic MAINTENANCE 1,863.00 Other $385,656.21 Improvements date hereof: The name, address telephoneINC numPursuant to C.R.S. (i), you ADVANCED PROPERTYand MAINTENANCE 1,008.12 Other Repair §38-38-101 & Maintenance (4) Services bers of the SYSTEMS attorney(s) representing the are hereby notified that the covenants of ADVANCED GROUP 77,043.00 Computer Software/License legal holder of the indebtedness is: the deedOther of trust have Services been violated as AES GROUP INC 2,950.00 Professional HOLLY DECKER follows: Aggregate Failure to pay principal and inAGGREGATE INDUSTRIES 224,545.76 Products Colorado Registration #: 32647 terest when together with all other ALCOHOL SYSTEMS 12,805.25 Other due Professional Services 355 UNIONMONITORING BOULEVARD SUITEINC 250, payments provided for in the Evidence of ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY 3,770.00 Other Purchased Services LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and ALLEGRETTO, KELLY A 274.96 Travel Expense Phone #: (303) 274-0155 other violations the terms thereof. ALLIED ELECTRONICS 375.37 Operating of Supplies Fax #: (303) 274-0159INC THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAYSupplies NOT BE ALPINE ROOFING CO INC 460.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Attorney File #: 14-945-26661 A 233.85 FIRSTMetro LIEN. ALSTON, MARSHA Area Meeting Expense *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE The property described herein is all of the AM SIGNAL INC 6,450.39 Traffic Signal Parts SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webproperty encumbered AMAILCO INC 1,033.30 Service Contracts by the lien of the site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustof Other trust.Purchased Services AMEC ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE INC deed 5,071.23 ee/ Legal Description Real Property: AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION 48.00 ProfessionalofMembership & Licenses LOT 33, Escrow BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH AMESBURY 2,500.00 Payable Legal NoticeHOMES No.: 2014-0194 FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ANDERSON, CHUCK 674.00 Insurance Claims-Reimburse Vehicle Damage First Publication: 11/6/2014 STATE ANDERSON, TREVOR 300.53 OF Fee COLORADO Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Last Publication: 12/4/2014 Which has theDental address of: 670 Sage ANIMAL HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CENTER 19,893.79 Medical, & Vet Services Publisher: Douglas County News Press Circle, CO 80126 ANTHONY, ALISA 162.90 Littleton, Travel Expense APDC COLORADO LANGUAGE CONNECTION 504.00 Other Purchased Services NOTICE OF Services SALE APEX DESIGN PC 14,287.69 Other Professional APEX DESIGN PC 2,360.00 Traffic Signal Parts The current the Evidence ARAPAHOE ENTERPRISES LLC 171.97 Feeholder Refundsof- Clerk & Recorder of Debt secured Other by the Deed ofServices Trust described ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK 10,442.06 Professional herein, has filed written election and deARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS 4,000.00 Other Professional Services mand for sale as provided by law and in ARCHITERRA GROUP INC 2,523.70 Other Improvements said Deed of Trust. ARNESON, SARAH JOAN 226.74 Travel Expense THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ARROWHEAD TRAILS INC 1,600.00 Other Professional that on the first possible Services sale date (unless ASCE GEOTECHNICAL SEMINAR 150.00 Conference, Seminar, Training FeesWedthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. ASPEN FAMILY SERVICES INC 15,235.87 Other Professional Servicesat the Pubnesday, December 17, 2014, ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 106.14 Operating Supplies/Equipment lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, ASSOCIATION OF STATE DAM SAFETY OFFICALS Castle 50.00Rock, Professional Membership & Licenses Colorado, I will sell at public AT&T MOBILITY LLC 2,875.11 toComputer Supplies auction the highest and best bidder for ATKINS NORTH AMERICA 815.49theRoads, Drainage-Engineering cash, saidStreets, real property and all inAUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS 597.53 Service Contracts Grantor(s)’ heirs terest of said Grantor(s), AYERS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT 226.16 Other therein, Repair & Maintenance Supplies of and assigns for the purpose BAKER, SHERRI 739.11 Fee Refunds - Clerk &provided Recorder in said paying the indebtedness BALDRIDGE, SAM 300.00 Other Professional Services Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of BALDWIN, MARY 388.01plus Travel Expense fees, the expenses Trust, attorneys’ BAMMES, DONALD RAY 1,230.00 Otherother Professional of sale and itemsServices allowed by law, BANOVICH, LINDA MARION 134.40 Travel Expense and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificBARNES, RICH & DAWN 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. BARRAZA, JOSE 136.50 Travel Expense First Publication: 10/23/2014 BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 2,380.00 Recruitment Costs Last Publication: 11/20/2014 BATES ENGINEERING 577.50 Roads, Streets, Drainage-Engineering Publisher: Douglas County News Press BECHERT, KEVIN A 230.00 8/27/2014 Travel Expense Dated: BECHT, NICOLE 107.52 Travel Expense ROBERT J. HUSSON BECKER STOWE PARTNERS LLC 11,649.00 Legal Services Public Trustee DOUGLAS COUNTY BENNETT, ALBERT RAY 2,507.48 Other Professional The name, address andServices telephone numBERENS, BRITTAINY MARIE 229.77 Travel Expense bers of the attorney(s) representing the BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 2,184.97 Computer-Related legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON BEST CHOICE WELDING INC 5,180.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Services ColoradoAggregate Registration #: 42043 BESTWAY CONCRETE COMPANY 27,800.00 Products 1199 BANNOCK STREET , BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES 616.14 Other Purchased Services DENVER, COLORADO BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC 4,211.08 Computer Supplies80204 Phone #:Utilities (303) 813-1177 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 22,076.47 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES LLC 1,674.56 Equipment Rental Attorney #: 4500.00197X BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES LLC 190.82 File Operating Supplies/Equipment *YOU TRACK FORECLOSURE BOUCHARD, DREW P 1,610.00MAY Other Professional Services SALE on the Public Trustee webBOUGHN, TRISHA LOIS 246.50DATES Travel Expense site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustBOYLE, DEBBIE 134.40 Travel Expense ee/ BRADLEY, MICHELLE SAMANTHA 283.81 Travel Expense BRODY CHEMICAL 3,112.99 Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Legal Notice No.: 2014-0302 BROTHERS PLUMBING AND HEATING 60.10 Mechanical Permits-Refund First Publication: 10/23/2014 BROWN, KELLY F 224.00 Travel Expense Last Publication: 11/20/2014 BROWN, TOM 45.00 Professional Membership & Licenses Publisher: Douglas County News Press BURSON, MICHAEL MD PHD 500.00 Other Professional Services CALABRESE, JENNIFER KATHERYN 59.64 Travel Expense CAMPBELL, TRISH L 128.13 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CANDELARIA, JENNIFER 230.00 Pre-Trial Intake Fees-SCRAM FEE Refund CANTERBURY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 12,556.32 Other Improvements CAPITOL CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC 4,000.00 Other Professional Services CAPITOL SOLAR ENERGY LLC 2,000.00 Other Professional Services CAPSTONE GROUP LLC 4,000.00 Other Professional Services CARNAHAN, PEGGY ANN 5,116.58 Other Professional Services CARVER MD, JOHN 1,100.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services CASTLETON CENTER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 262.00 Water & Sewer CATAFFO, ADAM 123.20 Travel Expense CBM MANAGED SERVICES 16,852.09 Inmate Meals CCMSI 38,614.08 Workers Compensation Claims CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) 4,691.66 Review Fees CEMEX INC 4,781.51 Aggregate Products CENTER FOR RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground CENTURY LINK 26,923.60 Telephone/Communications CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE 9.50 Other Purchased Services CHAPPLE, KATHLEEN RUDDY 75.60 Travel Expense CHARLIFUE, GERALD AND SUSAN 71.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CHARRY, JORGE 2,000.00 Professional Membership & Licenses CHATFIELD WATERSHED AUTHORITY 65,000.00 Contributions-Cost Sharing-Watershed Monitoring CHAVEZ, TERI LYNN 2,400.00 Other Professional Services CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC 1,765.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services CHERRY CREEK WATER BASIN 11,931.52 Due to State-Cherry Creek Basin CHESLOCK, LEONARD C 171.94 Travel Expense CHHETRY, LOREN 242.25 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CITY OF AURORA 7,770.35 Due to Aurora - MV License Fees CITY OF AURORA 240.33 Intergovernmental-Aurora CITY OF CASTLE PINES 106,914.25 Due to Castle Pines-MV License Fees CITY OF CASTLE PINES 26,303.23 Intergovernmental-Castle Pines CITY OF LITTLETON 135.45 Due to Littleton-MV License Fees CITY OF LITTLETON 141.99 Intergovernmental-Littleton CITY OF LONE TREE 699.00 Clothing & Uniforms-Purchase of Ballistic Vest

