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December 20, 2013 Douglas County, Colorado | Volume 12, Issue 8 A publication of

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WOUNDED WARRIORS

Victim fighting for life By Chris Rotar and Jennifer Smith Staff writers

A girl is comforted by a friend outside Shepherd of the Hills Church after the shootings at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13. Tearful reunions were a common sight at the church, where parents were instructed to pick up their kids. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Shooting shakes community Staff report One minute and 20 seconds changed lives forever. A girl shot in the head, left in critical condition. A young man dead by his own hand, his own gun, after bringing horror to the hallways of his school. Shaken teenagers filed out of the school into the cold, some barefoot. Family and friends wondered if their loved ones had been hurt, or worse. On Dec. 13, a community was left disturbed, heartbroken, changed. Arapahoe High School, home of the Warriors, was a crime scene for nearly three days. The shooting in Centennial came a day before the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass slayings and less than 10 miles from where the Columbine massacre occurred more than 14 years ago. This gunman’s target, by most accounts, was a member of the school’s faculty who reportedly had laid down discipline against the student. But Karl Pierson, a Highlands Ranch resident, was prepared to take out more than one man along the way, authorities believe. Many more. Like a lot of Arapahoe students, Pierson carried a backpack into school Dec. 13. His, however, was filled with three explosive devices — Molotov cocktails. Pierson also carried a machete and plenty of ammunition for his pump-action shotgun, the weapon he used to change the life of student Claire Davis, who clings to that life in a local hospital. Pierson purchased the firearm on Dec. 6 at a local retail outlet, legal because he was 18 years old, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said. He had purchased at least some of the ammunition the morning of the shooting. Davis, 17, may have just been in the way — it’s not clear if Pierson even knew the fellow senior at the school of more than 2,000 students. Pierson’s ultimate goal, the sheriff says, was

They sit near each other in Spanish class, but Kaylee Eastridge says she doesn’t know Claire Davis well. “She’s quiet, but she’s very friendly,” Eastridge, a junior at Arapahoe High School, said. “I know she has a lot of friends.” That was apparent to anyone visiting Arapahoe High the afternoon of Dec. 15. Signs of support were everywhere for Davis, the 17-year-old Arapahoe senior who two days earlier was shot in the head at point-blank range. Davis was in critical condition, in a coma, at Littleton Adventist Hospital as of Dec. 16. At the high school on Dec. 15, paper cups jammed between holes in a fence were arranged to say “Pray 4 Claire.” Hanging from the same fence, just a few feet away, was a Christmas stocking. On the ground below rested bouquets of flowers. It wasn’t immediately known who was behind the kind gestures or when they occurred, but it’s clear the community is united in its hope for a recovery for Davis, known for being a sweet person and for her love of horses. According to Davis’ Facebook page, she’s a member of the Colorado Hunter Jumper Association and attended Vellshire Riding School. Davis was shot by Karl Pierson, an Arapahoe student, who about a minute later, killed himself. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson believes a faculty member and not Davis was the primary target, but that Pierson, 18, was prepared to kill as many people as possible. Pierson entered the school from the north entrance, near the library. He quickly encountered Davis, who never had a chance to get away, the sheriff Victim continues on Page 10

Arapahoe High School students file out of the Centennial school after being evacuated Dec. 13 following a shooting at thes chool. Photo by George Lurie to kill Tracy Murphy, the coach of the speech and debate team, a librarian. They had a disagreement and Pierson made threats in September that were reported to authorities. Here’s what the sheriff said happened in 80 seconds: Around 12:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Pierson entered the school through a door adjacent to the library on the north side of the building and immediately shot a random round down a hallway. He then walked up to Davis and shot her point blank. Murphy, made aware he was a likely target, was quickly warned of the gunman’s presence and made his way out of the school to safety. Pierson wasn’t hiding his shotgun or his intentions as he approached the library. Pierson then took another random shot, went directly to the library and set off one of the bombs, which set at least three bookshelves on fire. He shot another round, but by now he could hear school resource officer James Englert — an Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy — heading toward him at full speed. Robinson said the resource officer, along

with an unarmed security guard and two administrators, heard the first shot and immediately began running from the cafeteria to the library. The resource officer was screaming at students to get down and identifying himself as a deputy sheriff as he hustled toward the threat — he “went to the thunder,” Robinson said. As soon as Pierson heard the commotion coming toward him, he walked to a corner and shot himself. The sheriff called the quick response by the school resource officer and the others “heroic” and said it likely saved many lives. “(Pierson) wanted to hurt multiple people,” the sheriff said. “His intent was evil.” The threat was over in one minute and 20 seconds, investigators determined after viewing security camera footage. But the chaos was just getting started.

Claire Esther Davis, shown here in a photo provided by her family to the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, remained in critical condition from a gunshot wound as of Dec. 16.

Tears, fear, relief

Even after Pierson shot himself to death, Shooting continues on Page 10

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App shines light on holiday displays Free iPhone creation featured in national review By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Lone Tree’s Greg Walters wasn’t upset when a New York Times reporter earlier this month called his holiday lights iPhone app “the Charlie Brown Christmas tree of apps.” “I thought it was kinda cute,” he said. “The reality of it is, people pick up an app and expect everything to be perfect. A lot of times they’re not. “A lot of those apps are just written by people like me. It’s really hard for us to keep up with Apple.” The Christmas and Holiday Lights Display app, which the reporter also called “the sweetest, most Christmasy concept” he’d seen, shows viewers where to find holiday light displays and allows them to download

other festively lit sites. Walters, a hobbyist app creator, said he wrote the holiday program three years and two iPhone operating systems ago. “I just haven’t had time to keep up,” he said. The 20-plus-year Lone Walters Tree resident was inspired to create the app by newspaper listings of holiday light displays, and driving his two now college-aged children to see them. The free app works anywhere in the United States — including its home turf. “There are quite a few in Lone Tree,” Walters said. “My house is on there, but I haven’t decorated yet this year.” But that’s OK; the app also allows people to note the status of a display. It’s not the only app that Walters, a fulltime 10.25 CenturyLink employee, has created. in.

‘A lot of those apps are just written by people like me. It’s really hard for us to keep up with Apple’ Greg Walters, app creator An avid hiker, he’s launched others to help identify mountain peaks and wildflowers. Another, the Drink Manager, features a variety of cocktail recipes. “I’ve been writing iPhone apps for six or seven years now when I have spare time,” said Walters. With a side photography business thrown into the mix, he admits there’s precious little of that. Technical glitches aside, Walters said the

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Christmas and Holiday Lights Display app is a decent guide to one of the seasons’ sensory delights. “Coverage for the Denver metro area is quite good,” he said. “But I really encourage people to add more.” To access the app, visit the Apple or iTunes app store and search “Christmas and Holiday Light Displays.” The free app should be the first to come up and has Walters’ name right on it.

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Jury hangs in burglary trial S Charles Williams, 38, to be re-tried in February By Chris Michlewicz

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Sex offender found guilty With Parker case pending, jury convicts 20-year-old By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ ourcoloradonews.com A registered sex offender arrested for assaulting two boys in the locker room of the Parker Recreation Center in November 2012 has been found guilty in a separate sex assault case. The crimes, involving an 8-yearold boy from Arapahoe County, were brought to the attention of authorities after Corrin Cleveland, 20, was arrested for the alleged incident in Parker. He is facing separate charges in Douglas County for that incident. After a five-day trial at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Cleveland was found guilty Dec. 16 of three counts of sexual assault on a child as part of a pattern of abuse. Prosecutors said Cleveland was living with his aunt when he befriended the victim, who lived nearby. The boy reported being

sexually assaulted on at least five occasions, including one that involved being bound with rope and tape. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office secured a conviction from the 12-per- Cleveland son jury, despite a lack of DNA evidence or a confession. The victim “bravely testified” for more than three hours, which chief deputy district attorney Leora Joseph believes convinced the jurors of Cleveland’s guilt. A statement from the DA’s office characterized his testimony as “detailed and credible.” Cleveland, who now faces eight years to life in prison, is scheduled to be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. March 6 in front of Arapahoe County District Court Judge Elizabeth Volz. Arthur Perlman, Cleveland’s attorney, suggested during the trial that a special victims’ expert who first interviewed the victim asked leading questions and used anatomical drawings that he says increase the risk of errone-

ous claims. Officials with the DA’s office said Cleveland used “innocent childhood games” to perpetrate the abuse from May 2011 through August 2012. Roger Landeis, lead investigator for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, testified that the victim didn’t tell anyone about the sexual abuse because “he didn’t want to get in trouble.” He acknowledged the crimes after being asked by his parents about his contact with Cleveland. Landeis said he received the report Nov. 7, 2012, one day after Cleveland was arrested for the alleged crime in Parker. In the recreation center incident, the boys ran to the front desk and reported that Cleveland had touched one of them in the locker room while committing a lewd act on himself. A rec center employee wrote down Cleveland’s license plate number when he left the parking lot, a move that investigators say was crucial in his arrest. Cleveland was already on probation for a third offense that led to his classification as a registered sex offender in Arapahoe County.

