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DCSD rejoins state group School district’s membership in CASB can be mutually beneficial, director says

By Jane Reuter

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Highlands Ranch STEM School and Academy BEST robotics teammembers Charlie Nims, left, and Bailey Moran, control last year’s robot, which was used this year as a claw game for which people purchased tickets to play. This robot was part of the Nov. 17 open house that the team hosted to help fund their trip to Arkansas for the BEST regional competition. Photo by Christy Steadman

A robot built above the pecking order Local robotics team to compete at regional competition

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Highlands Ranch STEM School and Academy BEST robotics team has been focusing on transporting prairie chickens for

the past couple of months.

BEST, which stands for Boosting Engineering Science and Technology, is a six-week robotics competition held each fall. The competition offers two main elements. The first is a head-to-head robot competition, and the second is the BEST award competition, in which teams must complete the tasks of creating an exhibit that displays information about the team, a marketing presentation and an engineer-

ing notebook.

“They get a box of parts and a set of rules,” said Ron Coffee, one of the robotics team’s coaches, “and the kids have to figure out what to do. It’s real-world experience for them.”

At the Rocky Mountain BEST hub competition earlier this year, the team finished third in the robot portion, and won the Robots continues on Page 15

C-470 brew crew gets crafty together Eight businesses to debut co-created beer in December

By Jane Reuter jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Eight south metro breweries will release a winter beer they co-created on Dec. 5. Beer lovers who sample the weizenbock at each of the businesses will earn a commemorative glass.

“The point is to get people out and visit the local breweries; it’s not specifically to try the beer,” said Carrie Knose, co-owner of Highlands Ranch’s Living the Dream. “We’re all pretty new down here, and we wanted to do a community-building event to get everyone together and brew beer.

“We’re (brewers) a very friendly community; ours is one of those business communities where we’re all actually rooting for each other.

And this is another way to get together and be supportive in the craft beer community.”

The C470 Collaboration, as the group has dubbed itself, includes Blue Spruce, CB & Potts, Grist, Living the Dream, Lone Tree, 38 State, Three Freaks and Rock Bottom breweries. Brewers from all eight businesses came up with the idea and met to create a common recipe. Laws regulating the distribution of alcohol require each business to brew its own batch of the mutually agreed-upon beer.

But Blue Spruce owner Rick Kane thinks that will make the experience more interesting for consumers.

“Every brewery could be a little different depending on how they brew,” said the Centennial brew pub owner. “There’ll probably be little nuances. You’ll taste just a subtle difference between some breweries because we all have different water sources and that does change the profile a little bit. And then obvi-

The Colorado Association of School Boards’ director successfully appealed to the Douglas County School Board to rejoin his organization. The board voted 5-2 during its Nov. 18 meeting to renew membership with CASB, a relationship it severed in 2010.

Board members then said DCSD’s inhouse staff already provided the services offered by CASB, without the $23,000 membership fee. But several said they now believe CASB can help Douglas County with school financing and other issues that likely will be debated during the next Colorado legislative session.

“I think the benefits of membership could be summarized (in the words) of Benjamin Franklin: `If we don’t hang together, we’ll hang separately’,” said board member Craig Richardson, citing concerns about state education funding.

Board members Judi Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn voted against the idea, saying they’re not certain CASB membership will benefit the district.

Reynolds’ and Silverthorn’s hesitation, initially expressed during the board’s Oct. 21 meeting, prompted the board to invite CASB director Ken DeLay to the November meeting.

DeLay said he sees mutual benefit to DCSD rejoining the association, noting that the two entities are working toward common goals that including waivers from some state requirements. DeLay also said that other member districts could benefit from learning about Douglas County’s education initiatives.

“I think, for example, some of the work this district has done in areas of teacher compensation are things that could be shared at a conference,” DeLay said.

He also mentioned the association’s support of DCSD in its voucher lawsuit, set for oral arguments Dec. 10 in the state’s highest court.

