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Not home? Program has you covered Residents urged to register for sheriff ’s House Watch before leaving on vacations By Christy Steadman

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Scrooge visits with a group of attendees at the Holiday Celebration Dec. 6 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Scrooge mingled with guests throughout the day during the annual event. Attendees got into the spirit of the season at the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s annual Holiday Celebration on Dec. 6 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Four local elementary school choir groups entertained the crowd with live music, and attendees enjoyed self-guided tours of the mansion and a Candyland-themed scavenger hunt. Horse-drawn hayrides were a big attraction, and some people got some shopping done at the gift and craft vendor booths. Santa Claus arrived mid-morning, visited with children and wished everyone happy holidays. But Santa wasn’t the only high-profile character there — Ebenezer Scrooge also attended the event.

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A neighbor is taking care of the family pets. The post office is holding the mail. All houseplants are watered and electrical devices unplugged. Suitcases are packed and loaded into the car. You’re ready to relax and have a fun holiday vacation. Until you make that first stop at the gas station or coffee shop 100 miles out of town and realize the garage door was left open, or the front door unlocked. Something like that is easy to do, said Douglas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Ron Hanavan, because people get in a hurry. But that’s the purpose of the House Watch program, he said, to check on the property when nobody’s there. “While you’re gone, it will give you a peace of mind,” he said. “It provides a sense of security to have a set of eyes and ears on the property.” The sheriff’s office has been offering the free service to county residents, including those in Highlands Ranch and other parts of unincorporated Douglas County, as well as Larkspur and Castle Pines, for at least 10 years. It’s called House Watch, but businesses also qualify. The only stipulations are that a house or business must be empty, meaning nobody is staying there while the owners are out of town, and that a reasonable amount of time, typically about 30 days, is requested to ensure the resource is available for all, Hanavan said. Watch continues on Page 15

For community, a year of living with tragedy Arapahoe High shooting leaves search for lessons, answers, healing By Jennifer Smith

jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com One year ago, it was unimaginable that two lives would end violently inside the walls of Arapahoe High School. But on Dec. 13, 2013, that’s exactly what happened. Senior Karl Pierson walked into the building with a gun, mortally wounded classmate Claire Davis, then killed himself in the school library. It all took less than two minutes. In all the minutes since, emotions in the community have run the gamut from heartbreak to confusion, anger to hope, fear to War-

rior pride. “It’s a beautiful conundrum we face now: each of us being both `Warrior Strong’ and needing to lean on each other more than ever,” wrote AHS senior Anna Sutterer in a story for Colorado Community Media in January. The tragic event galvanized the community into action. Dozens of fundraisers have brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars to go toward the library renovation, mental-health support, anti-bullying programs and Clarity Commons, an acre of peace on the AHS campus initiated by Davis family friend Bob Lembke. “Kids hopefully will leave messages for others or for their future selves,” he said. “Every one of them, to some degree, has been changed by this. Some profoundly, some positively, some maybe not. It’s been a consistent drumbeat about how to

deal with the worst side of life.” While Littleton Public Schools has officially remained mostly silent, the district has taken actions toward protecting the well-being of its students. It created an advisory committee that will focus on mental health and school security. The board of education allocated $810,000 for an in-house mentalhealth clinic and $200,000 for additional school resource officers. The library was completely remodeled and open in time for the new school year. “There is no doubt that LPS continues to be a special place with unprecedented support from its communities,” Superintendent Scott Murphy, who in October announced he was retiring effective June 15, wrote in a letter to parents in November. AHS continues on Page 10

At Clarity Commons on the campus of Arapahoe High, a large granite pillar is engraved with Claire Davis’ image and inspirational thoughts. Photo by Chris Rotar

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Fox Creek students celebrate education Inaugural event features student exhibits, presentations By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com The audience makes all the difference in the world. Since the beginning of the school year, students at Fox Creek Elementary School in Highlands Ranch have been preparing presentations, performances and instructional methods to show off the skills they’ve accumulated for the school’s inaugural event, A Celebration of Learning 2014. The two-day event provided parents, teachers and members of the general public a glimpse into what the students have been learning through the past semester. “It’s important to kids when they know there is an authentic audience to view their work,” said Douglas County School District director of education Cindy Kapeller. “It gives authenticity and relevancy to their work.” Fellow directors of education for the district Carrie Stephenson and Danielle Hiatt added that the students gained a sense of ownership, which facilitates a depth of learning. And the students are proud of their work, said Rob and Lisa Walker, parents of three children who have attended Fox Creek Elementary from kindergarten through sixth grade. A Celebration of Learning also “gives parents an opportunity to support the school,” Rob Walker said. “All of the kids, not just your own.” In preparing for the event, students were engaged on a level that Fox Creek principal Brian Rodda had never seen before, he said. Fox Creek is an expeditionary learning school. Expeditionary learning provides students of all grade levels essential skills, such as teamwork, communication, creative and critical thinking and problem-solving, needed in the workforce, that was not usually part of education in previous generations, Rodda said. Students “construct deep understandings and skills” through learning expeditions in which they “create products for real audiences,” according to the school’s website. Each grade had a different learning expedition exhibit at A Celebration of Learning.

Parents, students, staff and community members with an interest in education gathered at Fox Creek Elementary School for the inaugural ‘A Celebration of Learning’ event Dec. 3 and 4. The event featured every student in each grade level, where they presented, performed or instructed adult attendees the processes of learning, part of the students’ expeditionary learning experience. Photos by Christy Steadman Kindergarten students had the expedition of Thinking Like a Scientist, said kindergarten teacher Jane Peter. They learned to ask questions and form a basic hypothesis, and after the winter break they will continue advancing their research skills with child-safe Internet browsing, she said. Second-graders’ expedition was Animal Adaptation, which included a case study on beavers with a field trip to South Platte Park, where they got to build a model of a beaver lodge. Fourth-graders had an in-depth study of poetry, where they read famous works and wrote and recited their own works of poetry. The event is more about exhibiting the learning process, and less about the finished project, Rodda said. “It’s exciting that kids are showcasing their learning,” said Cathy Davis, a mother of a kindergartner. “It helps them get to the next level.” The learning expeditions “support critical literacy, promote character development, create a sense of adventure, spark curiosity and foster an ethic of service,” states the school’s website. The teachers and staff are “still guiding and facilitating, but allowing kids to become entrepreneurs,” Rodda said. “Our model of learning is good for all kids—any kid can benefit from expeditionary learning.” Caroline Flynn, 10, and Savannah Sullivan,

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Miles Davis, center, in blue, a kindergarten student at Fox Creek Elementary, shows his mother, Cathy, right, and little brother, Aaron, left, the process of how to think like a scientist at the school’s ‘A Celebration of Learning’ event Dec. 3. 11, who are part of the Link Crew — a group of fifth- and sixth-graders learning leadership skills — had fun working the Celebration of Learning event, they said. The Link Crew was in charge of greeting and guiding attendees to

each of the different grades’ exhibits. The girls especially enjoyed seeing the people smile, Sullivan said. “They get to see our amazing school,” Flynn added, “and all the things we did.”

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Second time’s a charm for spaceflight Orion test launch a success By Ashley Reimers

areimers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Although it was 4 a.m., Morning Star Yazzie and Ariyah Castro, both 11, were full of energy as they waited to see a rocket burst into the atmosphere. “It’s pretty exciting to be here,” Yazzie said. Yazzie, Castro and 13 other members of Girls Inc. took part in the Dec. 4 Orion launch watch party at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Girls Inc., the of-

ficial watch party sponsor, partners with Lockheed Martin to provide STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education mentoring programs and inspire girls. The trip to the watch party was part of the Rocket Girls program, which teaches the girls how to build and launch their own rockets. “The girls are already engaged in STEM and learning about rockets,” said Chris Homolac, a Lockheed Martin mentor. “So it was really exciting for them to have the opportunity to experience a real launch and take it to the next level.” Unfortunately the girls and about 500 other people left the museum disappointed

after a failed launch attempt. Due to wind delays and other issues, Orion remained grounded at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida until a second attempt the following morning, which took off without a hitch. Orion is part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s goal of sending humans to asteroids and Mars, and on Dec. 5, Orion orbited the Earth twice, spending around 4.5 hours in the atmosphere before splashing down into the Pacific Ocean. Orion was designed to go farther into space than previous rockets, and involved contributions the work of many Colorado companies. The spacecraft was designed by Jefferson County-based Lockheed Martin Space Systems, and its cameras and antennas were provided by Ball Aerospace in Westminster. It launched into space on a Delta IV Heavy rocket made by United Launch Alliance, based in Centennial. Lockheed Martin principal engineer Darrell Williams has been invested in space travel since college after he watched Apollo

17 take off in 1972. Since then, he’s worked to make sure mankind got back in space. “Typically through the years,we don’t see this much excitement revolved around space,” he said. “So it’s really great to see people actively engaged in what’s going in the space program.” Mark Walsh, of Denver, was up early for the first launch attempt, and not just for the fun of it. A ULA employee, he worked on the admissions and separation systems for the rocket. He said he was pretty anxious in the hours leading up to the launch, but was confident the spacecraft would make it in the air. “It’s a good vehicle, but it’s a pretty big mission with a lot of stuff riding on it,” he said. Orion’s next mission around the moon is set for 2017,followed by its first manned mission in 2021. The spacecraft has a maximum capacity of six people, but would mostly likely only host four. In 2032 Orion is scheduled to launch for Mars in 2032. The trip there should take about 10 months.