Notices A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8248 Dressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you

37 are hereby notified that the covenants of

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 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: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/27/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4500.00197X *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0302 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/25/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN F DUVALL AND SALLY L DUVALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/8/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006067946 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $415,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,656.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 33, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 670 Sage Circle, Littleton, CO 80126

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0302 First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0326 secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deTo Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in the undersigned Public Trustee caused said Deed of Trust. the Notice of Election and Demand relatTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ing to the Deed of Trust described below that on the first possible sale date (unless to be recorded in Douglas County. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOriginal Grantor: C. TODD ELLIS nesday, December 17, 2014, at the PubOriginal Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELEClic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHA FINANauction to the highest and best bidder for CIAL, INC. cash, the said real property and all inCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs CITIMORTGAGE, INC. and assigns therein, for the purpose of Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 paying the indebtedness provided in said Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 Evidence of Debt CITY OF LONE TREE secured by the Deed of 3,886.50 Due No. to Lone Tree-MV License Fees Reception of DOT: 2009044479 Trust, fees, the expenses 230,225.46 CITY OFplus LONEattorneys’ TREE Intergovernmental-Lone DOT Recorded in Douglas Tree County. of sale and other PARK itemsUTILITIES allowed by law, CITY OF WOODLAND 78.00 Bulk Water Original Principal Amount of Evidence of and will deliver CLANTON, PAUL to the purchaser a Certific105.80 $403,868.00 Travel Expense Debt: ate of Purchase, CLARK, ABIGAIL all as provided by law. 694.96 Travel Expense Outstanding Principal Amount as of the First Publication: CLOUGH CATTLE & 10/23/2014 FENCE COMPANY 11,539.65 Other Professional Services date hereof: $385,062.25 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 COALITION FOR UPPER SOUTH PLATTE 2,500.00 Professional Membership & Licenses Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Publisher: Douglas County News Press COBITCO INC 4,183.90 Asphalt & Asphalt Fillerthe covenants of are hereby notified that Dated: 8/27/2014 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 4,350.00 Other the deed of Professional trust haveServices been violated as ROBERT HUSSON REFRIGERATION COLORADOJ.COMMERCIAL 1,144.00 & Maintenance follows:Other theRepair failure to timely Supplies make payDOUGLAS COUNTY Public COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA Trustee 9,325.86 Notices/Advertising ments Newspaper as required under the Deed of The name, address and telephone numCOLORADO COUNTIES INC 700.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Trust. bers of theDEPARTMENT attorney(s)OF representing the COLORADO HEALTH THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE legal holder of the indebtedness is: A FIRST & ENVIRONMENT 564.00 DueLIEN. to State-PH Marriage License Fees LISA CANCANON The property described COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 42,660.00 Due to State-CO TBI herein Trust is all of the Colorado Registration #: 42043 property by the lienFees of the COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 3,760.00 Dueencumbered to State-HS Marriage License 1199 BANNOCK STREET , deed trust. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 237.00 ofDirect Relief Payments DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Legal Description of RealHandgun Property: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 7,048.00 Due to CBI Concealed Fees Phone #: (303) 813-1177 LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING COLORADO 1,050.00 Due to State - Handicap Parking Fines 1Fax #: (303)DEPARTMENT 813-1107 OF REVENUE B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,521,078.69 Due to State - MV License Fees Attorney File #: 4500.00197X COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 19,871.90 Due to State -Drivers License Fees *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Which has theMembership address of: 8248 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 500.00 Professional & Licenses SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 18,684.52 Contribution-US 85 Improvements site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustCOLORADO DESIGNSCAPES INC 21,626.55 Parks & Recreation Improvement ee/ OF SALESupplies COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 546.06 OtherNOTICE Repair & Maintenance COLORADO HVAC INC 1,205.00 Service Contracts Legal Notice No.:SERVICES 2014-0302 The current holder of the Friendly Evidence COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 3,577.00 Due to State Family Courtof Debt First Publication: 10/23/2014 secured by the Waste DeedRemoval of Trust described COLORADO MEDICAL WASTE 404.00 Biohazard Last Publication: 11/20/2014 herein, Other has Professional filed written election and deCOLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 15,194.38 Services Publisher: Douglas County News Press mand sale as provided by law and in COLORADO OUTDOORS 22.50 for Books & Subscription said Deed Trust. COLORADO PETROLEUM PRODUCT 7,101.48 Oil & of Lubrication THEREFORE, NoticeServices Is Hereby Given COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE 1,175.00 Other Professional that on Travel the first possible sale date (unless COLORADO STATE PATROL 7,673.50 Expense the saleProfessional is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedCOLORADO WATER CONGRESS 927.00 Membership & Licenses nesday,Data January 7, 2015, COMCAST BUSINESS 3,532.00 Communication Linesat the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, COMPASS BANK 868,930.00 Principal/Interest-Open Space 2012Castle Bond Rock, I will sell at public aucCOMPTON, JOHN 140.00 Colorado, Travel Expense tion to the highest and best bidder for COMPUTRONIX INC 46,926.25 Other Professional Services cash, the said real property and all inCONNOLLY, MICHAEL 56.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs CONTINUUM OF COLORADO 23,750.00 Other Professional and assigns therein, Services for the purpose of COOK STREET CONSULTING INC 12,500.00 Professional Services paying Other the indebtedness provided in said COOKS CORRECTIONAL 492.99 Operating Supplies/Equipment Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of COPLAND, ANDREW 36.40 plus Travelattorneys’ Expense fees, the expenses Trust, CORE CONTRACTORS 111.25 Permit items Fees-Refund of sale Roofing and other allowed by law, CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES INC 108,738.75 Vet Services a Certificand willMedical, deliverDental to the& purchaser COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC 5,325.00 Software/Hardware Supplies/Maintenance ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. CRISIS COMPANY LLC 3,748.38 Other Training Services First Publication: 11/13/2014 CRL ASSOCIATES INC 32,022.70 Other Professional Services Last Publication: 12/11/2014 CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION 12,166.00 Major Maintenance of Assets Publisher: Douglas County News Press CT LIEN SOLUTIONS 15.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Dated: 9/25/2014 CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC 5,363.00 Service Contracts ROBERT J. HUSSON CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT 10,001.08 OtherCOUNTY ProfessionalPublic Services DOUGLAS Trustee CUNNINGHAM, ZADA DENISE 53.76name, Booksaddress & Subscription The and telephone numCURRAN, LESLIE 73.57ofTravel Expense bers the attorney(s) representing the D2C ARCHITECTS INC 34,062.87 Design/Soft Costs legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVIDSON FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT 2,916.67 & Financial Services ALISONAccounting L. BERRY DAVIS PARTNERSHIP 5,000.00 Traffic Signal Parts#: 34531 Colorado Registration DAVIS, JAMES B 265.64S.Travel Expense BLVD. SUITE 400, 9800 MERIDIAN DAVIS, KELLI NEWTON 4,889.67 Other Professional Services80112 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO DE FIELDS, ALMA ELIZALDE 100.00 #: Other Purchased Services Phone (303) 706-9990 DECESARO, THOMAS 136.50 Fax #: Travel Expense DEDERICK, JIM 169.62 Travel Attorney File Expense #: 14-003538 DEEP ROCK WATER 122.58 Operating Supplies/Equipment *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE DELAZARO MSW, PAM 670.37 DATES Other Professional ServicesTrustee webSALE on the Public site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustDELL MARKETING LP 382,555.12 Computer Equipment ee/ DELTA DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC 11,262.50 Other Professional Services DENES, ATTILA 290.20 Other Training Services Legal Notice No.: 2014-0326 DENOVO VENTURES LLC 14,245.00 Other Professional Services First 11/13/2014 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY CONSULTANTS 480.00Publication: Other Purchased Services Last Publication: 12/11/2014 DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC 6,021.91 Other Professional Services Publisher: Douglas County News Press DEWBERRY CONSULTANTS LLC 4,712.10 Other Professional Services DIAMOND DISCS INTERNATIONAL 333.22 Roads, Streets, Drainage-Engineering DICKENS, ALICIA L 721.90 Travel Expense DICKEY, WILLIAM C 93.87 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DISCOVER GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN & WESTERN COLORADO 8,929.50 Other Professional Services 345.00 Other Professional Services DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY DOUBLETREE HOTEL DENVER/NORTH 372.00 Student Travel DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 280.00 Security Services-09/20/14 Event DOUGLAS COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE 12,000.00 2014 Contribution DOUGLAS COUNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES 8,456.82 Contract Work/Temporary Agency DRAKE, BARBARA 272.29 Travel Expense DRAZIN, JOSHUA 106.37 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DULLEA, JIM 123.66 Travel Expense DUMONT, DANIEL 213.00 Travel Expense DVIRNAK, ARON & KIMBERLIE 85.24 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DVORKINA, IRINA 2,500.00 Escrow Payable E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 206,739.00 Due to E-470 Authority E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 2,205.36 Due to State-E470 Road Fees EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF 273.00 Travel Expense EASTIN, WILLIAM 136.50 Travel Expense EDWARD KRAEMER & SONS 3,497.34 Other Professional Services ELLIS, PATRICIA J 69.45 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 7,245.00 Travel Expense EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC 400.00 Recruitment Costs EMU CONSULTING 3,278.88 Other Training Services ENGINUITY ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LLC 8,180.00 Other Professional Services ENNIS TRAFFIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS 50,487.00 Paint & Road Striping ENTERPRISE 3,210.10 Travel Expense ENTERSECT 158.00 Software/Hardware Supplies/Maintenance ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC 22,669.46 Dust Suppressant ENVISION IT PARTNERS 4,824.00 Software/Hardware Supplies/Maintenance EON OFFICE PRODUCTS 78.00 Printing/Copying/Reports ERB, NICOLA 117.00 Travel Expense ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 202.00 Other Professional Services ESKER SOFTWARE INC 1,156.13 Support & Maintenance ETZLER, ELIZABETH 89.67 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder EVANS, SANDRA A 7,676.50 Other Professional Services EVANS, SANDRA A 202.84 Travel Expense FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP 338.78 Operating Supplies/Equipment FAIRBANKS SCALES INC 687.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Services FAMILY TREE 5,124.57 Other Professional Services FARIS MACHINERY COMPANY 5,311.75 Equipment Rental FASTENAL COMPANY 168.01 Sign Parts & Supplies FAULK, MARSHA 56.14 Travel Expense FEDEX 267.51 Postage & Delivery Services

