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VOLUME 32 | ISSUE 49

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A community that brings out the best in people After engaging and interacting with various stakeholders including parents, students, teachers, administrators and neighbors in the community as part of my job, I have found warmth and friendliness from everyone in the community. They are always there to help and support you in your endeavors and motivate you to achieve your goals.

Highlands Ranch is such a beautiful place that it is hard to choose the best spot in town. But my favorite place would undoubtedly be the Wildcat Mountain Trail in HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. I enjoy hiking, running and biking on this beautiful and peaceful trail.

Highlands Ranch resident owns local business focused on learning I am 43 years old and I live in Highlands Ranch with my wife, Celina, and son, Aariv, who is 12 years old.

We have been residents of Highlands Ranch for seven years now.

I came to Highlands Ranch in 2012 as part of my job as an IT consultant in the banking and financial services industry and I have been living the American dream since then.

I instantly fell in love with this beautiful and friendly community which brings the best in you. I decided to pursue my dream of being an entrepreneur and giving back to the community in a meaningful way.

Getting started at Kumon I drew inspiration daily from my son, Aariv, who at the time, was several years into his journey of growth through the Kumon Math and Reading Programs. When I reached a place in my career where I was ready to become my own boss, I was immediately drawn to becoming a Kumon franchisee after witnessing my son’s progress and my lifelong passion for mathematics. I am now a proud

Anil Kini, 43, has lived in Highlands Ranch for seven years. In September, he opened a Kumon learning center in Lone Tree.

COURTESY PHOTO owner of Kumon Learning Center of Lone Tree.

Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. As a comprehensive program, Kumon serves children in preschool through high school. The learning

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My favorite part of my job at the learning center is to see the smiles and sense of achievement on the faces of young kids at the end of each class day — that makes my day.

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Hobbies and passions I am very passionate about pursuing my hobbies during my free time which include philately, numismatics, travel and photography. My goal is to visit as many countries in the world as possible and add to my collection of philatelic products, souvenirs and travel photographs from across the globe. I find exploring new places and meeting people from different cultures and regions a very enriching experience for self and helps me become a better human being.

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Learn how to tell the difference between normal teen behavior and something more serious, and find out what kinds of help are available during an upcoming youth mental health and wellness program.

Healing Our Youth: Get Educated! is an educational outreach event designed to help the community become better informed about mental health and wellness to better support and heal the community’s youth. It will take place Thursday, Nov. 14 at STEM School Highlands Ranch, 8773 S. Ridgeline Blvd.

The event includes a free panel presentation and resource fair for teachers, school staff/administrators, parents, youth workers, and anyone interested in helping improve the mental wellness of youth.

The panel includes the former president of NAMI Arapahoe/Douglas Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness), who will present a

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WHERE: STEM School Highlands Ranch, 8773 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch HOW: Free registration at www.healingouryouth.org/calendar personal look at parenting a child with mental illness and some signs of her son’s illness that she missed; a psychologist, who will share the facts, statistics and basic biology of mental disorders; a physician, who will discuss teen substance abuse and the effects on a developing brain; a licensed professional counselor, who will discuss how to identify unhealthy adolescent behaviors and the treatments that are available; and a youth/young adult, who will share her journey with a mental health disorder.

Attendees also will have the opportunity to connect with a variety of mental wellness specialists at the resource fair.

Healing Our Youth: Get Educated! is free, but those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at www.healingouryouth.org/calendar.

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School board president urges look at medical cannabis policy Ray tells student he plans to put issue on next board agenda

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School Board President David Ray has promised that the board will review the district’s medical marijuana policy during the next board meeting at the urging of a student who uses cannabis products to treat a medical condition.

The student’s parents, Brad and Amber Wann, have spent more than a year advocating for the district to allow school nurses to administer medical marijuana to students who rely on it. Policy currently prohibits staff from doing so.

The couple attends nearly every board meeting to speak on the issue, sometimes accompanied by their children, including their son Ben, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child.

Ben uses hemp oil on a daily basis to prevent seizures. He takes the product each morning and night outside of school hours and does not need to bring it to school, the family said.

But in the event of a breakthrough seizure, Ben relies on the nasal spray

State law allows school personnel to CannatolRx. Cannatol contains THC, give students medical marijuana in a and can stop a seizure if one occurs, nonsmokeable form. the company’s website claims.

House Bill 18-1286 amended a 2016 DCSD policy allows parents or Colorado law allowing primary careprimary caregivers to come to school givers to administer medical mariand administer medical marijuana to juana to students students, but the by also allowing products cannot school personnel be kept on camto administer pus or adminismedical maritered by district juana. Schools staff. In a stateare allowed to opt ment published in or out of the to the district’s state policy. The website, the bill was signed district says this into law in June is because mari2018. juana remains Amber Wann designated an recently parillegal controlled ticipated in work substance under federal law.

Ben Wann, sessions held by Clear Creek The Wann a DCSD student diagnosed the School District family says that with epilepsy before its board policy is dangervoted this month ous and discrimito establish a natory. They similar policy to would not get to what they hope Douglas County will Ben in time to administer his nasal adopt. spray before a breakthrough seizure Ray cautioned he can’t guarantee caused brain damage, they said. the Douglas County School Board The Wanns live approximately 20 will change its policy, but he will minutes from his school, Mountain recommend it be placed on the Nov. 12 Vista High School, where he is a senior. They also said Ben is allergic to a agenda for review.

The board has for months remained seizure medication commonly carried firm in its support of how it allows in ambulances.

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Ray often reads a prepared statement at the end of public comment in response to the Wanns and another family, the Porters, who also advocate for the change in policy.

Ray offered the unexpected decision on Oct. 22 after Ben spoke before the board. The teen discussed how people with epilepsy have experienced r discrimination throughout history and urged the board to reconsider its w w position.

“Today, myself and others like me c need immediate access to our life-savm ing medical cannabis,” he said. g When Ben turned to leave the poe dium, Ray stopped him. i “Ben, one second,” Ray said. “I T want to first of all commend you.

The times you’ve come to this board, you have been respectful. You have b u been patient, and I see how hard you work to overcome obstacles. So, r here’s what I want to tell you. Next r agenda, we will review JLCDB because of you. Because you have been t W very brave.” j After the meeting, the Wann family remained skeptical Ray’s decision r will result in a change of policy. Still, c Ben is hopeful the district will begin allowing him to keep his nasal spray s t on school grounds.

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Is your recycling doing more harm than good?

Experts say improper recycling is damaging the industry’s profitablility

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Highlands Ranch residents’ recycling is picked up every other week, it disappears from the driveway but begins an entirely new, complex journey.

It takes about a month for the materials to travel from the curb, go through the sorting process and eventually be shipped to factories in countries such as Vietnam and Thailand.

In recent years, this process has become much more complicated and untenably expensive for one main reason: people are recycling incorrectly.

“I think people want to do the right thing,” said Aaron Bradley with Waste Connections. “But they’re just not fully educated on what the repercussions are of not recycling correctly.”

Many people don’t realize that some of the things they toss into their recycling bins are actually contaminants and can compromise the process, Bradley said. These nonrecyclables must be hand-picked by

Waste Connections bins have an orange top and are picked up every other week in Highlands Ranch.

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That’s part of why in the past few years, Waste Connections, which serves the majority of Highlands Ranch, has gone from getting paid for each ton of recyclable materials to being required to pay just to process it. There are many reasons for this change in profit margins, but one main explanation is the high number of contaminants, which causes processing costs to balloon.

So how can Highlands Ranch residents ensure their recycling is helping more than it harms? By learning the right way to do it.

“We would be better to recycle less but better and cleaner,” Bradley said.

“When in doubt, throw it away.”

Some common contaminants that Waste Connections finds people attempting to recycle include plastic bags, pizza boxes, items with food stains, milk jug lids and wet cardboard. Some of these items are contaminants because they can’t be repurposed and others actually damage the sorting machines.

While recycled cans are very valuable, they must be washed out so there isn’t leftover food contaminating them.

“We love aluminum,” Bradley said.

Waste Connections uses a singlestream system, which means residents don’t have to sort through their correctly selected recyclables.

Things that can be placed in the bins include magazines, mail, newspapers, paper egg cartons, lidless plastic bottles and tubs, rinsed cans and paper bags.

