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Students opt out of tests Seniors statewide balk at taking lengthy new assessment

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com

Santa extends his hand to Conner Kane, 3, of Highlands Ranch, immediately after his Nov. 8 arrival at Park Meadows mall.

Say hello to Santa

Tests continues on Page 9

Man guilty of murder

Santa arrived at Park Meadows mall in a South Metro fire truck Nov. 8, officially kicking off the shopping center’s holiday season. Children gathered in the dining hall to wait for his arrival, doing Christmas crafts, writing letters to the jolly old elf and meeting cheerful characters including a gingerbread man, and huggable bear mascots from BuildA-Bear and LL Bean. Santa will be available to hear children’s Christmas wishes and for photos in his Alpine Village at Park Meadows through Dec. 24.

Ari Liggett poisoned his mother, dismembered her corpse in 2012

By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com

PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER Nevaeh Lewis, 2, of Aurora, meets Santa for the first time at Park Meadows shopping center Nov. 8.

Creek set to face Regis in quarterfinals Staff report It must feel like starting over for the Cherry Creek football team.

The Bruins routed Bear Creek, 56-27, in a Class 5A second round playoff game Nov. 7 and moved into a quarterfinal game Nov. 14 against Regis Jesuit at Lou Kellogg Stadium.

It’s the same team in the same venue that Creek opened the 2014 season against.

Creek earned a 27-14 win over the Raiders on Aug. 29. It is the only loss this season for Regis, which has won 10 straight games since the season-opening loss.

Creek took a 56-14 lead into the fourth quarter against Bear Creek to cruise into the quarterfinals.

High school seniors throughout Colorado refused to participate Nov. 5 and 6 in a state-mandated test. Many school leaders, parents and students hope the expected low participation rate sends a clear message about what they believe is excessive standardized testing.

“People don’t always listen to educators, but they do listen to parents and students,” Cherry Creek School District spokeswoman Tustin Amole said. “This may be very helpful in letting policy makers know how parents and students feel.”

A state education official said the student response likely will result in significant discussion.

The first week in November was the beginning of three weeks of state-issued social studies and science tests for high school seniors called the Colorado Measures of Academic Success.

Milo Hall rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns and DJ Luke ran for 107 yards and three scores in the victory while Bruins quarterback Joe Caplis completed 13-of-19 passes for 205 yards and a TD. In playoff wins over Chaparral and Bear Creek the Bruins, Creek has passed for 386 yards and rushed for 597 despite limited playing time for its regulars.

Hall and Luke each scored twice in the earlier win over Regis when Creek jumped out to a 21-0 lead.

The Bruins (8-3) will now be facing a Regis team that will be out to avenge its early-season setback.

The Raiders whipped Monarch, 48-7, and blanked Heritage, 440, in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Raiders are averaging 308.4 rushing yards per game this season.

A jury has found a Centennial man guilty of the murder of his mother.

Ari Misha Liggett, 26, was arrested in October 2012 after law enforcement found the dismembered corpse of Beverly Liggett, 56, in the back of his gold Honda CRV. Autopsy reports reveal that Beverly Liggett died of cyanide poisoning, as did the family cat.

Liggett, who was found guilty Nov. 10 of first-degree murder after deliberation, will be sentenced Liggett Nov. 14 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.

The conviction came nearly three weeks after the start of the trial.

Evaluations stemming from an unrelated arrest in March 2010 found that Liggett has mental-health issues. But a court-ordered competency exam in February 2013 deemed Liggett competent to stand trial.

Liggett claims he did not kill his mother, but did hope to hide the body so he could use her credit cards. Investigators’ reports Murder continues on Page 23

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CU South Denver plans for future Second phase of university’s renovation set for next year

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The introduction of classes this fall at the University of Colorado’s South Denver facility at The Wildlife Experience is merely a starting point for what’s to come.

Just six months ago, poisonous snakes occupied a 7,000 squarefoot space that now serves as three separate classrooms. What were once basement storage rooms for taxidermy animals and wildlife exhibits are now hightech simulation labs that host incredibly life-like training scenarios for the school’s 36 nursing students.

In total, the University of Colorado has renovated 11,000 square-feet of underutilized space into classrooms, and a second phase of construction next year will further transform the facility into a full-fledged, institution of higher learning. A commons area will be enhanced.

Dedicated desk space for faculty will be added. The existing Discovery Den downstairs near the entrance will be put to better use.

And, of course, the number of students will increase.

CU officials are in the process of determining the scope of the next phase of improvements, and what fields of study to add. It’s the responsibility of Jonathan Lurie, assistant vice chancellor for program operations, to help “evaluate what new programs might be appropriate” and how they could fit into the existing curriculum taught at CU campuses

in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, he said.

The university is also exploring business partnerships, museum operations and continuing K-12 outreach.

“We want to make sure we’re connecting with folks who are interested in classes, events and collaborative partnerships,” Lurie said.

The school is currently operating under a lease agreement with The Wildlife Experience, a wildlife art museum with interactive educational exhibits that opened in 2003. The museum’s founders, Dave and Gail Liniger, donated the museum building to the university in September. CU will officially take over the Liniger Building at CU South Denver Jan. 1.

“The Wildlife Experience will still exist, but it becomes the owner of an art collection that we will have here and that will be really its only function,” said Lisa Douglas, vice chancellor of the south Denver facility.

But that doesn’t mean the popular annual functions will go away. For the foreseeable future, the university will maintain the regular schedule of museum events, including “Movie and a Martini” nights and the Art & Ale Brew Festival, and outdoor programs like archery and fishing.

The one thing that won’t continue on is the traveling exhibits that occupied the north side of the second floor.

Two 40-person classrooms are now in use in the exhibit space, including one outfitted with nextgeneration teaching technology.

CU is using “distance learning” at the south Denver facility, providing a remote connection between its professors and students at other campuses, and vice versa, Douglas said. Students can ask

CU South Denver Vice Chancellor Lisa Douglas shows off the school’s simulation lab, which contains dummies that mimic reactions of the human body to put nursing students in realistic scenarios. Photo by Chris Michlewicz questions and easily interact with faculty.

“The professors in Boulder might not be interested in coming to south Denver, but they could have students here in south Denver that the Boulder faculty is teaching and (those students would) still get the same quality of educational experience without that professor coming down,” Douglas said.

CU South Denver has courses in business, engineering, public health, education and nursing.

All but nursing are graduate-level

information and I think we can grow with that,” Douglas said.

“There will be some trial and error and some things won’t work out and other things will boom and we’re just going to figure it out along the way and get as much feedback as possible.”

The university plans to offer core classes that are often difficult to get into at its Auraria campus in Denver. It is also working closely with the nursing program at CU’s Anschutz campus and looking at partnerships with its other campuses.

courses intended to provide local industries with continuing education opportunities for employees.

In building its offering of classes, CU is consulting with business leaders and elected officials to determine the best courses. CU recently connected with Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, who said there is high demand in the engineering and technology fields locally.

“We’re looking at data and demand. Making it come to reality is a challenge, but there is a lot of

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ACC pool heads down the drain Facility will be replaced by space for fitness classes

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe Community College is taking the plunge to close its swimming pool, and some say the ripple effects will be far-reaching.

“It’s just not good for the community if these things go away,” said Cindy Hughes, who trains there with the Colorado Masters Swim Team.

Hughes is often joined by Susan Williams, the only American to ever win an Olympic medal in the triathlon, bringing home the bronze in 2012.

The issue, they say, is that pools like the one at ACC are few and far between. In fact, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District trains its lifeguards there because it’s the deepest pool in the area.

But Diana Doyle, ACC president, says she has to consider her students first. And, she said, they’re just not using the pool.

“My first priority is with our students and what their needs are,” she said. “The repurposing of the space and the redesign will be open to community members. We’re not turning our back on the community, we just can’t be in the pool business anymore.”

Doyle said the decision was made in the fall, after a springtime vote by students to implement a $9.50 wellness fee that gives them all unlimited access to the fitness center. It also allowed the college to increase the presence of mental-health counselors from 30 to 40 hours a week.

A survey was sent to all 5,400-plus students. Only 462 responded, and 275 said they supported the fee.

“Compare that to how many people actually use the pool,” said Doyle.

In the current school year, just 62 people enrolled in aquatics classes. Of those, 55 are in Silver Sneakers, a fitness class for seniors that is also offered at local recreation centers.

“We’re working very closely with South Suburban Parks and Recreation and with Foothills Parks and Recreation to help transition the seniors, as well as some of the rental groups,” said Doyle.

Another issue, said Doyle, is that the 38-year-old pool doesn’t bring in enough money to pay for its maintenance.

Groups like Hughes’ pay $60 for the first hour, and $40 for each hour thereafter. Hughes said that before this year, they only paid $30 an hour. A day pass for community members

is $5, or $80 for a year.

The space the pool is in now, which is 5,400 gross square feet, will be redesigned to accommodate the more popular fitness classes like yoga and Pilates, and Doyle hopes it will be ready to open by fall semester.

Hughes says that will be bad for local for-profit fitness studios, as well as local eateries that benefit from the teams that meet for breakfast after early morning swim training.

“What we really want the general population to know, the non-swimmers, is that it’s the whole community that will suffer,” said Hughes.

The pool is slated to close on June 1, 2015, which gives the 10 groups that rent time at the pool eight months to find a new home. The existing fitness center will remain open during the remodel.

Another organization that will be looking for new space is Karma Multisport, a for-profit triathlon training center.

Susan Yasuhara, co-owner, says she’s reached out to Littleton Public Schools, public recreation centers and private clubs, to no avail.

“Losing the ACC pool will severely limit our options to train where our member base resides and will result in losing members,” she said. “Additionally, it will limit the variety of activities available to the community and will take away opportunities to provide critical basic swim skills to the community. ACC could be a huge resource in reducing drowning statistics.”