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Charter school breaks ground in Castle Rock World Compass Academy will open for the 2014-15 school year By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com A new Douglas County charter school, World Compass Academy, broke ground on the site of its soon-to-be school building Dec. 5 in Castle Rock. The school will be located on East Frontage road next to Plum Creek Community Church. “Today is really the culmination of three years of blood, sweat, tears and countless volunteer hours from some very dedicated people,” said Casey Kannenberg, a member of the academy board and parent of five children who will be attending the school. World Compass Academy will be opening for the 2014-15 school year with 420 students in grades K-4 and 48 preschool students. One grade, which equals 84 students, will be added per year until the school operates Pre-K through eighth grade. Charter schools are public schools, and like district public schools, they are funded based on enrollment, also called per-pupil operating revenue, or PPR, and receive funding from the district according to the number of students attending. “Douglas County School District is committed to partnering with parents so that every parent finds that just-right school for their child,” said Elizabeth Fagen, superintendent of the Douglas County School District. “No matter if it’s a charter school, a magnet school, a neighborhood school or even another

Douglas County’s newest charter school, World Compass Academy, broke ground Dec. 5 on the site of their new school building in Castle Rock. The school will be located on East Frontage Road next to Plum Creek Community Church. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando school. We really believe that is an important part of success for a student. “That said, we want quality choices for our students in Douglas County and we have a very rigorous process through which any charter applicant must go through to be a Douglas County charter.” Jim McDevitt will be the World Compass Academy principal. McDevitt began his career as a teacher and worked as an assistant principal, before beginning as a principal in 2002 at Dakota Valley Elementary. He was later selected from a national com-

petitive search to open Coyote Hills Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District. Both these schools were awarded John Irwin School of Excellence awards under his leadership. Most recently, he has worked as principal for Immokalee Community School in Florida. When McDevitt began, the school rated “F” with potential for closure. Under his leadership, the school improved dramatically, and in 2012-2013, ICS achieved the highest performance in Immokalee, and was the only school in the county to increase a letter grade. During the groundbreaking ceremony

McDevitt painted his picture of what he hopes WCA will be. “Imagine a school where teachers, parents and students join together to envision an academic compass and create the stepping stones to ensure a child’s progress toward exploration and discovery,” McDevitt said. “Imagine a school where children understand and trust they are never alone on their journey toward a future filled with uncertainty, hard work, dedication, celebration, laughter and joy.” For more information, visit worldcompassacademy.com

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Sexting investigations open at schools Numbers of people involved in Legend and Rock Canyon cases uncertain By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sheriff’s deputies and Parker police officers are investigating two separate cases of alleged sexting at two Douglas County high schools. Both the Rock Canyon and Legend high school investigations remain open, though a letter sent to Legend parents said authorities have identified the originator of the sexually explicit images circulated there. “However, concerns remain as there

is evidence that the images were shared with others,” according to the Legend letter. No arrests have been made in the Rock Canyon investigation, which opened Nov. 21, according to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ron Hanavan. “Even though they’ve done a tremendous amount of investigation, they’re trying to determine how many people are involved,” Hanavan said, “so it’s still ongoing.” Parker Police were notified of the case Dec. 2, according to the LHS parent letter. In both cases, officers are asking for parents’ help. “The Parker Police Department is asking parents to review the content of their student’s devices,” according to the letter.

“Please look in the photos, camera rolls, and any third party apps such as Snap Chat, Instagram or cloud storage which may have been utilized for image and video storage.” Parents who discover videos, images, texts, apps, emails, or other communications that may be evidence of criminal conduct or victimization of a child are urged to call Parker police at 303-8056911. Hanavan also encouraged parents to look at their student’s phone and open all applications. “The overwhelmingly important message to parents as well as students is: Be aware of what you’re doing,” Hanavan said. “Don’t take the picture and don’t forward the picture. The reality is, you

could be committing a crime. “Those pictures truly victimize an individual and make a permanent, electronic record. That’s why law enforcement takes it so seriously.” The school district issued a statement the afternoon of Dec. 8. “Safety, including online safety, is the number one priority in the Douglas County School District,” spokeswoman Paula Hans wrote in an email. “Concerns regarding sexting have come to our attention. We take these reports very seriously and are cooperating with law enforcement. DCSD is committed to partnering with our parents and law enforcement to ensure a safe learning environment for students.”

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NEWS IN A HURRY Road trip with the historical society The Highlands Ranch Historical Society is presenting “The 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks” from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 Mc Arthur Ranch Road. The presentation is based on the Mizel Museum’s permanent exhibit with the same title. The exhibit provides people with a journey — through art, artifacts and digital media — that illuminates, narrates and celebrates Jewish history and culture. Guest speakers from the Mizel Museum are Georgina Kolber and Penny Nisson. The event is free for historical society members, and cost for nonmembers is a suggested $2 donation. Complimentary refreshments will be available from 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, and can be done by calling 720-932-6990 or sending an email to info@highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org. As a follow-up to the presentation, the historical society is having a members-only group tour of the exhibit from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 18 at the Mizel Museum, 400 S. Kearney St., Denver. Cost is $5, and a current Highlands Ranch Historical Society membership is required.

Winter Market

The Highlands Ranch Winter Market will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. John Stiles Drive. This year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association is teaming with Denver Farmers’ Market, and about 30 vendors will be selling unusual gifts, handmade items and farm-fresh foods for that special holiday meal. For more information, or to see a list of vendors, visit www.HRCAonline.org/events or call 303-791-2500.

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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 10th Community Safety Volunteer Academy. The application deadline is Dec. 31. To apply, visit www.dcsheriff.net and click on the Employment Tab, then Community Safety Volunteer link for a list of personal requirements and additional information. A background investigation will be done on all applicants, which may take two to three months to complete.

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Coffman bucks GOP on immigration vote Congressman says action by Republicans will mislead Americans By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican Congressman Mike Coffman bucked his own party during a Dec. 4 House vote on a measure that seeks to undo recent changes to U.S. immigration policy that were put in place by President Obama. Meanwhile, Congressman Cory Gardner, Colorado’s Republican senator-elect, voted for the effort, which is largely meant to serve as a message to the president, who surely would veto the measure. The Democrat-controlled Senate is not expected to take up the resolution. Coffman was one of only seven House Republicans to vote against House Resolution 5759, which passed the chamber by a vote of 219-197. Coffman, who represents the state’s 6th Congressional District, is coming off an impressive re-election victory over former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Coffman ran a campaign where he touted the need for immigration reform. His district, which was re-mapped in 2012, includes a large number of immigrants, including those who are Latino. The congressman voted against the resolution, even though he said through a statement that Obama’s recent executive action on immigration is unconstitutional. “I voted against H.R. 5759 because, although I strongly believe that it is unconstitutional to have immigration policy made through executive orders and without the

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) addresses the audience Oct. 29 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock during a rally ahead of the November election. He bucked the GOP on a recent vote on immigration. File photo consent of Congress, this legislation will only mislead the American people into believing that we are taking care of the problem when the only way to address President Obama’s overreach is either through the U.S. Supreme Court or through the appropriations process.” Immigration reform also was an issue

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that while the resolution does nothing to solve immigration problems, Obama’s actions “circumvented Congress and asserted power he previously said he doesn’t have.” “Today the House voted on a bill to condemn the president’s circumvention of Congress. But neither the president’s actions nor today’s legislation will solve the real problem at hand: our broken immigration system.” On Nov. 20, Obama announced that he would take steps to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from the threat of deportation by allowing them to stay in the country temporarily. The president said his actions will allow federal agents to prioritize deportations that target threats to public safety and not hard-working, law-abiding immigrants who contribute to society. The president’s moves also will add more border resources and will make it easier for high-skilled immigrant workers, college graduates and entrepreneurs to stay in the country. Obama’s moves were hailed by immigrant advocates, and public polling has shown that his actions are receiving overwhelming support among Latinos — a demographic that Republicans have struggled to attract, especially over the last several years. Coffman was the only member of Colorado’s congressional delegation to break party ranks on the vote. Doug Lamborn and Scott Tipton joined Gardner in voting for the resolution. Democrats Diana DeGette, Jared Polis and Ed Perlmutter all voted against the measure.

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Looking back at all those non-memories There is very little evidence that I existed before the eighth grade. My sister has a few pictures of me, and I have some of a boy in a Little League costume, and that’s about it. There are no scrapbooks or home movies — not a one. This crossed my mind when I was in the grocery store earlier today, and found myself in the middle of a casting call for “Peter Pan.” There were kids running around everywhere. They were making small-voice sounds, and grabbing at things on the lower shelves. I am sure that you know that grocers stock the lowest shelves with the products that have the most sugar in them. Just go to the breakfast cereal aisle. Since I didn’t exist until I was in the eighth grade, I never annoyed an old crabknuckle like myself in a grocery store. I never ruined someone’s big night in a restaurant, or kicked the back of anyone’s seat on an airplane. I didn’t fly at all until I was 16, and I was as well behaved as a courtroom reporter. No one has ever made a movie or a television show about a courtroom reporter because they are so well-behaved. Who wants to sit in a darkened theater and watch someone who is well-behaved? We want mayhem. I am rarely in a grocery store when children are up and about. But now and then I

have to have something, like hearts of palm, to get me through the day. But I pay for these trips. My patience is always tested. Mom is on the phone while Vera, Chuck and Dave are auditioning. In the past three years I have written about everything — except kids. Or if I have, I have been brief and not very affectionate. I think it might be because I never was a child. I just woke up one day and I was in a student council meeting. I vaguely remember a Howdy and a Doody. Years later I found out that they were the same person. I can write all day and all night about dachshunds. I know all about them. I know why their bark is so deep. I know everything. I know exactly how many dachshunds it takes to change a light bulb: A lot. But I don’t know anything about kids these days. They see things that I didn’t see until I was