Items that can’t go in include scrap metal, plastic six-pack holders, frozen food containers, light bulbs, paper towels or napkins and to-go containers.

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A month after announcing the possible locations for a Highlands Ranch senior center, the Highlands Ranch Metro District reported what feedback it received on the spots at an Oct. 22 study session.

The district promoted its search for feedback on the locations through its website and various mailing lists and received comments from more than 240 people.

The majority of respondents, more than 120, favored the Highlands Ranch Parkway site, which is across the street from Ridgeglen Way, said Carrie Ward, metro district parks and recreation director. Many of these commenters were in favor of the site location but were also concerned about safety, congestion and traffic in the area.

About 30 people supported the lot on Plaza Drive and Mill Vista Road and preferred it because the location and it could have a lower impact on

neighbors and traffic, she said. Some commenters were concerned about potential confusion with the adjacent Wind Crest Senior Living Community.

Twelve people reported that they prefer the Toepfer Park site and four opposed this spot. Those in favor liked the location and those against were concerned about the limited space and potential for traffic, Ward said. Some people added that they liked the idea of the district buying the location for other park amenities.

About 60 comments were general concerns about the project, including questions about funding, potential activities, the need for the center and delays of the project.

“Clearly we need to keep working on getting information out about all the basic information about this proposed facility,” Ward said.

Ward’s full report on the locations, which is available online at highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter, includes details and pros and cons about each location.

The next step for the metro district will be to send out a community survey asking about the project. The survey will be sent out in coming weeks and results will be finalized by the end of January, said general manager Terry Nolan.

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Woman suspected of sexual assault in winter shelter The suspect was charged with assaulting three young boys

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A woman who stayed in a Douglas County winter shelter in December 2018 was arrested this month and charged with sexually assaulting three young boys while there.

Brittnie Simmons, 20, had been staying in the shelter network, which rotates church locations every night, for about a week and a half when the incident took place, according to court documents.

As of Oct. 25, she remained in the Douglas Simmons County jail on $20,000 bond. Simmons, who is charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child, is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 7.

Simmons began spending time with a family also staying in the network — a mother with seven

children — documents state.

The children told deputies that the night of the reported incident, they were in one of the church gyms with Simmons playing the “pants game,” which includes pulling each other’s pants down, according to an arrest affidavit.

The kids later reported Simmons pulled one of the children’s pants down and hit their bottom, according to the report.

The suspected sexual assaults on the three boys, who were in second, seventh and eighth grade, happened later that night after the family went to bed, according to the report.

The eighth-grader told police Simmons forced herself on him and threatened to report him for sexually harassing her if he told anyone.

The boy told police he was scared and didn’t want his family to be kicked out of the shelter, according to the affidavit.

The children’s mother, who had been in the hospital that day for a migraine, reportedly was asleep at the time. The next day, the eighthgrade boy told a church employee what allegedly happened to him and his brothers. The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office responded and took statements from the children, their

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Simmons denied having any inappropriate contact with the children, according to the report. She was asked to leave the shelter but was not arrested due to a lack of probable cause.

When investigators and the children’s mother attempted to contact Simmons later, she continuously hung up and told them not to contact her again, the report states.

In April, Simmons contacted detectives when she was told she would not be able to secure a position with the military because of the open investigation, according to the report.

When confronted with the allegations during an interview with investigators, she “got verbally upset” and called the claims “ridiculous.”

Simmons acknowledged playing the “pants game” with the kids but said she did not pull any of the boys’ pants down or do anything inappropriate. She also said she was not alone with one of the children, according to the report.

“I know better than that anyway.

That raises suspicion,” Simmons said, according to the affidavit.

Simmons was arrested Oct. 10.

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ates from Nov. 1 through March 31, serves only women and children.

There is no law enforcement presence at the shelters, according to a spokesperson with the county.

Douglas County does not provide funding for the program. It does help coordinate the network and aids in transporting people to the shelters in various locations throughout the county.

In order to be admitted to the network, people in need of a place to stay must fill out an application and undergo a warrant check, according to the winter shelter network website. All applicants ages 15 and up are also checked through the national sex offender registry.

In an emailed statement about the arrest, a spokesperson for the winter shelter network said it was an isolated incident.

“Our hearts broke when we learned of the incident in December of last year, and immediately reported the incident to law enforcement and Douglas County Human Services,” according to the statement. “We continue to make every effort to keep our guests as safe as possible while still providing care for those who desire to use the facilities provided.”

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Car seat inspections offer safety, confidence Certified technicians go over finer points for parents in free sessions

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There are a lot of wrong ways to install a child’s car seat.

Thankfully, there are a lot of folks who know the right way.

“Many, if not most, car seats are installed wrong or could use a touchup,” said Kirsten Harbeck, a child passenger safety technician with the South Metro Safety Foundation, a subsidiary of South Metro Fire Rescue. “The seat might not be tight enough, or the harness might not be snug enough. Some people turn the car seat forward-facing too soon.”

South Metro hosts free car seat inspections at numerous firehouses across their district, Harbeck said, that go over everything a parent needs to know to install and use their car seat safely.

“It’s a pretty robust appointment,” Harbeck said. “And it’s important.

Kids’ lives are at stake here.”

Colorado law requires kids to sit in rear-facing car seats until they’re one year old or 20 pounds, Harbeck said, but best practices recommend staying rear-facing “as long as the car seat

Kirsten Harbeck, a child passenger safety technician, wrestles with a child’s car seat in the back of a Toyota at the Trailmark fire station on Oct. 22. Harbeck helps parents correctly install and use car seats for the South Metro Safety Foundation.

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Other tips: take off kids’ coats, which can create too much play between a child’s body and restraint straps. Also, Harbeck said, many parents are unaware that car seats expire after a few years, when their plastic may become too brittle to effectively withstand a crash.

South Metro hosts car seat inspections at a rotating list of firehouses

every Wednesday and every other Tuesday, said South Metro spokesman Eric Hurst, and the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website lists dozens more, but even that may not be sufficient for parents who just bought a seat and need to use it right away.

“In a perfect world, everyone would be able to schedule an inspection,” Hurst said.

For those who can’t, South Metro firefighters can do on-the-spot inspections after parents sign a waiver of liability, though most firefighters aren’t certified technicians.

“If you’ve got time to schedule with an actual tech, you’ll get a far better education,” Hurst said.

Denver Fire Department, which covers Englewood and Sheridan, does not provide car seat safety checks, according to the City of Denver’s website.

Harbeck’s insights proved reassuring to Rebecca Gitomer, who scheduled a half-hour inspection at South Metro’s Trailmark station on Oct. 22, just a few days before Gitomer’s due date for her first child.

“If I was ever in an accident where my child got hurt, I’d feel horrible if I felt like there was more I could’ve done,” Gitomer said. “This gave me a lot more confidence.”

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Dance offers a special chance

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Community members with special needs danced the night away during the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Spooktacular event Oct. 25.

This was the 13th year for the 16-and-older dance, which is part of the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation program.

About 100 dancers attended the party at the Southridge Recreation Center, said Summer Aden, the Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator.

“The focus of the dance is a fun, safe and energetic dance party environment where participants feel welcome and can socialize with both new and old friends,” Aden said in an email.

During the event, attendees saw a Therapeutic Recreation hip-hop dance troupe performance, visited a photo booth and participated in giveaways sponsored by Developmental Pathways and Firehouse Quilts.

“The dances are a means of providing community-based recreation opportunities for those with disabilities or special needs in a least-restrictive environment,” Aden said. “They

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VOICES Music lovers note their favorite songs

nock-knock.” “Who’s there?” “Knockknock.” “Who’s there?” “Knockknock.” “Who’s there?”

“Philip Glass.”

That joke goes out QUIET to my friend and DESPERATION former KVOD host David Rutherford, who thinks Glass is a repetitive stinker.

It was a pleasure and an honor to field your entries in my latest reader participation project: to name a piece of Craig Marshall music that means something to you.

Smith Responses were heartfelt and eloquent.

One reader, Jim Robie, Ojai, California, named 38 performers and groups who have “kept (him) com-

Christopher Parkening’s “Chaconne - Violin Partita No. 2.” Pray wrote, “I have listened to this a thousand times. I have it on both vinyl and CD. I know every skip on vinyl.” (Parkening is a classical guitarist.)

“Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” reminded Susan Josepher, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, of “Dancing, dancing, dancing, and singing along with all of the cheerleaders and varsity basketball players (at Midwood High in Brooklyn) until the wee hours of the morning.”

The Teenagers’ lead singer, Frankie Lymon, was only 14 when the song was recorded. Lymon died of a heroin overdose at age 25.

Sue Williams, Highlands Ranch, said her song “Always, always, always inspires belly laughs and ear to ear smiles.” Here’s a clue: It’s played every Thanksgiving on KBCO. Jerry Derossett, Castle Rock, admitted his selection invariably

pany throughout the years.”

He chose the Chords’ “Sh-Boom,” a song they wrote and released in 1954.

It was later covered by the CrewCuts. Robie said, “My life has been a dream.”

Rob Clarke, Highlands Ranch, wrote, “In April 1965, I was in a barn on a stack of alfalfa bales when I heard `Mr. Tambourine Man’ by the Byrds, and I was frozen for five minutes afterwards.”

Aurora artist Matt Hendrick picked “Only the Young” by Journey, because, “I miss my youth. Wisdom is overrated. I want youth.”

The first person to hear the song before its release was a small, dying boy who was a big Journey fan. The boy’s mother wrote to the band, and they went to the boy’s hospital room and played the song for him. It thrilled him. The boy died the next day.

Charles Pray, Lone Tree, named

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The right approach I want to praise Hanson, Meek and Ray for taking a stand on student safety. They made it very clear in the student-led forum where they stand. They have come to this decision by doing their research before becoming a BOE member.

Teachers are professionals in teaching, and law enforcement are professionals in law enforcement.

We need to let the professionals do their jobs. Teachers are already overworked, underpaid individuals that have had more and more responsibilities put on them over the years that one more critical and volatile responsibility (carrying a gun) just isn’t a good idea.

Also, if you have many guns in a school building, the possibility of an accident increases to an unacceptable level. Research shows our kids need a greater focus on mental health resources and a focus on inclusiveness rather than arming teachers.

Through their research-based track record of focusing on children and their needs, Hanson, Meek, and Ray will continue the positive momentum of focusing on the positive well-being of every child in the district.

As parents of children that have already seen a positive impact of increased focus on mental health, I

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support Hanson, Meek, and Ray for their compassionate approach to whole child wellness and safety.

Patti and Brian Anderson Parker Focus on the students I’m disappointed CCM published a letter full of false accusations on Oct. 17.

There was no “punishment” involved in the STEM School charter renewal earlier this year.

The charter agreement was about to expire and the school board offered a one-year extension to allow ample time to negotiate a new long term agreement in the wake of the tragic shooting there. Would critics rather let the charter expire and leave STEM with no valid operating agreement?

The characterization of the speaker asked to leave the podium is also incorrect. The speaker violated a rule that had just been explained. When asked to pause, he kept speaking, signifying he knew he was out of order. Because he didn’t stop, his microphone was turned off and security asked him to leave the podium, which he did without incident.

David Ray has been an exemplary leader on the school board,

brings him to tears: “The Marines’ Hymn.”

Brett Ganyard, Aurora: César Franck’s “Symphony in D minor.”

Darin Rose, Littleton: “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” by Nick Lowe or Elvis Costello, depending on the mood he’s in.

John Hazard, Centennial: “Those Were the Days,” by Mary Hopkin.

Wendy Eckstein, Centennial: Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” performed

by Rufus Wainwright.

Kathy Haruf, Highlands Ranch: Rachmaninoff ’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Variation No. 18.” She wrote: “When I hear it, I am captivated, inspired, and moved with emotion.”

Russ Bond, Centennial: “Ebb Tide”

by Frank Chacksfield.

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alloween is an interesting time of year. It is a time of year where children of all ages get to dress up and have a little fun pretending to be someone or something that they are not.

For some of us, our costumes are just a slight change or modification from who we really are, and for others, the costume is such an extreme makeover, WINNING no one recognizes WORDS who we are at all. It’s not until the mask is removed and everyone has a good laugh or moment of disbelief.

Halloween is also an interesting time of year because it’s right about now when we realize where we really are when it comes Michael Norton to the achievement of our annual personal and professional goals. It’s a time of year when we might realize that we may not be where we really wanted to be by now.

If we are meeting with and exceeding expectations, we know exactly who

we are and what we have achieved. If we are just a little off, we may still be wearing the costume or mask, and hoping no one notices, or that we can slide under the radar for a while longer. I mean it’s Halloween, and before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here, and then the Hanukkah and Christmas holidays will lead us right into the New Year. And now we start thinking and believing that it’s OK to keep the mask on, continue to wear our costume of performance until we can regroup and start all over again in January. After all, when we are wearing our costume, it’s easy to hide, isn’t it?

Indeed, Halloween is an interesting time of year. And it can also be an amazingly fun and energizing time of year. A time of year when we realize that there is still more than enough time to transform ourselves, and not just by putting on a superhero cape, we have time to make the changes we need and want to make so that we can transform our success.

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remaining composed, gracious and focused on students, even when attacked. Susan Meek has experience bringing diverse groups together to collaborate for the sake of children, and unmatched knowledge of both district and state education policy.

Elizabeth Hanson’s experience in employment law will be vital as the district continues repairing its relationship with staff.

I’m voting Hanson Meek Ray, because we don’t need petty conflict on the school board. We need to focus on students.

Connie Davison Highlands Ranch Fresh, new perspectives I am writing to give my support to two school board candidates: Kory Nelson. Kory has a broad background in dealing with students and their needs. For 30 years, he has worked with kids in the Juvenile Division. His experience and intuition is very well suited to the requirements of a DCSB member. In June of this year, I attended a session of the DUGCO Physical School Safety and Protection Committee, put together by the DUGCO County Commission. Because of his work in the Juvenile Division, he brought a unique perspective and set of scruples to the table for discussion. He is very aware that in today’s world, all options of school safety must be considered. On this committee he has worked with members from NSA, FBI, Homeland Security and CBI. Vote for a new candidate with a broader view of security for DUGCO Schools.

Franceen Thompson. With her MBA and her seat on the DCSB Accountability Committee, she has the knowledge of budget and finances for the district. These qualifications,

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Mahler’s “Adagietto from Symphony No. 5.”

Vern Hansen, Highlands Ranch: Shirley Jones’ version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Dan LaChance, Highlands Ranch, helped take care of 5-year-old Mackenzie Phillips while the Mamas and the Papas performed at Duffy’s, his hangout on Saint Thomas, in the summer of 1965. LaChance chose “Creeque Alley.”

Rutherford’s entry sounds just like one of his brilliant radio introductions.

“The Chicago Symphony once

plus her present position in the USFW, gives her an insight into the allocation and accounting rules of federal funds. Her priority of promoting career tech education is one that is sorely needed in today’s curricula.

Being a parent of a student that was present at the STEM School shooting gives her a different perspective of the term security. She has a “grass roots” understanding of pupil views and frustrations. She would be one to provide a fresh look at security and other needs of the district. Vote for Franceen for a different look at the needs of our schools.

Dave Kime Parker Meek the clear choice Susan Meek is the clear choice for the Douglas County School Board.

Having worked with Susan over the last few years, I have found her to be one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and hard-working individuals that I have ever known. Her proven record of collaboration, which won her the 2018 State Leadership Award from the Colorado Association of School Boards, will be an asset to the board of education.

Susan has extensive experience volunteering and working in education at both the district level and the state level. She created the Apple Awards that honor our best teachers and worked to launch innovative programs for career and technical education.

The progress the board has made these past two years has once again made Douglas County a destination for families to raise their children.

Meek’s support of the current board’s work and her vision of safe and welcoming schools, with stable learning environments that encourage innovation, make her the clear choice for the Douglas County School Board.

Laura Mutton Highlands Ranch SEE LETTERS, P16

made me pull off the road in 1987 because I couldn’t see to drive. I was listening to a cassette tape of their performance of Modest Mussorgsky’s `Pictures at an Exhibition” under Georg Solti’s baton. (The recording was made the same year as my car, incidentally — a 1980 Honda Civic wagon.”