“We have not completely forgotten about you over the years,” DeLay said. “We did weigh in on your case that’s pending before the Colorado Supreme Court.”

In August, CASB filed a brief supporting DCSD continues on Page 14

Beer lovers who drink a weizenbock at each of the eight area breweries that collaborated on its creation will receive this commemorative glass. The beer is set for a Dec. 5 release. Courtesy photo ously how we brew (is different).”

A weizenbock is a strong version of an unfiltered hefeweizen, fermented with a yeast that gives the brew a slightly spicy flavor.

Lone Tree head brewer Jason Wiedmaier said their version is ready to go.

“I’m very pleased with how it turned out, and I’m really looking forward to us tapping them all at once,” he said. “Each brewery gets to kind of put their own twist on it, so you get a little bit of play. I’m curious to see what each brewery’s brew house imparts to the beer.”

Each brewery will provide customers with a beer map of the eight businesses. Once all eight sites are stamped, the customer can

exchange the map for the commemorative glass. The brewers ordered 300 glasses, but Knose doesn’t know how long the beer will last. If the beer runs out before the glasses, however, Knose said breweries will still honor beer tourists with a stamp.

December may not be the last time the brewers collaborate.

“We’ve talked loosely about doing one during the summer also,” Kane said. “We all get along well. We help each other out with ingredients. We see our customers at Grist and Living the Dream and vice versa. I think people just enjoy bouncing between all of us. It’s bringing our communities closer together.”

School board member Meghann Silverthorn talks with CASB director Ken DeLay during a break in the Douglas County School Board’s Nov. 18 meeting. Photo by Jane Reuter

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All in a day’s play Playground at Springer Park to receive full renovation

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Kids who frequent Springer Park will have a new play experience come spring 2015, after a renovation project replaces all playground equipment at the park.

“We want something stimulating for the kids,” said Brian Muller, Highlands Ranch Metro District’s park and facilities manager.

The neighborhood park, 1200 E. Goldsmith, which is north of Highlands Ranch Parkway and east of Broadway, is 25 years old. Although the playground received a minor upgrade in 2010, some of the playground safety standards are outdated, Muller said.

“Fun for all,” is another reason for the renovation, Muller said.

It’s important that all children are able to enjoy the playground, he said. The phrase is “all inclusive play,” which means providing accessible and safe, physically challenging and mentally stimulating

equipment for all children, including those with special needs — disabilities, handicaps and otherwise.

To accomplish this, special attention was taken when choosing the equipment the playground will boast, Muller said.

New play equipment will include climbers, which are modern play ladders; spinning stools; a hand ring bridge, similar to monkey bars; tic-tac-toe; a multi-use springer, which is a modern version of a teeter-totter; and, of course, the playground classics of swings and slides.

Some of this equipment will be part of a larger play structure, Muller said, but some will be stand-alone toys. The design also includes a separate playhouse, and some of the toys will be strategically placed near the ground, so all children can have access to them.

The playground already has a small sand area, but the renovation includes a design for a larger sandlot with a small ledge, about the height of a regular-sized step, Muller said, that children can use as a balance beam of sorts.

“There’s no theme,” Muller said, “just play value.”

Besides the sand area, surface material of the playground will be engineered wood fiber. It provides wheelchair access, doesn’t

A bird’s eye view of what the playground at Springer Park will look like after the renovation is complete. Installation of the new equipment is expected to begin mid-February, with completion of the renovation in spring 2015.

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A rendition of Springer Park’s playground once the renovation project is complete. The goal of the design is ‘all inclusive play,’ meaning all children, including those with special needs, can enjoy the playground. Courtesy images give children splinters when handling it, and can be replaced as needed, Muller said.

Muller described the playground’s current equipment as catering to “tots”—children between ages 2 and 5. The new playground will be appealing for children ages 2 through 12. There are different levels to the toys, he said, so as children get older, parents can let them “spread their wings” and play on age-appropriate equipment.