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NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. To advertise notices callNotice 303-566-4100 Is Hereby Given PUBLIC NOTICE your publicTHEREFORE, that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLittleton nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public NOTICE OF SALE Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0326 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 cash, the said real property and all inthe undersigned Public Trustee caused terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the Notice of Election and Demand relatand assigns therein, for the purpose of ing to the Deed of Trust described below paying the indebtedness provided in said to be recorded in Douglas County. Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Original Grantor: C. TODD ELLIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, of sale and other items allowed by law, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHA FINANand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificCIAL, INC. ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: First Publication: 11/13/2014 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 Dated: 9/25/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2009044479 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOT Recorded in Douglas County. DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Original Principal Amount of Evidence of The name, address and telephone numDebt: $403,868.00 bers of the attorney(s) representing the Outstanding Principal Amount as of the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY date hereof: $385,062.25 Colorado Registration #: 34531 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, are hereby notified that the covenants of ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 the deed of trust have been violated as Phone #: (303) 706-9990 follows: the failure to timely make payFax #: ments as required under the Deed of Attorney File #: 14-003538 Trust. *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webA FIRST LIEN. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustThe property described herein is all of the ee/ property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0326 Legal Description of Real Property: First Publication: 11/13/2014 LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1Last Publication: 12/11/2014 B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Publisher: Douglas County News Press COLORADO Which has the address of: 8248 Dressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125 PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE OF SALE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0327 secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deTo Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in the undersigned Public Trustee caused said Deed of Trust. the Notice of Election and Demand relatTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ing to the Deed of Trust described below that on the first possible sale date (unless to be recorded in Douglas County. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOriginal Grantor: JOSEPH C DOROSZ nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucINC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE tion to the highest and best bidder for FOR HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA cash, the said real property and all inCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS and assigns therein, for the purpose of TRUSTEE FOR THE SROF-2013-M4 REpaying the indebtedness provided in said MIC TRUST I Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/2/2009 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Recording Date of DOT: 1/12/2009 of sale and other items allowed by law, Reception No. of DOT: 2009001745 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificDOT Recorded in Douglas County. ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of First Publication: 11/13/2014 Debt: $311,377.00 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Publisher: Douglas County News Press date hereof: $305,598.27 Dated: 9/25/2014 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ROBERT J. HUSSON FELL, DOUGLAS 540.00 Tuition Reimbursement are hereby notified that the covenants of DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 21,088.28 Roads,ofStreets, the deed trust Drainage-Engineering have been violated as The name, address and telephone num- 1,568.38 FIBEROPTIC SUPPLY TrafficFailure Signal Parts follows: to pay principal and inbersASSOCIATES of the attorney(s) representing the FIRST 15.00 Refunds & Recorder terestFee when due- Clerk together with all other legalBANK holder of the indebtedness is: FIRST OF COLORADO 270,000.00 Contribution-IGA-Water Servicesof payments provided for inTreatment the Evidence ALISON L. BERRY (Roxborough Debt Project secured by the W&S) Deed of Trust and Colorado Registration #: 34531 FISCHER, GABRIELLE O’KEEFE 246.50 Expenseof the terms thereof. other Travel violations 9800 S.TECH MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, FITNESS INC 1,845.00 Other Repair & MaintenanceMAY Services THE LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE ENGLEWOOD, FLEMING, MARLENECOLORADO 80112 132.84 TravelLIEN. Expense A FIRST Phone #: (303) 706-9990 FLEMING, MICHAEL 181.51 Plan Checking Fees-Refund The property described herein is all of the Fax TRADING #: FLINT INC 1,656.00 Paintencumbered & Road Striping by the lien of the property Attorney FileCATERING #: 14-003538 FLYING HORSE INC 2,329.39 Meal Service deed Catered of trust. *YOU MAY KAY TRACK FORECLOSURE FLYNT, DARLENE 35.84 Expense of Real Property: LegalTravel Description SALE ,DATES the Public Trustee webLOT 609, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILFORBES ALLAN &on CAROLE J 80.17 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustING NO. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN, JUSTIN & ASHLEE 71.27 Plan 16-A, Checking Fees-Refund ee/ STATE OF COLORADO. FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC PC 99.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services Which hasExpense the address of: 7682 Grizzly FREDERICKS, FRANK 1,045.80 Travel Legal Notice No.: 2014-0326 Court,Facilities Littleton, CO 80125 FREEMAN, JENNIFER11/13/2014 L 75.00 Use Fees-Refund First Publication: FRIEDERICHS, ALLISON 2,028.92 Other Training Services Last Publication: 12/11/2014 NOTICE OF SALE FRIESEN, JASON 213.00 Travel Expense Publisher: Douglas County News Press FRONT RANGE KUBOTA 12,240.00 Equipment Rental The current holder of the Evidence FRONT RANGE TIRE RECYCLE INC 258.00 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts of Debt secured byExpense the Deed of Trust described FRUNZ, CATHY 106.50 Travel herein, hasExpense filed written election and deFULLER, JONATHAN 106.62 Travel mandTravel for sale as provided by law and in FUNCH, CHRISTOPHER 136.50 Expense said Deed G&K SERVICES 233.25 Clothingof& Trust. Uniforms THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given GADES SALES COMPANY INC 52,840.00 Other Equipment that on theProfessional first possible sale date (unless GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC 17,067.50 Other Services the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedGARCIA, DANIEL 136.50 Travel Expense nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC 2,071.33 Service Contracts Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY 19.21 Equipment Rental Rock, Colorado, I will sell at GENTILE DDS PC, JOSEPH 300.