He wrote more, vividly, but I am out of room. I will email the rest if it’s requested.

Plato said, “Music gives wings to the mind,” and he didn’t even the opportunity to hear “Susie Q” by Dale Hawkins.

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

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do an analysis of where we succeeded and where we failed. Good or bad, we can take the time to understand how we got there and assess our results. Once we know where we are and how we arrived there, we can better forecast our future and what it will look like if we stay the course of success, or if we don’t make the changes necessary to realize the results that we desire. And when we see how this all comes together, we can create a plan, allowing us to surpass our previous successes and overcome any challenges and barriers to our success.

And just like at Halloween where there is always a Mickey to match Minnie Mouse, and a Mrs. to her Mr. Potato Head, we never have to go it alone when it comes to planning for and achieving success. As a matter of fact, most people and companies who set goals and achieve their goals

have the support of a coach, a family member, a trusted friend, or an adviser. Now as you think about continuing to surpass your expectations or making the changes in your life so that you can surpass your expectations, think about who you can lean on to help you get there.

So how about you? Are you staying in costume and staying under the radar until January? Are you well past where you want to be and planning for even greater success in the future? Or can you use a little help in making sure you are using the remainder of 2019 to get ready for transformational success in 2020?

As always I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can celebrate Halloween to have a bunch of fun and to also transform ourselves personally and professionally, it really will be a better than good week.

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Survivalists offers range of options for uncertain future

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astle Rock resident Kiki Bandilla wanted to live a selfreliant life — the kind of life, as she describes it, in which she could sustain herself without depending on “institutions or grocery stores or medical facilities.”

“We get really upset if our internet is down. We don’t know what to do if we don’t have our car,” she said. “I like knowing how to make these things work. You have to deal with your own emergencies.”

The pursuit brought her to the Self Reliance Expo in Denver about five years ago, and she found herself, reluctantly, walking into unknown territory.

“I was thinking: ‘What is this going to be?’ I had placed a label that ‘selfreliant’ meant conspiracy theorist,” she said. “And I got there and thought it was the coolest thing in the world.

At that point, I developed my own definition of self-reliance.”

Fast-forward to 2019, and Bandilla is a well-known figure in the Colorado survivalist community, having purchased the expo in 2017 and transformed it into the National SelfReliance Project. Through the project, Bandilla encourages thousands to learn more about emergency preparedness, survival skills and living a simpler lifestyle.

That lifestyle has attracted all kinds of people, Bandilla said, but it’s also been known to attract a good deal of negative attention.

“People who don’t understand think these are the crazies stockpiling for the end of the world,” she said. “We need to throw away the labels. The people in this world are smart, normal people who have just taken different steps to protect themselves.”

Ready for ‘the bad times’ Survivalists and preppers are ready for everyday emergencies: blizzards, fires or even just a wrong turn on a hiking trip.

But make no mistake — many of them are also ready for a solar flare that takes out the electrical grid or a bioterrorism attack resulting in a nationwide pandemic.

“There could be all kinds of disasters: a meteor hit, a super volcano, a massive earthquake,” said Drew Miller, a prepper from the Denver area. “What you really need is a group.

You’ve got to be able to protect yourself.”

Miller owns Fortitude Ranch, a survival community at which members can vacation during what he calls “the good times” and go for protection in “the bad times,” when a crisis hits.

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS When an emergency hits, everyone should have some level of prepper knowledge to see them through, said Kiki Bandilla with the National Self-Reliance Project.

Here are some of the top tips from preppers and survivalists: “The first rule of prepping is: don’t tell anyone you’re a prepper. The most important thing is that, whatever supplies you have, they’re no good if you can’t protect yourself.” — Drew Miller, Fortitude Ranch “Our bodies are comprised of 50-70% water; one simply cannot survive without it. Learn how to build a charcoal filtering system, and purchase a variety of filtration straws and purification pills in advance.”

— Linda Cearley, Mile High Prepper “You can’t do this overnight; it’s a process. There’s so much information out there and great how-to videos, and there’s no better learning than doing a hands-on training. When we have the next selfreliance expo, come to our expo.”

— Kiki Bandilla, National Self-Reliance Project and Expo The ranch has locations in both West Virginia and Colorado, the latter of which opened six years ago.

Miller estimates the Colorado ranch, located in the mountains next to the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, has about 70 members, with many of them former members of the military, he said.

He added that for every veteran at the ranch, there’s also a businessman or businesswoman simply trying to be prepared.

Bandilla likewise sees a range of people attracted to the project and expo, especially baby boomers

Drew Miller, owner of Fortitude Ranch — a survival community to provide safety in an emergency — stands outside the ranch. The Colorado site borders San Isabel and Pike National Forests, he said.

COURTESY OF DREW MILLER and millennials, with young people accounting for her fastest-growing demographic.

“They’re born into this world where everything is so fast. It’s finding that balance,” she said.

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How to get started It’s easy for those in the Denver area to learn more, Bandilla said, with the expo planning a date for 2020 and no shortage of resources available online, from full-blown websites to Facebook groups and pages.

Meeker, Colorado, resident Linda Cearley runs one of those Facebook pages, @milehighprepper, having been inspired to share tips and news with anyone looking to bolster his or her survival skills, she said.

“Most of my followers come from both cities and rural areas,” she said. “More questions on how to get started originate from the potential preppers within cities. Questions generally surround how much food or water should one set aside to survive, and what should be included in a bug-out bag.”

Experts like Cearley and Miller suggest everyone keep a bug-out bag, or portable survival kit, in their car, stocked with water, non-perishable foods, matches, flashlights, batteries, a blanket and warm clothing.

Meanwhile, for those who don’t know if they’re cut out for survivalism, there’s Miller’s ranch, which “outsources” preparedness by providing trained staff who plan to address every need during an emergency, he said. “All you’ve got to do is get here and follow instructions,” he said.

Inside the Colorado-based Fortitude Ranch, which is meant to provide protection in “the bad times” and a vacation spot in “the good times,” Miller said.

COURTESY OF DREW MILLER Whether the plan is to team up with the ranch members or execute survival strategies from home, “everyone should be prepared,” Miller said.

Cearley agreed.

“The reality is that being educated and prepared will save your life,” Cearley said. “Worst-case scenario of stockpiling: You have lots of items ready to use.”

NATIONAL SELF-RELIANCE PROJECT The National Self-Reliance Project runs the Self Reliance Expo, which holds hands-on demonstrations of techniques and products to teach attendees about preparedness, survival, sustainability and a simple lifestyle.

Owner Kiki Bandilla has not set a date or place for the 2020 Colorado expo, but those interested in attending can sign up for the newsletter to receive information as it comes out, she said.

To learn more about the National Self-Reliance Project, visit nationalselfrelianceproject. com.

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entennial painter Tatiana Dowell grows a beautiful backyard garden, and loves to gather, arrange and record her flowers in exuberant, expressionistic paintings. Her new exhibit, “Floral Reverie,” is open at CORE New Art Space at the longtime gallery’s new location, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Also exhibited: “Night Circus,” works by assemblage artist Michelle Lamb (of Littleton) and painter Claudia Roullier. Hours: Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. 303-2978428, coreartspace.com.

Reminder: History SONYA’S Camp Colorado SAMPLER History Camp Colorado is scheduled at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 2, presenting a great variety of speakers and topics. They include local histoSonya Ellingboe rian Jack Ballard speaking about “The Amazing Ivy Baldwin” (look him up!);

Historic Littleton Inc.’s president Gail Keeley’s account of “The Real Yellow Brick Road — Denver’s Brick Sewers;” Flo Tonelli and Char Nauman on “The Treasures of Roxborough”; Elsa Wolff on “Annie Oakley, Setting the Record Straight”; and much more. Lectures run all day; lunch is included and Historic Littleton Inc. members will conduct a walking tour of downtown Littleton’s historic Main Street. To register: HistoryCamp.org/Colorado. ($45 plus $2.35).

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Keep positive momentum We moved to DCSD in 2012. I’d heard about the excellent school district and was pleased that my child could attend DCSD schools.

As I learned about the decisions of the former board, and how they were affecting the teachers and students in DCSD, I became concerned. Excellent educators left my child’s school for other districts, and I heard from other parents that the same thing was happening at their children’s schools.