Eric Fehr, head coach at Highlands Ranch Aquatics, agrees. He notes that none of the Highlands Ranch high schools were built with pools, and Englewood High School no longer has one. His organization trains at a Highlands Ranch recreation center, but he worries that losing the ACC pool will strain those that remain.

“Every time a pool closes, it limits opportunities for kids and clubs,” he said. “There’s no space to take on additional swimmers, and it becomes harder for parents to get kids interested.”

Interest is high at the moment, he said, in part because of the popularity of Centennial’s four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin. His program serves 120 Olympic hopefuls. In August, he only had 15 slots available; 75 tried out.

Regardless, says Doyle, her students’ interests lie elsewhere.

“My priority is ACC, and we don’t have the facilities here to serve the students’ needs,” she said. “They take fitness classes for credit, and they should be able to take these classes on campus. … ACC enjoys the connection we have with the community. There are many ways we interact, and we will continue to do so.”

The swimming pool at Arapahoe Community College is scheduled to close on June 1, 2015. File photo

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Security guard: More could have been done Christina Kolk was placed on paid leave following Arapahoe High shooting

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com Christina Kolk says the reason she has been suspended with pay from her job as a security guard at Arapahoe High School is because she wouldn’t refute her colleague’s assertions that the school could have done more to prevent the deaths of Claire Davis and Karl Pierson last Dec. 13.

“Her status is a bit in limbo, and it seems completely unfair that she should be disciplined for exercising her First Amendment rights,” said her attorney, Dan Recht, during a Nov. 3 press conference in his Denver office.

Kolk gave reporters a number of documents, none of which can be independently confirmed, including a letter she says she was going to send anonymously that alleges unsafe conditions at the school. A draft of the letter was attached to an email exchange between Kolk and her mother dated Dec. 12, the day before Pierson mortally wounded Davis, his classmate, moments before killing himself in the school library.

“I find this to be an outrage and I, for one, don’t want to stand back knowing I

could help inform others,” she wrote. “…

As a parent and concerned community member, I don’t want to wait for something bad to happen … I want to try and help prevent it.”

Among other things, the letter said a student who had been selling knives on campus was suspended rather than expelled.

“My heart sank, and now I believe it is time to seek help,” reads the letter. “Why was an individual selling knives on school grounds allowed to return to school, and how can this school be safe? I’m guessing this slipped through the cracks, but I don’t know how.”

She also released audio that she says she secretly recorded during a meeting between herself and Littleton Public Schools administrators, though they are unidentified on the recording. The bulk of the conversation centers on Kolk’s reaction, or lack thereof, to a Facebook post made by her colleague Cameron Rust in January. On the tape, Kolk stresses that she shouldn’t be punished for something Rust did, even though she didn’t disagree with much of what he wrote.

“It really hurt the reputation of Arapahoe High School,” says a woman. “… You saying that you agree with a lot of things in it are troublesome to me.”

In responding to Rust’s allegations that the district should have done more to deal with Pierson’s behavior prior to the shooting, Superintendent Scott Murphy urged

Dan Recht, a Denver criminal defense/civil rights attorney, and Christina Kolk address the media during a Nov. 3 press conference. Courtesy photo the community to focus on healing.

“Recently there has been a lot of communication within our community,” he wrote in a letter posted on the LPS website in January. “Some of these discussions are taking place online and are being reported through newspapers and TV stations. This is to be expected. Much of the conversa-

Hickenlooper Joins Chamber Members at Snooze to host this event with the Governor Governor John Hickenlooper at such an important moment in and Secretary of State Candidate his campaign,” said Harden. “We Joe Neguse joined members of the appreciate his commitment to the South Metro Denver Chamber for business community, and his ability breakfast at Snooze in the Streets of to reach out and connect with our Southglenn on Monday, November membership.”

03, during the crucial final push The Governor’s team also included before the election on November key members of his cabinet, who 4. The Governor was greeted by met candidly with the Chamber and twenty Chamber members, spoke discussed their roles on his team. for several minutes regarding his The meeting, held amid the bustling work with the business community. atmosphere of Snooze, was a great He then spoke individually with success. members. Neguse introduced For more information about the the Governor, expressing his Jeff Wasden(left), Natalie Harden(center), Gov. Hickenlooper(right) South Metro Denver Chamber’s admiration of Hickenlooper’s membership and event opportunities, policy work and ability to and economic development, followed by Jeff please visit www.bestchamber.com or find solutions to important issues. The Wasden, president of the Colorado Business call 303-795-0142.

Governor’s arrival was announced by Natalie Roundtable, and chair of the Chamber’s Harden, SMDC director of public policy public policy committee. “We were honored

Economic Forecast Breakfast 2015 - Exploring & shaping our future

Pete Casillas, president and publisher of the Denver Business Journal, will moderate the South Metro Denver Chamber’s 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast panel on Friday, December 5. The panel will be comprised of industry experts sharing their insights on important sectors of the Colorado economy. Harry Horowitz, senior industry manager,

Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is slated to discuss the outlook for advanced manufacturing. Sam Knazier, government affairs manager at Whiting Petroleum Corporation will discuss his company’s outlook for the energy industry in Colorado. John Ricks, associate director of the Colorado Tourism Office, will relate the outlook for the tourism industry. Other invited panelists will provide forecasts for the real estate industry, infrastructure, and technology.

2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 am at Denver Marriott at Park Meadows (10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, CO 80124). Plated breakfast will be served.

The 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast is sponsored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, and hosted by the Chamber’s Economic Development Group. Registration is open to the public. Prior forecasts have sold out at 800 attendees, and advanced reservations are recommended.

For more information about the South Metro Denver Chamber membership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.bestchamber. com or call 303-795-0142.

South Metro Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating remarkable relationships and a thriving community for our members and beyond.

The breakfast will be held on Friday, December 5,

Tickets can be purchased at the following rates: $35/Member; $75/Non-member; $325/ Corporate Table Sponsorship (10 seats). To register please visit www.regonline.com/bestforecast14

Member Spotlight - WISE One Step Closer to Delivering Water The southern suburbs of Denver took a significant step forward in shifting to a water system that makes use of renewable water supply on Oct. 21 when members of the South Metro Water Supply Authority and Denver Water purchased the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District’s Western Waterline. The pipeline purchase is a significant milestone in WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency), a partnership between 10 of the South Metro members, Denver Water and Aurora Water to share water supply and infrastructure.

Using Aurora’s Prairie Waters system, Aurora Water and Denver Water will provide water through the Western pipeline to participating South Metro members on a permanent basis. WISE will also provide a new emergency supply for Denver Water, and offset costs and stabilize water rates for Aurora.

“The purchase of ECCV’s pipeline makes WISE and the sharing of water supplies possible,” said Eric Hecox, executive director of the South Metro Water

Supply Authority. “This is a significant milestone for the WISE Partnership and moves communities throughout the South Metro area one step closer to a secure and sustainable water future,” he said.

The 20-mile east-west pipeline along E-470 and C-470 has capacity to deliver 38 million gallons of water a day to Douglas and Arapahoe counties.

“Our sale of this pipeline is mutually beneficial for all the parties involved,” said O. Karl Kasch, president of the ECCV board. “Under the purchase and sale agreement, ECCV will still have the capacity we need in the pipeline, while also supporting a regional solution to one of the most important water challenges facing the Denver metro region.

We have always viewed the Western Waterline as an infrastructure asset from which the entire South Metro community can benefit, and that’s what will be accomplished.”

Under the agreement, Denver Water and Aurora Water will sell an average of 7,250 acre-feet of water

a year to South-Metro water suppliers beginning in 2016 with the option to increase to 10,000 acre-feet in future years.

“We’re thrilled to be moving forward with the WISE Partnership,” said Dave Little, director of planning for Denver Water. “This agreement will create more system flexibility and increase the reliability of our water supply system, leading to a more secure water future for communities throughout the region.”

WISE water is expected to begin flowing through the ECCV pipeline in 2016, once the remaining infrastructure, such as system interconnects, are complete.

For details on the WISE project and updates, visit http://www.southmetrowater.org/storageWISE.html.

tion, however, is based on inaccurate information, rumor, and innuendo. ... I ask that we keep LPS strong by respecting the privacy of all in our community. Doing so will preserve the honor and integrity of our schools. We will not allow others to distract us from the important work of teaching and learning.”

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Tuesday, November 11 Mastering Digital Marketing and Social Media for Business 7:30 – 9:00 am, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Tuesday, November 11 Business After Hours hosted by Complete Lifestyles 5:00 – 7:00 pm 7562 S. University Blvd. Suite A, Centennial, CO 80112 Wednesday, November 12 Vectra Bank Ribbon Cutting and Open House 4:00 – 6:00 pm, 6702 South Potomac St., Centennial, CO Wednesday, November 12 Elements Massage Denver West Ribbon Cutting 5:00 – 7:00 pm, 14650 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite G-120, Denver, CO Thursday, November 13 Marketing Summit presented by WhippleWood CPAs 7:30 – 1:30 am, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Cost: $49/person includes coffee, rolls, soft drinks & lunch Thursday, November 13 Dury Inn & Suite Ribbon Cutting & Open House 2:00 – 3:30 pm, 9445 E. Dry Creek Rd. Centennial, CO Thursday, November 13 ACC 5th Annual Grapes to Grads Wine Tasting & Silent Auction 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Mike Ward Infiniti 1800 Lucent Court, Littleton, CO Friday, November 14 Littleton Adventist Hospital Groundbreaking – Radiation Oncology Cancer Center 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Littleton Adventist Hospital 7700 South Broadway, Littleton, CO

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State Senate control changes hands Colorado House remains under Democratic control

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A bad Election Day turned into a worse week for Democrats as vote tallies from an Adams County state Senate race resulted in Democrats losing power of that legislative chamber.