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services public auction to the Streets, highest and best bidder for GEOCAL INC 2,812.75 Roads, Drainage-Engineering cash,Clothing the said real property and all inGETZ, PATRICK J 42.63 & Uniforms terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs GMCO CORPORATION 54,570.80 Dust Suppressant and assigns therein,Services for the purpose of GO VOICES LLC 1,380.00 Other Professional paying the indebtedness provided in said GOEBEL, BREANN 106.50 Travel Expense Evidence Debt secured by the Deed of GOLDEN ENGINEERING INC 4,999.00 Otherof Equipment Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses GORMAN, THOMAS J 389.16 Other Professional Services of sale and other items allowed by law, GOVCONNECTION INC 21,162.48 Computer-Related and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificGROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 3,600.00 Professional Services ate ofOther Purchase, all as provided by law. GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 11,913.00 Road Repair, Maintenance First Publication: 11/13/2014& Overlay GUTIERREZ-MCCOY, AMBER R 137.30 Travel Expense Last Publication: 12/11/2014 HANSEN, SHERRY 213.91 TravelDouglas Expense County News Press Publisher: HANSON, TIMOTHY 46.62 Expense Dated:Travel 9/25/2014 HARRIS LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC 7,321.56 Software/Hardware ROBERT J. HUSSONSupplies/Maintenance HARRIS, ROXANN 487.47 Travel Expense DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee HARTSON ENTERPRISES INC 4,080.00 Improvements The name, address and telephone numHARVARD UNIVERSITY 147.00 Books Subscription representing the bers of the& attorney(s) HAYES PHILLIPS HOFFMANN & CARBERRY PC 906.50 Services legal Legal holder of the indebtedness is: HDS WHITE CAP CONST SUPPLY 239.94 Clothing & Uniforms LISA CANCANON HEADWATERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 16,130.00 Service Contracts #: 42043 Colorado Registration HEALTH ONE CLINIC SERVICES 805.00 Recruitment Costs 1199 BANNOCK STREET , HEINZ, SHANNON 117.00 TravelCOLORADO Expense DENVER, 80204 HENRY, ROBERT 156.00 Travel Expense Phone #: (303) 813-1177 HICKS, JEANETTE M 219.91 Fax #:Travel (303)Expense 813-1107 HIGGINS, ROBERT AND CONNIE J 215.03 Fee File Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Attorney #: 1269.100329.F01 HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICTS 38,500.00 HR Mansion *YOUContributions-Master MAY TRACK Plan FORECLOSURE HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICTS 5,946.45 & Sewer SALEWater DATES on the Public Trustee webHODITS, SARAH 119.14 Travel Expense site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustHOFSHEIER, TORI 47.96 ee/ Travel Expense HOLTON, SARAH 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground HONEY, TAWNIE 125.00 Show Management Legal Judges/Referees/Fair Notice No.: 2014-0327 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC 196.25 Workers Compensation Claims First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 HORIZON VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 18,460.77 Other Professional Services Publisher: Douglas County News Press HORSE CREEK SALE COMPANY 122.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground HOUGH, ROBERT ANDY 656.77 Travel Expense HOWERTON, BREANNA ELAINE 86.91 Travel Expense HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 7,998.76 Security Services HUDDLESTON, KEVIN ANDREW 80.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 6,420.00 Roads, Streets, Drainage-Construction HUGHES, CLARENCE 32.13 Travel Expense HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.33 Animal Control Services ICON ENGINEERING INC 1,468.00 Other Professional Services IDEAL IMAGE PRINTING 148.00 Printing/Copying/Reports INFOMEDIA INC 16,000.00 Other Professional Services INGRAM, KIRT E 122.22 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder INTEGRATED VOICE SOLUTIONS 660.00 Software/Hardware Supplies/Maintenance INTERMOUNTAIN SALES OF DENVER INC 5,662.50 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts INTERMOUNTAIN TRAFFIC LLC 4,150.00 Traffic Signal Parts INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOURSQUARE 6,436.00 Escrow Payable INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENT INC 691,563.05 Other Professional Services IREA 110,441.62 Utilities IRWIN, JOHN 95.96 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ISC - INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTING 13,337.76 Computer Equipment ISC - INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTING 1,698.00 Support & Maintenance J & S CONTRACTORS SUPPLY 297.00 Roads, Streets, Drainage-Construction J P MORGAN CHASE BANK 461,726.76 Purchasing Card Transactions 09/05/14-10/04/14 J-2 CONTRACTING & ALPINE BIKE PARKS JV 152,999.36 Parks & Recreation Improvement JACKSON DESIGN BUILD 2,220.00 Escrow Payable JACKSON, BRADLEY ALEXANDER 134.87 Travel Expense JARAMILLO, RUBEN 91.25 Travel Expense JBS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS 500.00 Bridges - Engineering JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 1,450.50 Other Professional Services JEFFERY, PAGE 98.80 Travel Expense JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 145.52 Equipment Rental JOHNSON, DARYL RAY 300.00 Other Professional Services JOHNSON, KRISTINE 285.92 Travel Expense JORDAN PHD, KENYON P 190.00 Recruitment Costs JOYCE HOMES INC 8,885.00 Escrow Payable JVA INCORPORATED 1,324.37 Parks & Recreation Improvement KB HOME COLORADO INC 5,000.00 Escrow Payable KEATING, NICHOLAS E 136.14 Travel Expense KELLY, MARCELLA 140.00 Travel Expense KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC 12,139.83 Building/Land Lease/Rent KERNS, KEITH 139.47 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KESNER, LAURA 115.14 Travel Expense KING, THOMAS 75.00 Professional Membership & Licenses KIRKWOOD, SCOTT 85.12 Travel Expense KISSINGER & FELLMAN PC 1,042.50 Legal Services KNOLL INC 184.62 Furniture/Office Systems KNUDEGARD, REGINA 2,500.00 Escrow Payable KOCH, FRED 35.50 Travel Expense Continued to Next Page 926502 and 926503

Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0327 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 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: JOSEPH C DOROSZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SROF-2013-M4 REMIC TRUST I Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/2/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 1/12/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009001745 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $311,377.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $305,598.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 609, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7682 Grizzly Court, Littleton, CO 80125

38 Highlands Ranch Herald Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.100329.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.100329.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0327 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing: Douglas County Public Trustee 2015 Budget Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to 29-1-106 C.R.S., the adoption of the 2015 Public Trustee Budget will be considered at a public hearing on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 10:30 A.M., in the Public Trustee’s Office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Any interested elector of Douglas County may also file written comments or objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Douglas County Public Trustee scheduled for December 3, 2014. Documents are available for review in the Public Trustee’s Office, or on the Office website at www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/, under “Financials.” Published by the Order of the Office of Douglas County Public Trustee Robert J Husson, Public Trustee Legal Notice No.: 926517 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0331

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 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: RICHARD M BASS AND IRINA BASS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/25/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 8/5/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011047235 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $226,644.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,823.10 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0327 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you First Publication: 11/13/2014 are hereby notified that the covenants of Last Publication: 12/11/2014 the deed of trust have been violated as Continued From LastNews Page 926502 and 926503 the failure to timely make payPublisher: Douglas County Press follows: ments required under KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 120.00 as Asphalt & Asphalt Filler the Deed of Trust. KRUG, SHANNON LEIGH 328.72 Travel Expense THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE KUBICZ, ELIZBIETA J 148.50 Instructor Travel A FIRST LIEN. KWANG, BRENDA 600.92 Travel Expense The property described herein is all of the LA FERRIER, ALBERT 1,720.00 Payable by the lien of the property Escrow encumbered LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA 228.00 deed of Other trust.Professional Services LAMB-STAR ENGINEERING LP 38,400.00 General Engineering Services Legal Description of Real Property: LARSON, PETER 261.16 Expense LOT 252,Travel HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING LARSON, SHANE 117.00 Travel Expense NO. 120-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY J TIMLIN 4,975.00 Legal Services STATE OF COLORADO. LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 236,797.68 Roads,the Streets, Drainage-Construction Which has address of: 9858 S LEGACY BANK 10.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Sydney Ln, Highlands, CO 80130 LEGLER, BRAD 136.50 Travel Expense LEWIS MAINTENANCE CO INC 2,398.25 Oil NOTICE & Lubrication OF SALE LEWIS, DAVID A. 143.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA ACCT 1419760 1,081.50 Software/Hardware The current holder of the Supplies/Maintenance Evidence of Debt LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA ACCT 1426144 368.00 Other Purchased Services secured by the Deed of Trust described LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 3,870.00 has Cars,filed Vans,written Pickups election and deherein, LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT 3,184.20 Sales Tax Revenue-August mand for sale as provided by 2014 law and in LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT 2,718.44 Sales Revenue-July 2014 said Deed of Tax Trust. LIPOMED INC 55.00 OperatingNotice Supplies/Equipment THEREFORE, Is Hereby Given LITTLETON, NANCY 400.00 Pre-Trial Intake Fees-GPS Fee Refund that on the first possible sale date (unless LOBAN, CONSTANCE L Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder the116.08 sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLOGAN, CATHERINE J 161.89 Fee Refunds7,- Clerk & Recorder nesday, January 2015, at the Public LOGIC INTEGRATION INC 177,618.49 Signal Trustee’sTraffic office, 402Parts Wilcox Street, Castle LONG, HEATHER 5,437.08Colorado, Other Professional Services Rock, I will sell at public aucLOPEZ, JACKIE M Office Suppliesand best bidder for tion27.41 to the highest LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 7,191.78theWater cash, said& Sewer real property and all inLOVEJOY, LAUREN 102.99 TravelGrantor(s), Expense terest of said Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of LSI RETAIL II LLC 849.79 Building/Land Lease/Rent paying indebtedness provided in said LYONS, TERRY 77.24the Travel Expense Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of MACDONALD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 7,145.14 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Trust, fees, the expenses MACK, JEFFREY & KELLY 82.77plus Feeattorneys’ Refunds - Clerk & Recorder of 138.88 sale and items allowed by law, MAKELKY, DAN Travelother Expense and will deliver the purchaser a CertificMANATRON INC 10,413.50 Support to & Maintenance ate360.00 of Purchase, all as provided MARBLES KIDS TALENT INC Other Professional Services by law. First Publication: 11/13/2014 MARSH, ANGELA 35.00 Pre-Trial Intake Fees-Community Service Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Refund Publisher: Douglas County News Press MARTIN, JONATHAN R 230.00 Travel Expense Dated: MARX, CHELSEA BRANDON 6,586.50 9/25/2014 Other Professional Services ROBERT J. HUSSON MATABI, JOTHAM 951.72 Travel Expense DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC 406.29 Books & Subscription The name, address and telephone numMAZZA DESIGNS INC 126.50 Other Improvements bers of the attorney(s) representing the MCCLELLAN, LANA 127.44 Travel Expense legal holder the indebtedness is: MCCLUSKEY, JONATHAN 136.50 TravelofExpense EVE M GRINA MCELDOWNEY, SCOTT 29.98 Travel Expense Colorado Registration #: 43658 MCGRAW HILL FINANCIAL INC 133.75 Newspaper Notices/Advertising 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, MEDINA, JOSE 136.50 Travel Expense ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 MEDKO, GALINA 10.00 Human Services Refunds-Refund Overpayment Phone (303)Professional 706-9990Services MEIER, THOMAS J 300.00#: Other Fax #: METRO DENVER BUSINESS FORMS 1,442.00 Printing/Copying/Reports Attorney 14-003426 MIG/MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN 5,887.26 File Other#:Professional Services *YOU TRACK FORECLOSURE MILE HIGH SHOOTING ACCESSORIES 279.96MAY Firearm Accessories SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webMILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 10,000.00 Other Professional Services site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustMILLER, CHARLES 123.20 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ee/ MILLS, DEBORAH M 413.29 Fair Marketing & Sponsorship MITCHELL, BARRY-ELECTRONICS CONSULTANT Legal 5,946.20 Communication Equipment Notice No.: 2014-0331 MIWALL CORPORATION 11,400.00 Firearm Supplies First Publication: 11/13/2014 MODIS 32,064.00 Other Professional Services Last Publication: 12/11/2014 MOFFITT, ROBERT 45.00 Professional Membership & Licenses Publisher: Douglas County News Press MOLNER, ERIC R & ANN 244.83 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL 9,677.25 Travel Expense MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 77.00 Other Purchased Services MOON JR, LYNN DOUG 9.37 Travel Expense MOORE, DONALD FRITZ GERALD 52.19 Travel Expense MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 969,527.00 Simulcast Tower Project MOUNTAIN VIEW WASTE SYSTEMS 99.50 Waste Disposal Services MTM RECOGNITION 1,248.42 Recognition Programs MUELLER RANCH 300.00 County Fair Service MUGLER, LARRY G 450.00 Other Professional Services MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 36,053.48 Other Professional Services MULLER, STEPHEN T 136.50 Travel Expense MUNSON, DAWN LYNELLE 128.92 Travel Expense MURRELL, TIM 160.94 Travel Expense NASH, RONALD 117.00 Travel Expense NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 8,045.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees NEVE’S UNIFORMS INC 2,485.80 Clothing & Uniforms NIX, MICHAEL T 15.25 Instructor Travel NORCHEM DRUG TESTING 164.20 Other Professional Services NORTHERN COLORADO PAPER 1,857.50 Janitorial Supplies NOVA HOMES LOANS 13.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder NOVAD MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 30.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder OFFICE DEPOT 82.04 Office Supplies OGDEN CITY POLICE 234.00 Travel Expense OLSON, BART 136.50 Travel Expense OLSSON ASSOCIATES 2,256.43 Other Professional Services O’NEIL ALLEN, VIKKI 68.88 Travel Expense ORACLE AMERICA INC 1,250.00 Support & Maintenance OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 5,621.62 Major Maintenance of Assets OWEN G DUNN CO INC 47.64 Operating Supplies/Equipment PACA BUDDIES 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC 1,598.58 Other Repair & Maintenance Services PARACHUTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 312.00 Travel Expense PARKS, COLORADO STATE 2,299.00 Due to State - State Park Pass PATRIOT CONCRETE PUMPING LLC 2,396.25 Other Purchased Services PATTERSON, TROY 2,500.00 Escrow Payable PAULY, SARAH 44.66 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 4,592.00 Furniture/Office Systems PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 4,640.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment PENNICK, ASHLEY 12.00 Travel Expense PETROSEVICH, STACEY 57.12 Travel Expense PETTET, JAMES 318.95 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 1,111.27 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies PHYSICIANS MEDICAL IMAGING 102.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment PINERY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 561.55 Security Services PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER DISTRICT 227.82 Bulk Water PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER DISTRICT 2,639.86 Water & Sewer PIONEER SAND COMPANY INC 797.88 Aggregate Products PITNEY BOWES INC 288.00 Auto Letter Opener Maintenance PLATTE VALLEY SIGNS 25.00 Other Professional Services PLATTNER ENTERPRISES 945.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Services PLUM CREEK CATERING 315.00 Catered Meal Service