I got involved with the PTO and began volunteering with fundraising, and saw just how much those funds were utilized to compensate for the funding gap between what was received from the state and district, and what was needed for teachers and administrators to be effective.

After the last election, the atmosphere at my child’s school changed and became happier and more optimistic, upbeat and positive. The attrition rate across the district has dropped. Our PTO has been able to raise money for “extras,” like a digital marquee, and focus less on funding items more “operational” in nature.

The new board is refreshingly open

and transparent, and the regular updates from Dr. Tucker are greatly appreciated.

My daughter was getting an excellent education in spite of the former board. Now, she’s getting an excellent education because of the current board and the great strides made in the last two years. I will gladly vote for Hanson, Meek, and Ray to keep this momentum going.

Laura Reynolds Highlands Ranch Something to think about In the letters to the editor last week, I tend to agree with Mr. Kullas letter regarding the school board candidates. I also think an open-minded approach for all topics is required. I believe there is a need for concerned leadership and, for me, those candidates who are not are part of the “team” fill that need. That is why it is clear for me who my vote will go to as well. I hope there will be more community involvement as the election approaches and more involvement of parents in our schools to oversee what our children are experiencing.

While candidates want to throw more money at mental health, not many seem to be concerned about the books that fill our children’s schools filled with violence, horror and witchcraft. Why don’t we take a look at the

books our children have access to and are reading (or being read to, such as in the third grade at my child’s school) and protect their mental health by removing these horrible books from our elementary school libraries? Please contact me for information, candidates, I’ll be happy to discuss.

Meleah Rubio Parker Vote for more progress After all three of my children were hurt by the “reforms” in Douglas County Schools from 2010-18, I joined the grassroots effort to elect our current board members in 2015 and 2017.

In the short months since January 2018, when David Ray was elected chair, the board of education has hired a permanent superintendent and passed the first local school funding initiative in 12 years. Teacher pay is up, turnover is down and student test scores are up. But the board needs more time to repair the extensive damage done by reform.

Having attended every forum this fall, I am convinced that Susan Meek and Elizabeth Hanson will keep the best needs of our children and evidence-based best practices in mind when making decisions. Please vote Meek, Hanson and re-elect Ray to keep the positive momentum going in Douglas County School District.

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Anti-fracking request overreaches F Anti-fracking group Colorado Rising lost at the ballot box last Novem- w ber by a vote of 57% to 43% with their b Proposition 112, a poorly disguised o oil and gas ban. Now, after Colorado t passed the most comprehensive oil a and gas reforms this state has ever S seen, they’re trying again, only this e time through the courts, asking a i judge to halt the issuance of all new P drilling permits until the new rules D are implemented.

The majority of Coloradans support C oil and gas development, as long as it’s done safely and responsibly, which is m how it’s been done for years. The ban C is a radical idea supported by few, and U not backed by law. There’s no need to p halt all new permits, especially when S the head of the Colorado Oil and Gas B Conservation Commission says he’s t l upholding the spirit of the new law while not seeking to ban or harm the t industry.

D Colorado Rising does not act on behalf of most Coloradans, and I a trust that the judge in this case will summarily dismiss their ridiculous i p lawsuit.

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with the Denver Symphony, along with baritone Rod Gilfrey, in “The Brightness of Light,” by Kevin Puts, based on letters between painter Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband, photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Puts will appear. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. Nov. 17, in Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver. Coloradosymphony.org.

Camera club The Englewood Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, to hear a program called “Under the Tanzanian Skies” by Russ Burden, who runs Russ Burden Nature Safaris. His presentation will include a discussion about light, as well as a 20-minute safari tour. Guests welcome. Free.

Denver Arts Week Nov. 1-9 will be Denver Arts Week and there are many events planned, including “Night Lights Denver” a permanent projection mapping installation, launched by the Denver Theatre District, on the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels and Fisher Tower on 16th Street, 1601 Arapahoe St. Projections are scheduled every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, starting with a preview Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

‘Still: Elemental’ The Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, has a new exhibit that explores Still’s work through the lens of classical Greek philosophy: earth, air, fire, water and aether. The museum offers two special tours of its new “Still: Elemental,” called “Smell This Show,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 and Dec. 6. Scent, like interpretation of Still’s work, is highly personal, and guides hope to offer visitors “a playful way to experience the work of Clyfford Still.” Admission charged. 720-3544880, clyffordstillmuseum.org.

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Arvada auditions “Ella Enchanted” will be presented at the Arvada Center Children’s Theatre Feb. 1 through May 22, 2020, and auditions for the cast are scheduled Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auditions by appointment only: arvadacenter. org/on-stage/auditions, 720-898-7200.

Audubon event A fall celebration for Denver Audubon is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, where Geoff LaBaron, Christmas Bird Count director at National Audubon Society, will speak about the annual international event. $15 member/$20 non-member. Also: the ninth annual Share the View Photography Competition is underway, with cash prizes and a gala at CU South Denver in February 2020. Enter through Dec. 1. Register: denveraudubon.contestvenue.com.

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Unique furniture store opens in Highlands Ranch Shop offers items from countries including India, China and Thailand

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When wandering through Rare Finds’ new storefront in Highlands Ranch, there’s no telling what might be around the next corner.

Furniture and home decor varying from eagle statues and hand-carved elephant wall hangings to milk carton bar stools and distressed leather sofas fill the store on Quebec Street.

Tony Wilson, part owner and the man who hand-picks almost all the shop’s items, wandered the store explaining his methods one morning in late October.

“Different, different, different, that’s just the goal at all times,” he said. “To try to have things other people don’t have.”

Because many of the pieces in the store are made from refurbished materials, most are one-of-a-kind, he said.

Wilson points out the many live edge, wood pieces of furniture, which come from trees in Thailand. Some are full trees transformed into dinner tables or bars and some are just a portion of a tree turned into a sculpture.

The refurbished pieces, many of

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which are from India, are made from things like doors, balconies, an old ox cart and other functional items from the country. Wilson travels through small villages while there, working mainly with artisans and sometimes small factories, to find the next batch of materials and items.

“So much stuff comes out of India right now because you can get newly made (pieces) out of reclaimed wood,” he said. “Or you can get a piece that’s completely repurposed or upcycled using architectural salvage.”

It’s difficult to find these types of items and materials in the U.S., and Wilson has a theory why.

“The U.S. is a lot newer place than India” he said. “I think they’re tearing down a lot more buildings and things there than we are here.”

Wilson and his business partner, Brad Grunewald, started the company as a furniture wholesaler in 2010. In 2013, they opened a public storefront in Stapleton and in October, they had the grand opening of the Highlands Ranch location.

“It just makes sense to be down here,” Wilson said. “There’s a huge customer base, there’s a huge influx of people coming into this part of town.”

Rare Finds also sells pieces to restaurants and offices such as the Google office in Boulder and Raices Brewing in Sun Valley, Wilson said.

Every four months, Wilson travels

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for three weeks at a time, searching for unique pieces to bring to the store, he said. In October, Wilson planned to travel to the Far East for the next batch of furniture.

“We’ll do more than 60 (shipments) this year,” he said. “That’s the most we’ve ever done.”

Shoppers can follow along on some of these journeys through the store’s social media pages, where Wilson posts videos and photos of the places he picks.

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When looking for items to ship back to the U.S., Wilson tries to find a balance between uniqueness and affordability.

While some of the larger store items, such as a live edge full bar made from a tree in Thailand, can cost up to $5,000, other items can range between about $10 and a couple hundred dollars.

“We want to present things that are super cool but don’t completely break your bank to have them,” he said.

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THINGS to DO

Castle Rock

Unbelievable, Exciting and Magical Show: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required.

Go to https://tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799.

Write and Workshop Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-521-8615 or go to https://castlerockwriters.co. 2019 schedule: Nov. 4, Write-out and Workshop; and Dec. 2, Holiday Party.

Dementia Friendly Night: 4-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Castle Cafe, 403 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented by Assured Assisted Living.

Break the stigma of going out to dinner with loved ones living with dementia. Seating is limited; reservations required. Contact francis@ assuredal.com, 303-814-2688 or https://assuredassistedliving.com/ dementia-friendly-night/

Centennial

Holiday Art Market: 4-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at Highlands Garden Center (Big Tool Box), 8080 S. Holly St., Centennial. Outdoor village of fine arts, gifts and seasonal deor. In case of bad weather, the event moveds to Nov. 8-10. Find Holday Art Market on Facebook and Instagram.