In Senate District 24, Republican Beth Martinez-Humenik defeated former Democratic state Rep. Judy Solano by 876 votes in a contest that wasn’t officially decided until Nov. 7, three days after the election.

The loss means that Republicans, who entered Election Day as a one-vote minority in the Senate, now control the chamber, 18-17.

The results mean that Sen. Bill Cadman (R-Colorado Springs) soon will become the next Senate president, taking the job away from Morgan Carroll (D-Aurora).

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Martinez-Humenik will take over the seat that was vacated by Lois Tochtrop, a Democrat from Thornton who was termlimited.

Control of the Senate ultimately hinged on the results from the SD 24 race, but other races also proved important in deciding the chamber’s balance of power.

Four contests in Jefferson County resulted in incredibly tight races that were not resolved on Election Night.

Two Democratic incumbents, Jeanne Nicholson of Senate District 16 and Rachel Zenzinger of SD 19 lost their seats to Republican challengers Tim Neville and Laura Woods.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Housing event for seniors

Seniors will have an opportunity speak with a panel of experts about affordable housing, government housing and community housing at a free event hosted by the Centennial Senior Commission from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Eagle Street Facility, 7272 S. Eagle St. Expert panelists include representatives from the South Metro Housing Options, Colorado Department of Local Affairs — Division of Housing, Denver Regional Council of Governments and Brothers Redevelopment, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and a variety of housing-related services for the region’s low-income, elderly and disabled residents.

Hometown heroes to be recognized

The City of Centennial’s men and women who have served in the Armed Forces have an opportunity to be honored and recognized with the city’s new Online Military Recognition Program.

The goal is to create an online community record of a collection of photos and personal memories, which are submitted by

friends, relatives, neighbors or the individuals themselves. The invitation to participate is open to anybody — veterans, active duty personnel or submissions in memoriam.

The only requirement is that the person being recognized must have lived or worked in Centennial at some point.

Submissions will be posted on the City of Centennial’s website along with a list of resources for veterans.

Submissions are accepted: • Online at www.centennialco.gov/veterans.

• By downloading a PDF form available at the same web address, which can be printed, filled out and emailed to schadwick@ centennialco.gov or by postal service to City of Centennial Communications, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112.

For additional information, call 303-7543320.

Tuskegee Airmen receives grant for youths

The Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. received a $40,000 grant to support its Mile High Flight Program, which promotes youth involvement in

aviation and aerospace.

The Daniels Fund, which provides grants and scholarships in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, was presented to the chapter at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum on Oct. 25.

The grant award is divided in two parts.

The first is a $20,000 cash contribution, and the second is an additional $20,000 challenge grant, which is available as a match to contributions, made by individuals and other civic-minded organizations that support the purpose of the Mile High Flight program.

Run slated for Black Friday

South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new Black Friday Run, the last event of the 2014 South Suburban Race Series, will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 28. Race day packet pick-up and registration opens at 9 a.m. Participants are to meet at deKoevend Park, 6302 S. University Blvd., and the 5K will take place along the High Line Canal Trail.

Pre-registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for ages 14 and under. Day of race registration is $30 for adults and $20 for ages

14 and under. Children ages 6 and under are free. Registration includes a T-shirt and goodies. T-shirts are not included with registration for children 6 and under. Register by Nov. 14 to guarantee a T-shirt size. Friendly dogs on leashes and strollers are permitted.

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State appointment In October, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy A. Doty was appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve on the Colorado State Child Fatality Prevention Review Team. Doty, who is serving her first term as county commissioner for District 1 and is the board chairwoman, was appointed as the local government representative to the 45-member committee, which also includes representatives from law enforcement, district attorney’s offices, coroner’s offices and the medical community.

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It’s all good and there’s no problem, y’know?

Geez, these are only suggestions. I hope you didn’t think that any of this stuff was binding.

Stop signs. Speed limits. Turn signals.

Carry-on baggage policies.

“Please turn off your cell phone.” They don’t say, “Or else.”

“Dogs must be on a leash when off of the owner’s property.” Certainly this doesn’t apply to everyone.

“Dog owners must pick up and properly dispose of their dog’s defecation both on and off the owner’s property.” Are you kidding me?

I read somewhere that a dog owner commits a Class 2 petty offense if, “The dog’s owner fails to prevent his or her dog from disturbing the peace of any person by loud, habitual, or persistent barking, howling, yelping, or whining.”

What’s wrong with a little non-stop barking?

“No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle within five feet of a public or private driveway.” My neighbors are in the clear. The ones who think they are living in a frat house.

Party, dudes.

“No solicitors” sign on someone’s door? It’s just a proposal, not an ultimatum.

“The number you are calling is on the National Do Not Call Registry. If you are a solicitor, please hang up, and remove this number from your call list.”

Heck no. Who doesn’t want to be called by a politician’s aide?

“No skateboarding.” Ha! “No shirt, no service.” Try telling that to Scout Willis.

Rules, rules, rules, what are they good for?

Absolutely nothing.

Etiquette? I’m no Emily Post. I had a gettogether and someone I didn’t invite showed up and ate most of the little sandwiches.

Emily would have frowned on that, but not me.

I feel the same way when someone cuts in line, or cuts in front of me on the highway.

Everything is beautiful (in its own way).

I was listening to an Up With People album one afternoon, and there was a knock on the door.

Two young men were standing on my porch, holding out pamphlets. I love pamphlets. Both of them were dressed so nicely, in white shirts and ties.

And I could see their bicycles in the driveway.

Now, I know that some people refuse to welcome these fine young people. Not me, brother.

Elbows off the table. Don’t talk with your mouth full. Don’t play with your food.

If God didn’t want me to play with my food, why did he invent mashed potatoes?

Don’t run with scissors.

If you want to say “Wimbleton” instead of “Wimbledon,” you go right ahead.

If you want to say “poinsetta” instead of “poinsettia,” you go right ahead.

Who says what you order at Starbucks is featherbrained and pretentious?

Stand up for your rights, even if they are wrongs.

How are we supposed to appreciate good behavior if there is no bad behavior?

You don’t know how great it is not to have a toothache until you have had one, right?

You don’t know how great it is not to have swollen and bleeding gums, until you have had swollen and bleeding gums.

Maybe your neighbors are the equivalents of swollen and bleeding gums, but try to get along. Live and let live is my motto.

The frat boys took forever to rake their leaves, so a lot of them became my leaves.

When they finally got around to raking their leaves, they didn’t bag them. They piled them up right next to the fence.

I think I saw a family of snakes moving in.

And that’s OK. I am an animal lover.

But I have to say that I kind of wish that leash suggestion was binding.

Smitty and I have been beset upon 14 times by unleashed dogs, and you never know what might happen. Smitty is a fierce individual.

But not me. You will find me at the corner of Easy Going and Vine.

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

Kindly take notice of bid for kindness Are you kind?

No, seriously, are you kind?

You would probably agree that most of us would consider ourselves kind. And we may have even been told by others just how kind we are from time to time, and maybe even all the time. Now certainly there are levels of kindness, right, I mean some of us are just kinder than others. These are the folks that are born with a stronger kindness gene and just can’t help themselves as the kindness pours out of them.

And we have all heard the terms like “Random acts of kindness,” or the slogan, “Kindness, pass it on.” Some might see these or hear these and feel they have been diluted over time or just ignore them as background noise, and idle niceties.

What if our kindness was purpose driven and intentional? Let me share with you an example of what that might look like. First let me share that Dr. Jill Pechacek, a Colorado physician and very close friend of our family, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. You may have seen her story on television, as most of the networks have covered her amazing attitude as she goes into battle. It’s her attitude of kindness that is truly amazing.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR True Catholics not for choice

First let me share a little bit about Dr. Jill.

Our family has known her for more than 15 years and she has helped us through every cold, cough, sniffle, tummy ache, broken bone, headache, flu, virus, disease and illness that our family faced over the years. And regardless of how sick we were, we always received the warmest hug and biggest smile as we were treated. And all her patience would tell you that she never rushed you in and out of the exam room, she made you feel like you were the only patient in her office. Kindness can be seen and felt in her actions and heard in each word she Norton continues on Page 9

In response to the Oct. 24 full-page ad for the organization Catholics for Choice: As a “cradle Catholic,” I am very concerned that readers of this paper might assume this organization represents mainstream Catholicism. It most assuredly does not. You cannot be a member of the Roman Catholic community and support Pro Choice. This statement has been issued by our bishops and pastors locally. How can anyone ignore the “rights” of the innocent human being in utero by focusing solely on a woman’s right to do what she wants with her body? The developing child is not part of a mother’s body.

As Christians, we pray for a conversion of heart in all those who support “choice.”

Diane Shea Highlands Ranch

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POLITICAL NOON HOUR, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. For information, contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

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the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative speakers on variety of subjects. Call Linda Joseph at 303-794-8630.

ARAPAHOE SALES Professionals meets Thursdays for a business

THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.

breakfast, business speaker and business networking. Meetings are at 7:30 a.m. at The Egg & I, 2630 W. Belleview (Santa Fe and Belleview). Meeting fee includes breakfast. Contact Jody Aiton, 303-808-8223.

LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@ yahoo.com.

BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections.com) invites busi-

NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Merry Snyder at mcs.dar88@ comcast.net.

DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-7798762 for information or visit http://mountrosa.coloradodar.org/.

DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry.

Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County.

Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

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ness owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle.

There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www. thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, Littleton-

CENTENNIAL TRUSTED Leads is a professional referral organiza-

South Metro Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually

tion that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-9724164 or visit www.trustedleads.com

DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in

you, declares the Lord, a plan to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Dr. Jill believes God has a plan for her and believes that, as she says, “God’s got this.” Please check her story out on Caring Bridge at http:// www.caringbridge.org/visit/jillpechacek/ guestbook.