Packages stolen from porches UPS driver says he was followed before theft By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @ourcoloradonews.com `Tis the season. To watch out for thieves, that is. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says delivered packages are being stolen from the porches of unsuspecting consumers in Highlands Ranch and Parker. In the Parker case, a United Parcel Ser-

vice driver reported that he had been followed. “Workers inside the house saw a person come to the front door” moments after the item was dropped off, said Ron Hanavan, spokesman for the sheriff’s office. The suspect in that case is a white male, age 20-25, wearing a blue hoodie and driving a grey Ford Taurus. In Highlands Ranch, one homeowner found a delivery package cut open and emptied of its contents. Package thefts have been an issue in the past, and with online holiday shopping growing every

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School board meetings now broadcasting live Website will stream, post archives of twice-monthly event By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The Douglas County School Board started live streaming its meetings Dec. 12, a practice designed to provide an accurate view of their operations. “It’s just another degree of transparency into our meetings,” board president Kevin Larsen said, “and it opens the door for people to see the meeting who might not otherwise be able to get down there on a Tuesday night.” The twice-monthly meetings are held in the district’s Castle Rock administration building. Community members who both support and question some of the board’s policies regularly attend the meetings, many publishing Tweets or Facebook posts during the sessions. Larsen said he sometimes reads the postings. “I often think, `That’s an interesting take on what happened at the meeting’,”

he said. “Anytime you’ve got someone in the middle relaying or interpreting, there’s bound to be some change in how the message was relayed. It’s just much better to see exactly what is said.” DCSD will use existing equipment to stream the meetings. It’s the same process already used to present live broadcasts of graduation ceremonies. The service costs about $300 a month, according to communications staff. The video also will be available for viewing after each meeting. Though the launch coincides with changes in the board’s leadership and Larsen’s promise of increased community outreach, he isn’t taking credit for the change. “There are many people who have suggested this,” he said. “From what I’ve heard, it will be appreciated.” The board meetings’ live stream can be found on DCSD’s official Livestream channel at www.livestream.com/dcsdk12. Archives also will be posted at the site. Closed captioning will be available at the beginning of each meeting at www. captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?Cu stomerID=1313&EventID=2278859. Meetings typically are held on the first and third Tuesdays with the public portion starting at 7 p.m. Agendas are available on the DCSD website at www.dcsdk12.org.

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Teachers union VP promoted to top spot Courtney Smith plans to embrace ‘new normal’ in Douglas County By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com New Douglas County Federation president Courtney Smith takes the reins at arguably the most difficult time in the union’s history. The DCF, which represents both teachers and other Douglas County School District employees, lost its 47-year collective bargaining agreement with DCSD in 2012. And the four candidates it supported in the recent school board election lost. “It’s a transitional time,” said Smith, who is unrelated to outgoing DCF president Brenda Smith. “But it’s also a time where we need to embrace moving forward with a new normal in Douglas County. “We have to realize that the relationship the union and school district had in the past is no longer. I’m excited about moving forward.” Smith was elected to the top spot by the union’s executive board in a Dec. 11 vote, and starts the job Jan. 1. Former president Brenda Smith resigned to work in the Cherry Creek School District. Despite the dramatic changes of the past two years, Courtney Smith believes the teachers union still serves a vital purpose. About 60 percent of DCSD’s teachers are DCF members. Membership has dropped about 10 percent since the CBA expired. “A teacher or classified employee’s working conditions is his or her students’ learning conditions,” she said. “It’s more important than ever that we’re there to

represent the voices of teachers and classified employees. “They are not willing to give up on a school district they built. We’re going to work hard to reclaim the promise of public education for Douglas County.” Smith Smith said she’s hopeful the DCF can work with the current board, but said, “There’s a difference in the vision of moving Douglas County forward by some of the upper administration. It’s different than what I think is best for the school district, and for public schools as a whole.” Some opponents said the union was an impediment to the controversial reforms enacted by the board, concerns that were emphasized during the campaign. But Smith said the DCF had a historic and nationally recognized collaborative working relationship with the district. The election results aside, she finds reasons to optimistic. “The community was awakened to what’s going on,” Smith said. “We have an incredibly strong group of parents and community members that understand what is so vitally important about having a strong public school system. The support from them is going to carry the (DCSD) employees forward.” A mother of two DCSD students and a former high school teacher, Smith is confident her children are getting a good education — a faith she attributes to teachers and principals. Smith said it never was her goal to become union president, but added, “I will not walk away. I’m dedicated to the school district because my kids are in the school district. “I’m going to carry forward with what we’ve done for years - which is representing employees balanced with what’s best for students.”

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County approves $300 million budget $85.4 million slated for roads in 2014 By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com The Douglas County commissioners approved the county’s 2014 budget Dec. 10. The budget shows no increases in taxes or fees for property owners, despite an anticipated revenue stream that falls $63.6 million short of anticipated expenditures. “The difference is explained through reappropriations and the use of the (general) fund balance for previously dedicated funds,” explained county finance director Andrew Copland. The total expenditures budgeted for 2014 equal $300.9 million, while anticipated revenues are estimated at $237.3 million. The bulk of the revenue will come from property taxes, sales and use taxes, intergovernmental business and services. The county’s preliminary budget introduced in October showed a $5 million difference between anticipated revenues and expenditures, all of which was accounted for through pre-approved expenditures to be paid for out of the county’s reserves. The approved budget, however, shows an additional $58.6 million to account for projects that have been previously budgeted for or approved. The largest amount of that is $52.4 million in reappropriated funds for roadwork throughout the county — all of which was budgeted for 2013 and went unspent. The reason the county chooses to reappropriate the money into the 2014 budget as opposed to drafting a supplemental budget, Copland explained, is so that the county’s engineering department has access to the funds Jan. 1 as opposed to waiting for March, which he said could hinder the progress of select projects. With the reappropriated funds included, the amount budgeted for roadwork in 2014 now totals $85.4 million, accounting for almost all the $96.7 million capital budget. The county’s operating budget is set at $163.6 million, a 3.3 percent increase over last year, and the other $40.6 million in the budget is coming out of a variety of funds. In addition to roadwork, the bulk of the budget will be focused on public safety, $51 million, health and human services, $32.8 million, and public works, $29.2 million.

Sheriff ’s deputy hit by motorist 18-year-old Denver resident arrested Staff report Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested an 18-year-old male who allegedly drove a vehicle into a deputy, causing minor injury, while the deputy was conducting interviews around midnight Nov. 24 in Highlands Ranch outside an underage party. Obed Rodriguez was arrested without conflict Dec. 17 at his Denver home for Rodriguez his alleged actions in the incident that occurred in the area of Pendleton Drive. The sheriff’s office had received multiple tips through crime stoppers since requesting the public’s help Dec. 11. “It appears he was driving toward the officer,” said Ron Hanavan, public information officer for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was being driven with its lights off and struck the deputy before he could get out of the way. However, Hanavan said they won’t know if the driver was intentionally heading toward the deputy until they can talk to the person. Hanavan said he couldn’t release any specifics about the injuries, but the injured deputy, who has worked for the department for “multiple years,” wasn’t transported and was back to work the next day. Hanavan said the party took place in one house and said that it would be hard to calculate how many people were there. He said in under-age party situations people tend to scatter when word that police are in the area spreads. The sheriff’s office is recommending that Rodriguez, who is being held on $100,000 bond, be charged with: attempted murder in the first degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and vehicular eluding. No further information is available at this time.

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2014 NEW APPROVED COUNTY EXPENDITURES • $13.4 million: Contracted maintenance concrete/asphalt • $3 million: Match funding to C-470 Corridor Coalition • $2.3 million: Roxborough/US 85 connector • $2 million: Final phase of justice

center expansion • $1.3 million: Lone Tree Light Rail Partnership • $1 million: East-West Regional Trail Extension • $350,000: Front Range Corridor Trail

Other additions of note in the final budget include the spending of $1 million to the Town of Parker to partner on salt and sand storage at the Gailen D. Buck public works facility as well as $2.2 million to pay for new synthetic turf fields at Highlands Heritage Regional Park in Highlands Ranch. Both of those projects were previously approved items that money had been set aside for. “This budget continues the investing in our community by utilizing discretionary reserves to focus on road maintenance throughout the county as well as road projects to help congestion on major arterials,” said county spokeswoman Wendy Holmes. “The monies the county is using from fund balance (reserves) is not going to fund operations. It is funding one-time capital projects.” The entire approved budget may be viewed at www. douglas.co.us/finance/.

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HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCES Holiday get-togethers can be difficult affairs for some, particularly in the first year after the loss of a loved one. The conspicuous absence of a passed loved one amid feelings of holiday togetherness can evoke considerable sadness. Those who must endure the emotions swirling around the loss of a loved one during a holiday are encouraged to resist the understandable urge to withdraw from the holiday spirit. Instead, they might want to seize upon the holiday to come together with others who are feeling the loss, and join with them in loving remembrances of the departed. Doing so may well help allay their sadness and might even evoke a nearly palpable presence of the departed.