Basement Finish Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. Free workshop to learn what it takes to tackle a basement finish project. Go to https://www.centennialco.gov/Meetings/BasementFinish-Work-Shop The Legacy of World War I: A Flawed Peace: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. A look at how the agreements made at the Paris Peace Conference after “the Great War” sowed the seeds of conflict. Call 303-5427279 to RSVP. Watercolor Art Workshop: 1-3 p.m.

Nov. 9 at Curate: A Local Mercantile, 8262 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Paint a watercolor wreath with calligraphy word in the middle. Register online at www.curatemercantile.com or in our shop. Led by artist Renée

Gold is a member of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild and the Colorado Artist Guild.

this week’s TOP FIVE Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Douglas County Events Center. Handmade items, plus door prizes, silent auction, wreath auction, “Grandma’s Attic,” “Grandma’s Kitchen” and much more. Proceeds from this show benefit area senior citizens through the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Go to www.castlerockseniorcenter.org.

Englewood Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Free admission and concessions. More than 100 artisans featuring handmade crafts and fine art.

Call 303-762-2660.

Open House and Mission & Ministry Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, 7060 Ponderosa Drive, Parker. Call 303841-3553 or go to www.spiritofhopelcmc.org. See the church’s new facility and learn about missions and ministries at Spirit of Hope.

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Highlands Ranch

How to Prepare for a Research Trip: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

Presented by Slektforskningklubb: Sons of Norway Fjelldalen Lodge Genealogy Club.

Go to http:// fjelldalen.com.

Contact Tony Hjelmstad at tony@norsky.net or call 303-324-5381.

Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Home décor items, jewelry, food, ornaments and more. Admission and parking are free. Call 303791.2500, or go to www.HRCAonline.org/Events.

Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., Highlands Ranch. A 13.1 mile run along the Douglas County East/West trail and the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s backcountry wilderness area trails. Sign up and learn more at https://runsignup. com/Race/CO/HighlandsRanch/ BackCountryHalfMarathon Sip and Shop Fair: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3 at Ralph Schomp Mini, 1001 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch. Showcase of a

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Littleton

Mile High Magic with Scotty Wiese: 1-2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 7 at South Suburban Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Denver native and award-winning entertainer Scotty Wiese blends magic, humor and storytelling into one captivating performance.

Centennial Active Seniors program. Go to https:// www.centennialco. gov/Calendar.

History Camp Colorado: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Topics include Apollo 11 moon landing, Colorado history, women’s history, WWII, Western history, and more. More than 24 speakers. Go to https://historycamp.ticketspice. com/history-camp-colorado-2019

“Almost, Maine”: 7 p.m.

Nov. 7-9 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch.

Presented by the school’s theater department, play explores the themes of friendship, empathy, feminism, societal pressure and above all the life-altering power of the human heart. Due to suggestive content, this play is recommended for mature audiences only.

Tickets available at the door or online at hrhsthespians.com.

Mark McQuery Trio: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Acoustic guitar. Call 303-795-3961.

variety of products and services.

Proceeds benefit WINGS ((Women Inspiring a Network of Growth and Support).

Gwen Paton’s Photography and Sheila Kinsman’s Art: on display from Nov. 4 to Dec. 12 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Brick Wall Demolition Kit: Linguistic Tools for Genealogists: 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the James H. LaRue Library. 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Led by genealogist Sylvia Tracy-Doolos. Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress. com.

Future Falcons Showcase: 5:45-8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 S. Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. For students in grades 6-8 and their families.

Enjoy music provided by the band, art demonstrations, and purchase gear.

Curtain Call at the Mansion: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 Gateway Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Evening of classic swing. Light appetizers and cash bar. Go to https://hrcaonline. org/about-us/guides-communication/calendar-schedules/ event-details/curtain-call-at-themansion.

Dueling Pianos: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Nov. 8 at Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Live, interactive, sing-along show. Two performers from Howl at the Moon will play your favorite songs. Ages 16-plus. Doors open at 6 p.m. Go to https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/

guides-communication/calendarschedules/event-details/duelingpianos-122.

Adult Health and Information Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Includes more than 80 service providers and a variety of health screenings. Contact Jodie McCann at 720-240-4922 or jmccann@highlandsranch.org.

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Intermediate to advanced English learners converse in English in a relaxed environment, facilitated by trained volunteers. For ages 17-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Veterans Day Celebration: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

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All ages.

Contact 303-7917323 or DCL. org.

Gold Orman Jewelry Exhibit: on display through Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Joyful Collage: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Led by longtime Denver area artist Patricia Barr Clarke.

Go to www.heritage-guild.com to register and for more information. Contact Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net for information.

Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at South Denver Cardiology, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

Join Dr. Ira Dauber, other cardiologists, and providers. Go to https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9033 Ritual Haunted House: open through Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8154 S. Kipling Parkway. A lights-out event on Nov. 2 allows visitors to tour the swamp in pitch darkness. To learn more or purchase tickets, go to www.theritualhauntedhouse.com Nutrition Lecture Series: Blue Zones: 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 5 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Susan Buckley, RD, CLT, shares and demonstrates her expertise in nutrition and heart-healthy cooking solutions. Blue Zones are places in the world where people live to 100 and stay healthy. Go to https://www.southdenver.com.

Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4

p.m. Nov. 5 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Susan Weitkunat, RD and Renee Julien, RN explore SEE CALENDAR, P20

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the basics of cholesterol and how to manage cholesterol with both medication and natural alternatives. Learn about options, side effects and what the numbers mean.

Go to https://www.southdenver.com.

Alferd Packer Cannibal Fast Food 5K/10K Run/Walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. Sponsored

by South Jeffco Rotary. Passes by the grave of Colorado’s infamous cannibal Alferd Packer. Register at www.sojeffcorotary.org. Benefit for the Jeffco Action Center food bank.

The Composer is Dead: 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Littleton Symphony Orchestra free children’s concert.

A whodunit by children’s author Lemony Snicket. Join the inspector, performed by guest narrator Steven Taylor, as he interrogates all the musicians in the orchestra to find out who is guilty! Is it those sneaky clarinets? Do the violins look suspicious?

Come and find out! No tickets needed. Go to http://www.littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824.

Code Red Show: on display through Nov. 10 at Depot Art Gallery. 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Juried show has art by members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild.

See red in paintings, photography, ceramics and jewelry. Go to http://depotartgallery.org

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Lone Tree

Allan Harris Trio: 100 Years of Nat King Cole: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Harris honors the legacy of Nat King Cole, singing favorites and lesser-known gems that will make for an “Unforgettable” evening. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Women’s Holistic Health and Hormone Healing: Nov. 1-3 at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.

Get your mood, energy, and mojo back.

Learn more at bit.ly/ReviveFree2019.

Free Flu Shots: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree.

For ages 9-65; no insurance needed.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/480444202551498/ Passport to Culture: Fiesta Colorado: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Demonstration of Mexican folkloric dance. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www. lonetreeartscenter.org.

Seedlings: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Explore the amazing world of birds through stories, movement, and discovery. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www. lonetreeartscenter.org.

Will Ackerman: The Gathering, 4 Guitars: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Grammy Award-winning music

producer and guitarist Ackerman will be joined by kalimbatar/guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall, Imrat guitar/guitarist Todd Mosby and acoustic guitar maestro Todd Boston. Learn more at https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/showinfo.php?id=1091 or call the box office at 720-509-1000.

Parker

Book Lovers: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Evening of book talks, with special guests and door prizes. For adults. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Legend High School Art & Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker. Benefits music programs of Legend High School. More than 100 vendors and artisans selling candles, jewelry, photography, home décor and more. Go to www.legendcraftfair.com.

Brave Hearts Hoot N’ Holler: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Live and silent auction is a primary fundraiser for the KATA Foundation. Learn more at www. katafoundation.org.

Stonegate Holiday Shop: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Stonegate Community Center, 10252 Stonegate Parkway, Parker. local merchants while holiday shopping.

Admission is free.

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SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Working both sides of ball Q&A with Lundquist Who is your favorite athlete and why?