And here’s the catch, she has also asked that none of the 29 acts of kindness be directed towards her or her family. She is encouraging us to live in intentional kindness, to think about our daily behaviors through the lens of kindness. And perhaps, if we can commit to 29 acts of kindness in 11 days, the biggest benefit from

our accepting the challenge will not be for the others we pour out kindness upon, it may just be us that benefit the most.

As just one example, my daughter Emily and her boyfriend Kiel have accepted the 29:11 challenge and have made 29 brown bag lunches to deliver to the homeless over 11 days. The look of pride on her face as she explained their plan was only exceeded by my own feeling of gratitude that she took the challenge so seriously.

Maybe committing to a program or organized event such as this is not something that everyone can get their head around and support. And even if you can’t, my hope is that you are already living

in kindness in your life and sharing that kindness with others.

How about you, can I encourage you to accept Dr. Jill’s 29:11 challenge, or are you already one of the people that others already consider kind? I would love to hear all about what you plan on doing and how it impacts you personally at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we walk out in kindness, it really will be a better than good week.

the CDE. Without that participation rate, a school’s performance framework rating could drop one level. The state’s performance framework includes four levels, ranking a school’s academic achievement and postsecondary readiness, among other factors.

Schools are not impacted financially by test participation percentages.

Districts can, however, file a request for reconsideration if a school’s rating changes. They must then provide evidence to the state of a good-faith effort to test all students.

The state already knows that at least

some students are taking the tests. As of 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 — with two more weeks of testing to go — Zurkowski said seniors had completed 25,000 assessments. If every student took the test, the CDE would receive 110,000 assessments, she said.

Messinger said Boulder Valley will make a good-faith effort to administer the test.

He’s optimistic the student response could prompt change.

“Our hope is over time our state board of education and Legislature will listen to this input, and maybe consider a better balance,” he said. “We aren’t saying there isn’t any need for assessment. This just seems like way too much for us.”

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speaks.

Dr. Jill believes in God and she believes in kindness, she is a strong woman of faith. And even as she fights for her life, she has issued a challenge to us all. She would like us all to complete 29 acts of kindness in 11 days, Dr. Jill’s 29:11 Challenge. The 29:11 challenge stems from the scripture found in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah. “I know the plans I have for

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Colorado students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grades underwent CMAS testing in spring 2014.

The online test is a partial replacement for both the original Colorado Student Assessment Program, administered until 2011, and the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program, issued in 2012 and 2013. Those exams were designed to test third- through 10th-grade students’ math, science, reading and writing skills.

A separate CMAS test, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College & Career, will test third- through 11th-grade students in reading writing and math beginning in spring 2015.

Seniors added to testing schedule

CMAS adds social studies to the list of subjects and comes with another twist: It added seniors to the list of those expected to take the six-hour test.

Castle View High School senior Rachel Decker is among hundreds who didn’t take the CMAS assessment at her Castle Rock school. As an outgoing student, Decker said the test won’t benefit her academically and has no bearing on her future plans.

“My parents were in full agreement with me,” she said. “I know only about 50 students who actually took the test, and some of them just made up answers or drew pictures in the (test) bubbles.”

The decision to add testing at the 12thgrade level was in part because the exams are designed to test knowledge acquired throughout high school, said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s director of assessment, and to allow schools control over when in the four-year high school schedule to offer the instruction.

But she said state officials knew scheduling a standardized test for seniors was a gamble.

“We knew we were approaching a line with the fall of 12th grade,” Zurkowski said, but added the options appeared limited.

“I don’t think (the students’ response) was completely unanticipated. In the long run, I don’t know that it will stay at fall of 12th grade.”

In the future, Zurkowski said state assessments may be made more meaningful, perhaps by linking them to higher education or post-high school work places.

“Long term, will kids have to take both the ACT and PARCC in Colorado?” she said.

“I don’t know.”

Student investment in taking the tests isn’t the only issue.

Both the number of computers and the length required for CMAS testing presented high schools in Douglas County with challenges. Castle View, Rock Canyon, Chaparral and Douglas County high schools gave

LPS OFFICIALS WEIGH IN The following is a statement from Littleton Public Schools spokeswoman Diane Leiker.

“Early on, we expressed our concerns to the Legislature about testing seniors: • “Some seniors have little motivation to take these assessments, as the results do not arrive in a timely fashion.

• “The senior assessments take away even more instructional time from grades 9-12, which goes against our community’s values.

• “We actively encouraged parents to have their students participate, and we provided alternate activities for freshman, sophomores, and juniors during the senior testing periods.

• “We recognize that participation rates at high schools across Colorado demonstrate that there are differing opinions in our communities about these assessments.”

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Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

underclassmen two half-days Nov. 5 and 6 to accommodate the testing. Schedule changes also were expected Nov. 12 and 13 during testing at Highland Ranch, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge high schools.

Make-up test dates also were designated.

Despite the accommodation, many Douglas County School District seniors either let school leaders know they were opting out of the Nov. 5 and 6 tests, or didn’t show up for them.

Shared concerns

Testing is set for Nov. 13 and 14 at high schools in Cherry Creek and Boulder Valley, where leaders said student unrest is clear.

“There’s been quite a bit of conversation about students opting out,” Boulder Valley Superintendent Bruce Messinger said. “I’ve met with students. They’ve communicated with me. I’m not upset with the students.

These are very high-performing students — these aren’t students who are motivated to skip school. Most of them will be in college (when results come back).

“If it were of great benefit to them individually or to our school district, we might take a stronger stance. I’m not going to force the students to take a test.”

At Cherry Creek, Amole said the district is requesting only that parents notify the school of the absence if a student chooses not to take the test. Amole said student discussions reflect those of parents and other adults concerned about excessive testing.

“We need to respect our kids,” she said.

“They are adults, or nearly adults, and need to make choices for themselves about what they think is the best thing for them to do.”

Impacts for schools

Colorado Department of Education officials said they need 95 percent of students at each school to participate in the test to ensure they have accurate data, a figure set by federal legislation. The data helps education leaders make state, district and school-level policy decisions, according to

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Baby on way for actress from Boulder

“Monument to the conquerors of space” by Mark Mothersbaugh is included in the career retrospective of his work at MCA Denver. Courtesy photos

Close look at body of work Mothersbaugh’s time in DEVO just part of varied artistic background

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” opened on Oct. 31 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and is presented throughout the entire museum building through April 12, 2015.

The exhibit, curated by MCA Director and “Chief Animator” Adam Lerner, will next The MCA Denver is located launch on a at 1485 Delgany St., at the innational tour tersection with 15th Street in to MinneapoDenver’s LoDo neighborhood. lis, CincinWinter hours: noon to 7 p.m. nati, Austin, Tuesdays through Thursdays; Cleveland, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Santa Monica Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and New York, Sundays. Admission: $8/$5, running until free 12 and under. See the April 2017. website, mcadenver.org, for In confuture programming related junction with to the show, as it is developed. the exhibit, 303-298-7554.

Princeton Architectural Press has published “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” with a forward by Wes Anderson and essays by Maria Elena Buszek, Adam Lerner, Carey Levine, Shepard Fairy and Steven Wolf, which will be available at the museum’s shop.

Mothersbaugh is well known worldwide as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, but is less known as a prolific visual artist — a career he started before the band was formed by friends at Kent State University. The band’s name came from the word “devolution,” and he explores the interconnections between humans and machines, between visual art and music, via a variety of mediums.

The exhibit includes newly produced musical and sculptural installations, documentation and music from the DEVO days, prints, drawings, paintings, rugs, sculptures, prints, video animations and a lifelong series of postcard-sized works,

Actress Jessica Biel, who moved to Boulder as a child and grew up there, and her superstar husband, Justin Timberlake, are expecting their first child, according to a story in Us Weekly magazine.

According to the story, “Right now they are just enjoying the news for themselves,” one pal tells Us of the “Blunderer” actress, 32, and Timberlake, 33, who dated on and off for five years before getting engaged in January 2012.

“They just want a happy baby.”

Biel and Timberlake celebrated their twoyear wedding anniversary in October. “It’s weird because it feels like almost nothing has changed, yet something that you can’t really describe, or something that isn’t tangible, has changed,” Biel told Ellen DeGeneres of married life after returning from her honeymoon in 2012. “It just feels incredible.”

Read more: http://www.usmagazine. com/celebrity-moms/news/jessica-biel-ispregnant-expecting-first-child-with-justintimberlake-2014511#ixzz3IJfIY6Gd.

Santa unfashionably early

Santa upstaged Thanksgiving (my birthday this year) by sledding into the Park Meadows dining hall from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 8.

The free welcome celebration in Lone Tree included milk and cookies, gifts, balloon artists, crafts with Disney, Lego and Pottery Barn Kids and holiday music.

Special guest appearances included L.L. Bear, Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Bearemy, the Gingerbread Man, the Holiday Polar Bear and more. Plus, the jolly man himself arrived via big red fire truck to greet guests before heading down to Santa’s Alpine Village for photos.

Santa’s Super Sleigh, on loan from the North Pole until Dec. 24, will be on display in the Vistas Court.

Holiday fun on tap at Fort

IF YOU GO

“Mechanical Aviary” by Mark Mothersbaugh is included in “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.

which will be exhibited in its entirety for the first time at MCA Denver.

The artist is quoted by MCA Denver’s publicist: “When I came to Denver while touring with DEVO a few years ago, I was struck by the vitality and positive energy in the city and experiencing the Museum of Contemporary Art was definitely a high point. When the museum invited me to work with their team on an exhibition of this kind, I was happy to have the

opportunity to show Denver, and ultimately the world, what I’m really about.”