Community feedback was given near the end of September and through October, when metro district crews spent time at Springer Park and interviewed parents and kids who were using the park. On Oct. 9, a neighborhood meeting was held, and residents of adjacent homes were invited to attend.

“We purposefully didn’t overload so it will stay a neighborhood park, rather than a destination playground,” Muller said.

Destination playgrounds are the larger, community-oriented parks such as Civic Green Park and Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch. Neighborhood parks are available for use by everybody, but exist primarily for use by the specific neighborhood’s children. There are 19 neighborhood parks listed on the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s website.

Updates and equipment replacements are done to all the parks about every one or two years, on a rotating basis, Muller said.

The entire renovation of Springer Park will cost $85,000, but is budgeted for $90,000. The additional $5,000 will allow for “something a little more special” to be added, in case the opportunity comes up, Muller said.

The metro district board said it would take official action to award the contract at its Nov. 25 meeting. After the contractor has received the award, the playground equipment will be ordered, which will take about a month or a month-and-a-half to arrive.

Meanwhile, weather permitting, metro district staff will remove the old equipment in December and January. The old equipment will be recycled, Muller said, rather than donated because of safety and liability issues.

Equipment is expected to be installed mid-February. By spring, when the weather is nice, children can start using the park, Muller said.

The park will offer a “wider range of experiences for kids of all ages,” Muller said, “a broader spectrum of play opportunities.”

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Audit finds child services wanting

So MINI cars to choose from

By Vic Vela

about families and their histories, while other reports failed to identify child safety issues.

Bicha told lawmakers that his department agrees with many of the recommendations spelled out in the audit and that many of the findings dealt with issues the agency had already been addressing.

Bicha also stressed that caseworkers do their best to assess each situation properly and said that mandating “one-size fits all” regulations does a disservice to the public and to each individual child’s needs.

Bicha particularly took issue with concerns that counties responded in contradictory or unreliable ways to auditors’ findings that state guidelines were not being followed properly.

“Having a difference of opinion, rethinking initial conclusions, or debating interpretation of law, policy and practice in a world of very limited resources should not be grounds for questioning the department’s testimonial evidence or validity or our reliability,” Bicha said.

The department has put in place a handful of reforms over the last couple of years after news reports found troubling handlings of cases involving children who died due to abuse and neglect.

Among the reforms set to launch in January will be the creation of a statewide child abuse and neglect hotline that was approved by the Legislature in 2013.

The audit was requested by lawmakers, including Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, who is known to craft legislation focused on the protection of children.

Newell said through an emailed statement that the report “reaffirms how delicate and complex the child protection system is.”

Newell said she will follow up on the findings and that additional legislation may be taken up when lawmakers reconvene in January.

“We need to continue to work with the state department and counties on improving the system,” she said.

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Family business owners, from left, Logan Wallace holding Bowie Wallace, Lisa Schomp, Aaron, Mark and Tyler Wallace break ground Nov. 18 for the new MINI and Honda dealerships coming soon to Highlands Ranch.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place Nov. 18 for two new car dealerships coming soon to Highlands Ranch — Schomp Honda and Schomp MINI. The dealerships will be constructed on 14.5 acres adjacent to the Schomp BMW dealership near C-470 and Lucent Boulevard, with the goal of opening in January 2016. This is a milestone for the company, said owner Lisa Schomp, and added it’s exciting to see the company move forward to another level —one she believes will be an incredibly successful endeavor.

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A state audit cites several areas of concern over the handling of cases within the state’s child welfare system.

The 260-page report lays out dozens of recommended fixes to “deficiencies” that were found in samplings of cases that were screened by the Department of Human Services during the 2013 fiscal year.

The findings included problems with the screening process of potential child abuse cases as well as a lack of proper state supervision over child welfare services handled by individual counties.

“The audit findings collectively suggest a need for the department to improve its supervision of the child welfare system to promote strong and consistent practices by the counties to help protect children,” reads the report, which was authored by the State Auditor’s Office.