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON 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 #: 14-003426 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0331 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

9/25/2014 38 Dated: ROBERT J. HUSSON

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 #: 14-003426 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0331 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: Colton Slensker, D.O.B. 06/30/2000 and Carliza Slensker D.O.B. 12/04/1998; and Concerning: Wilma Marie Slensker, Mother, Jason Bowling, Father, and John Doe, Possible Father of Carliza Slensker Respondents, And Ryan Slensker and Christina Frazier, Special Respondents. Attorney for Petitioner DCDHS John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-663-7726 FAX 877- 285-8988 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV189 * DIVISION 7 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. T O T H E R E SP O N D E N T S N A M E D ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

Misc. Private Legals

Government Legals

A Permanent Planning hearing has been set for January 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2013, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: November 12, 2014 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 926512 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

A Permanent Planning hearing has been set for January 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Government Legals Your presence before this court is re-

quired to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, 1,278.50 Alarm Administration Expenses TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY 1,398.00 Clothing & Uniforms HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDG1,200.00 Professional Services MENT Other BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJU6,191.97 Repairs-Equipment/Motor VehicleAS DEDICATING YOUR CHILDREN 390.88 TravelOR Expense PENDENT NEGLECTED CHILDREN. 7,750.00 Equipment Rental 443.00have Consumable You the rightTools to request a trial by jury 1,135.00 Medical, Dental &stage Vet Services at the adjudicatory of this petition. 144.27 Operating Supplies/Equipment You also have the right to legal represent290.00atService ation everyContracts stage of the proceedings by 520.00 Metro Area Meeting Expense or if you counsel of your own choosing, 4,859.59 Subrogation Settlement are without sufficient financial means, ap3,000.00 2014of Miller Grant by the Court. Terpointment counsel 9,000.00 Other Services legal relamination of Professional your parent-child 3,870.00 Seminar, Training tionshipConference, to free your children forFees adoption 2,206.90 Travel Expense is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If 204.00 Travel Expense that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to Travel Expense a117.00 hearing before a Judge. You also have 2,703.75 Other Professional Services to have the the right, if you are indigent, 299.04 appoint, Travel Expense Court at no expense to you, one 75.00 Facilities expert witnessUse ofFees-Refund your own choosing at 326.16hearing Janitorialon Supplies any the termination of your 125.00 Clothing relationship. & Uniforms parent-child If you are a 90.00 Other Repair the & Maintenance Services minor, you have right to the appoint12,613.00 ment ofRight-of-Way-Permanent a Guardian ad litem to represent 786.43best Clothing & Uniforms your interests. 3,206.96 Other Professional Services You have right toServices have this matter 14,800.00 Otherthe Professional heard a district court judge rather than 790.00 by Equipment Rental by the Travel magistrate. 176.01 Expense You may waive that right, and doing so,Services you will be bound 37,472.04 OtherinProfessional by the Parks findings and recommendations of 2,045.00 & Recreation Improvement the subject to review as 576.00magistrate, County Fair Service provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 123.20 Travel Expense 2013, subsequently, to the right of ap116.48 and Travel Expense peal asBuilding/Land provided Lease/Rent by Colorado Appellate 2,000.00 Rule 3.4. 2,500.00 Escrow Payable 119.84 Travel Expense This is being initiated by the 105.06summons Travel Expense Douglas County Department of Human 300.00 Other Purchased Services Services through its counsel. 2,775.77 Equipment Rental 3,050.32 Other Professional Services Dated: 12,Services 2014 7.60 November Other Purchased John Thirkell, 10,832.00 Contract#13865 Work/Temporary Agency Assistant Douglas County Attorney 41,021.60 Postage & Delivery Services 9,850.00 Other Professional Services Legal No.: 926512 81.57 Notice Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder First Publication: NovemberTreatment 20, 2014 30,000.00 Contribution-IGA-Water Services Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 155.00 Postage & Delivery Services