This extensive retrospective offers a portrait of an important artist in contemporary culture. It will add to a visitor’s understanding of what the MCA describes as “a largely misunderstood band and Mothersbaugh’s role in the emergence of contemporary culture, including punk rock and even today’s street artists.”

The venerable Fort restaurant in Morrison is offering a lineup of holiday happenings to entertain your out-of-town guests with a slice of Colorado’s history.

Festivities for the whole family are presented by the Tesoro Cultural Center, the local nonprofit committed to protecting and educating the community about the artistic treasures of the American past. All of Tesoro’s events are inspired by Colorado’s rich history and shared, multicultural experiences — 100 percent of all donations and proceeds go towards the organization’s preservation and educational efforts.

Nov. 30: Farolito Lighting & Pinecone Ceremony, honoring Dr. Alexa Roberts. The Tesoro Cultural Center will celebrate the Southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos — paper lanterns — in the courtyard of The Fort. Roberts is superintendent of the National Park Service Sand Creek Massacre site and Old Bent’s Fort site, and has worked to unite the tribes connected to the Sand Creek Massacre with education and understanding to inspire healing. This event is free and hosted in the courtyard of The Fort from 4:30-6 p.m. Enjoy live music, complimentary apple cider, coffee and biscochitos provided by The Fort. Visit www.TesoroCulturalCenter.org to learn more about the Pinecone Ceremony. For additional events related to the Sand Creek Massacre 150th Anniversary, please visit www.sandcreekmassacre150.com.

Dec. 2: Holiday Auction Party. Do some holiday shopping at discount prices while supporting historical, cultural and educational programs. Tesoro’s Annual Holiday Auction Party, hosted at The Fort from 6-9 p.m., joins GivingFirst’s Colorado Gives Day (24 Hours to Give Where You Live) to raise awareness and funds for nonprofits in Colorado. Entry is free Parker continues on Page 12

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Careers Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Bear Creek Center Now Hiring: CNAs $500 Sign-On for Full Time JOB FAIR: Thurs., Nov 20th 150 Spring St., Morrison, CO Time: 10am-4pm Scrub or Grub Giveaway!

Kohl’s, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, is looking for friendly people to join our team.

The following positions are available at our Lone Tree, Aurora, Parker and Castle Rock stores: Part-time Seasonal Positions

As an associate, you can expect competitive compensation and immediate merchandise discounts.

With Kohl’s, you’ll be in great company! Apply in person at our Lone Tree store, 8660 S. Quebec Street, our Aurora store, 6584 S. Parker Road, our Parker store, 11485 S. 20th Mile Road and our Castle Rock store, 4800 Milestone Road or Kohlscareers.com.

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Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living.

Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment Clever Kids Learning Center Has full and part time positions caring for infants and pre-schoolers 303-236-9400 for info on hours and benefits Doggy Daycare and Boarding Kennel needs

FT/PT Camp Counselors.

Must have animal experience and a solid employment history.

Castle Rock Residents Only email resume castlerock@campbowwow.com FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER for large irrigation canal system. 26-30 hrs per week. Starting salary range $14-$18 per hour with benefits, DOE. Duties to include: A/P, A/R, Payroll, GL and all clerical. QB Pro desirable. Must be proficient with XCEL, WORD & PowerPoint. Four years office experience preferred and 50 wpm typing required. File scanning and Google Business experience helpful. Offices located in Westminster/Thornton area. A background/drug screening prior to hire. Email Resume to: farmers.highline@gmail.com

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King Soopers Job Fair for Highlands Ranch Area Stores When: Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10AM – 3PM Where: King Soopers at 9551 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO Prior to attending this event, all applicants are encouraged to apply at www.kingsoopers.com/apply

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Local company is looking for drivers to transport railroad crews up to a 200 mile radius from Denver. Must live within 20 minutes of Coors Field & 31st railroad yard, be 21 or older, and pre-employment drug screen required. A company vehicle is provided, paid training, and benefits available. No special license needed. Compensation is $10.00 per hour. Apply at www.renzenberger.com

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Lending Member Services Representative Sooper Credit Union invites you to consider a rewarding career assisting our members with valuable counseling and affordable solutions.

Haulaway, a family owned company since 1963, is seeking great commercial/rear loader drivers to add to our team! Be part of a great company and home every night. Drivers with a minimum of 2 years experience and Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience.

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Haulaway not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

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Warehouse / Front Office help for Lone Tree non-profit organization.

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Receptionist, part-time 25-30 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hours 8:00-5:00. Some Saturdays 8-12pm.

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would like to take this opportunity to thank the many carriers that deliver our newspapers each and every week.

We would not be able to bring you this newspaper without their hard work and dedication.

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Film features power of powder “No Turning Back” is Warren Miller’s 65th film, released this fall. Tickets are on sale for screenings of this celebration of winter sports in Niseko, Japan, the Swiss Alps, Montana, France and more. Name athletes are featured. In the south area, “No Turning Back” will show at the PACE Center, 2000 Peakview Ave., Parker, at 7 p.m.

Nov. 23 and again at 7:30 p.m. from Nov.

24-26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: warrenmiller. com.

Poster show and sale set

Englewood’s developing Depot Letterpress Museum will hold a celebration of progress on the Depot and a poster show and sale from 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 15

at Brews on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. Posters are specially designed by 20 of the world’s best letterpress printers from New Mexico, Australia, Oregon, Brazil and Colorado. Sale price will be $30 each and all proceeds will support the Depot.

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THE DENVER CONCERT BAND under the direction of Jacinda Bouton

Presents its Annual Holiday Concert

Academic Showcase

‘TIS THE SEASON!

December 11, 2014 6:00 p.m.

This exciting concert will feature a fine selection of holiday music (and a visit from a North Pole notable!) including “Ding Dong Merrily on High”, “A Most Wonderful Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride”. A mix of other fine music for the entire family will include “Symphonic Highlights from ‘Frozen” and Bach’s Fantasia in G Minor.

Saturday, November 22,

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Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree CO 80214

Academic Pathways to explore at Showcase:

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$13 Adults/ $8 for 16 and under (includes LTAC handling fees) or order season tickets!

Parking is free in the LTAC parking lot.

To reserve by phone: 720-509-1000 or Online: lonetreeartscenter.org

AP – Advanced Placement IB – International Baccalaureate* STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Career and Technical Education ProStart *Additional IB presentation Business Thursday, Nov 20 Dual Enrollment 6:00 p.m., TRHS library Learning Support Services

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303.387.2205

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

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

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

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 Services:

Trinity

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

   

Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

     

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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

Highlands Ranch

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

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

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

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

Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.

(Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

Lone Tree

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

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

Parker

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80120 303.387.2205

Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

Lone Tree

Welcome Home!

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Parker

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

9203 S. University Blvd.

Highlands Ranch, 80126

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

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

Parker

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

  www.faithcrco.org  303-688-3476

Littleton

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

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

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

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

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

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

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

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

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Centennial Citizen 17

November 14, 2014

THINGS DO THEATER/FILM

CLASSIC, CONTROVERSIAL Shakespeare Scenes COSTUMED ACTORS from A Taste of Shakespeare will perform classic scenes from

Shakespeare’s plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. All of the scenes will reflect values that are difficult for modern audiences to accept. As the actors perform they will talk about each scene from a current perspective. Call 303-795-3961.

SEEDLINGS: FUNNY Bunny Magic Show

Children’s Orchestra Concert

THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra presents its annual free children’s concert, “Haydn Go Seek with the Orchestra,” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. In this wacky murder mystery, a musical collaboration between best-selling children’s author Lemony Snicket and acclaimed composer Nathaniel Stookey, everyone in the orchestra is a suspect and it’s the inspector’s job to unravel this outrageous crime. Seven-year-old pianist Madison Suh will perform the finale. Visit www.littletonsymphony.com or call 303-933-6824.

COMEDY MAGICIAN and entertaining educator Connie Elstun, along with her friend Silly Billy the Funny Bunny, takes children on a magic journey to find a treasure of lost prizes. Show times are 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Event Hall at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Along the way, and by using magic, they find out there are other funny bunnies and a few funny birdies too. This fun show stars Connie Elstun and her live performing bunnies and birds and features the fantastic children chosen from the audience. It is learning, comedy, animals, magic and fun all rolled up in one. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.

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

ART

MILE HIGH Holiday Mart

JUNIOR LEAGUE of Denver presents the 2014 Mile High Holiday Mart from Friday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver. Public shopping hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. Go to www.jld.org.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE THE DENVER P.E.O. chapter hosts its Christmas A’Faire Holiday Boutique. All proceeds go to women’s scholarships. Juried artists will sell handmade quilts, birdhouses, paintings, painted glass, metal sculpture, wood products, knitted scarves, baby items, soaps, wreaths, ornaments and more. Parking is free. The fair is open from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Central Christian Church of Denver, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive.

IDYLLWILDE HOLIDAY Bazaar

Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Workshop

A FREE workshop for those who care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. Lunch is provided. Seating is limited; call Hope Freeman at 719-422-9320 to RSVP.

Mockingjay Challenge

TEENS AGES 11-18 who liked “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins, and are looking forward to the Nov. 21 movie release of “Mockingjay,” won’t want to miss this event loaded with trivia, a costume contest, games and prizes. The event is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-7917323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

SHOP IN a cozy and festive atmosphere with free coffee at the annual Idyllwilde Holiday Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Idyllwilde Grand Hall, 22008 E. Idyllwilde Drive, Parker. We have exciting new gift, craft and food purveyors, as well as your old favorites. Sweet and savory crepes will be available for purchase outside the Grand Hall.

SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Nov. 30 at South

Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303708-3500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-4837072.