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Becoming motivated by the sadness We will never be the same again. Grief changes us, and the shooting at Arapahoe High School puts us all in grief again. Numerous times every day I think and pray for the innocent girl who was ruthlessly shot by a boy who was mad at someone else. My daughter is just a year older than she is. I know how much a dad loves his daughter and cannot imagine what her family is going through and how much they wish they could have protected her from this catastrophic event. The shooter’s family began Dec. 13 with very different expectations for their future. Being parents of the perpetrator of the crime complicates their grief and demolishes the platform for them to grieve openly. It is times like this that remind all of us how connected we are and our connectedness reveals the importance of each life. My Clinical Pastoral Education instructor, Foy Richey, impressed this point on me with a diagram on the white board. “If your life is a circle,” he said while drawing a circle, “your loved one is another circle that overlaps your life. Some connect, like the Olympic rings and other times it is almost like an eclipse.” Then he said as he erased the portion

of the circles that overlapped, “And when that person is gone, that part of your life is missing.” For family, friends and Arapahoe students the “part missing” is definitely larger than those of us a few more miles away, but our connectedness is revealed in the grief we all feel. It is not unusual to try and pass through that sadness quickly, as if we can somehow get past it and return to the same place — the way things were. But that is not healthy and it is impossible to be the same again. Grief looks like a dark and bottomless pit that lies in front of us. We fear we will never come out of it if we allow ourselves to go into the sadness, confusion and anger that comes with life-changing grief. But it is in that place where we face the reality

and begin to understand how to live life in a different way and how to live with a piece of us missing. It is also a place where God meets us. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Jesus was called, “A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” “There is nothing that can replace the absence of someone dear to us, and one should not even attempt to do so. One must simply hold out and endure it. At first that sounds very hard, but at the same time it is also a great comfort. For to the extent the emptiness truly remains unfilled one remains connected to the other person through it. It is wrong to say that God fills the emptiness. God in no way fills it but much more leaves it precisely unfilled and thus helps us preserve — even in pain — the authentic relationship. “Furthermore, the more beautiful and full the remembrances, the more difficult the separation. But gratitude transforms the torment of memory into silent joy. One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain.” Dietrich Bonheoffer, hanged by order of Hitler in a concentration camp gave us

those powerful words for people who suffer immeasurable and unjust loss. The measure of our grief is proportional to the part of us that is missing so our responses will be different. I am tempted to blame and get angry, but I feel it is more productive if I accept responsibility. What can I do to help our world be a better place? Can I encourage a disturbed young person, even as I pass them during the day? The sadness motivates me to find an answer and live in a way that values life and notices need around me. “Your life matters” is the message of my book about a baseball player. I hope that message redirects someone who is about to cause harm and gives a grieving soul the reason to continue. There will be other things for others and me to do, so let us go deep into our pit of grief, experience reality and find a healthy way to make a difference, because we will never be the same again. Dan Hettinger is author of “Welcome to the Big Leagues” and founder of the Jakin Group, a ministry of encouragement. You can email him at dan@welcometothebigleagues.org and follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@Welcome2theBigs).

Longing for a Christmas that was very long ago

Walking side by side through the holidays This week I struggled a little with the title of my column. It could have been “Walking in someone else’s shoes” or “We never really walk alone” or “Walking down parallel paths” but I decided on “Walking side by side” because although the other titles could have easily worked, I believe that walking side by side truly defines the essence of support, partnerships and love. I have experienced a lot over the course of my life and many times I tried to “goit-alone.” As a matter of fact, I would say most times I let my pride and ego get in the way as I attempted to do something or fix something on my own when help was just a phone call or a hug away. The past few years have been rough as our family battled a very serious health issue, eventually losing a wife, mother and friend to that battle. And even though there were people willing to help and support us, and counselors and pastors who were available, and friends who did what they could, I initially wanted to fix the pains for me and my family on my own. This past week I had an experience that opened my eyes and my heart, and the awakening or awareness is something I should have and could have realized a long time ago. You see I was traveling in Europe on business and I was attending meetings with a colleague for two days. He shared his condolences with me and then shared that he had actually gone through the exact same situation four years earlier. And as we talked, it became very apparent that he had walked in my shoes and he could share so

A young father handed a clerk 30 dollars in a department store in Uniontown, Pa., and the clerk gave him a Sad Face Fire Truck, a pedal car that Murray made back then. It was too big to wrap, so it was kept out of sight until Christmas morning. I came out of my bedroom with sleep still in my eyes, and that made the tree lights look like they were sparking. It might have been our best Christmas. I was still a few years away from becoming a brooding loner — I was just a happy little kid — and I was living with Ozzie and Harriet. I wish I still had that pedal car. I know I can find one online, because I have looked. They go for almost $500 or more now. But it wouldn’t be the same, because they all belonged to someone else. I think it was my “Rosebud.” If you have seen “Citizen Kane” you know that “Rosebud” was Kane’s boyhood sled. Maybe you know that the name was the director’s inside joke. Ask someone else. Christmas is almost completely lost on me now. My favorite classical station played “O Holy Night” on the day I wrote this, more than three weeks away from Christmas. Some of my neighbors had lights and decorations up before the end of November.

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much more and teach me so much more if I chose to walk side by side with him. The parallels in our lives and personal situation were unbelievable. The more we talked and the more we shared our stories, the clearer things became for me, especially about my path moving forward. I didn’t have to “go-it-alone” any longer, not in my personal life or my business life. There are others out there who have had personal and professional experiences that I could benefit from and learn from. And there are things that I have accomplished or have gone through that could very well help others if we chose to walk side by side instead of “going-it-alone.” For me it was always a stubbornness factor or my own arrogance that prevented me from seeking advice and learning from others who may have walked in my shoes. In some cases that were not so personal it was easy to ask for tips or guidance, like taking golf lessons, or talking with someone about a business situation, or how to handle a small project or repair something in the house. Those are the easy things to talk

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“During the four days beginning with Thanksgiving, 141 million people shopped and made $57.4 billion in purchases at stores and websites.” That’s 58.5 percent of the voting age population. In 2012, 57.5 percent of the voting age population voted in the presidential election. There is something wrong with this picture, but there is something wrong with a lot of our pictures. I’m just happy that I didn’t know there was something wrong with so many of them when I woke up that morning in Pennsylvania and saw my pedal car, and the other gifts that were wrapped and ribboned. I wish I had a Super-8 of my father Smith continues on Page 11

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and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

PRESCHOOLERS SING CAROLS. Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome local preschoolers for caroling at each of its three houses. The preschoolers will perform at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive; at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive in Parker; and at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St. The public is welcome, and families are encouraged to attend. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.

DEC. 27 BLOOD DRIVE. Walmart community blood drive is from 12:30-5 p.m. Dec. 27 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. All donors who give blood between Dec. 8 and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

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SANTA VISIT. Santa Claus is coming to the PACE Center from

NEW YEAR party New Year’s Eve, Motown Style, is Dec. 31

5-9 p.m. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Enjoy a free carriage ride from O’Brien Park and stop at the PACE Center to talk with Santa. Hosted by PACE and the Foerster Realtor Team. The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com/default.asp.

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at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Featuring signature cocktails, savory appetizers, mingling, music by the Motones and Tripping Griswolds, and a silent auction with more than 50 items to bid on throughout the evening. Visit www.pacecenteronline.org or call the box office at 303-805-6800.

BLOOD DRIVE. Parker Adventist Hospital community blood

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drive is from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Dec. 23 inside the Inspiration Conference Room B at 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. All donors who give blood between Dec. 8

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

461 are being addressed. E-39 encompasses portions of Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Park counties. To provide input on the herd, visit (http://wildlife. state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/HerdManagementDAUPlans/ Pages/HerdManagementDAUPlans.aspx). The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.

THROUGH JAN. 3 NATURE ARTWORK The Parker Artist Guild presents “Nature’s Patterns,” a collection of artwork focusing on the beauty of patterns in nature. A special opening reception is at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For information about this event, visit the Parker Artists Guild at www.parkerartistsguild.com. JAN. 7, JAN. 11 ESTATE PLANNING Carla Little, with the Little Law Office, will have seminars on The 12 Mistakes People Make When Creating Their Estate Plan. Seminars are from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 7 and from 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Parker Library, in the Miller meeting room. This is a free, community event and everyone is invited. Contact Carla Little at 303-520-6941 or visit littlelawoffices.com. JAN. 14 DIVORCE SEMINAR St. Andrew United Methodist Church,

9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, presents a 10week seminar “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14. The seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship. It offers education, support and optional social activities. Cost is $175 for the 10-week class and complimentary child care is provided with prior registration. To register, or for information, email Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com.

JAN. 18 AUDITIONS KIWANIS Club of Castle Rock will have auditions for the 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Applications and a $10 entrant fee are due by Jan. 18. Applications and details can be found at www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org. The final competition is at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org, by calling 720-509-1000 or at the door. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Parker Chronicle. No attachments. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY POLITICAL DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. PROFESSIONAL BUILD BUSINESS Today, a business networking group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Johnny Carino’s in Parker. Visit www.buildbusinesstoday. com or call 720-840-5526. DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

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buying the pedal car, and I wish I knew ge what he was thinking. He was a Buick salesec- man at the time, and was married to his high school sweetheart. They met in Mount Morris, Mich., dated, became engaged with before he enlisted, and were married on an t I Army Air Corps base in Hobbs, N.M. He flew 30 missions in a B-17, returned, g and started a family. Our black-and- white, family, Christmas photographs in the 1950s ere were all smiles. That changed, just like it does in many other homes. My parents argued, and I became introverted and ornery. I couldn’t wait to go far away to college. It didn’t get any better when my sister divorced twice, or when I began to drink in my 40s. “How Can We Hang On to a Dream?”

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about or seek help on. But when it comes down to something incredibly personal, for me anyway, I tend to try incredibly hard to figure things out on my own. As a family we are facing the all the “firsts” now, the first Thanksgiving, Birthdays, Christmas, New Years, Anniversary, and Valentine’s Day without a wife, mom, and friend. And I am sure many of you reading this may also be struggling or experiencing feelings of sadness for those who are not with you. Maybe you are like us and experiencing moments of joy mixed with that sadness as we remember all of the fun, loving and amazing times we shared together. Just remember that there are others out there who have walked in your shoes, maybe even walking in them right now. It’s when you find those people in a similar walk, whether through a support group or just out of coincidence, and you can share stories and support one another, walking side by side that you will learn from one another and find some level of comfort in

LEADS CLUB Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720-641-0056. PARKER LEADERS, a leads group with a networking

Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road in Parker. Bring a stack of business cards, marketing material and calendar and get ready to mingle and win a raffle. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528.

attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician. Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com.