PMAM CORPORATION POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES PONDEROSA TREE COMPANY INC POTESTIO BROTHERS EQUIPMENT POWELL, BRANDON POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC PRO COM -PRO COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL TREE & TURF EQUIPMENT PROFICIENT MEDICAL IMAGING PROFORMANCE APPAREL CORPORATION PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY PROJECT SANCTUARY PUBLIC FINANCE ASSOCIATES LLC QUANTUM CHANGE CONSULTING LLC QUIGLEY, DALE QUINN, TERENCE T RACINE, MATT RAMPART LANDSCAPE & ARBOR SERVICES RANKIN, MARK RASAN, SHARVA RASCO JANITORIAL SUPPLY RATHBUN, BRIAN JAY REA PLUMBING & WATER HEATER READY MIXED CONCRETE CO RED WING SHOE STORE REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY INC REMY CORPORATION, THE RENTAL STORE, THE REPP, THOMAS RICHARD RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES REST & RELAXATION LLC RHYMER, JOCELYN RICHARDS, RUBY RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES RIDER, KATHERINE RIFE, JONATHAN D RIGHT AVENUE COUNSELING INC RIO GRANDE COMPANY RJH CONSULTANTS INC RMOMS ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES ROCKY TOP RESOURCES INC ROJAS, KIMBERLY & RENE ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DIST Project (Roxborough W&S) ROYAL PROCESS SERVING & PARALEGAL SRVC ROZUM, JANE A 173.98 Travel Expense RR DONNELLEY 19.61 Postage & Delivery Services RUFFER, CARRIE 92.24 Clothing & Uniforms RUMSEY CONSULTING LLC 100.00 Other Purchased Services RUTTER, ERIC 297.22 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RYAN, KEVIN 22.96 Travel Expense RYLEY, CARLOCK & APPLEWHITE 7,500.00 Legal Services SADLER, BEN 629.00 Other Training Services SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY INC 66.04 Operating Supplies/Equipment SAFEWARE INC 3,040.34 Other Repair & Maintenance Services SANTELLI, JEFFREY C 156.20 Other Training Services SARABIA, MICHAEL A 61.30 Travel Expense SARNO, NEIL 139.60 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees SATHER, ELIZABETH L PSY D 600.00 Other Training Services SCHENCK-KELLY, PAM 66.32 Travel Expense SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 19,000.00 Other Professional Services SCHMIDT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 4,268.32 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler SCHWEIZER EMBLEM COMPANY 673.65 Clothing & Uniforms S-COMM FIBER INC 1,540.00 Other Professional Services 3,516.34 Waste Disposal Services SEDALIA LANDFILL SEDALIA WATER & SANITATION 177.50 Water & Sewer SEMPERA 8,536.00 Other Professional Services SERVICE NOW INC 12,250.00 Other Professional Services SHANANMAN, MEGAN & KEY, BRENDA 480.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground SHAW CONTRACT FLOORING SERVICES INC 7,100.68 Major Maintenance of Assets SHEA HOMES COMPANY INC 401,128.60 Escrow Payable SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 5,246.80 Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies SIBSON, ALVIN 411.32 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SILVESTRI, PATRICIA 155.58 Travel Expense SIMONSON, DAVID 104.82 Travel Expense SKY CLIFF CENTER 9,000.00 Developmental Disabilities Grant SKYVIEW WEATHER 5,750.00 Other Professional Services SLIWINSKI, JERRI ANN 7.77 Metro Area Meeting Expense SMATLA, PATRICIA L 850.62 Other Professional Services SMITH, KAREN A 300.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SOLOMON, KURT 117.00 Travel Expense SOOS, AMY G 463.12 Travel Expense SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 1,481.46 Office Supplies SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 2,424.00 Facility Rental SOUTHLAND MEDICAL CORPORATION 525.57 Operating Supplies/Equipment SPAULDING, MELINDA 318.08 Travel Expense SPECIAL KIDS SPECIAL FAMILIES INC 79.00 Direct Relief Payments SPECIALIZED PATHOLOGY PC 4,400.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services SPOK INK 5,188.00 Computer Equipment SPRADLEY BARR FORD LINCOLN OF GREELEY 55,634.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups SPRADLIN PRINTING INC 4,468.07 Printing/Copying/Reports SSB CONSULTING GROUP LLC 12,487.50 Contract Work/Temporary Agency SSG MEP INC 4,213.75 Traffic Signal Parts STAFFIN, LYNNE BARBARA 398.69 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder STANLEY ACCESS TECH LLC 2,002.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies STARKEY, VICTORIA 44.80 Travel Expense STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 6,707.46 Travel Expense STATE FORMS CENTER 260.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment STEELE, GALEN 117.00 Travel Expense STOCKTON CORPORATION 865.00 Escrow Payable STONE MOTORS INC 38,175.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups STONEGATE VILLAGE METRO DISTRICT 145.76 Water & Sewer STRAIGHT LINE SAWING LLC 1,285.00 Other Purchased Services STRAIN, STEVAN 89.40 Travel Expense STRATEGIC IT STAFFING LLC 6,812.25 Other Professional Services STREFFCO CONSULTANTS INC 29,589.45 Other Professional Services SUPER SEER CORPORATION 407.00 Clothing & Uniforms SVENDSEN, SHARON 237.36 Travel Expense SWARCO REFLEX INC 2,590.33 Paint & Road Striping

November 20, 2014

SWEEPSTAKES UNLIMITED SWINERTON BUILDERS INC SYMBOL ARTS T & M CONSTRUCTION LLC TACTICAL DESIGN LABS INC TAYLOR, VIVIAN A TAYLOR, VIVIAN A TELERUS INC TELESPHERE NETWORKS LTD TEMBY , CANDACE M & JAMES S THD AT HOME SERVICES INC THOMSON REUTERS WEST THOMSON REUTERS WEST THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION TIERRA GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD TILMAN, TERRYL TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF PARKER TOWN OF PARKER TPM STAFFING SERVICES TRACKER SOFTWARE CORPORATION TRACKER SOFTWARE CORPORATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE TRAVCO INC TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRI-LAKES DISPOSAL TRINDLE, MICHAEL A TRINDLE, ROSIE ANN TRUDEL, BARBARA TRUJILLO, AARON TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS INC TTG ENGINEERS INC LER TECHNOLOGIES INC UMB BANK UMB BANK UNCC UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC UNITED SITE SERVICES UNITED STATES WELDING INC URBAN INSIGHT US BANK USI COLORADO LLC VACURA, CRAIG VAIL POLICE DEPARTMENT VAUGHAN & DEMURO VELOCITY CONSTRUCTORS INC VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES VERNON COMPUTER SOURCE VILLALOBOS CONCRETE INC VINCENT, BILL VMEDU INC VTI SECURITY VIDEOTRONIX INC WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY WALKER, CHAD WALTON, ANN MARIE WALTON, ANNE WASP BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC WEAVER, JASON WEDLOW, TIFFANY NICOLE WELLS FARGO BANK WEMBER INC WEST, SHAWN P WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WHITE, ALEX WHITE, DANIEL WHITTALL JR, LLOYD WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC WILHELMINA DENVER WILKERSON IV MD PC, JAMES WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN WILSON & COMPANY INC WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC WIRELESS ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD WL CONTRACTORS INC WONG, KEVIN WOOD, CHERYL & DAKOTA WOODBURY, KRYSTAL WRAY, KAREN L WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS WYATT, AMANDA LEEANN WYOMING HIGHWAY PATROL XCEL ENERGY YAVICH, HELEN YOUNGWILLIAMS PC YOXSIMER, LINDSAY MARIE ZAPFE, TINY ZIA CONSULTING INC ZORTMAN, JOSHUA GORMAN, THOMAS J TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014