EVENTS

FAMILYSEARCH CENTER Classes

Family Tree Maker Series

COLUMBINE GENEALOGICAL and Historical Society presents

the last in a three-part series on Family Tree Maker and how the software integrates with Ancestry.com to make the search, storage and sharing of research more seamless. Session 3, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, covers the Web Search workspace, Ancestry.com, TreeSync and other maintenance tasks such as backups and exports. Session is at 9:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact CJ Backus, president, info@columbinegenealogy.org or go to http:// www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Comedy Night at the Castle

LOCAL COMEDIANS Kevin Fitzgerald and Stephanie McHugh

present an evening of laughter from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Visit www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600.

Reservations include a tour of the castle and the performance.

CLASSES ON a variety of topics, booths, recording booth for audio histories and one-

on-one consultation are offered from 1-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Littleton FamilySearch Center, 1939 E. Easter Ave., Littleton. The center is across the street from the Streets at SouthGlenn.

FESTIVAL OF Trees CIMARRON MIDDLE School plans its Festival of Trees, a family event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Discounted tickets will be sold through Saturday, Nov. 15. More than 40 themed trees will be available to win. Boxed breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be included with admission. Kathy Sabin from 9 News will announce the tree winners. Go to http://schools.dcsdk12.org/cims.

SYMPHONY GUILD Chapter Meeting THE COLORADO Symphony Guild HR/LT Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Tattered Cover in Town Center, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch.

The guild is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Everyone is welcome.

Contact 303-308-2462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org.

HEALTH/FITNESS

SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch; Monday, Nov. 17, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at Legacy Partners Commercial Inc., 6300 South Syracuse Way, Centennial; Monday, Nov. 17, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Western Union, 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood; Thursday, Nov. 20, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Quadrant Building, Bighorn Room, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church Blood Drive, 18632 Pony Express Drive, Parker (contact Steve Mato, 281-799-8348); Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, Nov. 26, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods, Governor’s Ranch, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton.

HEALTH INSURANCE Options WHETHER YOU’RE UNINSURED, or you have private insurance, Medicaid, CHP+ or Medicare, health insurance can be confusing. Get answers at the “Are You Confused About Your Options?” event Saturday, Nov. 15, at Doctors Care, 609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Drop-in assistance, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and two free interactive workshops, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., are offered.

Seating for the workshop is limited; register at www.smhaco.org/insurance or contact Traci Jones at 303-793-9615 or traci@smhaco.org.

100-MILE CHALLENGE Hiking Group LOOKING TO enjoy the great outdoors with others? Want to work on hiking the 100 miles needed to earn a Castlewood Canyon 100 Mile Challenge Coin? Join Volunteer Naturalist Randy Howell for this informational meeting to determine interest, dates and times to meet and hike the park. Meeting is at noon Saturday, Nov. 15; meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered

from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

EDUCATION

RANGER TALK

CASTLEWOOD CANON State Park Ranger Mark Farris presents a weekly program about the park. Learn about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have. Program is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15; meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

OWLS OF Castlewood Canyon JOIN VOLUNTEER Naturalist Cathy Fischer for an exciting program about owls. Learn about the magnificent Great Horned Owl and the habitat it prefers.

Everyone will also have the opportunity to dissect their own owl pellet and see for themselves what owls eat. Program is from 10-10:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16; meet at the Visitor Center. Call 303-688-5242.

CHINA: THE Superpower ACTIVE MINDS will explore China’s prominent role in world politics and the economy, including implications for the United States, in a lecture co-sponsored

by Vi Living, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

THE LEWIS & Clark Expedition JOIN ACTIVE Minds for a program focusing upon Lewis & Clark’s expedition that opened the West over 200 years ago. We will discuss the achievements and challenges of the expedition as well as the legacies it left for the young nation.

Building upon the experiences from the expedition, we will also discuss the evolution of our country’s relationship with Native Americans and the lands they inhabited. Program is from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.S EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Posters will be on display Nov. 15-22 at Brews on Broadway.

Santos exhibited

The O’Sullivan Art Gallery at Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver, features an exhibit of Santos by local artists through Dec. 5. There will be a gallery talk by Tom Riedel, curator of the Regis Santos Collection, at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, and a Santos Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6. The Regis Santos Collection on the Third Floor of the Dayton Library has been renamed The Rev. Thomas J. Steele S.J. Gallery and is open to the public. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 2 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays. Regis.edu.

Englewood Arts Presents

Music by Beethoven, Ravel and VillaLobos will be performed by at 2 p.m. Nov.

November 14, 2014 22 by Catherine Beeson, viola; John Hilton, violin; Jeff Watson, cello; James Hall, flute; Ann-Marie Liss, harp. Up Close and Musical strings. Tickets: $20 adult/$15 senior/ free under 18. Englewoodarts.org, 303806-8196.

Marketplace

Advertise: 303-566-4100

`Holiday Express’

Now open at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton: “The Holiday Express,” with original art and fine crafts for gifts. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-795-0781.

Annual holiday concert

The Denver Concert Band, directed

by Jacinda Bouton, will perform its annual Holiday Concert, “Tis the Season,” at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is expected and the program will include “A Most Wonderful Christmas” by Robert Sheldon, “Ding Dong Merrily On,” “Fantasia in G Major”

by J.S. Bach, symphonic Highlights from “Frozen,” and more. Tickets: $13/$8, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Arts & Crafts

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lakewood Elks

Misc. Notices

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Want To Purchase

Saturday November 22nd 8-4 1455 Newland St.

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

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Pasture Full Care Stall and Pasture WANTED in Golden or Arvada for my horse (720)536-8530

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES MERCHANDISE Appliances FOR Sale 12 cubic foot manual defrost upright freezer (303)232-0064

Bicycles

Electric Bicycles

electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts

Hand Made Crafts • Homemade Holiday Cookies Food Booth • Take a Picture with Santa Clause Hourly Raffle • 80+ Crafters Open to the public • Free Admission • Free Parking Handicap access

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

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

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

Household Goods 38" inch Mendelssohon Piano $300 15.7 cubic foot Westinghouse upright freezer $200 Leather recliner w/ottoman $75 Maple Child Craft Sleigh Bed $300 303-795-2807

Lost and Found LOST DOG! on 11/1/2014 at around 4:30pm near Sun Country Dr. and CR 29 our 6 month old, male German Shepherd went missing in Elizabeth, CO. He is not micro-chipped and goes by the name Copper. He is very friendly.

A neighbor in sun country meadows reported that someone in a tan SUV picked him up yesterday at the mail house in our subdivision heading east on Sun Country Drive.

We are desperate to have him returned to our family as our 4 year old son is missing his best friend.

REWARD- NO QUESTIONS!!!

337-962-0900

Photography Looking for COLOR photos of Lakewood from the 1970's & 80's for historic publication.

Please contact Bob at (303)906-7829

PETS

303-257-0164

REWARD for Zoey’s Safe Return!

62 lbs, solid black, long fur, last location was 7th and Indiana in Golden, CO. She is timid and will be scared. She does not bite but please do not try to catch!

PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE HER 720-298-4588, 720-272-4037 or 303-601-1315 Thank you!

TRANSPORTATION

ELECTRIC BIKES Adult electric trikes Electric Scooters NO Drivers License Needed NO Registration Needed NO Insurance Needed NO Gas Needed NO Credit Needed EASY- FUN - EXCERSISE

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks

303-257-0164

Lost and Found

Firewood

Little Black/White Male Cat Neutered all 4 paws white White spot on one side of nose Sleek body/bushy tail Missing since October 20th Last seen on corner of 60th and Old Wadsworth 303-856-6226

Firewood City mix of seasoned hardwood & pine $260/cord (303)431-8132

Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

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

14 years of service

Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique at The Grange in the Meadows

November 21, 10 am-7 pm, November 22, 9 am-4 pm 3692 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock.

Start your holiday shopping early!

Vendors with handcrafted items, unique gifts, jewelry and more! Don’t miss it!

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ColoradoCommunityMedia.com 303-566-4100

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November 14, 2014

SPORTS

Centennial Citizen 19

Regis ends Heritage’s season No upset for Eagles this time, as Raiders roll

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Heritage’s hope for a shot at the state title ended Nov. 7 in the second round of the Class 5A football playoffs with a resounding 44-0 loss to Regis Jesuit.

The No. 6-seeded Eagles (7-4) pulled off a come-from-behind upset the week before over No. 3 Doherty (8-2) and were fired up for the meeting with Regis. But so was Regis as the No. 2 Raiders (10-1) controlled the tempo throughout the game.

“Regis is a great, physical football team. They executed everything perfectly tonight. I tip my hat to them,” said Eagles coach Tyler Knoblock. “They have great size, which we knew would be a huge challenge for us. But our kids brought all they had to the table and I couldn’t be more proud of them and their effort tonight.”

Knoblock said the game was just one of those “deals” where Regis has a strong, established program while Heritage is still working to build the program into what the Eagles want it to be.

“Tonight showed we still have a long way to go,” he said.

Heritage faced a challenge all night moving the football and gained very few yards rushing. Forced to go to the air, the Eagles’ Chase Hansen was constantly under pressure and was sacked or hurried numerous times throughout the game.

The Raiders turned their second possession of the game into a field goal with 7:53 left in the first quarter. Two minutes later, Alec Barnes followed good blocking, broke into the open field and raced 54 yards to the end zone for a touchdown and a 9-0 lead. Barnes scored two more touchdowns in the second quarter, and thanks to a two-point conversion, the Raiders led 24-0 at the half.

Barnes added his fourth touchdown of the day on a 14-yard run early in the third quarter to raise the score to 30-0. Regis reserves then moved into the lineup on both sides of the ball and the Raiders added two more touchdowns for a 44-0 final.

“I couldn’t be any prouder of our seniors,” Knoblock said after the game.

“Those guys have helped us establish the direction we want this program to grow.