PROJECT MEETINGS. Luxury living at affordable prices is the goal for an active adult condo community projected for downtown Parker. Community meetings are from 5-8 p.m. every Monday at the Warhorse Inn, 19420 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Join us at any time. Call Marty Pickert 303-649-9125 for information.

PARKER LEADS meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call 303-524-9890.

networking group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.

THE PARKER Morning Mingle provides an opportunity for small businesses to gather, mingle, network and connect on a business and personal level. Parker Morning Mingle meets every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at

is a song composed and recorded by Tim Hardin, who died in 1980. The song is about a woman who is “walking away,” but it’s a good question to ask about lots of things we have lost, like merrier Christmases. All I have now are memories and photographs. My mother and father died in 2008. Toward the end we were all exchanging equal-amount gift cards, and eventually we weren’t exchanging anything at all, because there was really nothing better to give each other than each other. That’s why I don’t understand the stampede on Black Friday, or the anxieties about last-minute shopping. Maybe we give gifts to make up for something that’s missing in a relationship. A few years later, the pedal car’s place was taken by a red Schwinn. But every Dec. 25, I wonder where it is, and I miss it. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net talking through your individual experiences. I have been blessed with a special someone in my life who has had their own challenging experiences, and who has supported me through friendship, love, listening, talking, crying, and hugging. She made the choice to walk side by side with me and my family, and because she walked in similar shoes many years ago, she is strong enough, loving enough, and caring enough to walk with us through our journey now and together we will learn and share so much from one another. Are you walking side by side with anyone these days? Especially during the holidays? Have you shared your story or learned from someone else? Have you found some level of comfort in talking through any mutual life experiences? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com because as I have learned this week, when we do walk side by side through life’s toughest challenges, it will be a better than good minute, hour, day, week, month, and year. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www.candogo. com

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RECREATION ALTITUDE MULTISPORT Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts. Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether

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CASTLE ROCK Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com. CYCLE CLUB meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520. PARKER ARTISTS Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m. Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild. com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum.

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Safety measures saved lives, authorities say School shooting is seventh in state history By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com County Sheriff Grayson Robinson lauded the efforts of law enforcement officials that arrived on scene Dec. 13 at Arapahoe High School, specifically those of Deputy James Englert, the school resource officer. Englert, the lone officer who was in the building when Arapahoe High School senior Karl Pierson shot and critically wounded fellow student Claire Davis and detonated one of three Molotov cocktails he brought into the school, “saved lives” with his quick and thoughtful actions, Robinson said. “This situation happened,” Robinson said. “But no level of security at the school district could have prevented this.” Robinson said he believes that while the shooter was targeting a

specific teacher at the school, he was prepared to kill as many people as he could. “It’s typical for a shooter to shoot until confronted by a person in authority,” he said. “The response from officers was absolutely critical to the fact that we did not have additional injury and/or death.” Robinson continued to say that there is not a school district in America that has procedures in place that could have stopped what happened from taking place. Multiple school shootings have occurred nationally since 26 students and staff members were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School a year ago in Newtown, Conn. This is just the seventh school shooting in state history, however. The shooting is the first in the history of Littleton Public Schools, but there have been three shootings at schools in nearby Jefferson County Schools, all at schools with a Littleton address. The other Colorado shootings were in Aurora, Denver and Bailey.

SHOOTER’S PARENTS RElEASE STATEmENT the folloWing statement was released by Karl Pierson’s parents, Barbara

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“We are shattered by the tragic events that took place on Friday at Arapahoe High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with Claire Davis and her family. They, and she, have suffered unimaginably, and we pray for her full recovery. We also pray for the entire Arapahoe High School community, as we know your lives are forever changed by this horrific event. “as parents, we loved our son Karl dearly and we are devastated by what

happened Friday. We cannot begin to understand why Karl did what he did. We ask for privacy during this unthinkably difficult time and hope that you will respect our need for time to grieve.”

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ScHOOl SHOOTINGS IN cOlORAdO HISTORy dEc. 13, 2013 Arapahoe High School, Centennial: 1 wounded, 1 killed dEc. 6, 2010 Aurora Central High School, Aurora: 1 wounded, 0 killed FEB. 23, 2010 Deer Creek Middle School, Littleton: 2 wounded, 0 killed SEPT. 27, 2006 Platte Canyon High School, Bailey: 0 wounded, 2 killed APRIl 20, 1999 Columbine High School, Littleton: 21 wounded, 15 killed APRIl 7, 1982 Deer Creek Middle School, Littleton: 0 wounded, 1 killed OcT. 17, 1961 Morey Junior High School, Denver: 1 wounded, 1 killed

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson, right, updates the media Dec. 14 on the investigation into the previous day’s shooting at Arapahoe High School. At left is Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy. Photo by Chris Rotar LPS was recently ranked the No. 7 most secure school district in the nation by Security Magazine, something Guy Grace, LPS director of security, credited in part to the district’s “buzz-in systems implemented in all elementary and middle schools, ongoing training, security protocols and the district’s close partnership with local lawenforcement agencies.”

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students in classrooms huddled in corners in the dark, unsure of what was happening. Schools across the south metro area, not only those within the Littleton Public Schools District, were put on lockout status as a precaution. Law enforcement personnel from other cities and counties responded to the school in southwest Centennial. The major intersection of Dry Creek and University was closed off to traffic for hours on end. Arapahoe junior Tyler Arellano was in algebra class with 28 other students and his teacher when shots rang out. “We were all just crying and ducking down,” he said just a couple hours after the shooting. “Nobody really knew what to do.” Arellano said the teacher told them to keep quiet, and gave them all their cell phones in case they needed to call their parents. “She did good and stayed calm,” he said. They stayed that way for nearly 20 minutes, he thinks, then they heard the SWAT team yelling outside. “They broke through the door and told us to run out as fast as we can toward King Soopers,” he said. “Everyone is in shock. They don’t really want to talk about it, because it was pretty scary. But I’m fine.” Eventually, students, some pulled from physical education classes and not dressed for the December cold, emerged from the building. They would later be reunited with their parents, down the road just a short

Uniformed law enforcement officers, like Englert, have a constant presence at all middle and high schools in LPS. In light of the recent shooting, the district has implemented increased police and district security patrol in all middle and high school and all district facilities are being monitored 24/7. “Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Officers responded to this incident

immediately, as did Littleton Fire Rescue,” LPS Superintendent Scott Murphy wrote in a letter to parents and staff the day of the shooting. “Because our schools conduct practice drills regularly, the staff and students knew how to safely lockdown and then evacuate the school. They acted quickly, appropriately and bravely.”

walk, at Shepherd of the Hills Church. “My dad picked me up at Shepherd of the Hills,” said Kaylee Eastridge, an Arapahoe junior. “It was such a relief. “He immediately started crying.”

What fueled the rampage?

Three months ago, Pierson made a threat. Last week, he made his move. It’s not known when, or if, he made a plan. Pierson is described by fellow students as smart, but with some controversial opinions. He was a talented competitor on the speech and debate team at Arapahoe and, at least at one point, was a member of the cross country squad. His motivation on Dec. 13 is not entirely clear, but Robinson believes, it “had to do with a disciplinary action involved with the debate team.” Pierson made threats against Murphy in September, the sheriff confirmed. To Robinson’s knowledge, Pierson had not been kicked off the team and the disciplinary action was “appropriate.” In the hours after the shooting, law enforcement executed three search warrants, including at Pierson’s home in Highlands Ranch. Robinson is not ready to divulge what was found, but he believes Pierson acted alone. At a press conference the afternoon of Dec. 14, Robinson — who only a day before the shooting had announced he would be retiring at the end of January — emphasized that the investigation would not be rushed, that there was plenty of work left to do. He also wanted to make one more thing clear. “(Pierson) deserves no

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said. “She is a young woman of principle, she is a young woman of purpose, she is an innocent young lady, and she is an innocent victim of an evil act of violence,” Robinson said. Davis’ family released statements

Families reunited outside of nearby Shepherd of the Hills Church hours after the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High School. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

dOuGcO cOmmuNIcATIONS PORTAl cRASHES Douglas County School District’s Infinite Campus, the parent’s communications portal, crashed shortly after news of the Arapahoe High School shooting broke, according to communications staff. “upon our initial reviews, it seems

as if … Infinite Campus was unable to handle the quantity of emergency messaging that we sent to our families,” DCSD spokeswoman Michelle Yi wrote in an email. “The IC system didn’t work properly and we’re already in the process of ensuring that any issues are resolved.

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District shares the frustration that the notoriety and no celebrity. I choose to never use his name again in public.” Even as Robinson spoke, a candlelight vigil was being mobilized for Davis, the shooting victim who was left in a coma. “This has truly been a village and a family pulling

in the days following her shooting. On Dec. 15, the following message from the family was posted on the hospital’s Facebook page: “Claire remains in critical condition. She is stable, but is in a coma. The first responders got Claire to the right place, at the right time, and the doctors and hospital staff are doing a wonderful job taking care of her. We appreciate your continued good thoughts and prayers, and will provide updates as her condition improves.”

community had when it came to the District’s communication issues on Friday. While we were able to share information on a number of communication platforms, including our website, social media and app — the inability to email, text and send out a parent robodial quickly made a fairly straightforward task, extremely difficult.”