Make your decision and drop the doubt The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. A simple theory, and yet a much tougher application to manage sometimes. Let’s think about a ski run rated “expert” — you know, something that may be really steep and richly covered in moguls. Now the expert skier may be able to take a straight line, going top to bottom as quickly and efficiently as possible. For the intermediate skier, the goal to get to the bottom is the same, but they have to take a more circuitous route. There will be more turns made for sure, and they will use more of the mountain as they traverse the slope. At some point both skiers knew which direction they would be headed, and in some cases once they jumped on the chairlift there would be no turning back. The expert has no issues because they can ski or snowboard just about any terrain. So it is with confidence that they take to any hill. However our intermediate folks may take the same chair ride up with a little trepidation, and that fear or nervousness may increase once they are looking over their tips and down at the steep

in college. Cleavage for one. I rarely see an 8-year-old reading a book. There is nothing better than a book. When I am asked about my favorite book, I say, “The dictionary.” It’s all in there. Every great quote, every great joke, every great novel. It’s just all a word soup. Do they still make alphabet soup? Apparently I used to play with mine when I was a kid. I was told that by chance one day, the letters “a,” “r,” “t,” “i,” “s” and “t” floated together for a few seconds. I see kids in stores and look at them with skepticism. I wonder if they know what they are getting themselves into. Life starts to nibble at your bum, and right away. Sometimes mom and dad do the nibbling, through neglect and many other things. My dentist just had a baby. She and her husband named it Riley. I think it is very optimistic to have a baby these days. Good for you, I said to her, but in the back of my mind I was thinking about what each of us faces. Some of us face much more than others. When I see a child, my one wish is that they can make it to the eighth grade without too much nibbling at the bum. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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grade and bumps below. Doubt creeps in for sure. Sometimes we all make decisions without looking at the big picture or complete situation. We have all at some point stood looking out over our tips at a precarious situation where we have already made the commitment or decision to do something knowing we were maybe too ambitious in our thinking or too aggressive in our belief that we could actually pull it off. And yet there we stand, looking at the project or opportunity and we are overcome with fear and doubt. And

I felt saddened by the Oct. 30 AHA article and that this group of individuals would spend their time, money and efforts on fighting our school district and our children who attend the various schools mentioned. I, as a parent of three DCSD children, have felt encouraged that there are kids out there who would care enough to reach out to the poor and needy of this world. Bravo! They are the future citizens of America and are developing a heart for others less fortunate than themselves, a character trait that seems to be in waning supply in our world. As far as parents complaining of these humanitarian actions performed by our students, I was never polled or asked if it bothered me. Why is the AHA not spending their time and money to help students in their humanitarian causes? They are taking money from our students by causing the district to focus attention on lawsuits rather than on education. In a society full of suicides, school shootings and pervading hopelessness, how can any caring adult justifiably criticize any student-led goups that give kids hope and community? I would applaud any group of students who would organize and reach out to help others, no matter their beliefs or affiliations. The point is,

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Roads drive discussion on economic outlook Panel discussion also touched on energy, water and making Denver an international city By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com The state’s roads and future forms of funding for the Colorado Department of Transportation led the conversation at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast on Dec. 5. Hunt, executive director of CDOT, said his department faces obstacles in paying for the upkeep of roadways and new projects. “The overwhelming concern is around funding,” he said. Hunt said the impact of TABOR and falling revenue projections from the state’s gasoline tax were cause for concern. Business leaders and government officials from around the Denver metro area gathered at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows to discuss the economic future of the region. The event featured a panel discussion and question-and-answer session that touched on a number of topics, including managing Colorado’s business-vital roadways; how to make Denver an international city; oil and natural gas production; and the state’s water future. Pete Casillas, president and publisher of the Denver Business Journal, moderated the event. The panel was made up of Hunt; Harry Horowitz, senior industry manager, Office

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then we make it worse by letting our ego get in the way as we refuse to ask for help or let others assist us and maybe even come to our rescue. It’s kind of like having ski patrol stop by while we are on the brink, offer us a safe ride down on a sled or snowmobile, and we refuse the help. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But each situation will dictate whether we have the expertise to go from point A to point B as precisely and efficiently as possible, or whether we are still in our learning curve and it will take us a bit longer to accomplish the same goal. So although the shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, the most effective path will be whichever path gets the job done safely, accurately, and on time. When we can accept the level we are operating at in a given activity, event, or project, we will place ourselves in a much better position to minimize our doubts, fears, and biggest worries. And this is huge because I can tell you that most people stop pursuing their goals and dreams or give up on a path or a project because of doubt and fear. And quitting is just a shame. Whether we are a beginner at something, average or intermediate, advanced, or an expert, we all face that moment of making a decision. We make decisions all day long both consciously and subconsciously, and it is when we are making a conscious decision to engage in something, anything, that we then follow up that decision with some form

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they are doing good for others. Mr. Niose’s comment that religion in the school system permeates the culture is interesting. America is a Christian nation. The phrase “One Nation Under God” and the

Business and government leaders met Dec. 5 for the South Metro Denver Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast. A panel discusson touched on Colorado’s roads and highways, the state’s water future and making Denver an international city. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando of Economic Development and International Trade; Sam Knazier, government affairs manager at Whiting Petroleum Corp.; and John Ricks, associate director of the Colorado Tourism Office. According to Hunt, CDOT was hoping to get $1 billion from the General Assembly as personal incomes and the state budget grew, but now will be lucky to get $100 million over the next four years. “That’s pretty sobering,” Hunt said. The gasoline tax in Colorado has been the same for 23 years at 22 cents per gallon. “Gasoline, as a funding source, is going to pretty much be on the decline in a decade because of higher millage-cars and alternative energy sources,” Hunt said. The panel explored a number of possible alternative-revenue streams for CDOT

including the possibility of a device in cars that would read your odometer and apply a tax charge based on mileage. Hunt called I-70 the most important economic corridor of Colorado, as it runs from the ski areas of Vail and Beaver Creek to Denver International Airport, and said that traffic and delays on the road have hurt the state economically and have neutralized one of Colorado’s major recreational attractions both for new businesses and tourists. An estimated 65,000 bridges across the United States are in need of repair. According to Hunt, this is one area where Colorado is a leader. “It’s probably the only bright spot we can look to in Colorado,” Hunt said. “In 2009 the state Legislature added a bridge safety fee

tivities of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and activities where their unique expertise and or life experience are of benefit. For more information, contact CSV Admin Coordinator Toni Reynolds at 303-814-7063 opt. 1, or send an email to CSV@dcsheriff.net.

tend the meeting in person, or stream it live from www.lifenowtransformations.com. The meeting is free to attend, and all attendees will be given discounts to join the program. The program specializes in helping those who are obese, but it also can be a benefit for anyone that wants to learn how to get healthy. For more information, visit the website above, email lifenow@centurylink.net or call 720-266-1050.

Learn to get healthy Life Now Transformations, a new health and wellness program based in Highlands Ranch, is having its inaugural meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Crossfit Greenwood Village, 8081 E Orchard Road, #123. People may at-

of direction. We see the road ahead and we embark on the journey and to minimize the fear, doubt and worry we need to evaluate our skill set, know how far we can stretch ourselves, and then know what resources and people are available to help. We need to know if we have the luxury of time on our side and if so, then we can traverse the project as slowly as necessary to achieve the desired results, or if we are expert enough and confident in our ability, we can take the straight line. Years ago I would ski just about anything, bumps, trees and steeps. And I would ski them full of doubt and fear sometimes because my ego wouldn’t let me figure out how to ask for help so I could get better. Then I was skiing with my good friend Dudley Ottley, who is a phenomenal skier, and as we were headed down Ripsaw over in Beaver Creek one day, he gave me a few pointers. After just a little bit of practice on those newly acquired techniques, my confidence soared and my fears were abated. And all I had to do was ask for a little help after I had made my decision to ski an expert trail and then committed to the direction or path that I would follow. Have you made a decision to do something? Have you set your course or direction? And are you having any second thoughts or doubts now that you have made that commitment? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can ease or eliminate the doubts that creep in, it really will be a better than good week. 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. inscription on our coins “In God We Trust” permeates our culture! While the AHA is entitled to their opinions, I would respectfully say that we should treasure the freedom we enjoy in this country. Why not turn your efforts to something that really helps people and become part of the solution rather than the problem? Laura Dalgleish Highlands Ranch

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to your motor-vehicle registration fee, setting up a fund of $100 million per year. Of the 30 worst bridges that were identified in 2009, 29 of them are either completed or under construction.” The panel discussed American manufacturing and the possible shift from Asia back to the United States and how Colorado is positioned for the possibility of accommodating these industries. “All the economic indicators show that companies are going to manufacturing much, much more in the United States,” Horowitz said. Horowitz said that inflationary pressures in China are pushing wages much higher, while the combination of a steady American wage structure and the addition of companies powering their manufacturing with natural gas have brought costs down. “In Colorado we’re seeing all of these economic indicators,” Horowitz said When speaking to the state’s water future, Casillas made the old joke that in Colorado whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting — but that may not be the case after all. Brian Good, the deputy manager for Organizational Improvement for Denver Water, pointed to area’s multi-governmental agreements, such as the WISE water project, as examples of how the state’s different entities have worked together to try to ensure the future water needs of the entire metro area. “When you talk about what would make Denver a world class city, you absolutely have to have a reliable supply of water for people to come here and businesses to operate,” Good said.

program coordinator, has been selected as Arapahoe Community College’s 2014-15 Faculty of the Year. ACC’s 2014-15 faculty senate president, Jones also currently serves on the Marketing Advisory Committee and on the Environmental Analysis Task Force for ACC’s 2015-20 Strategic Planning Committee. Jones, who has been teaching at ACC for seven years, earned her associate degree in medical assisting from ACC. A Castle Rock resident, she enjoys traveling, hiking and tennis. Her son, Jake, and daughter, Natasha, both attend ACC.