He actually retired, but Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings. I wanted to become him one day but I wasn’t big enough.

What would be a perfect performance in your sport?

To have at least one interception, two touchdowns and over 10 tackles.

What is your favorite class in school and why?

Math. The teacher is very nice and the students in the class are good.

What do you like to do away from sports and school?

I just sit around the house and talk to my family. I don’t get to talk with them much.

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Kole Lundquist skilled on both offense and defense

ole Lundquist is a senior on the Highlands Ranch football team who plays on both sides of the ball.

He is a running back who was the second leading rusher on the team and a linebacker who was leading the 5A South Metro League in tackles, one ahead of teammate Grant Stewartson, after eight games played.

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Lundquist says

he enjoys playing on offense and defense for the Falcons.

“It gets me gassed from time to time but I like it,” said Lundquist, who didn’t reveal whether he likes playing offense or defense better.

“I’d say 50-50 because I can either tackle people or run over people,” he added. “I have improved this season. I would say just reading things faster. It is going real well right now.”

COACH’S TAKE: “Kole has been an absolute stud for us all year. He is truly a throwback ironman. Never complains and goes out and gives his all every play. He is deserving of All Conference and All-Colorado acknowledgment and I wish we had 100 like him.”

What are your plans after high school?

I’m going to try and go to college but if that doesn’t work then I will go to a trade school.

What is your favorite movie?

I don’t have a favorite movie. I go from movie to movie usually.

What are your thoughts when a blitz is called?

I’m ready to go get the ball on a blitz. It depends on whether guys are crashing to me but I just usually go through the gap that I am supposed to. I kinda live on defense.

Other than lesser competition, what is behind the Falcons’ four-game winning streak?

The team has finally become one and is playing together.

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Key stats | Lundquist has rushed for 365 yards in eight games and four touchdowns, caught four passes for 88 yards and a TD. On defense, he has been credited with 77 total tackles and four for losses. He has one interception and one fumble recovery.

Nerves are on edge as 5A soccer playoffs begin

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irst-round games in the Class 5A state soccer playoffs begin on Oct. 31, which is a day for haunted attractions to scare people.

Well, some soccer coaches are scared, too, as they fear that the preparations made prior to the playoffs may not be enough to face the tough competition.

Like any other sport, injuries play a role in a team’s readiness.

Recent playoff experience could help teams, and tough non-league OVERTIME schedules could be beneficial.

However, coaches still worry about if their teams are prepared.

“To be honest, in the playoffs everything is Jim Benton possible,” said Cherry Creek coach Wilmer Barrera. “Right now my job is putting everything down. We have to try to concentrate regardless of who is in front and focus on what we want to accomplish. You need to concentrate. The team that stays focused is the team that wins.”

Castle View coach Mark Burfeind has a few ways to prepare his team for playoff matches.

“We start a strength and conditioning program that starts in June,” explained Burfeind. “The high school season is long and very demanding with a lot of games in a short amount of time.

Castle View’s non-league schedule has also been a key component.

“The last component is to manage each player’s workload and recovery. With this many games, we schedule recovery days so we do not overwork our players and they are fresh as we start the playoffs.”

Anthony Romano of top-ranked Legacy emphasizes balance.

“Training sessions have a tendency to change,” he said.

“There is a fine line between too much and too little. Psychology comes in making sure the players are excited and not looking past an opponent. You have to have a balance between being calm and excited.”

And what about defense, since you always hear that defense wins championships?

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Sprout, Stewart, Arapahoe girls claim crowns South metro schools finish strong at state cross country meet

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cole Sprout, Riley Stewart and the Arapahoe girls team were the big winners Oct. 26 at the Class 5A state cross country meet at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.

Sprout, a Valor Christian senior, won his third straight state championship and second consecutive 5A title with another state record time. Stewart, a Cherry Creek sophomore, was a wire-to-wire individual winner. And the Arapahoe girls were the surprise champions of Class 5A. It would have been more noteworthy if Sprout had not won since he has dominated races the past three seasons, but he was once again the best runner in the class as he broke his own state record with a new standard of 15:12.7.

“The first half of the race was pretty controlled,” said Sprout, who was the 4A champion in 2017. “I got out pretty quick and felt good the first mile. The second half after those couple hills, I felt good. It was pretty gritty. It definitely hurt but I pushed it aside and finished strong.

“Yeah, the state record was definite-

ly on my mind and you never know how a race is going to unfold. The race went kind of how I imagined it in my mind. I’m gritty as a runner. I have a good tempo. When I feel like I’m hurting, I don’t feel like slowing down.”

Stewart, fifth a year ago, led the 5A title race by 11 seconds at the mile marker and never let up with a winning time of 18:12.3, which was more than 12 seconds ahead of runner-up Cameron McConnell of Cherokee Trail.

Like Sprout, she didn’t have a close competitor in the race.

“I feel like I ran pretty well,” Stewart said. “ I felt really super strong going into the last mile, and I just wanted to push myself all the way to the line. In all the races, I just try to push myself.”

Arapahoe girls coach Jeff Krause had to push himself to find words to describe the Warriors’ championship.

“I can’t even fine the words for what they did,” said Krause. “They did everything we asked. I was honestly in shock. They ran the perfect race. I knew it was going to be tough to beat teams like Creek, Cherokee Trail and (Mountain) Vista. I knew we had an outside shot, but those were great teams and we just put it together.”

Toward the end of the title race, it dawned on Krause that Arapahoe had a chance to win the state title.

“When I saw how close our No. 3 was,” said Krause.

Valor Christian senior Cole Sprout won his third state title on Oct. 26 at the CHSAA state cross country championships held at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Sprout was the 4A state champ in 2017 and has won the 5A crown the past two season. He broke the state record he set last year with a time of 15:12.7 in a wire-to-wire victory on Oct. 26.

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Arapahoe freshman Ava Escorcia was sixth and classmate Ava Mitchell right behind in seventh. Junior Me-

gan Bergstom was 12th and senior Kira McGill came in 21st. Freshman Emily Lamontagne was 25th.

Arapahoe finished with 69 points.

Cherry Creek had 99 points and took home the runner-up trophy for the second consecutive season. Cherokee Trail was third with 157 points.

Two-time defending state champion Mountain Vista was fourth in the team standings, and the Golden Eagles were without senior Jenna Fitzsimmons, who was the individual state champion the past two seasons.

Fitzsimmons injured her hip in the regionals and was unable to race.

Other individual 5A girls top 10 individual finishers from south metro schools included McConnell (second), Valor Christian freshman Brooke Wilson (third), junior Taylor Whitfield of Valor (fourth), Cherry Creek freshman Addison Price (seventh), Regis Jesuit senior Isalina Colsman (ninth) and Douglas County sophomore Aidyn Woodall (10th).

Mountain Vista’s boys team, paced

by Jack O’Sullivan, who crossed the finish line in 10th place, was second behind state 5A champ Dakota Ridge.

Top 10 5A boys runners from area schools were Cherry Creek junior Parker Wolfe (third) and Rock Canyon senior Wes Beckham (ninth).

Sophomore Owen Nolan of SkyView Academy was second in the 3A boys race and helped the Hawks to a thirdplace finish in the team standings.

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End comes quickly for area softball teams None of the south metro squads at state found much success STAFF REPORT

The opening day of the Class 5A softball tournament on Oct. 25 turned out to be the final day of the season for four south metro area teams.

No. 16 seed Ralston Valley pulled off the biggest surprise with a 6-3 firstround victory over Rock Canyon.

Two-time defending champion Legend and Valor Christian also dropped opening-round contests. Broomfield, seeded fourth among the 16 state tourney teams, ousted No. 13 Legend, 13-5.

No. 2 and eventual state champion Columbine shut out No. 15 Valor, 10-0.

Arapahoe, seeded sixth, notched a 12-1 first-round win over No. 11 Smoky Hill, but lost 11-1 to No. 3 Rocky Mountain in a quarterfinal affair the afternoon of Oct. 25.

Rock Canyon managed only two hits against Ralston Valley, with Erin Keen getting one with a 3-run homer and Ashley Sivaggi getting the other hit.