Douglas County schools were placed on lockout at 12:54 p.m. Dec. 13 until the end of the school day. During a lockout, classes continue but all doors are locked. With the start of a new week Dec. 16, the lockout was lifted in favor of increased security patrols. together in a difficult time,” said Scott Murphy, Littleton Public Schools superintendent. The community was wounded, but trying to heal. — Staff writers Ryan Boldrey, George Lurie, Chris Rotar and Jennifer Smith contributed to this article.

Eastridge was in a classroom near the library when Pierson started shooting a little after 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13. She says her emotions ran the gamut in the days after the attack, starting with shock in the immediate aftermath. “Yesterday was probably the worst day for me,” she said Dec. 15, “just realizing how much danger I was in. “Today, I’m more looking ahead, trying to be more positive, for Claire and for everyone.”

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Parents, students make tearful reunions amid chaos Community support swells after school shooting By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Korri Stainbrook got the news about the shooting at Arapahoe High School sooner than most parents. “My son’s in there,” she sobbed while waiting in line at the nearby Shepherd of the Hills Church parking lot to see his face again, with hundreds of other anguished moms and dads. Stainbrook’s family owns Columbine Ambulance, and her parents heard the call as soon as it came in Dec. 13. They expected to be transporting the body of the shooter, whom Sheriff Grayson Robinson said appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot. They called her within minutes, and she raced to the school in time to see SWAT entering the building and ambulances arriving on scene. “It was absolute craziness,” she said. All she could do was wait and pace, for two hours. She couldn’t reach her 17-year-old son, Mike, a senior. He was rushed out of yoga class with no shoes, no phone, no coat. She brought them all for him. Fortunately, he would need them. “You just hope they’re OK,” she said. “I’ll never complain about his long hair

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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “Really great effects, but no blood” said Seth Maisel about the Vintage Theater production of “Young Frankenstein,” which opens Dec. 20. Maisel, who is Education Director at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton by day, plays the lead character, scientist Frederick Frankenstein, in the musical with book by Mel Brooks, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Based on the 1974 comedy film, which starred Gene Wilder, the musical debuted on Broadway in August 2007 and ran until January 2009 under the direction of Susan Strohman. “It was my favorite movie for a long time,” Maisel recalls, “and I wanted to work with director Deb Flomberg. I can’t out-

Wilder Gene Wilder in the part, but I consider it a homage to him,” and the writing is different enough from the movie for the actor to feel comfortable with it. The opening is delayed a week, from the original opening date of Dec. 13, he explained, because “they are doing an incredible remodel on the theater, with added features.” Executive director Craig Bond explained in a recent note that the stage floor is lowered, allowing added height for staging and lighting is improved as is the stage playing area. There will also be room for the 11- piece band that will accompany the musical. Maisel grew up in Pueblo, graduated from Pomona College in California and earned an MFA in theater from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, he said. He is also a fight director, who stages sword combat when needed in plays. He has performed widely in Denver, most recently as Edgar Allan Poe at the Byers-Evans House. At Town Hall, he oversees Actors Playground, year round stage training for kids of all ages, with the next sessions starting

in early February. And, he stages plays for school audiences, either as outreach or at Town Hall. The Frankenstein role is physically demanding, with lots of action and numerous song and dance numbers — especially “Puttin’ on the Ritz — “ which he said “is one of the longest tap numbers I’ve ever heard.” As the show opens in 1934, in the town of Transylvania Heights, the funeral of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein is held and his not-mad son in New York is notified that he has inherited the family castle and must come home to deal with it. He is greeted upon arrival by longtime servant Igor and Inga, the lab assistant — and soon dreams he should build a monster — comedy, music and dance spoof the old horror movies we may remember. If you go: “Young Frankenstein” runs through Feb. 2 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $31/$26 in advance, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

I won’t mince words. My absolute favorite new restaurant this year is Old Major at 3316 Tejon St. I even chose to celebrate my recent milestone birthday for dinner there with On The Town Junior and Mr. On The Town. I had been to Old Major, a proud noseto-tail eatery where they butcher 2.5 pigs a week (not sure what happens with the other half of the last pig), a handful of times, but I took a risk (and it was my birthday, after all) and booked a table for three to include the hub and my foodie son who works for much-lauded restaurateur Danny Meyer at Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave. in NYC. My son surprised me with his arrival in Denver to celebrate my special day. Both of my “he-men” went nuts for the place and over the food. We ordered an arsenal of appetizers and an entrée each, which included the nose-to-tail dish, roasted duck breast and orcchiette pasta with roasted pork. Another surprise came last week when Old Major received a national nod via www. thrillistnation.com as being one of the 33 Best New Restaurants in America. And here’s what Thrillist said about Old Major: “Denver’s LoHi neighborhood is bursting at the seams with new, popular bars and restaurants, but Old Major’s `elevated farmhouse cuisine’ stands out among the pack with exceptional cocktails and decadent, inventive cuisine (think Colorado rib eye with bleu cheese, foie gras butter, and pork fat fries). If you’re smart and/ or just understand weekly calendars, swing by on a Wednesday, where you can watch the chef/owner butcher two pigs in-house, you saucy, food-based voyeur! Then you’ll eat the fruits of his labor on the Nose to Tail Plate, which features cuts like braised belly, confit rib, schnitzel, ham, and ears, all accompanied by mustard spaetzle, sauerkraut, and a demi-glace.”

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Expanded hours slated for exhibit The Denver Art Museum offers expanded hours through the holiday season for “Passport to Paris,” a suite of three Frenchthemed exhibitions, focusing on French art from the late 1600s to the early 1900s. Timed and dated tickets are available online at ParisinDenver.com or by calling 720-913-0130. (There is a fee for booking over the phone.) A ticket includes admission to the entire museum and the Drawing Studio. During extended hours, the entire Hamilton Building will remain open, but the North Building will close at regularly scheduled times. The exhibits are “Court to Café,” “Nature as Muse” and “The Drawing Room.” The exhibits runs through Feb. 9, 2014. Hours through 2013: Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 26-29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Local pianist to perform

Lisa Downing of Littleton, just back from European and South American tours, will perform with fellow pianists Bob Baker and Lee Bartley at 7 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Dazzle Jazz Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver. She describes her style ouchas “Piano Impressionism,” although it has Den-been compared to Windham Hill artists e jobsuch as George Winston. Tickets: Dazzlet usejazz.com, 303-839-5100.

A hasNot traditional, but fun tting “The Mark Putt Holiday Explosion” with live music, video, comedy, costumes and themore offers non-traditional holiday fun at De-the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal, Littleton omb-at 6 p.m. Dec. 21. (No cover.) The show will four-also be at the Museum of Contemporary Art said.Denver, 1485 Delgany, Denver, at noon Dec. ets a28. (Museum admission $8, kids free.)

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The Colorado Symphony offers two favorite holiday programs: • “Colorado Christmas” with the Colorado Symphony Chorus and the Colorado Children’s Chorale on Dec. 20-22 at Boettcher Concert Hall. • Too Hot To Handel,” a jazz version of the “messiah,” conducted this year by Leslie Stifelman on Dec. 28-29. Tickets for both: coloradosymphony.org, 303-623-7876.

“An Interior with a Lady, her Maid and a Gentleman,” 1776 Oil on canvas, From the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is included in the “Court to Café portion of “Passport to Paris” at the Denver Art Museum. Courtesy photo

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Kids raise money to fight hunger Kids Club, headed by 8-year-old, raises $1,250 By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Nearly every kid gets an idea for a clever scheme that’s sure to make money, only for it to be thwarted by a short attention span. Not these kids. Devised by Prairie Crossing Elementary School second-grader TJ Berry, the Kids Club has staged four fundraisers and racked up more than $1,250. But the money isn’t for keeps. It’s going to feed underprivileged families in Colorado. As his mom, Heather, tells it, TJ randomly brought up the idea in the car one day: he wanted to raise money for those who can’t afford food or medicine. With mom’s support, TJ tapped his 5-year-old brother, Noah, and recruited a few neighborhood kids in Bradbury Ranch to help in the planning. The Kids Club, as it became known, convened strategy meetings with 15 kids ranging in age from 3 to 8. A few months later, they had raised roughly $500 from a garage sale, a neighborhood movie night and three doughnut and coffee stands at garage sales. After some careful research, TJ decided the money should go to Hunger Free Col-

Prairie Crossing Elementary student TJ Berry, 8, shows his excitement over the amount of money he helped collect for Hunger Free Colorado. TJ leads the Kids Club, which has organized four fundraisers to fight hunger. Courtesy photo orado, a nonprofit that reaches families struggling to put food on the table. In turn, the organization honored his efforts by giving him one of their signature plates and praising his fundraising on Facebook.

The thrill of making a difference proved to be motivating, and the Kids Club set out to plan its most successful venture yet: a movie night at Prairie Crossing Elementary that drew 60 kids and raised $750 earlier

this month. Again, TJ made sure the money went to Hunger Free Colorado, which made a presentation at the movie night that showed the kids how their money was being used. “What an inspiration he is, showing us what one person, and in this case, what one 8-year-old can do to make a difference,” said Michelle Ray, director of communications for Hunger Free Colorado. The fact that one child’s idea caught on is perhaps the most encouraging part of the Kids Club, Heather Berry said. The visionary youth are empowering themselves to make a difference, and their parents are simply the “details” people, she added. TJ, the enterprising idea man behind it all, remains humble amidst the attention, and says it feels “super good” to be able to help feed those in need. He was inspired when he saw a man on the side of the road panhandling for money to buy food. “He’s very caring and he’s always looking for ways to help people,” his mom said. Based on a few simple calculations, it’s estimated that the money raised by the Kids Club has provided 750 meals. The Kids Club, which is creating a website to get others involved, is branching out its philanthropic efforts. They made crafts and delivered them to a local retirement home Dec. 1. Over Christmas break, the kids are planning a fundraiser to help Coloradans affected by the severe flooding.