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Remembrance ceremony scheduled Staff report An event designed to help the community heal will be held on the Arapahoe High School campus Dec. 13, a year after the fatal shooting at the school, a news release announced Dec. 9. The candlelight remembrance ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Clarity Commons on the school’s campus, 2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Clarity Commons is a peaceful, park-like space that was dedicated on Aug. 16, what would have been Arapahoe High shooting victim Claire Davis’ 18th birthday. Gov. John Hickenlooper, student body president Sanjay Patil and Michael Davis, Claire’s father, are expected to speak. The event will also be an opportunity to give back. Representatives from TLC Meals on Wheels and Denver Health’s Family Crisis Center will be on hand to collect donations. “Choose to Love is the theme of Clarity Commons and the message we hope people will take away from Saturday’s remembrance,” Desiree Davis, Claire’s mother, said in the news release. “One way the community can choose to love is by supporting two very special organizations…Even if you can’t be with us on Saturday, we hope you’ll consider honoring our daughter by supporting these charities.”

Michael and Desiree Davis, parents of Claire Davis, clasp hands as an emotional moment passes during the Aug. 16 opening of Clarity Commons on the campus of Arapahoe High School. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is seated first from the left, and behind him is Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy. Seated next to Murphy is Arapahoe High principal Natalie Pramenko. Photo by Deborah Grigsby

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Moving forward While there has been plenty of controversy surrounding how LPS did or did not deal with Pierson, most associated with the school hope that, going forward, the tragedy will be remembered and learned from — not a defining moment in Arapahoe High’s history. Claire Davis is only mentioned by name once in Clarity Commons, on a pillar with the following Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Similarly, the new library offers gentle nods of remembrance, with every student who attended Arapahoe on the day of the shootings having signed a memory book that will be placed in a time capsule inside rather than being prominently displayed. “A lot of us lost one friend and a lot of us lost two friends that day,” a 2014 AHS graduate wrote on Facebook. “I know they say the truth will set us free, but maybe what will really set us free is moving on and accepting that we cannot change the past, but we can make a better future. We grew better and became closer as a community, school and class.”

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Pearl Harbor remembered Ceremony honors two veterans of Dec. 7, 1941 By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com The twitter of a bosun’s pipe, the ringing of a ship’s bell and the mournful notes of “Taps” filled the air at the Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the Colorado National Guard Armory in Centennial. “This is our first year to put on the remembrance ceremony, which is a tribute to the survivors,” said Dave Martz, commander of American Legion Post 1260. “I believe there are three survivors in Colorado, and two are here today. These men and women are all in their 90s, and we want to honor them.” About 100 people attended the ceremonies featuring the two Colorado men who were at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Jim Doyle of Lakewood and Luz Valerio of Denver. Valerio declined to comment, but Doyle talked about his experiences. “I was an aerial photographer and was stationed on Ford Island,” he said. “We slept

Pearl Harbor survivor Jim Doyle shakes hands with Acres Green first-grader Anthony Villano, thanking the boy for the card he made and presented to Doyle. Villano and fellow first-graders Paige and Ella Bundy made and presented individual cards for Doyle and Luz Valerio thanking the Pearl Harbor survivors for their service. Photos by Tom Munds in the hanger, and when I heard the explosions, I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures. Many of the Dec. 7 pictures used are mine.”

Army Staff Sgt. Sean Hedding plays “Taps” as Post 1260 Legion Rider member Bob Shiflet signals with the bosun’s pipe and rings the ship’s bell as part of the program at the Dec. 7 Remember Pearl Harbor ceremonies.

Doyle was born in eastern Colorado and joined the Navy at 16 because he wanted to be a pilot. The Navy made him an aerial photographer. His plane was shot down over Guadalcanal. He was badly injured and left the Navy with a Distinguished Service Cross and two Purple Hearts. The ceremony opened with Post 1260 Legion Riders performing. Bob Shiflet of Littleton was among those performing the ceremony. He said he became a member of the post at the urging of a friend and, once in the post, he joined the riders. “I work with the riders on this ceremony,” he said. “It is special, and I am glad I can help present it so people will never forget those of members of our military service who are unaccounted for because they are missing in action or who are prisoners,” he said. Brig. Gen. Sal Villano has been working with the Pearl Harbor Remembrance since 1993. He talked about Pearl Harbor, citing the fact 2, 335 Americans died in the Japanese attack and more than 900 of them remain buried in the remains of the battleship USS Arizona resting on the bottom of waters at Pearl Harbor. “The military personnel who survived the

Pearl Harbor attack are heroes because they didn’t quit,” he said. “They gathered themselves and went to work to help our country win the war.” He hopes the ceremony will help younger generations realize the great sacrifices made to preserve and protect the freedoms Americans enjoy, he said. The general also administered the oath of enlistment to the two Pearl Harbor survivors. People applauded when three first-graders from Acres Green Elementary School, Paige and Ella Bundy and Anthony Villano, presented a thank-you card each child made for each of the survivors. Ken Kulp stood at attention and saluted when the two guests were presented. “I came here today to honor those two men who stood and battled in those dark times in the early days of World War II,” he said. “The ceremony triggers a lot of different emotions, and I am glad I can be here to honor these two men.” Highlands Ranch resident Kody Johnson said he felt humble to meet the two Pearl Harbor survivors. “This is about our nation’s history, and I love history,” he said. “I love to hear their stories about their experiences. That is history too.” Maj. Gen Michael Edwards, commander of the Colorado National Guard, said it was special to honor the Pearl Harbor survivors. “I want to thank these men and all the men and women who have served our country,” he said. “We honor them for their service because they are our foundation, and we who are now serving are standing on their shoulders.” The ceremony brought tears to the eyes of Elizabeth Fouts. “I am 77 years old and I remember World War II,” she said in an emotional voice. “I want to honor these men and today is special to me because I lost my husband five years ago today.” Her husband was in the service during Korea. She patriotic and so is her daughter. “The schools are not teaching patriotism,” the Highlands Ranch woman said. “So we brought my grandchildren today because we want them to learn about why being patriotic is important.”

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Runners on Thanksgiving Day race to the finish line at the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Turkey Day 5K. Photos courtesy of Fotosbyfezz Photography More than 3,000 people took a morning run in Redstone Park on Thanksgiving Day at the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Turkey Day 5k. In addition to runners, 1,500 spectators cheered from the sidelines, and 40 high school students from ThunderRidge, Valor Christian, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch high schools volunteered at the event. A portion of the proceeds from the race this year will benefit the Colorado National Guard Foundation, which exists to assist Colorado Guard members and their families who experience financial hardships or other immediate emergencies. A photo gallery and race results can be found online at www.td5k.com.

Tristin Markusfeld, a junior at Highlands Ranch High School, volunteered to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at this year’s Turkey Day 5k.

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For example, the sheriff’s office cannot check on a home or business that has been put on the market to sell. Most people request to be on the House Watch list for a long weekend or a week-long vacation, Hanavan said. House Watch is available year-round, but is especially promoted during the holiday season and summer months when people are going out of town a lot. “It is a very popular program in the community,” he said, and it is successful because of the efforts of sheriff’s deputies and community safety volunteers. On a typical day this time of the year, there are 18 homes on the House Watch list, said Maynard Kealiher, who has been a community safety volunteer since 2012. “People appreciate the fact that somebody comes by on almost a daily basis,” he said. “There’s a good public presence.” Generally, a community safety volunteer or deputy will walk around the property, checking to make sure the doors are locked and no damage has been done to the property.

A community safety volunteer checks on a home for the House Watch program, which is a free service offered by the sheriff ’s office to Douglas County residents who are out of town on business or vacation. Courtesy photo People have benefited from the service in the past, Hanavan said. Once, while checking on a home on House Watch, a community safety volunteer noticed a

broken water line, which was flooding the basement. There was still damage, Hanavan said, but it could have been a lot worse had the flooding continued until the owner

came home. Kealiher is semi-retired, and said House Watch is something he can do to help out the community. “It exposes us to the neighbors and neighborhood.” In fact, having a community safety volunteer or sheriff’s deputy check the property is like having a trusted neighbor do so, Hanavan said. Although House Watch is available for everyone, Hanavan suggests it is always a good idea to leave a name and number for an emergency contact with a neighbor. “There are excellent tools in the community to work together and help prevent crime,” he said. Other watch programs offered by the sheriff’s office include Senior House Watch and Military House Watch. Perhaps a senior lives alone and/or all his or her loved ones live outside of the county, Hanavan said. “We’ll just go in and check on them.” Military House Watch is for families that have a loved one deployed. The sheriff’s office will reach out to the family to see if there is anything they need, Hanavan said. “The sheriff’s office wants to be involved in the community,” Hanavan said. The watch programs are “just good forms of community policing.”

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SALOME’S STARS

crossword • sudoku

FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 8, 2014

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) That change in holiday travel plans might be more vexing than you’d expected. But try to take it in stride. Also, it couldn’t hurt to use that Aries charm to coax out some helpful cooperation. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your Bovine determination helps you deal with an unforeseen complication. And, as usual, you prove that when it comes to a challenge, you have what it takes to take it on.

& weekly horoscope

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Although a romantic theme dominates much of the week, all those warm and fuzzy feelings don’t interfere with the more pragmatic matters you need to take care of.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Best not to ignore those doubts about an upcoming decision. Instead, recheck the facts you were given to make sure nothing important was left out. A weekend surprise awaits you. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) No time for a catnap -- yet. You might still have to straighten out one or two factors so that you can finally assure yourself of the truth about a troubling workplace situation. Stay with it. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) News from an old friend could lead to an unexpected (but nonetheless welcome) reunion with someone who had once been very special in your life. Be open to the possibilities. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) It might be time for a family council. The sooner those problems are resolved, the sooner you can move ahead with your holiday preparations. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Take some time out to give more attention to a personal relationship that seems to be suffering from a sense of emotional neglect. Provide that much-needed reassurance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Cheer up. That unusual circumstance that might faze most people can be handled pretty well by the savvy Sagittarian. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Someone you believe has hurt you in the past might now need your help. Reaching out could be difficult. But the generous Goat will be able to do the right thing, as always. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Prioritizing is an important part of your pre-holiday scheduling. Try to give time both to your workday responsibilities and those personal matters you might have neglected. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) With the vestiges of your anger about that painful incident fading, you can now focus all your energy on the more positive aspects of your life, including that personal situation.