“Our roster has been depleted by injuries. But the kids we put on the field con-

Daejour Haynes (1) returns a kick for Heritage during the Nov. 7 class 5A football playoff game against Regis. Haynes made a good return but the Eagles weren’t able to score as Regis won the game, 44-0, setting up a quarterfinal matchup with Cherry Creek. Photos by Tom Munds tinued to battle and, as I said, I am proud of the fact our guys played their hearts out tonight.”

Looking ahead, Knoblock said he has quite a few experienced players coming back next season.

“We’ll lose some seniors to graduation and we’ll miss them,” he said. “But these kids have great heart and are ready to go to work. This loss won’t keep us down for the count. It ends our season this year but we are a program that is focused on growing and improving.”

Senior Frank Umu has been a standout on the offensive line as well as the defensive line all season for the Eagles.

“They were very tough up front,” Umu said after the game. “They have a great offensive line so it was hard to penetrate tonight.”

Umu spoke in a soft voice that reflected his emotions as he said that, while

Heritage quarterback Chase Hansen (14) pulls away from a would-be Regis tackler during the Nov. 7 Class 5A state football playoff game. Hansen ran the ball for a 5-yard gain but Regis won the game, 44-0. the game against Regis was tough, it did nothing to tarnish his good memories of playing football for Heritage. He added

that he is looking forward to graduation and to continuing his football career at Colorado State University.

Bruins bid for semis falls short Chatfield edges Cherry Creek in one-set volleyball playoff

By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Cherry Creek’s bid for a berth in the state Class 5A volleyball semifinals fell short by three points, when the Bruins lost a one-set playoff to Chatfield, 25-22, at the Denver Coliseum.

The playoff became necessary when the Bruins and the other two teams in their three-team pool all completed pool play with 1-1 records.

The first set matched Cherry Creek and Chatfield. Chatfield won, moved on and won the second one-set playoff set against Eaglecrest. The Chargers then bested Rampart, 3-1, in the state semifinals but lost the state championship match to Grandview, 3-0.

“They played better than we did,” Bruins Coach Sally Moos said. “We didn’t play very good defense so that happens. Our kids did the best they could today but it wasn’t enough to get us to the state semifinals or finals.”

Moos said the season had been a strug-

Cherry Creek’s Melanie Patenaude (7) goes up to drive the ball across the net in the one-set match against Chatfield.

The one-set playoff was needed to determine the team that would move into the state semifinals. Chatfield won the set, 25-22. Photos by Tom Munds gle with its share of ups and downs and that her team had a problem establishing consistency throughout. Looking ahead, the coach said five seniors will be graduat-

ing and be hard to replace.

“We do have some kids coming back with varsity experience,” Moos said. “So, we’ll just have to wait until next season to

Cherry Creek’s Shea Reilly goes to one knee to receive a serve during the one-set playoff against Chatfield.

The teams tied in pool play and the winner of the playoffs advanced to the state Class 5A state volleyball semifinals. Chatfield won the set, 25-22. see how good we can be.”

The Bruins finished the season with an overall record of 20-7. As one of the 12 teams in Class 5A that hosted a regional tournament, the Bruins defeated Loveland and Castle View both by a score of 3-1 to earn a berth in the state tournament.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Signing Day

Nov. 12 is the first day that athletes can sign letters of intent for basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, lacrosse, volleyball, gymnastics, softball, golf, hockey, baseball and tennis. Athletes in football, soccer and water polo can sign in February.

The following is the early list of players from south metro schools who announced their intentions to sign letters of intent.

Arapahoe: Will Danuser (lacrosse), Air Force; Ella Moynihan (swimming), Notre Dame; Isabel Kovacic (volleyball), Bowling Green.

Castle View: Max Tuttle (lacrosse), Sacred Heart; Madison Laufenberg (volleyball), North Carolina; Savannah Heebner (softball), Houston.

Chaparral: Jake Holtzmann (basketball), Denver; Madeline LaPolla (softball), Colorado-Colorado Springs Cherry Creek: Cody Wood (baseball), New Mexico; Jordyn Colter (cross country), California; Dylan Johnson (lacrosse), Denver; Michael Morean (lacrosse), Princeton; Broderick Vitalie (lacrosse), Holy Cross; Caroline Perry (lacrosse), Colorado; Taylor Cooper (volleyball), Penn.; Blake Goldsberry (baseball), Kansas Douglas County: Ryan Connolly (baseball), Nebraska; Taylor Williams (baseball), Xavier; Ashlee Kim (softball), Metro State; Ally Clancy (volleyball), Lindenwood Highlands Ranch: Nick Shumpert (baseball), Kentucky; Hannah Braun (volleyball), Georgia Southern; Kelly Brunstein (volleyball), Southern Methodist; Shayli Siegfreid (volleyball) Northwest Nazarene.

Legend: Greg Pickett (baseball), Mississippi State; Peyton Remy (baseball), New Mexico; Jordan Stephens (baseball), Dallas Baptist; Lauren Moden (swimming), Denver Lutheran: Kaleigh Papolow (basketball), Northern Arizona; Chandler Sturms (basketball), Colorado Christian; James Willis (basketball), Western State.

Mountain Vista: Will Dixon (baseball), Colorado Mesa; Marc Mumper (baseball), Grand Canyon; Brady Subart (basketball), Western State; Paxton Boyers (lacrosse) Air Force; Kiel Brennan (lacrosse), Mercer; Bryan Hancock (lacrosse), Hobart; Kyle Pless (lacrosse), Air Force; Morgan McKean (volleyball), Fort Hays.

Ponderosa: Austin Bullock (lacrosse), Colorado Mesa; Jack Griffin (lacrosse), Colorado Mesa; Derik Mango (lacrosse), Marist; Ally Power (softball), Caldwell; Andrea Jackson Sagredo (swimming), Lewis University Rock Canyon: Chris Givin (baseball), Xavier; Quinn O’Neill (baseball), Trinidad State Junior College; Colton Jackson (lacrosse), Denver; Kirstie Greenlaw (lacrosse), San Diego State; Lauren Chevalier (volleyball), Emporia State.

ThunderRidge: Aaron Germani (baseball), Metro State; Tyce O’Neill (baseball), College of Southern Nevada; Zach Pirog (basketball), Nebraska-Omaha; Holli Billett (lacrosse), Central Michigan; Millicent Micho (lacrosse), Duquesne; Kaitlyn Leiker (softball), Colorado Mines; Annie Ochitwa (swimming), Arizona Valor Christian: Pierce Aichinger (golf), Colorado; Ross Macdonald (golf), Colorado; Jake Staiano (golf), Colorado State; Ryan Russell, (lacrosse), Villanova; Kendall Ohman (softball), Utah Valley; Hunter Bannick (swimming), Texas-Permian; Savannah Cressman (volleyball), Central Arkansas; Cassidy Wurth (volleyball), Colorado Mines.

All-League Softball team announced

Continental League First Team: Kayla Gaul, Castle View; Savannah Heebner, Castle View; Madeline LaPolla, Chaparral; Emily Moore, Chaparral; Jordan Acosta, Douglas County; Ashlee Kim, Douglas County; Clara Larson, Douglas County; Sydney Ballinger, Heritage; Jenna Pluemer, Highlands Ranch; Brooke Doumer, Legend; Janelle Gardner, Legend; Jesse Smith, Legend; Rebecca Gonzales, Mountain Vista; Dani Klatt, Mountain Vista; Hayden Smith, Mountain Vista; Ally Power, Ponderosa; Giana Devito, Regis Jesuit; Hannah Clark, Rock Canyon; Syd Marchando, Rock Canyon; Sloane Stewartson, Rock Canyon; Katie Lieker, ThunderRidge; Chelsea Sasaoka, ThunderRidge.

Co-Players of the Year: Ally Power, Ponderosa; Savannah Heebner, Castle View.

Coach of the Year: Caley Mitchell, Castle View.

All-League Cross Country selections

Continental League Boys First Team: Forrest Barton, Sr., Castle View; Jacob Blackburn, Sr., Rock Canyon; Tyler Matzke, Sr., Mountain Vista; Paul Moore, Sr., ThunderRidge; Paxton Smith, Jr., Mountain Vista; Phillip Reid, Sr., Ponderosa; John O’Hagan, Sr., Regis Jesuit.

Boys Coach of the Year: Jonathan Dalby, Mountain Vista.

Continental League Girls First Team: Allie Chipman, Fr., Mountain Vista; Savanna Dalton, Jr., Castle View; Maddison Easton, Soph., Mountain Vista; Delaney Fitzsimmons, Sr., Mountain Vista; Lindsey Koch, Sr., Regis Jesuit; Catherine Liggett, Jr., Legend; Annika Reuter, Sr. Heritage.

Girls Coach of the Year: Eric Selle, Mountain Vista.

Metro League Boys Cross Country First Team: Ben Butler, Jr., SkyView Academy; Isaac Holm, Sr., SkyView Academy; Joseph Pippin, Soph., SkyView Academy.

Metro League Girls Cross Country First Team: Cassie Unruh, Soph., Skyview Academy.