Public Notice

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BROOKLYN KIM, D.O.B. 08/01/2011 Child, And concerning: AMANDA WILSDORF, Mother, And JONATHAN KIM, Father, Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV239 DIVISION 7 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. An Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father has been set for December 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If 765.00 Other Purchased Services that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to 555,160.52 Construction a hearing before a Judge. You also have 372.00 Clothing & Uniforms the right, if you are indigent, to have the 1,662.50 Professional CourtOther appoint, at no Services expense to you, one 1,015.00 Clothing & Uniforms expert witness of your own choosing at 9,198.83 Other Professional any hearing on theServices termination of your 3,135.02 Travel Expense parent-child relationship. If you are a 750.00 Telephone/Communications minor, you have the right to the appoint1,649.31 ment Telephone/Communications of a Guardian ad litem to represent 80.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder your best interests. 191.60 Building Permits-Refund 233.17 Books &the Subscription You have right to have this matter 2,953.00 Supplies/Maintenance heardSoftware/Hardware by a district court judge rather than 11,065.02 Other Equipment You may waive that by the magistrate. 819.00 Services right,Other and Professional in doing so, you will be bound 140.00 Travel Expense by the findings and recommendations of 529,785.07 Due to Castle Rock-MV License Fees the magistrate, subject to review as 20,101.16 Intergovernmental-Castle Rock provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 125.00 Membershipto& the Licenses 2013,Professional and subsequently, right of ap99.50 to Larkspur-MV FeesAppellate peal Due as provided by License Colorado 2,573.19 Rule Intergovernmental-Larkspur 3.4. 331,665.31 Due to Parker - MV License Fees 18,811.95 This Intergovernmental-Parker summons is being initiated by the 6,724.40 Contract Work/Temporary Agencyof Human Douglas County Department 600.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Services through its counsel. 4,697.00 Other Professional Services Dated: November 12, 2014 5,941.20 Traffic Signal Parts 111.00 Other Professional Services JohnContract Thirkell, #13865 4,394.20 Work/Temporary Agency Assistant County Attorney 42,999.99 Waste Douglas Disposal Services-Household Chemical Roundup LegalWaste Notice No.: 926514 120.00 Disposal Services First Publication: 123.20 Travel ExpenseNovember 20, 2014 Last Publication: 73.39 Travel ExpenseNovember 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 88.92 Metro Area Meeting Expense 273.00 Travel Expense 2,999.63 Roads, Streets, Drainage-Engineering 4,580.00 Roads, Streets, Drainage-EngineeringTY14,340.08 Computer Software 2,393.43 Banking Service Fees 1,468,331.25 Principal/Interest-Road Improvement Sales & Use Tax Bonds-2010 1,785.51 Other Professional Services 321.55 Operating Supplies/Equipment 1,783.00 Waste Disposal Services 21.30 Other Repair & Maintenance Services 432.00 Books & Subscription 2,464.58 Banking Service Fees 880.00 Directors & Officers Insurance PremiumYESS Foundation 118.98 Travel Expense 117.00 Reimburse Travel Expense Related to Investigation 168.00 Other Professional Services 5,000.00 Escrow Payable 2,103.09 Cell Phone Service 5,355.00 Computer-Related 1,301,993.34 Major Maintenance of Assets 82.44 Travel Expense 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground 3,267.79 Traffic Signal Parts 24,167.49 Repairs-Equipment/Motor Vehicle 123.20 Travel Expense 715.50 Tuition Reimbursement 227.59 Travel Expense 2,813.50 Computer Equipment 3,442.50 Other Professional Services 123.20 Travel Expense 332.42 Travel Expense 1,780,706.25 Principal/Interest-Open Space 2009 Bond 9,593.90 Design/Soft Costs 35.00 CDL License Reimbursement 11,977.70 Operating Supplies/Equipment 136.50 Travel Expense 136.50 Travel Expense 85.35 Travel Expense 9,033.16 Building/Land Lease/Rent 1,840.00 Other Professional Services 3,300.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services 193.76 Travel Expense 3,433.64 Other Professional Services 7,520.56 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts 1,500.00 Other Equipment 120.00 Other Purchased Services 1,933.50 Traffic Signals - Construction 61.60 Travel Expense 81.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 116.28 Travel Expense 418.63 Travel Expense 6,445.45 Other Professional Services 475.44 Travel Expense 1,976.24 Travel Expense 5,150.27 Traffic Signal Utilities 504.90 Travel Expense 4,383.42 Other Professional Services 528.41 Travel Expense 13.97 Travel Expense 5,037.50 Other Professional Services 156.00 Travel Expense 14,006.92 Other Professional Services $16,957,781.89

THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal Notice No.: 926502 and 926503 First Publication: November 20, 2014

Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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when that clearly isn’t the case,” Mutton said. “This board promised to improve academic achievement. We haven’t seen any significant gain. That’s important for the community to know.” But CDE accountability director Alyssa Pearson believes the district earned the boost in its ranking. “There are things to celebrate from 2013 to 2014,” she said. DCSD is among several districts that serve a significant number of students in Alternative Education Campuses. Recent state legislation allows the state to re-evaluate the accreditation category of such districts. In Douglas County, those campuses include Castle Rock’s Daniel C. Oakes alternative high school, Eagle Academy night high school held at Highlands Ranch High, and Hope Online high school. Hope Online, which began operating as a DCSD charter school in 2008, offers K-12 virtual learning to students statewide. Most have limited educational options and do not live in Douglas County. In 2013, DCSD made a similar appeal to the state, but removing the alternative education students wasn’t enough to move the district into the “distinction” category then. In 2014,

removing that data combined with improvements in graduation rates for all students, graduation rates for students with disabilities, and the composite ACT score was sufficient to elevate the district’s rating. Additionally, while the alternative ed students weren’t part of the 2014 reconsideration, their performances also improved. Larsen said he’s proud of DCSD for reaching out to Hope Online and other high-risk students. “Some districts may look at it and say the cost of this rating, our reputation, is too great for us,” he said. “We never took that approach. We thought this is worthy, and we’re in the business of providing good education. If we can extend beyond our traditional path to a school, or a school network with kids who really need a place to learn, we’re all for it. “The fact that they’ve steadily increased each year and now have moved themselves into the performance category — it seems like we’re all winning. And most importantly the kids are winning. I find that to be a good story.” Twenty-seven of the state’s 182 districts received the “accredited with distinction” ranking in 2014. Some of those on the Front Range are Littleton, Boulder Valley, Monument’s Lewis-Palmer, and Academy and Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. The majority of the state’s districts— 102 — are designated “accredited.”

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“I got to interact with the bat; I thought it was the cutest thing ever,” she said. “When I’m old enough, I want to volunteer at a bat place. I want to do something for the bats.” On Nov. 14, a kids’ craft guide from the Highlands Ranch Home Depot helped students build bat habitats. In the spring, they’ll place the 10 structures in Douglas County open spaces to help build up the bat population. “The point is to persuade people bats are good, and we need them,” said student Ashley Williams. “Without bats, there would be a major problem.” Vaughn said the seventh-graders will return to more traditional math instruction when the bat study concludes. They may do a similar project next semester. Vaughn said she’s seen some previously quiet students come alive during the project, a thought that brings tears to her eyes as she shares it. If that were not reward enough, the teacher is gleaning new knowledge along with her students. “I personally have learned amazing things that I had no clue bats did, and how important they are to the ecosystem,” she said.

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GALLERY OF GAMES Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BROOKLYN KIM, D.O.B. 08/01/2011 Child, And concerning: AMANDA WILSDORF, Mother, And JONATHAN KIM, Father, Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV239 DIVISION 7 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. An Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father has been set for December 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

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