Ralston Valley had six hits, including two home runs, as the Mustangs

Valor Christian’s Nico Ortiz (13) makes a successful slide to second base, beating the throw during the opening round of the state softball finals. The Eagles fell 10-0 to eventual state champion Columbine on Oct. 25. handed Rock Canyon only its second loss of the season in 26 games. The Jaguars beat Ralston Valley, 8-3, early in the season.

Broomfield put together 14 hits off two Legend pitchers and nine of the Eagles 13 runs were unearned as Legend committed four errors in the game.

Sophomore Emma Athey had two of Legend’s seven hits, while junior Bella Mumford had a hit and three runs batted in with a 3-run homer for the Titans, who finished with a 15-12

Arapahoe’s Leah Cackowski (7) makes a successful slide to second base, just beating the ball to Rocky Mountain’s Cora Aguirres (5). The Warriors had a 12-run sixth inning to beat Smoky Hill 12-1 in earlier rounds before falling to Rocky Mountain 11-1 in the quarterfinal Oct. 25 at Aurora Sports Park.

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“In soccer it’s a combination of both defense and offense,” added Barrera.

“You can defend well but if you don’t score it’s tough to win. Defense is so important but in soccer you have to have goals.”

If recent playoff appearances are important, there are many teams that have played state tournament matches during the past three years.

Those teams are defending champion Arapahoe, Rock Canyon, Castle View, Cherry Creek, Legacy, Grandview and Ralston Valley.

And overall, Broomfield has won seven state titles followed by six by Arapahoe and Cherry Creek. Broomfield’s last title was in 2017, Arapahoe last season and Creek in 2010.

First-round games in the 4A playoffs began Oct. 30.

Rosengarten gets his jersey Valor Christian lineman Roger Rosengarten was honored at the school with a press conference on Oct. 21 by the All-American Bowl and was presented his All-American jersey.

Rosengarten, who has verbally committed to play at the University of Washington, is the only Colorado athlete selected to play in the annual East vs. West All-American game on Jan. 4, 2020 in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Honor roll Each week, south metro athletes

are selected for the honor roll, and athletes and teams were chosen for performances in games, matches and meets between Oct. 17 and Oct. 24.

Sophomore Cyrus Gulati scored the only goal of the match in overtime as Cherry Creek’s boys soccer team downed Arapahoe 1-0 on Oct. 22.

Senior Blake Rarog rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns to help Legend’s football team whip Douglas County, 42-0, on Oct. 18.

Ben Beecher, a senior at Ponderosa who is the leading tackler in the 4A Metro League, was in on 14 total tackles, had one sack and two quarterback hurries in the Mustangs’ 42-7 football victory over Gateway on Oct. 17.

Eden McNally had a double and two home runs and finished with six runs batted in as Valor Christian downed Cherry Creek, 10-4, in an Oct. 19 regional softball playoff game.

ThunderRidge senior quarterback Brent Huber accounted for four touchdowns when he passed for 155 yards and rushed for 65 in a 30-6 football win over Rock Canyon on Oct. 18.

Senior Sebastian Garnica scored on a penalty kick in the final 25 seconds to give Littleton a 3-2 soccer victory over Green Mountain on Oct. 22 that assured the Lions of getting one of the two automatic state playoff berths from the 4A Jeffco League. Jorge Aguilar scored the first two goals for Littleton.

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October 31, 2019

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November 2004 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/12/2019 4:13:00 PM 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/20/2019 2:47:00 PM 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: LEE ANN KNUTSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR N A T I O N A L M O R T G A G E C E N T E R D BA PRICELINEMORTGAGE, A FLORIDA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LOANCARE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2000 Recording Date of DOT: 6/7/2000 Reception No. of DOT: 00039182 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $163,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $115,382.88

Original Grantor: AMADOR GONZALEZ AND AMANDA GONZALEZ Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/20/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/4/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004012964 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $161,608.71

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: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. .**This loan has been modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated September 30, 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 22, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 101-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9778 S. Bucknell Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 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. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/10/2019 Last Publication: 11/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/13/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 81087-LCS

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0171 First Publication: 10/10/2019 Last Publication: 11/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 146, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 101 Dianna Dr , Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 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. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/24/2019 Last Publication: 11/21/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/27/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 19-022365 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0176 First Publication: 10/24/2019 Last Publication: 11/21/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Pres

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2003. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MOUNTAIN AMD LP for said year 2003 That on the 22nd day of August 2019 said DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER assigned said certificate of purchase to DIANE M FISCHER.

legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com That said DIANE M FISCHER on the 22nd day

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0171

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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on November 30, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Silva Construction Company for the Belford Avenue Reconstruction Project; CI 2019-007 co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Silva Construction Company 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 November 30, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

PART OF TRACT A PARKWAY #1 .0505 AM/L MULTIPLE TAX DIST #0330043

A public hearing will be held on November 12, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearing is for the proposed adoption of Building Codes: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Building Code Appendix C, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Residential Code Appendix M, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code Appendix E and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended.

For more specific information, call Korby Lintz, Chief Building Official, Douglas County Building Division at 303-660-7497.

Legal Notice No.: 935887 First Publication: October 10, 2019 Last Publication: November 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements 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 November 30, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Castle Rock Construction Company, Inc. for the Chambers Road Widening Project; CI 2014-016 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Castle Rock Construction Company, 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 November 30, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Neil Sarno, P.E., 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: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No.: 936024 First Publication: October 31, 2019 Second Publication: November 7, 2019 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 November 30, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Silva Construction Company for the Belford Avenue Reconstruction Project; CI 2019-007 co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Silva Construction Company 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

Bids and Settlements

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: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No.: 936032 First Publication: October 31, 2019 Second Publication: November 7, 2019 Account Number: 00012184 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private 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 - MOUNTAIN AMD LP - FIRST NATIONWIDE BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO COLUMBIA SAVINGS, A FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION - RANDALL RODRIGUEZ, SECRETARY, FIRST NATIONWIDE BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO COLUMBIA SAVINGS, A FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION RICHARD GERWITZ, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FIRST NATIONWIDE BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

BY MERGER TO COLUMBIA SAVINGS, A FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION - MOUNTAIN AMD LP C/O CSC LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE, AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS -MOUNTAIN AMD LP C/O CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY, REGISTERED AGENT - MOUNTAIN AMD LP C/O THE CORPORATION COMPANY, REGISTERED AGENT - MOUNTAIN AMD LP C/O PAMELA K WASSERMAN, REGISTERED AGENT - DIANE M FISCHER - BARRY B BOUNDS & LORNA J BOUNDS - DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November 2004 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: PART OF TRACT A PARKWAY #1 .0505 AM/L MULTIPLE TAX DIST #0330043 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2003. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MOUNTAIN AMD LP for said year 2003 That on the 22nd day of August 2019 said DIANE & WILLIAM FISCHER assigned said certificate of purchase to DIANE M FISCHER. That said DIANE M FISCHER on the 22nd day of August 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of February 2020 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 24th day of October 2019

of August 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of February 2020 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 24th day of October 2019

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/s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 935992 First Publication: October 24, 2019 Last Publication: November 7, 2019 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 - 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC - BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC - DAVID RESMO REGISTERED AGENT 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC - 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - ALBROOK PARTNERS LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY -ANDREW KIENITZ, MANAGING MEMBER FOR ALBROOK PARTNERS LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SBA LENDING - HEARTH AND HOME INC - DAVID M RESMO, MEMBER OF 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC DAVID M RESMO, PRESIDENT OF HEARTH AND HOME INC - TERRI MCCLAIN DENTZ, LOAN DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST, AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION - WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SBA, BBG LOAN OPS, RECORDED DOCS FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC STUART BOMBEL REGISTERED AGENT ALBROOK PARTNERS LLC - 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LLC - DAVID M RESMO REGISTERED AGENT HEARTH AND HOME INC - FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC ATTN TAX CERTIFICATE DEPT

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2015 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: UNIT F 3911 NORWOOD INDUSTRIAL CONDOS

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of 3911 NORWOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC for said year 2014

That on the 6th day of September 2019 said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC.

That said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC on the 11th day of September 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of February 2020 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 24th day of October 2019 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 935993 First Publication: October 24, 2019 Last Publication: November 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Jameson Irish Whiskey 1.75L

33.99

Coors Light, Bud Light, Budweiser 24-12oz cans

16.69

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