Continental All-League Soccer selections

First Team: Jake Almeida, Fr., Chaparral; Ethan Anderson, Fr., ThunderRidge; Donovan Belliveau, Sr., Legend; Chase Breslaw, Sr, Heritage; Tyler Burfeind, Sr., Castle View; Alex Carlson, Jr., Regis Jesuit; Keun Chang, Sr., Legend; Ricardo Cominelli, Sr., Heritage; Nathan Gasser, Jr. Douglas County; Thomas Green, Jr., Ponderosa; Andrew

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Football playoff recap

Greiner, Sr., Rock Canyon; Austin Hayes, Sr. Legend; Kyle Henry, Jr., ThunderRidge; Jax Hindmarch, Jr., Regis Jesuit; Jeff Ingel, Jr. Highlands Ranch; Gabe Kryzwdzinski, Sr., Rock Canyon; Brent Lackey, Jr., Mountain Vista; Oliver Larsson, Sr., Rock Canyon; Tyler Londono, Jr., Highlands Ranch; Dalton Lundberg, Sr., Heritage; Jason Messer, Sr., Castle View; Erick Meza, Sr., ThunderRidge; Brian Olcott, Sr., Rock Canyon; Nolan Patsy, Sr., Mountain Vista; Lars Peterson, Sr., Ponderosa; Ty Robins, Sr., Ponderosa; Cody Ross, Sr., Rock Canyon; Louis Sawaged, Sr., Mountain Vista; Cameron Thompson, Sr., Douglas County.

Player of the Year: Brian Olcott, Rock Canyon.

Coaches of the Year: Jordan Ivey, Legend and Matt Sassali, Rock Canyon.

Valor Christian notched an easy second-round win in the Class 5A football playoffs and will meet a familiar foe in the quarterfinals.

Sophomore quarterback Dylan McCaffrey completed 19-of-29 passes for 318 yards and a touchdown to help the Eagles whip Mountain Vista, 44-0, on Nov. 7 at Valor Christian. Valor had four different running backs score touchdowns and the Eagles’ defense held the Golden Eagles to 73 yards total offense.

Next up for the Eagles will be Pomona on Nov. 14 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Valor defeated the Panthers, 21-12, on Aug. 29.

Previously unbeaten Lutheran (10-1) suffered its first loss of the season when the Lions surrendered two touchdowns in 47 seconds late in the Nov. 8 game at Douglas County Schools Stadium, to drop

a 28-24 first round Class 3A playoff game to Palisade.

State Volleyball results Ponderosa advanced to the Class 4A state championship match Nov. 8 at the Denver Coliseum but Lewis-Palmer prevailed, 3-1, to win its second straight state title.

The Mustangs (24-5) lost the first set but dominated in capturing the second set, 25-15. Ponderosa played well in the third, but with the scored tied at 22-all, Lewis-Palmer took over and the Rangers won the set. Lewis-Palmer easily won the fourth set, 25-12, to close out the match.

Junior Allison Smith was a standout for the Mustangs in the title match with 26 kills and 13 digs.

Chaparral, Legend and Highlands Ranch were eliminated in pool play.

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Ellis started coaching in Texas but then spent eight seasons at Olathe, seven at Douglas County and is the only coach in Chaparral’s 18-year history.

Chaparral became a volleyball power under Ellis, winning back-to-back state titles in 2010 and 2011 and the Wolverines won 58 consecutive matches at one point before the skein ended early in the 2012 season with a loss to Highlands Ranch.

Legend (16-11) lost 3-2 to Regis Jesuit and beat Pine Creek, 2-0. Highlands Ranch (16-12) dropped a 3-0 match to eventual state champion Grandview before beating Cherokee Trail, 2-0, in pool play.

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank National Association, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) B5163046 Original Principal Amount $194,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $193,724.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, Centennial, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0952-2014

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Buddy L Harris and Margo I Harris Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF13 Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6092098 Original Principal Amount: $206,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $223,707.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK, FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6450 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): KERRY LEGO Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5041940 Original Principal Amount: $160,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $144,102.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 25, BLOCK 23, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6916 S CLERMONT DR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 08/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-27101 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0911-2014 First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0928-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 08/22/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 13CO00633-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0928-2014 Exhibit A Condominium Unit No. 204, Building No. 2, The Summer Hill Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map of The Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded August 5, 1998 At Reception No. A8122309, And As Defined By The Condominium Declaration of The Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded June 9, 1997 at Reception No. A7067837, in The Office of The County Clerk and Recorder, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO.: 0928-2014 First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 08/29/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 12-11239R The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0936-2014 First Publication: 10/23/2014 Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 09/05/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 David R. Doughty #40042 Allison L Berry #34531 Eve M. Grina #43658 Courtney E Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001045 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0952-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0971-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Nancy C. Birkett Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) B7021349 Original Principal Amount $190,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,196.01 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 14, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8214 E Davies Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 09/16/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-16812R The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0971-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0986-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0986-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Oasis Deck & Shade, Inc. Original Beneficiary(ies) Summit Bank & Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Summit Bank & Trust Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) B8064277 Original Principal Amount $160,819.31 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,723.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: 0986-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT D, EAGLE PRAIRIE II OFFICE*WAREHOUSE CENTER (AN OFFICE-WAREHOUSE CONDOMINIUM), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO B1090670 AND AS AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED BY JULY 11, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO, B1112407, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECOED JUNE 7, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1090671, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 14883 E Hinsdale Ave D, Centennial, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/07/2015, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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. DATE: 09/19/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Christopher J. Heaphey #38559 Holland & Hart LLP Attorneys at Law 600 East Main Street, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-3476 Attorney File # Oasis The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0986-2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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The two seats Democrats lost were washed out by Democratic pick-ups of seats they had held until last year.

Democratic state Rep. Leroy Garcia defeated incumbent Republican George Rivera in Pueblo while former state Rep. Mike Merrifield unseated Republican Sen. Bernie Herpin in Colorado Springs.

Rivera and Herpin won their seats last year during recall elections in which voters ousted Democratic incumbents for their support of guncontrol legislation.

Meanwhile, Democrats held on to the House of Representatives, an outcome that was in doubt throughout the week.

Rep. Daniel Kagan (D-Cherry Hills Village) eked out a victory to retain his seat, which helped to cement the Democratic majority in the House.

Kagan’s is one of the most evenly divided districts in the state.

But Democrats never imagined they would be sweating out results in Adams County days after the election. There, Democratic Rep. Joe Salazar of Thornton edged out challenger Carol Becker.

And, in a surprise to many, Democratic Rep. Jenise May lost her seat to JoAnn Windholz. May sits on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and was selected as chairwoman to

the House Majority Project to elect new Democratic state representatives.

Democrats suffered several other key losses on Election Night, including the U.S. Senate race and downticket races for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer.

GOP wave `smaller here’

House Speaker Mark Ferrandino (D-Denver) said he expected Democrats to lose a couple of seats in the chamber. But when it was all said and done, he was pleased that the party kept control of the House.

Ferrandino, who is term-limited and won’t be returning next year, said Democratic legislators were able to hold on to their seats in spite of a national wave that swept Republicans into power in many offices across the country.

“The national wave was huge, bigger than anyone expected going into Election Day,” he said. “If that was the case, that would have made the wave higher in Colorado, but the reality is it was smaller here.”

Ferrandino does not believe the results marked a referendum on Democratic-backed policies that the Legislature enacted in 2013 — including gun control, an election-law overhaul and civil unions.

Ferrandino pointed to Kagan, who ran on his support for background checks on all gun sales and transfers in a tough district.

“If that was something that wasn’t supported, he wouldn’t have won

that race,” Ferrandino said.

Kagan said the losses of Democratic seats had more to do with voter resentment of politicians overall, rather than frustration over one party in particular.

“I think it’s the result of the wave of dissatisfaction with government generally that is causing a lot of the people to say, ‘I don’t care who you are. I’m getting you out of here.’ ” Kerr said he doesn’t expect lawmakers to change the way they go about business, just because of the tightening of control of power in the Legislature.

“Everyone looks at one or two bills each session and says, ‘Look how divisive the Legislature is,” Kerr said.

“The vast majority of the work we do flies under the radar and is nonpartisan.”

State Rep. Frank McNulty (R-Highlands Ranch) said Republicans won big on Nov. 4 because voters were “generally dissatisfied with the direction the Democrats were taking our state.”

But McNulty, who is also termlimited and won’t be returning to the Capitol next year, thinks that one person in particular won big as a result of a divided Legislature — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

“By definition anything that makes it to his desk is going to be bipartisan,” McNulty said. “Hickenlooper is the chief beneficiary of the politics that will play out in the Legislature and he knows that and his staff knows that.”

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say that Liggett believed if no one knew his mother was dead, he could spend her money.

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigator Craig Clark testified at a preliminary hearing in June of last year that the remains of Beverly Liggett’s body were contained in two large, locked plastic tubs filled with a mixture of cottonseed oil and vinegar.

Reports reveal that Ari Liggett said he planned to seal the boxes with sili-

cone putty, lock them in a rented storage building in the mountains and let his mother’s body slowly dissolve in the vinegar mixture.

A search of the Liggett residence found a shot glass containing potassium cyanide in the refrigerator, traces of blood, vomit and a handsaw and knife in the dishwasher.

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TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you’re used to. But rely on that strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period.

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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) A much-talked-about workplace change could be coming soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, and once you have them, you can decide how you want to deal with it.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22)You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, although the facts would appear to prove the opposite. But by the week’s end you should learn something that will help set the record straight.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. But a more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making once and for all.

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PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A personal situation you agreed to might not be as acceptable to the other person involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and bullying. Instead, seek common ground by talking things through.

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xcelenergy.com/SaversSwitch © 2014 Xcel Energy Inc. Xcel Energy will donate to the American Red Cross $25 per Colorado customer, up to $100,000, signing up for Saver’s Switch by December 31, 2014. This donation is not tax deductible. The American Red Cross name and emblem are used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion or political position. The American Red Cross logo is a registered trademark owned by the American Red Cross. For more information about the American Red Cross, please visit www.redcross.org.

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Saver’s Switch is a free program that helps manage short-term electricity demands on extremely hot days. We install a small box next to your central air conditioner and give you $40 off your October energy bill for signing up. It’s just that simple. Sign up by December 31, 2014, and we’ll donate $25 to the American Red Cross in recognition of their 100 years of service. It’s good for everyone. So, why wait?

To find out more or sign up, visit xcelenergy.com/SaversSwitch.

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