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Finding answers in clay

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Littleton woman’s designs come to her in dreams By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Gwen Pina of Littleton said she had always worked with her hands — mud pies as a kid, woodworking shop in high school. As a parent of three young children, she needed to find a way to work at home and colorful polymer clay provided an answer. “The oil-based synthetic clay is pliable and colorful, allowing me to see my results immediately,” she said, adding that her lifelong interest in Native American culture worked well with this medium. She started her business in 1987, working at home. Her figures, such as storytellers and spirit horses, began to sell in area galleries and gift shops. Soon, she created her whimsical “Art That Makes You Smile” figures: “Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil,” with polar bears, nuns, rabbis as well as monkeys. She makes thousands of holiday ornaments, many in limited edition for a special customer. Every piece is individually shaped by her hands. Her designs come to her in dreams. She doesn’t make sketches, but just feels when the figure is right. Pina’s work is in National Park Service gift shops across the country, including designs specific to the region: moose, bear and more. Now she mostly wholesales her figurines. She shares a shop #1235 at the Denver Mart, “American Craft,” with several other women, who emphasize their American- made products. Government rules require that the Park Service shops include a percentage of American products — something she was active in advocating, she said. She participates in trade shows and sells through high-end galleries, Christmas shops and gift catalogs. The Evergreen Gallery has her work in this area and sometimes it is stocked at Willow on Littleton’s Main Street, although not this season. It’s the little Main Street types of places where it sells-Tennyson Street, Santa Fe Art District, South Pearl Street, for example. Pina has mentored young businesses to help them get started and continues to do all of her work from her basement home studio, which is divided into work space, invoicing/computer space and a pack-

Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony McClarnon, right, steadies 2-year-old Rylan Lackey at the County Line Road Target during Dec. 14’s ‘Heroes and Helpers’ holiday shopping day. In the background, Castle Rock’s Katrina Harnish and daughter Kaylee shop with DCSO Deputy Chad Teller. Photo by Jane Reuter

Artist Gwen Pina of Littleton works on a polymer clay figure of a Native American woman. Photo by Peggy Dietz

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ing and shipping area. She orders 1,000 pounds of clay every couple of months and it’s shelved by color. It’s gotten easier with the possibility of having the U.S. Post Office and Fed-Ex come to her door to pick up shipments, with a click on her computer. Regarding her disciplined ongoing work schedule, she laughs and says, “I went to Catholic school!” Her individual retail outlet is on the Etsy site: claytwister.com, where she can do a custom order if a customer has a special request. Right now, she is working six or seven days a week and she anticipates a break after the holidays. “And then I’ll begin designing…”

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A positive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor new friendships and reinforcement of existing relationships. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Demands on your energy level could be much higher than usual as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to pace yourself. Friends and family will be happy to help.

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0439 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BRIAN HOUSER AND JORDAN L HOUSER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 8/12/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009065021 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $290,705.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $274,579.54 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 110, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10211 Greenfield Circle, Parker, CO 80134 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 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK Colorado Registration #: 31294 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.05830 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0439 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0616 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/26/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ERIC A STACK AND JENNIE C STACK Original Beneficiary: HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/27/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 2/4/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003014865 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $266,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $220,387.35 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 4, THE PINERY FILING NO. 3-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8299 East Lakeview Drive, Parker, CO 80134 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 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/27/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0616 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0635 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/8/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAQUITO R. SINGLETON AND NICOLE A. SINGLETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 5/23/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003077606 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $263,859.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $255,262.80 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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 28, BLOCK 6, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17029 Numa Place, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06455 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0635 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0643 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/10/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: VINCENT E. PACHELLI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WILMINGTON FINANCE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/23/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 4/17/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007030099 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $134,486.97 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 144, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10807 Bayfield Way, Parker, CO 80138 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

Reception No. of DOT: 2007030099 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $134,486.97 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 144, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10807 Bayfield Way, Parker, CO 80138

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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 29, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/10/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1175.15103 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0643 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0645 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/10/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEFFREY W. BULLEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009084095 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,331.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $198,971.56 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 104, BUILDING B20, THE HIGHLANDS AT STONEGATE NORTH CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE HIGHLANDS AT STONEGATE NORTH CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JUNE 13, 2007 AS RECEPTION NO. 2007047172, AND AS DEFINED BY THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF THE HIGHLANDS AT STONEGATE NORTH CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON APRIL 28, 2003 AS RECEPTION NO. 2003060583, BOTH RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9494 Ashbury Circle #104, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/11/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-910-25342 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0645 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0646 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/11/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN L MENDELSOHN AND TERA R MENDELSOHN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF FIRST COMMUNITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0646 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/11/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN L MENDELSOHN AND TERA R MENDELSOHN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF FIRST COMMUNITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/5/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006076579** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $234,492.67 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. **AND MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 27, 2010. 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 5, BLOCK 5, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12576 South Mann Creek Court, Parker, CO 80134

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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 29, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/11/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-910-25340 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0646 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0650 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/14/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EDDIE E BLACKWELL AND MARIA M BERDIALES-BLACKWELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/27/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 1/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006001934 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $237,064.19 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 42, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH, FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11831 Trail Sky Ct , Parker, CO 80134 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, February 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/16/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177

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, February 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/16/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 3500.01771 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0650 First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0656 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/16/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JENNIFER WEDDIG AND MICHAEL WEDDIG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/3/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/10/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007079722 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $302,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $295,945.16 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 101, WILLOW RIDGE FILING TWO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 21817 Mount Snowmass Lane, Parker, CO 80138 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, February 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/16/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22449 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0656 First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0657 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/21/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ERIC S. JOHNSON AND JENNIFER JOHNSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/28/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 7/30/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004079400 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $317,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $302,942.18 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 6, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH FILING NO. 12B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16321 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auc-

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $302,942.18 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 6, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH FILING NO. 12B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16321 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134

December 20, 2013

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0657 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0659 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/21/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANA KIRCHMAR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/16/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/21/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005024068 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $308,550.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $298,585.09 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 130, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 5 FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10265 Nottingham Dr, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/22/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: (303) 571-1271 Attorney File #: 13-00468SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0659 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0662 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/22/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HYRUM E MILLER AND JULIE J MILLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/26/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 12/31/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008087782 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $236,281.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $233,537.57 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

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December 20, 2013

Putting ‘healing strokes’ to canvas Art is exhibited at the Buck Center By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @ourcoloradonews.com For many years, artist Laurie Harbert taught others how to create paintings in popular classes at the Carousel Palette, her studio in a historic downtown Littleton home on Curtice Street. A few months after her mother, Myrlyn Harbert, had a stroke 10 years ago, Laurie helped her start painting again and then, six or seven years ago, started a small painting class to include others who were dealing with various stroke effects. Brush “Strokes,” an exhibit of their work, is in place through December at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. “It’s so fun to see what they’ve done,” Laurie Harbert said. “I wanted to give (them) something to look

‘Aida,’ the musical

“Aida,” by EltonOnJohn To Whom It May Concern: 10/22/2013 the undersigned Public caused and Tim Rice, willTrustee be prethe Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust Theatre described below sented by Ignite to be recorded in Douglas County. Dec. to Jan. 19 EatMILLER the AND Original28 Grantor: HYRUM JULIE J MILLER Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Ave., Aurora. Performances: INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE 7:30 p.m. Fridays and SaturFOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. days Dec. Current and HolderMonday, of Evidence of Debt: 30; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets:

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/26/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 12/31/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008087782 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $236,281.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $233,537.57 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: Parcel 1: Lot 11, Block 2, Stroh Ranch Filing No. 7A, Second Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel 2: A perpetual easement for access purposes in, over, under, across and through Tract C, Stroh Ranch 7A, 2nd Amendment, as set forth in Special Warranty Deed recorded December 2, 1999 in Book 1783 at Page 2210, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 12366 Nate Circle, Parker, CO 80134

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forward to.” The paintings are mostly in oil, with some watercolors and acrylics. They include images of sunny landscapes, canyons, mountain meadows, deer and other wildlife, flowers, children and more — rendered in bright, cheerful colors. The introductory statement to the show says: “Coming from the Greek word `Apoplexy,’ the word `Stroke’ means `to be struck down.’ “For these artists, the lives they lived were `struck down’ in moments. “Leaving them to relearn and rebuild. “With differing levels of challenges, these artists have shown amazing courage, amazing Grace and discovered their own Amazing talent.” She includes quotes from her students, who speak of how people can express their own personal thoughts and feelings through artwork; how one can paint again with limited vision and using the other

if you go Brush “Strokes” can be viewed through December at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, whenever the center is open — down a long hall to the right of the main entrance door. (Laurie Harbert’s Carousel Palette building is rented to “Checkered Corner: an Occasional Market,” open the third weekend of each month.) hand; how each participant relates to the other’s plight; how when he could no longer read, he could see enough to paint. Her mother, who felt that “her body was cut in half,“ was painting in three months and now has learned to use a loom knitter as well. The artists are Vicki Palermo, Randy Vaughn, Keith McDonald M.D., Leann Schrag and Myrlyn Harbert. Laurie says she has been able to return to her own painting now and has joined the Littleton Paint Box Guild. That group has an exhibit, including two of hers, at Bemis Li-

Vicki Palermo paints “with my other hand,’ following a stroke, but keeps leaning new techniques. Her paintings are exhibited in the Brush “Strokes” at Buck Recreation Center. Courtesy photo brary in Littleton through December. Harbert said she is not personally able to take on more students, but there is a painting class at the

Rocky Mountain Stroke Center on South Bannock Street in Littleton. It has an annual “No Plateaus” exhibit at Bemis Library and offers similar positive projects.