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Worship Times: 12/24 -- Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00 p.m. 12/25 -- Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.

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Colorado gets readers’ nod for beer tours Readers of USA Today have cast their votes for the top 10 brewery tours in the nation. In Colorado, New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, birthplace of Fat Tire, landed in a respectable third place, while Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont came in seventh. Here’s what USA Today said: “With thousands of breweries in the USA, selection by our panel of beer experts for inclusion in the contest was an honor in itself, and being voted by USA Today readers into the top 10 is certainly worth bragging about.” The full list of winners in the Best Brewery Tour contest category for Readers’ Choice, plus readers comments, is online at www.10best.com/awards/ travel/best-brewery-tour/.

Real estate looking bright

Emma Lamb, 7 weeks, of Highlands Ranch, had her first visit with Santa this year at the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Hometown Holiday celebration Dec. 5 at Town Center South. Highlands Ranchers kicked off the holiday season with the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Hometown Holiday celebration Dec. 5 at Town Center South. Festivities included a tree lighting, hot cider and hot tea tastings complete with cookies, wagon and train rides, carolers and some famous holiday personalities: the Grinch, the Winter Princess, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and two of Santa’s reindeer, Dancer and Prancer. Elora Doran, 5, of Highlands Ranch visited with the Winter Princess, played by Isley Verbonitz. The princess gave Doran a candy cane, but when asked about her favorite part of the visit, Doran said, “I like her dress.”

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Noelle Walker, 9, drops off a letter to Santa. Walker asked Santa for a white teddy bear and to bring her dog, Charlie, home because he ran away.

Real estate investors wanting to keep their money in Colorado should look no farther than Denver, thanks to the millennials, the upcoming real estate generation, which is predicted to dictate market trends for decades to come, according to a story in U.S. News & World Report. The story said, “In a report released October 2014, entitled `15 Economic Facts About Millennials,’ released by the White House, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers noted that the millennial generation, which accounted for one-third of the U.S. population in 2013, will shape the nation’s economy `for decades to come.’” “Out of the top 100 metropolitan areas analyzed by the National Association of Realtors, 10 markets stood out as projected to gain or to witness an increase in millennial homebuying in the upcoming year. Those metropolitan areas are: Austin, Texas; Dallas; Denver; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Minneapolis; New Orleans; Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City; and Seattle.” Read the entire story at money. usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smartermutual-fund-investor/2014/12/01/10us-real-estate-markets-investorsshould-watch.

Wheat Ridge gets grooming shop

Polina, 7, and Greg, 12, Yermakov pose for pictures with the Grinch at the A wagon ride with Highlands Ranch horses, Bella and Buster, was one of the most popular attractions. Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Hometown Holiday celebration.

Wheat Ridge’s newest pet grooming service, Muddy Paws Bath House, celebrated its grand opening with a ribboncutting ceremony and a pet-themed art show to raise money for a local shelter on Dec. 6. Muddy Paws offers full- and selfservice pet washing and grooming. After six years in business, the shop relocated from its previous home in Denver to a bigger location at 4332 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge. The new building provides owner Zia Meranto with more room and additional parking for her customers. The larger facility includes a walk-in tub to accommodate large or older dogs. Donations from the fundraiser go to Max Fund Adoption mobile. Muddy Paws will have a gallery full of pet-related art for sale for the whole month, a photo booth, refreshments and a pet adoption mobile vehicle from Max Fund. Parker continues on Page 19

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Pianist brings classical music to Englewood Englewood Arts Presents will host pianist Stephanie Cheng in a concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 W. Englewood Parkway. The program will feature Beethoven’s “Grand Sonata No. 4, Op. 7,” an epic work lasting 28 minutes. Two contrasting works by Chopin will follow. Next, Cheng will perform Ravel’s “Jeux d’eau,” Debussey’s “The Girl With Flaxen Hair” and Liszt’s “Mephisto Waltz.” Tickets: $20/$15 at the door one hour prior to concert or at englewoodarts.org.

Symphony to perform The Littleton Symphony will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Featured will be pianist Simon Su and the Greig “Concerto in A Minor.” Also on the program: Bach/Stokowski: “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” and a selection of holiday orchestral and choral favorites. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Suite B 206.

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Norm Clarke nabs award The Denver Press Club board has named famed gossip columnist and reporter Norm Clarke as the recipient of the 21st Annual Damon Runyon Award. Clarke will accept the award at a banquet in his honor on April 24 at the Denver Marriott City Center. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 7. Clarke is the man to read in Las Vegas, as he covers all the hot news about entertainers, hotels, casinos and big shots that make Las Vegas such a dynamic city. The Montana native started his journalism career as a sportswriter and later joined The Associated Press in Cincinnati. He joined the Rocky Mountain News in 1984 and broke the story that Denver and Miami were being awarded

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The Parker Writers group will share a holiday potluck on Dec. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the Parker Library, 10851 Crossroads Drive. Bring a dish to share and thoughts about writing.

Trish Sangelo, photographer and director of Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, will exhibit work through December by ACC students who traveled to Italy with her last summer. Photographs will be at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Paintings will be at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Photographs by Dave Simms will be displayed through December at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.

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The 2014 Colorado Plein Air Arts Festival participants exhibit their works through Dec. 31 at Denver Central Library, 10 West 114th Ave. Parkway, Level 7. More than 60 painters painted on location at dozens of venues across the state.

Starlight Rhythms Singer/songwriter Marie McRae will perform in Englewood’s Starlight Rhythms Series at 7:30p.m. Dec. 20. The concert will be in Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center, second level, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Linda Hickman, a founding member of Celtic Thunder, will perform with McRae, who offers vocals, guitar and piano music. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18, englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8196, at the door 30 minutes before show time.

`Grinch’ event aids library Cindy Lou Who, portrayed by a librarian from Littleton’s Bemis Public Library, will read Dr. Seuss’ classic “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” followed by the movie, at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Aspen Grove at 11 a.m. Dec. 22. Tickets are $6, with all proceeds going to support the library. Select reserved seats in person or online at drafthouse.com/denver/ littleton.

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CURTAIN TIME `Balls!’ revue is fundraiser

For the sixth year, actors GerRee Hinshaw, Emily K. Harrison, Jim Ruberto and Mare Trevathan have concocted “Balls! A Holiday Spectacular,” a variety show with special guest stars, audience sing-alongs, spontaneous haikus, sock puppets (everyone in the audience gets one), games and a white elephant. This year, it will again be at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street. Each year a charity benefits — in 2014, it will be the Denver Actors’ Fund, which helps members of the local theater community with unexpected medical expenses. One more performance remains — on Dec. 15. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 day of show: 303-293-0075.

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The Catamounts and Band of Toughs cooperate to present a holiday musical, “Moulin Scrooge,” created by Peter Gwinn, combining a 2001 movie hit and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Plays at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, at 8 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 19; and 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20. (The latter two will include a community dinner afterward.) Tickets: $20 on Fridays and $40 on Saturdays with dinner. Band of Toughs is committed to producing original plays, and the Catamounts combine artisanal food and traditional performance — usually in Boulder, where they sell out quickly. brownpapertickets.com/event/938256.

Singers from four Highlands Ranch high school choirs will sing at St. Luke’s on Dec. 18. Courtesy photo

Teen singers perform in two holiday shows Highlands Ranch church is venue for Dec. 18 concerts By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 200 Highlands Ranch teens will join together on Dec. 18 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, to celebrate the holidays — and the arts — in two performances at 6 and 8 p.m. St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy, helmed by James Ramsey, director of music and arts ministries at the church, is the presenter, and choirs from four Highlands Ranch high schools have come together to make a joyful sound. They are: Highlands Ranch High School with music director Adria Howell; Mountain Vista High School with music directors Maja Buck and Schehera MacKasson; ThunderRidge High School with music director Ryan Woltersdorff; and Rock Canyon High School with music director Julie Dale. Ramsey said, “PAA is bringing these Highlands Ranch music programs together as a community event to enrich lives and promote the great things happening in these programs with dedicated teachers.” All the ensembles will sing music of the

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season, sacred and secular, pop and traditional. And they will sing en masse: “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “African Noel,” “S’vivon,” “Silent Night” and more. Musicians who will accompany the singers are Rob Heskett, drums; Matt Shugert, bass (a Mountain Vista alumnus); Dave Shugert, guitar; and Mac Merchant, piano. Principals from each high school will participate as Christmas storytellers. We are assured that Santa Claus will make an appearance. The rapidly growing (40 percent this year) Performing Arts Academy at St. Luke’s offers musical theater training to students ages 3-18 with classes, workshops, summer camps and musical theater intensives. In 2015, “Annie,” “High School Musical,” “Peter Pan,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Jungle Book, “Dinosaurs Before Dark,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Shrek” and a Broadway Review are planned. PAA teaches in Highlands Ranch and Littleton. Inquiries: drjim@stlukespaa.org or Jim@stlukeshr.com.