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$27/$19/$15. 720-362-2697, Ignitetheatre.com. Arrive early to enjoy a collection of Egyptian artifacts on loan from the Denver MuTo Whomof It May Concern: On 10/14/2013 seum Natural History.

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: JENNIFER WARN “The Travesty of Lear” Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, is presented by The Betsy INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007000302 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $327,080.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $336,703.13 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. **MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 2/23/12 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, COTTRELL FARMS, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10371 Knollside Drive, Parker, CO 80134

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Stage, 1133 S. Huron St., Denver through Jan. 25. Shakespeare’s tale is set in theWhom OldItWest, where To May Concern: On Lear 10/25/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused owns the Scarlet Slipper the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described8below Saloon. Performances: to be recorded in Douglas County. p.m. OriginalThursdays, Grantor: JULANEFridays, POWELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECSaturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Admission is free and FOR FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY donations are accepted.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/19/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/23/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009088769 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,618.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $150,274.14 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: Building 6 Condominium Unit 201, Creek Side at Parker Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Creek Side at Parker, recorded on October 21, 2003 at Reception No. 2003152877, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, and Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums recorded December 11, 2003 at Reception No. 2003174763. Garage Building 8 Garage Unit 26, Creek Side at Parker Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Creek Side at Parker recorded on October 21, 2003 at Reception No. 2003152877, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, and Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums recorded December 11, 2003 at Reception No. 2003174763. County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 10805 South Twenty Mile Road #201, Parker, CO 80134

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Reservations are required. Seating is limited. RSVP Lear@BetsyStage.com.

`Gifted’ playing at Edge

“Gifted” by Carrie Prinz, plays at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, through Dec. 29. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays,

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Dennis R Larratt - H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber aka H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber in Joint Tenancy - J O Hill - Lonnie Gerber - Security Title Abstract & Title Company as Agent for The Title Guaranty Company, Denver -Stephen Bruce Gale You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Dennis R Larratt the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 4 WEST CREEK LAKES SUBD .5 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Dennis R Larratt. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Dennis R Larratt at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of March 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 21st day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924554 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - A Cory Siegel, President c/o The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - Anderson, Dude & Lebel PC, Attorneys at Law - Board of Directors of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Assoc - Brian Haskins, President c/o The Mountain Ranch Company - Craig C Ramsey - Guy L Welch, Agent for the Association - Nelson & Donna Parkinson aka Nelson Parkinson and Donna Parkinson - Nelson F Parkinson - Steven N Arnold, Secretary c/o The Mountain Ranch Company -The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc aka Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - The Mountain Ranch Company aka Mountain Ranch Company - Thomas N Mace, as President of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association aka "Association" - Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association a Colorado non-profit corporation

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Saturdays; 6 p.m. Specially Assessed, and Sundays, to all Persons having an Dec. Interest22 or Title Record in or except andof 29, to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern,it and especially to: when ismore 2 p.m. Tickets:

$20/$15 online, $22/$17 OCCUPANT - A Cory Siegel, President c/o The Mountain Improvement Associat the 303-232-0363, ation, Incdoor. - Anderson, Dude & Lebel PC, Attorneys at Law - Board of Directors of Theedgetheater.com. the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Assoc - Brian Haskins, President c/o The Mountain Ranch Company - Craig C Ramsey - Guy L Welch, Agent for the Association - Nelson & “Young Frankenstein” Donna Parkinson aka Nelson Parkinson and Donna Parkinson - Nelson F Parkinopens a week later than son - Steven N Arnold, Secretary c/o The Mountain Ranch Company -The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc aka Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - The Mountain Ranch Company aka Mountain Ranch Company - Thomas N Mace, as President of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association aka "Association" - Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association a Colorado non-profit corporation

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Craig C Ramsey the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 8 WOODMOOR MOUNTAIN 2 3.021 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Craig C Ramsey. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Nelson & Donna Parkinson for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Craig C Ramsey at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of March 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 21st day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924555 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 11, 2014 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for the South Broadway Improvement Project (Dad Clark Drive to County Line Road), Douglas County Project Number CI 2003-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 11, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Dennis Lobberding, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 924603 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

originally advertised: Dec. 20 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Enjoy a remodeled main stage. Performances: 7:30 Fridays. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Tickets: $31 ($26 in advance). 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

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Legal Notice No.: 924603 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for DOUBLE ANGEL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT (CHAMBERS ROAD TO HESS ROAD), DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2011-022 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Engineering Division, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of pipe, sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, striping and signing for the roadway extension along Double Angel Road from Hess Road to Chambers Road. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the Department of Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Engineering Division, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Unclassified Excavation – 16,106 CY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 4,545 CY • HMA (SG, S & SX) – 5,131 Ton • Curb and Gutter – 5,568 LF • 18 Inch RCP – 496 LF • 24 Inch RCP – 258 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Sean Owens, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 924627 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice NOTICE: Parker Police Will Be Conducting Liquor Compliance Checks The Parker Police Department will be conducting a Liquor Compliance checks during the month of December 2013. During these checks, the Parker Police will visit random establishments that hold a liquor license in the Town of Parker city limits to verify that they are complying with the State Laws of checking and identifying persons age that is appropriate to purchase alcohol. Legal Notice No.: 924648 First Publication: December 19, 2013 Last Publication: December 26, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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www.gracecolorado.com You are invited to worship with us on 3:00 pm: Children’s Service 8:00 pm: Carols by Candlelight Service

Christ Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Grace is on the NE corner of Santa Fe Drive and Highlands Ranch Parkway, (across from Murdoch’s).

11:00 pm: Carols and Communion Service

303-798-8485

8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch ½ Mile South of C-470

303-791-0803 • www.clchr.org

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, LCMS

9770 Foothills Canyon Boulevard Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-683-1300 www.HolyCrossHRCO.org Rev. Bruce Skelton, Pastor

Christmas Services: Sunday School (12/22) 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve (12/24) 3:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Christmas Day (12/25) 10:00 a.m. New Years Eve (12/31) 7:15 p.m.

Advent Season Worship Wednesdays Dec. 4, 11, 18 @ 7:00 pm “We Three Spies” Dec. 14 @ 7 pm Christmas Dinner Theatre Dec. 15 @ 6 pm

Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm 8:00 pm |11:00 pm Christmas Day Service Dec. 25 @ 10:00 am

9300 E. Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village, CO 303.770.9300

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve Service 5 p.m. wellofhopechurch.org

Come with questions. Come as you are. Located at DCS Montessori School 311 Castle Pines Parkway Castle Pines, CO 80108 720.295.4271 woh.elca@gmail.com

Christmas Begins with Christ! 12/24 -- Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00 p.m. 12/25 -- Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate a joy-filled Christmas at Trinity Lutheran Church

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Get out and see something new Plenty of places to stave off winter boredom By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com It’s two days after Christmas and a parent might hear this dreaded phrase: “I’m bored!” If possible, it’s time to pull on coats and mittens and head out side to explore a new (or favorite) spot. We have a few suggestions: • South Platte Park in Littleton offers trails along the river, where one can see a variety of wildlife year round and in winter, bald eagles arrive to fish the open water. A family can inquire at the lovely Carson Nature Center about where to hike to see these majestic creatures, and volunteers will be up to date about what else to look for because a chalk board with “sightings” hangs near the door. Seeing an eagle is a real thrill for children and adults. Hundreds of ducks winter on the river and other year round wildlife will appear. Open dawn to dusk. Admission is free. • The Littleton Museum’s two historic farms are open daily except Mondays and offer a look at local life in 1860 and 1890 — before and after the railroad came to town. Animal residents and historic re-enactors are present to give a snapshot of early family life, with the 1860s cabin and 1890s house decorated for the holidays in period style. (It can

This bald eagle was photographed on Dec. 10 at South Platte Park by Deanna Beutler of Littleton, who walks the trail every day. sometimes be muddy on the farms.) Inside the Museum Building, there is an ongoing exhibit about Littleton’s history as well as a pair of Gallery exhibits: a retrospective of Marie Conway’s quilts and the 2013 Own an Original exhibit of works by Colorado artists. Admission is free. • Beautiful Castlewood Canyon State Park in Franktown invites visitors to “hike, run, snowshoe or cross-country ski 100 trail miles

in the park and earn the Castlewood State Park 100 Mile Challenge Medal.” (A shorter hike is also highly recommended.) Entry fee. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2989 S. State Highway 83, Franktown. • Roxborough State Park has close to 4,000 acres, with trails of all degrees of difficulty and spectacular red rock scenery. Check for Visitor’s Center events. 4751 Roxborough Park Drive. Admission fee.