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“Moonlight Reflection,” a sculpture with special patinas by Rik Sargent, of Centennial, won the Commissioner’s Choice Award, as well as Second Place in Sculpture. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe

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Lone Tree Arts Center’s airy lobby often becomes an art gallery. Through Jan. 5, the 13th Annual Lone Tree Art Expo hangs in the lobby, down the center hall and around the corner of that hall. It invites art lovers to spend a relaxed time enjoying a colorful collection of works — and to perhaps find a piece they would like to own. The exhibit has a new name this year — “Lone Tree Art Expo,” after many years as the Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale — and it attracted 385 submissions in painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor and mixed media. Of those entries, 62 works were selected for the exhibit by juror Candice Pulliam. She is a veteran in the art world, working as a consultant to individuals and commercial clients on collecting art. She wrote: “Much of my selection process is based on my unconscious response to the work. It is based on many years of professionally guiding others in the process of buying art and personally collecting art … The selection process is subjective for any juror.” She awarded the Best of Show to Dean Buhler of Denver for his beautifully painted portrait, “In Her Eyes,” depicting a somewhat exotic, pensive young woman, who gazes at the viewer. Buhler said she is a high school senior and radi-daughter of a former employee, who came to his loft/studio in the Ball Park neighborhood with her parents to pose for s thehim. Noel,” “I gave myself an assignment to do a group of drawings and paintings with an Old World flavor. I sketched her for ngersan hour or two in order to get a true understanding of her ass (a structure and true readings of values (lights and darks) and , gui-color, two things photography will never accurately report. I then did a fully rendered drawing and painting, both enpar-titled `In Her Eyes,’ because the drawing and painting are all about her gaze.” make Buhler said art is a second career for him after a corporate and legal career. He started painting in July 2011 and year) has been doing it full time at his Denver loft and at a Souths of-ern Colorado mountain home almost every day since. He ageshas studied with a number of well-recognized artists at the ampsArt Students League of Denver and at the Scottsdale Artist “An- School. “101 Another major award is the Commissioners’ Choice, s Be-given by Lone Tree’s Arts Commission. It went this year to and aCentennial-based sculptor Rik Sargent for his “Moonlight aches Reflection.” iries: Pulliam gave first- and second-place awards in paintom. ing, drawing, watercolor, sculpture and mixed media, the defined categories one could enter, as well as nine honorable mentions. • Painting: first place — “Old Grain and Field,” by Diane

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Koch, an old grain mill, with strong light and shadow. Second place — “Bobolink Trail” by Sheila Littlehorn. • Drawing: first place — “Rosie’s Day at the Spa,” intricate and humorous, by JB Sullivan. Second place —“Bear Totem” by Meghan Eckland. • Watercolor: first place — “Almost Home” by Barbara McAdams pictures a weary man waiting at the corner for his bus. Second place — “Overcome” by Jenna Koenning. • Sculpture: first place — “A Piece of the Puzzle” by Archie Suniga. Second place—“Moonlight Reflection” by Rik Sargent. (The Commissioners’ Choice.) • Mixed media: first place: “Living Near the Rock” by David Reiter, a set of tracks leads the eye towards a distant butte. Heavily textured metallic areas are layered at the edges.

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JOIN US for an evening of music, dance and drama celebrating the story of when light entered our world. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 11-14, and matinee performances at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. All performances are 90 minutes long and will have no intermission. Select your reserved seats online at ticketswest.com, at local King Soopers, or by phone at 866-464-2626.

CORNERSTONE CHURCH, 9941 Lone Tree Parkway, presents a live nativity from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, and from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with the addition of Christmas Eve services at 4 and 6 p.m. [PHOTO] ORIGINAL Christmas Musical GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Productions presents an original Christmas musical, “All I

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LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Jan. 2 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Trish Sangelo will have two shows, both of which include works done by her Arapahoe Community College students who took a trip to Italy with her this summer. Her photography students’ photographs taken in Italy will be on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Sangelo’s painting students will showcase their Italian paintings at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. David Simms’ photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. Visit www. sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

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THE DOUGLAS County Sheriff ’s Office again is participating in its Christmas for Kids program by providing gift cards to families. Those who would like to contribute can purchase $25 or $50 gift cards for department stores such as Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, etc., or send in monetary donations by Friday, Dec. 12. Money will be used to purchase gift cards, which then will be given to families. Donations can be mailed to Christmas for Kids, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109; or dropped off at the Highlands Ranch substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch; or the Castle Rock office. HOLIDAY BOOK Sale THE ANNUAL Friends of Bemis Library holiday book sale is open from now until

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 303-7953961.

HOLIDAY GIFT Wrapping Fundraiser DROP OFF gifts to be wrapped while you shop, dine or work out, and then pick up wrapped gifts when finished. Gift wrapping offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13; 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Boutique Dance Academy, 880 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Pines. Fundraiser is organized by the dance academy’s booster club. Donations are appreciated. Contact Sherri Light, 575-693-2989.

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LONE TREE Arts Center presents its Home for the Holidays show from Thursday, Dec. 18, to Wednesday, Dec. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A sensory-friendly performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

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THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra will have its annual

CELEBRATE THE holidays with the Arapahoe Philharmonic, which performs its third concert of the season, “Let It Snow!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. A silent auction will precede the concert at 6:30 p.m. and continue through intermission. Purchase tickets online at www.arapahoephil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 and at the door the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. P’ZAZZ CHILDREN’S Choir HEAR THE P’Zazz Children’s Choir, a group of 25 young singers, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The singers will perform holiday favorites for all ages. Call 303-795-3961. HAND BELL Holiday Concert

holiday concert “Classics, Choirs and Holiday Cheer” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets available at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. or online at www.littletonsymphony.org.

THE CASTLE Rock Community Ringers Hand Bell Choir performs a holiday concert and dessert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock. Tickets available at the door. Contact Sharon Ferris, skferris60@gmail.com.

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GRACE POINT Community Church presents its Music of Christmas concert, featuring the Plum Heart Quartet, from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 90 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. The afternoon concert will incorporate pieces from Bach and Mozart, as well as traditional hymns and contemporary seasonal songs. Refreshments will be served directly following the concert. If you are interested in helping provide refreshments, e-mail Jason at jasonmitchell@gracepointcc.us.

EXPERIENCE THE sights and sounds of Christmas with the fifth annual Step Into Christmas, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Grace Chapel, 8505 S. Valley Highway, Englewood. The production features choir, full orchestra, children, dancers, multi-media and more. Child care provided for ages 3 and younger; contact Scott Leggett, 303-799-4900 ext. 54, or SLeggett@GraceChapel.org. To purchase tickets, go to https://stepintochristmas.webconnex.com/stepintochristmas.

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HRCA WINTER Market THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association presents its winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch. More than 20 vendors selling meats, wines, wassail, fudge, pastries, rice, balsamic vinegars, Stollen, wild Alaskan salmon, and seasonal items from open-air stalls attended the market last year. Call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events. HOLIDAY OPEN Castle RING IN the holiday season with a free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Winter Solstice and Holiday Open Castle. Share in the magic of the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the castle staff. Get pictures taken with Santa, and enjoy hot drinks and tasty treats. Wandering carolers fill the castle with music and hoiday cheer. Guests can build a craft in Santa’s workshop. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Cherokee Ranch and Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Go to www.cherokeeranch.org.

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sional chefs while listening to travelling carolers and Christmas music by local artists and instrumental ensembles. The Christmas Gingerbread Adventure is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Ridgeline Community Church, 555 Heritage Ave., Castle Rock. Go to http://gingerbreadadventure.com.

from holiday classics and the Disney hit film “Frozen.” The performance is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org.

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AFTER PROM Bake Sale CASTLE VIEW High School After Prom plans its third bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the school, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock. Buy homemade baked treats and support after prom. A kids’ craft table will feature an Olaf craft, and Santa will stop by for pictures from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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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Denver-area black artists share works Greenwood Village show will run through Jan. 8

IF YOU GO “African-American Contemporary Artists” will continue through Jan. 8 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 303-797-1779. Admission is free.

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com A group of nine widely experienced African-American artists who work in the Denver metro area have artwork on exhibit at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center through Jan. 8. The exhibit, called “African-American Contemporary Artists,” includes paintings, mixed media and sculpture in varying techniques. The nine are friends who encourage each other’s creative endeavors. While all bring years of experience to this show, some may not be familiar to art lovers in the south metro area, and the intimate Curtis gallery is a fine place to become acquainted with what may become new favorites. The historic schoolhouse/gallery is well-lit and easy to access. (Admission is free.) The exhibit features work by Joel “Dragonfly” Cook, James A. Dixon, Christine Fontenot, Michael Gadlin, Li Hardison, Ron Hicks, Rochelle Johnson, Ella May Ray and Yenni Tawahade. Cook is a University of Colorado BFA graduate who paints still lifes, portraits, nudes and landscapes. He labels himself as an “energist, with the primary concern of conveying a sense of energy … Primal pulse, beat, vibration.” He has also studied at the Denver Art Students League and Loveland Art Academy. His paintings can be seen at Creative Framing Gallery in Louisville. His work is widely collected nationally and internationally. His statement says: “In terms of style, I would say my style is no style. I will use whatever is necessary, Abstraction, Impressionism, Realism, Expressionism, etc. to make tangible the intangible image I have in my mind …” James A. Dixon states that he is “committed to creating aesthetically efficient

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RISING TO THE OCCASION

Mountain Vista’s Isaac Phillips goes up for the basket as Rock Canyon defenders JT Bley and Payton Berman, left, defend. Rock Canyon went on to win 64-61 Dec. 6 and took the top prize in the joint tournament between the two schools. Mitch Lombard scored 19 points and had six assists, Tyler Garcia added 16 points and freshman Sam Masten chipped in 14 as Rock Canyon shot 50 percent from the field in the win over the Golden Eagles. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Four area swimmers look to repeat Returning champ Brooke Stenstrom: ‘You can never be complacent’

TOP RETURNING SWIMMERS South Metro athletes who were underclass swimmers and placed among the Top Eight at the 2014 Colorado State Swimming and Diving championships:

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jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Valor Christian junior Brooke Stenstrom is one of four south metro-area girls swimmers who head into this season as defending state champions. Each will face one integral question this season: Is it harder to win the championship the first time or defend it? “There are different pressures that come with each, like coming in as a newbie and trying to win the first time. But then there is always that expectation from some people who are expecting to hold your title,” said Stenstrom. “I’m real excited about this season. You take it one year at and time because you never who is up-and-coming. You can never be complacent.” • Stenstrom won the Class 4A titles in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events last season with times of 24.15 and 51.70 respectively. • ThunderRidge’s Annie Ochitwa was the Class 5A 50- and 100-yard freestyle winner as a junior. She was timed in 23:11 in the 50 and 49.92 in the 100. • Rock Canyon’s Abigail Kochevar, a junior this season, is the defending 100 backstroke champion in Class 5A with a 54.99 showing. • Ella Moynihan of Arapahoe won the 200

ARAPAHOE: Laurel Eiber, Arapahoe; Kaylee Gassen, Ella Moynihan CHERRY CREEK: Morgan Rosas HERITAGE: Katherine Harston LEGEND: Lauren Moden ROCK CANYON: Abigail Kochevar, Tori Ritter THUNDERRIDGE: Annie Ochitwa

Rock Canyon junior Avigail Kochevar is the defending Class 5A 100 backstroke champion. Photo by Jim Benton freestyle in 1:49.55 and will try to capture a second title as a senior. Stenstrom, whose mother Lori is an assistant athletic director and head girls swimming coach at Valor, grew up in California. Her mother swam for Stanford and the United States national team Her father, Steve, was a quarterback at Stanford and played for 5½ years in the NFL for the Bears, 49ers and Lions. He signed with the Broncos in the spring of 2001 but then retired. Steve Stenstrom is the quarterbacks coach for Valor Christian. “There’s not a huge difference,” said

VALOR CHRISTIAN: Brooke Stenstrom

Brooke, when asked to compare swimming in California with Colorado. “Both are very good swimming states. California has a little more depth because it is a much bigger state. Swimming is pretty much a dominant sport out there, but obviously Colorado has some incredibly fast people.” Ochitwa, Kochevar and Moynihan are among those fast swimmers Besides winning the backstroke at the state meet, Kochevar was third in the 50 freestyle. Moynihan added a fourth-place finish in the 100 freestyle to her 200 free victory. “It’s harder to win the first state champion-

Valor Christian junior Brooke Stenstrom won the Class 4A 50 and 100 freestyle events at last year’s state swim meet. Courtesy photo ship because I came in and wasn’t very good at backstroke the year before,” said Kochevar. “I came in with a good attitude and mentally prepared a lot. But I’ve done better since then so this year should be easier.” Kochevar decided to return to the backstroke after taking a freestyle sabbatical. “I’ve swam the 50 free longer than I’ve done the 100 back,” she explained. “When I was 12, I was really good at the 50 back but that’s not an event anymore when you age up. Then I took a break and did some butterfly stuff. I kinda wanted to do backstroke again. I kind of missed it.”

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Grizzlies off to strong start ThunderRidge wins Tip-Off classic over Chaparral By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com It takes more than the first three games of the season to win a championship. That is unless you consider the seasonopening ThunderRidge/Chaparral Tip-Off Classic. ThunderRidge outscored Chaparral 23-10 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 65-50 victory in the tournament championship game played Dec. 6 in ThunderRidge’s Grizzly Den. It was the sixth Tip-Off title won by the Grizzlies in 11 seasons. “It is only December,” cautioned ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz. “We played well in the second half and in the first quarter. We didn’t play well in the second quarter.” With the game tied at 44-all with 7:07 to play, ThunderRidge went on a 21-6 run to seal the victory. Chaparral, which shot 35 percent from the field for the game, made just three of 12 shots during the final seven minutes of the game. “We ran out of gas, quit making shots and took some bad shots,” said Chaparral coach Rob Johnson. “We struggled a little bit in the fourth quarter. We weren’t matching their 3s. They had a lot of role players hit a lot of shots.”

Chaparral’s Pat Moody directs the offense as ThunderRidge’s Zach Pirog plays defense. ThunderRidge defeated the Wolverines 65-50 on Dec. 6 in the championship game of the Tip-Off Classic. Photo by Jim Benton ThunderRidge, which connected on nine 3-point field goals, hit two during the fourth period and was 11-for-16 at the foul line in the final eight minutes. Five different players scored during the decisive fourth quarter surge with seniors Elias Tiedgen and Nick Varto scoring seven and six points, respectively. “We have 10 guys that we play,” said Ortiz. The Grizzlies’ coach noted that the game against Chaparral was the first half-court encounter for the team after playing pressing,

up-tempo teams in the first two contests of the tournament. ThunderRidge downed Chatfield, 72-40, and beat George Washington, 58-47, to advance into the championship against Continental League rival Chaparral. The Wolverines edged Fairview, 55-49, and toppled Cherokee Trail, 68-54, before losing to ThunderRidge. ThunderRidge grabbed an 8-0 lead in the first 3:32 of the game, but Chaparral stormed back with a 17-0 run in the second quarter

and held a 26-22 edge at halftime. “They defended us really well and contested shots,” said Johnson. “We hadn’t been defended like that. They played really well and made their shots. “The game was good for us. We had one good game in the tournament of the three games. We’re just trying to figure out things, trying to be consistent.” Jake Holtzman, the 6-foot-6 senior who has signed to play at the University of Denver, led Chaparral with 16 points and scored 51 points in the three tournament games. Senior Peter Wilson had 10 points against the Grizzlies and eight came during Chaparral’s second-quarter flurry. Tiedgen and junior Troy Brady each scored 14 points for ThunderRidge and Noah Szilagyi added 13 points. Ortiz not only lauded 6-1 Tiedgen for his 14 points but applauded his defense against Holtzman. “Elias is one heck of a defender,” he said. “The DU coach said that the kid could really play defense. The big problem was he was guarding a bigger player. He (Holtzman) got 16 points but he had to work for them. Brady, a 5-9 junior, came off the bench and swished four 3-pointers. “Brady is a great pure shooter,” said Ortiz. In the three tournament games, 6-foot-10 pivot Zach Pirog scored 48 points. Tiedgen add 38 points and Szilagyi 32 in the balanced Grizzly attack.

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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)

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

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Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

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

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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

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December 11, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0327

Basketball action

Ryley Stewart, a transfer from Douglas County, scored 27 points to lead the Highlands Ranch boys to a 72-48 victory over Bear Creek on Dec. 6 as the Falcons split their first two games of the season. Palmer edged Highlands Ranch, 71-61, on Dec. 5. In highlights of opening-week girls action, ThunderRidge started 3-0 with victories over Fossil Ridge, Holy Family and Legacy in the ThunderRidge/Castle View tournament. Highlands Ranch went 3-1 against top-flight competition in the LaJolla Country Day tournament. The Falcons are 4-1 when a season-opening 74-43 win over Palmer on Dec. 1 is included.

Castle View was the Class 4A/5A co-ed title and Ponderosa was crowned the 4A pom champion.

Continental North All-League

Ric Cash of Mountain Vista was named co-coach of the year in the Continental League North All-League voting. Cash shared the honor with Mark Nolan of Regis Jesuit. The following are players from south metro-area teams who made the offensive and defensive first teams. Offense: Dan England, OL, Sr., ThunderRidge; Jackson Wilheim, OL. Sr., PUBLIC NOTICE Mountain Vista; Cole Ogrodnick, WR, Littleton Sr., ThunderRidge; Brandon Ike, WR, NOTICE OF SALE Sr., Mountain Vista; RB, PublicZeke TrusteeJohnson, Sale No. 2014-0326 Soph., ThunderRidge; Nick Schmalz, To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused RB, Sr., Mountain Visa; Matt Stanley, FB, State spirit championships the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below Five South Metro schools won titles at Sr., ThunderRidge; Ryan Hommel, QB, to be recorded in Douglas County. Sr., Rock Canyon; Tanner Cuda, PK, Sr., the State Spirit Championships Dec. 5-6 Original Grantor: C. TODD ELLIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPUBLIC NOTICE Mountain Vista. at the Denver Coliseum. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS Troxel, NOMINEEDL, FOR Sr. DHA FINANEnglewood Defense: Preston Rock Canyon was the Class 5A Cheer CIAL, INC. NOTICE OF SALE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: James Duckworth, DL, champion, Chaparral won the Jazz Public comTrustee Sale Mountain No. 2014-0342 Vista; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Jr.,On ThunderRidge; Gilmore, LB, petition and Mountain Vista’sTogirls Date ofPayten Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 Whomwere It May Concern: 10/2/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 the undersigned PublicJr., Trustee caused hip hop winners Rock Canyon; ClayNo.Johnson, LB, Reception of DOT: 2009044479 the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: STACEY BRUNSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-14 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $163,843.20 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: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9768 Mayfair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112

DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $403,868.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,062.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8248 Dressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125

To Whom It May Concern: OnLuke 9/19/2014 Sr., ThunderRidge; Nelson, LB, the undersigned Public Trustee caused Sr., Mountain Vista; Kyle Pless, DB, Sr., the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below Mountain Vista; Vinny Guillia, DB, Sr., to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOSEPH C DOROSZ Brady, DB, Sr., Rock Canyon; Christian Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Mountain Vista; Ben Morgan, DB, Sr., INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Highlands Ranch; Webb, RS, Sr., FOR HOME SAVINGS OF D.J. AMERICA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. RockNATIONAL CanyonASSOCIATION, AS BANK 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 Ponderosa Reception No. of DOT:running 2009001745 back/linebacker DOT Recorded in Douglas County. JamesPrincipal Maxie wasoftabbed Most ValuOriginal Amount Evidence the of Debt: able$311,377.00 Player and Mustangs’ coach Jaron Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof:was $305,598.27 Cohen the Coach of the Year in the Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Class 4Anotified Plains League. are hereby that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as Six Failure Ponderosa players and four Littlefollows: to pay principal and interest when due together all team other all-league. ton players made with first payments provided for in the Evidence of Maxie, RB/LB; Austin DebtPonderosa: secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. Bullock, DL; Jack MAY Griffin, WR; Jackson THE LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.OL; Mikey Thomas, DB and Lysinger, The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the Davie Bieber, Nick Wilson, QB. Littleton: deed of trust. OL; Tre Blake, RB; Noah Legal Description of Real Property: McGhee, KR; LOT 609, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILAron OL/DL. ING NO. Pino, 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7682 Grizzly Court, Littleton, CO 80125