• Chatfield State Park, entered from South Wadsworth Boulevard, south of C-470, offers miles of trails, information about wildlife viewing sites on its website. It also has a large reservoir/lake and camping facilities. (No boating in winter.) Admission fee. • Audubon Nature Center has ongoing programming of hikes for birders and the center itself is an ideal spot to take the shorter set, with trails for strollers and easy walks to see what critters are out and about. See Audubon. org for detailed information. Admission to the Nature Center at the south end of Chatfield State Park, is free. There are charges for programs. • Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, on Deer Creek Canyon Road just south of the C-470/Wadsworth intersection. Historic farm and trails with several different ecosystems. Trail of Lights through Jan. 1. Admission fee. • The Cube ice skating rink at Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial will be open at noon starting Dec. 21. Admission fee. Rental skates available. Santa may be skating some before Christmas. • “Mythbusters” exhibit at the Denver Museum of Natural History, Colorado Boulevard and Montview Avenue, Denver has interactive exhibits based on the popular television show, through Jan. 5. An exciting spot for scienceoriented kids—and their parents. (And you may want to detour past the Egyptian mummies or the planetarium or the movies.) Admission fee includes entire museum.

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ParkerSportS Carr stellar at soccer Ponderosa forward chosen as player of year By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Colton Carr saved his best for last. Carr played four years of soccer for Ponderosa High School and claims his last season was his best. The senior forward was named the Continental League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2013 season and was selected as Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Soccer Player of the Year. “I was very happy with the season,” said Carr. “It was the best season I had at Ponderosa in all four years of varsity. It felt great. “At the end of the season the team was a semifinalist, and mainly winning All-State and MVP of the league was probably the highlight of my year. It’s sweet to be Player of the Year.” Carr finished the season with 17 goals and four assists for 38 points. He accounted for 45 percent of the Mustangs goals this season. “The team clicked and was more focused,” insisted Carr.

Picking the athlete of the year Choosing Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport. EligiblE athlEtEs come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School. “There was definitely more maturity than the past couple years because we so many juniors and seniors. “I worked harder than ever before and I hustled more. Being captain of the team helped a little bit too for me to push them which also in turn pushed me.” Ponderosa coach Jim Engels claims that Carr developed during the year as a soccer player because instead of getting annoyed when getting targeted by opposing defenses, he settled down and found other ways to help the team other than just scoring goals. “I used to get really frustrated when teams or kids would double-

Ponderosa senior Colton Carr, right, has been selected as Colorado Community Media’s South Metro soccer player of the year. Courtesy photo team me just because I couldn’t do as much as I could when there was only one person on me,” he said. “Then I just figured I had to

try harder if there are two people on me. I tried twice as hard to beat them instead of just beating one person.”

Chaparral rebounds after loss to Eagles Valor basketball cruises to 6-0 By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Valor Christian boys basketball coach Ronnie DeGray is beginning to get a feel of his team’s personality. “We are starting to get comfortable with who we are as far as a team and we are starting to get some kind of identity,” said DeGray. “We are still not where we want to be right now but we are getting there.” Valor is the No. 1 team in the CHSAANow Class 4A poll and won the Columbine Classic to raise its record to 6-0. “One of the big things in basketball

is you don’t want to peak too early,” DeGray said. “You want to make sure you are peaking right before the playoffs. It is tough to achieve. … The intensity level is really high in practice and you want it to carry over to the games. Once we get to January our practices will get a little tougher.” Valor squared off against Chaparral Dec. 11 in the first game of the three-day, four-team Classic tourney and notched a 79-68 win over the Wolverines. The Eagles then beat Fruita Monument 73-60 Dec. 12 and whipped Columbine 85-71 Dec. 13. “It was awesome,” said DeGray, whose team also beat Castle View, 6650, one day before the tournament. “It was something for us to play four games in a row and have our best game on the last night. That was gratifying.”

Chaparral, playing without injured starters Brandon Malone and Chris Moody, jumped to a 10-2 lead against Valor but last season’s Class 4A state runners-up recovered to take a 34-30 halftime lead. Fueled by a 13-0 run, Valor outscored the Wolverines 2710 in the third quarter and led by as much as 23 points. Chaparral fought back and trimmed the deficit to seven points with 1:48 remaining in the game but Valor, with its starters reinserted into the lineup, held on for the win. “We played a slow first quarter and then we were getting better and better,” said DeGray. “We had a couple brain lapses at the end of the third and into the fourth.” Chase Foster led the Eagles with 26 points against the Wolverines with 18 coming in the second half. The

6-foot-5 senior, who has signed to play next year at San Francisco, set a scoring record for the two-year-old tournament with 82 points. He scored 30 points against Fruita and tossed in another 26 against Columbine. “Foster is stepping up,” pointed out DeGray. “He started off the first couple games of the season slow, but now he is starting to find his groove, knocking down shots and making plays for everybody else.” Chaparral was hampered by Jake Holtzmann’s foul trouble and 20 team turnovers in its encounter against Valor. With Malone out for probably the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in football season and Moody sidelined until January after ankle surgery, Holtzman is the Wolverines’ Hoops continues on Page 27

Sabercat seniors help team rebound Castle View girls headed to Phoenix By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Castle View’s girls basketball team has packed its composure for its trip to the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. The Sabercats will be playing national competition Dec. 19, 20 and 21 and coach Matt Hema hopes his team continues to display the same poise that it showed in a 41-32 win over Mullen Dec. 13 in the Castle View gym. Castle View, the No. 5 team in the CHSAANow Class 5A poll, dropped a 61-58 decision to Class 4A No. 7-ranked Valor Christian Dec. 10 but rebounded quickly to break open a close game in the fourth quarter and beat Mullen. The game was tied at 30-all with 5:14 to play when the Sabercats converted three consecutive steals into five points and went on to outscore

the Mustangs 11-2 down the stretch. Mullen was held scoreless for 4:32 after rallying to tie the game. “We showed a little more composure down the stretch than we did in the Valor game,” said Hema. “We weren’t sucking wind as much and made good decisions. The defense had to buckle down and we limited them to one shot, which we weren’t doing (early on). “Valor was a game that in the second half we didn’t do anything right. Everything we seemed to do was wrong even from a coaching standpoint. It seemed like every combination we put out there was the wrong combination.” Against Mullen, Jess McGovern scored 12 points to pace the Sabercats while Maya Brown and Taylor Nynas each contributed seven points to the win. Castle View, which failed to connect on a myriad of easy shots around the basket, kept momentum from slipping away by forcing 23 Mustang turnovers. “There were a lot of those layups, Sabercats continues on Page 27

Castle View’s Jess McGovern guards Ryleigh Akridge of Mullen during the Sabercats’ 41-32 win on Dec. 13. Photo by Jim Benton

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those little baskets, those little things and that’s what separates elite teams from the average teams,” admitted Hema. “Those elite teams make those easy plays. That’s where we are trying to get. “We want to get to the point where we are making all those easy buckets, the ones inside, the catch and score off the glass. If we make those, we’ll be right up there with the top teams in the state. If we miss those it gives teams a chance to beat us.” Castle View has an all-senior starting

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go-to player. The 6-6 junior picked up his third foul in the first quarter, sat out the entire second stanza and part of the third after collecting his fourth foul. He scored 14 fourth-quarter points and wound up with 18, one less than Chase Coon who led the Wolverines with 19 points. “Turnovers and handling the ball,” Wolverine head coach Rob Johnson growled when asked to evaluate Chaparral’s early

lineup and features eight seniors on its 12-woman roster. “At this stage we’re much better than we were last year at the same time,” said Hema. We’re all seniors and juniors and the juniors are much better than they were as sophomores. As long as we are showing improvement, I’m happy. “The object is not to be playing our best basketball right now but just be trying to improve. League (Continental) is going to be tough. Regis is a juggernaut right now. Highlands Ranch is playing good basketball. ThunderRidge is playing well and Rock Canyon is senior-loaded as well. You have four teams in the top five. We obviously have to move our way back after the loss to Valor.” season progress. “(We have) skill with the ball and confidence, that’s the frustrating part. Again we are missing a lot of guys and Holtzman gets in foul trouble early. “We are playing with some JV guys but still, that doesn’t matter, you can still handle the ball. It’s frustrating. If we get Moody back, we’ll have some guys with experience to go along with that and that will help.” Chaparral rebounded to beat Columbine, 65-53 and whipped Fruita Monument, 87-45, to close out the tournament and improve its record to 3-2. Holtzmann finished the tourney with 55 points after getting 10 points against Columbine and 27 against Fruita.

Prep sports Scoreboard LEGEND HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Legend 58, Air Academy 56 Legend snuck by Air Academy in a close 58-56 win. Senior Zach Mihalicz scored 16 points and both sophomore Riley Matticks and senior Elijah Cherrington scored 11. Matticks was 7-8 on the free throw line. Sophomore Monroe Porter had six rebounds. Legend 46, Mullen 40 Elijah Cherrington led the team with 12 points against Mullen. Monroe Porter and Zach Mihalicz scored 11 and 10 points, respectively. Cherrington had 10 rebounds in the game.

Girls basketball

Legend 106, George Washington 76 This is Legend’s third consecutive win in school history. The medley relay and 400-free relay have qualified for the state meet. Shilo Syddall, Lauren Moden, and Allyson Malik are three of our top swimmers that have qualified for individual state events.

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Lutheran 87, Platte Valley 43 Lutheran picks up road victory over 3A Platte Valley. Jake Kramer led the team with 25 points while Brendan Edgerley scored 21 points. Reilly Carew had 19 points and eight rebounds.

UPCOMING GAMES

Legend 61, Denver South 35 We played our fifth game in eight nights capping off a win at Denver South tonight. We are 5-2 on the young season with both losses coming by a total of five points. Joey Sale and Kylie Hager both had 10 points and Megan Jordan and Whitney Jacob both contribute nine points. Both Haley Hildenbrand and Kristen Gallagher scored six.

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