4A Plains League honors

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PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0225 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 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: WILLIAM R MCKINNEY, III AND LOIS L MCKINNEY Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/1/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/12/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005119477 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,214.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,717.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, BLOCK 9, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 332 Mountain Cloud Circle , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2014 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: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-002004 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0225 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0342 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2014 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: STACEY BRUNSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-14 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $163,843.20 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

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 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: 11/27/2014 Last Publication: 12/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/6/2014 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: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-00721SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0342 First Publication: 11/27/2014 Last Publication: 12/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0326 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: C. TODD ELLIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHA FINANCIAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009044479 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $403,868.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,062.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8248 Dressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described

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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: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003538 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0326 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE 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 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:

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Original Grantor: LESLIE A BLOCH THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONthat on the first possible sale date (unless AL ASSOCIATION ND. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND tion to the highest and best bidder for Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2006 cash, the said real property and all inRecording Date of DOT: 11/29/2006 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Reception No. of DOT: 2006102663 and assigns therein, for the purpose of DOT Recorded in Douglas County. paying the indebtedness provided in said Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Debt: $255,000.00 To advertise your publicOutstanding notices call 303-566-4100 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Principal Amount as of the of sale and other items allowed by law, date hereof: $241,735.07 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. are hereby notified that the covenants of First Publication: 11/13/2014 PUBLIC NOTICE the deed of trust have been violated as Last Publication: 12/11/2014 follows: Failure to pay principal and inPublisher: Douglas County News Press Littleton terest when due together with all other Dated: 9/25/2014 NOTICE OF SALE payments provided for in the Evidence of ROBERT J. HUSSON Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0389 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee other violations of the terms thereof. The name, address and telephone numTo Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2014 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE bers of the attorney(s) representing the the undersigned Public Trustee caused A FIRST LIEN. legal holder of the indebtedness is: the Notice of Election and Demand relatThe property described herein is all of the LISA CANCANON ing to the Deed of Trust described below property encumbered by the lien of the Colorado Registration #: 42043 to be recorded in Douglas County. deed of trust. 1199 BANNOCK STREET , Original Grantor: STEPHEN T DALE Legal Description of Real Property: Original Beneficiary: BANKERS HOME DENVER, COLORADO 80204 LOT 66, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING MORTGAGE INC. Phone #: (303) 813-1177 NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Fax #: (303) 813-1107 STATE OF COLORADO. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Attorney File #: 1269.100329.F01 Which has the address of: 5349 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/21/2003 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Wangaratta Way, Littleton, CO 80130 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2003 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webReception No. of DOT: 2003043615*** site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustNOTICE OF SALE DOT Recorded in Douglas County. ee/ Original Principal Amount of Evidence of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Debt: $137,400.00 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0327 secured by the Deed of Trust described Outstanding Principal Amount as of the First Publication: 11/13/2014 herein, has filed written election and dedate hereof: $108,747.55 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Publisher: Douglas County News Press said Deed of Trust. are hereby notified that the covenants of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given the deed of trust have been violated as that on the first possible sale date (unless PUBLIC NOTICE follows: Failure to pay monthly installthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedments due Note Holder. nesday, February 4, 2015, at the Public Highlands Ranch **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle NOTICE OF SALE THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPublic Trustee Sale No. 2014-0348 AGREEMENT RECORDED 4/30/2010 AT tion to the highest and best bidder for RECEPTION NO.2010026445 IN THE cash, the said real property and all inTo Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2014 RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the undersigned Public Trustee caused CLERK AND RECORDER, COLORADO. and assigns therein, for the purpose of the Notice of Election and Demand relatTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE paying the indebtedness provided in said ing to the Deed of Trust described below A FIRST LIEN. Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of to be recorded in Douglas County. The property described herein is all of the Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Original Grantor: ARNOLD C HELSING property encumbered by the lien of the of sale and other items allowed by law, Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECdeed of trust. and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Legal Description of Real Property: ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LOT 39, BLOCK 6, ACRES GREEN FILFirst Publication: 12/11/2014 LENDING CORPORATION ING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Last Publication: 1/8/2015 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK STATE OF COLORADO. Publisher: Douglas County News Press OF AMERICA, N.A. Which has the address of: Dated: 10/21/2014 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2009 13286 Peacock Drive, Littleton, CO ROBERT J. HUSSON Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2009 80124 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Reception No. of DOT: 2009031942 The name, address and telephone numDOT Recorded in Douglas County. NOTICE OF SALE bers of the attorney(s) representing the Original Principal Amount of Evidence of legal holder of the indebtedness is: Debt: $266,581.00 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt MILNOR H. SENIOR, III Outstanding Principal Amount as of the secured by the Deed of Trust described Colorado Registration #: 7226 date hereof: $256,625.76 herein, has filed written election and de216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you mand for sale as provided by law and in DENVER, COLORADO 80202 are hereby notified that the covenants of said Deed of Trust. Phone #: (720) 259-8626 the deed of trust have been violated as THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Fax #: follows: the failure to timely make paythat on the first possible sale date (unless Attorney File #: 14CO00031-1 ments as required under the Deed of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wed*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Trust. nesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustA FIRST LIEN. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucee/ The property described herein is all of the tion to the highest and best bidder for property encumbered by the lien of the cash, the said real property and all inLegal Notice No.: 2014-0351 deed of trust. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs First Publication: 12/11/2014 Legal Description of Real Property: and assigns therein, for the purpose of Last Publication: 1/8/2015 LOT 140, HIGHLANDS RANCH SUBDIpaying the indebtedness provided in said Publisher: Douglas County News Press VISION FILING NO. 100-K, COUNTY OF Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Which has the address of: 3906 Garof sale and other items allowed by law, net Lane , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificThe Deed of Trust was modified by a ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. document recorded in Douglas County First Publication: 1/15/2015 on 11/13/2012, Reception number Last Publication: 2/12/2015 PUBLIC NOTICE 2012086860. Reason modified and any Publisher: Douglas County News Press other modifications: Legal Description. Dated: 11/24/2014 NOTICE OF ROBERT J. HUSSON CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT NOTICE OF SALE DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee COUNTY OF DOUGLAS The name, address and telephone numSTATE OF COLORADO The current holder of the Evidence of Debt bers of the attorney(s) representing the secured by the Deed of Trust described legal holder of the indebtedness is: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to herein, has filed written election and deJOLENE KAMINSKI Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, mand for sale as provided by law and in Colorado Registration #: 46144 that on January 10, 2015, final settlement said Deed of Trust. 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, will be made by the County of Douglas, THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 State of Colorado, for and on account of a that on the first possible sale date (unless Phone #: (303) 274-0155 contract between Douglas County and the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedFax #: (303) 274-0159 LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION COMnesday, January 28, 2015, at the Public Attorney File #: 14-049-27510 PANY for the Quebec Street West PedesTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE trian Bridge over C-470, Douglas County Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webProject Number CI 2011-019 in Douglas tion to the highest and best bidder for site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustCounty; and that any person, co-partnercash, the said real property and all inee/ ship, association or corporation that has terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs an unpaid claim against said Lawrence and assigns therein, for the purpose of Legal Notice No.: 2014-0389 Construction Company for or on account paying the indebtedness provided in said First Publication: 1/15/2015 of the furnishing of labor, materials, team Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Last Publication: 2/12/2015 hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Publisher: Douglas County News Press other supplies used or consumed by such of sale and other items allowed by law, contractor or any of his subcontractors in and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificor about the performance of said work, or PUBLIC NOTICE ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. that supplied rental machinery, tools, or First Publication: 12/4/2014 equipment to the extent used in the proLittleton Last Publication: 1/1/2015 secution of said work, may at any time up NOTICE OF SALE Publisher: Douglas County News Press to and including said time of such final setPublic Trustee Sale No. 2014-0351 Dated: 10/9/2014 tlement on said January 10, 2015, file a ROBERT J. HUSSON verified statement of the amount due and To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2014 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee unpaid on account of such claim with the the undersigned Public Trustee caused The name, address and telephone numBoard of County Commissioners, c/o Pubthe Notice of Election and Demand relatbers of the attorney(s) representing the lic Works Engineering Director, with a ing to the Deed of Trust described below legal holder of the indebtedness is: copy to the Project Engineer, Dennis Lobto be recorded in Douglas County. NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI berding, Department of Public Works EnOriginal Grantor: LESLIE A BLOCH Colorado Registration #: 46592 gineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATION9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO AL ASSOCIATION ND. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 80104. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Phone #: (303) 706-9990 BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Fax #: Failure on the part of claimant to file such SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. Attorney File #: 14-003936 statement prior to such final settlement will BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE relieve said County of Douglas from all Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2006 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee weband any liability for such claimant's claim. Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2006 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustReception No. of DOT: 2006102663 ee/ The Board of Douglas County CommisDOT Recorded in Douglas County. sioners of the County of Douglas, ColOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of Legal Notice No.: 2014-0348 orado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Debt: $255,000.00 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Public Works Engineering Director. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Last Publication: 1/1/2015 date hereof: $241,735.07 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Legal Notice No.: 926606 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you First Publication: December 11, 2014 are hereby notified that the covenants of Last Publication: December 18, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE the deed of trust have been violated as Publisher: Douglas County News-Press follows: Failure to pay principal and inLittleton terest when due together with all other NOTICE OF SALE payments provided for in the Evidence of Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0389 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2014 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE the undersigned Public Trustee caused A FIRST LIEN. the Notice of Election and Demand relatThe property described herein is all of the

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