However, DHS Executive Director Reggie Bicha strongly pushed back against some areas of the report during a Nov. 12 legislative committee hearing.

“Child welfare practice is extremely complex,” he told the panel.

The report gathers information from samplings of the 70,400 reported cases of abuse and neglect that were screened by the department in 2013.

The audit finds that in some cases, “it was unclear” whether counties followed statemandated rules when determining whether cases warrant further investigation by the department.

Case workers’ timeliness of initial contact with families also was a concern. In a small number of cases sampled, the audit found that “caseworkers did not interview or observe children involved in child welfare referrals within county-assigned response times.”

Other samples showed some risk assessment documents had incorrect information

State poetry contest open for students Jim Biner, ambassador of Schomp Automotive, stands ready with the shovels and hard hats Nov. 18 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new MINI and Honda dealerships coming soon to Highlands Ranch.

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choosing from selected readings. One is a poem of 25 lines or fewer, the other being a poem that was written prior to the 20th century.

Students who are interested in participating should encourage teachers or administrators at their school to register for the program.

Registration must be done through the school and not by the individual student.

State finalists will compete in Lakewood on March 3. The state champion will win $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington to compete in the national competition.

The Poetry Out Loud national champion will win a $20,000 prize.

In 2011, then-Thornton High School student Samuel Opoku won the statewide competition and finished fourth in the national competition.

However, the contest isn’t just about winning, Costello said.

“The goal of program is to teach memorization and to keep poetry alive across the nation,” Costello said.

For more information about the competition, go to coloradocreativeindustries.org or call Rachael Deagman at 720-253-3337.

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Registration is now open for a state-backed poetry competition, and prospective participants have until Jan. 13 to decide whether to be — or not to be — part of the contest.

The Poetry Out Loud competition is a program designed to give high school students the ability to learn about poetry through memorization, performance and competition.

Participants will pick from selected poems to interpret, with one state winner advancing to the national finals in April in Washington, D.C. The competition marks the 10th year of the program, which collaborates with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.

“It’s definitely been rewarding and we’ve had some really successful students here,” said Christy Costello, program manager for Colorado Creative Industries, an art advocacy program backed by the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

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Bennet, Udall differ on pipeline vote Outgoing senator opposes plan that some see as environmental threat

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s two Democratic senators split votes on a failed effort in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 18 to move forward with construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Sixty votes were needed to pass the bill in order to prevent a filibuster. The bill fell short by a single vote, 59-41.

Sen. Michael Bennet voted for the bill, while fellow Democratic Sen. Mark Udall voted no.

The bill sought to expand construction of an existing pipeline that would ship crude oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast, cutting through six states.

The pipeline would not run through Colorado.

Supporters of the pipeline say there are

very few risks associated with the project and argue that thousands of jobs would be created if President Obama moves forward with the effort.

Obama is waiting for the Bennet State Department to conclude its review to determine whether the pipeline is in the best interest of the country. The agency is holding off on submitting its findings until the outcome of a Nebraska Supreme Court case is known, which could affect the pipeline’s route.

Opponents cite environmental concerns associated with project. The extraction of crude oil from oil sands would pump greater amounts of greenhouse gases into the air. Opponents also express concern over the potential impacts on underground water reserves, all for a project that would result in very few long-term jobs once the pipeline is completed, opponents argue.

Bennet joined 13 other Democrats in voting for the bill, just hours after protesters gathered outside his Washington office to voice

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Changes have come for one of the area’s most active charitable organizations.

After 11 years as the executive director of the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, Suzanne Greene will be retiring at the end of the year.

“My 11 years as the executive director of the Douglas/Elbert Task Force have been very happy ones,” she said. “We’ve grown from a small agency serving a few thousand people each year, to one that serves about 15,000 people a year, and provides in excess of $1.1 million in assistance annually.

“We’ve grown from a small store and rental space housing our agency in separate buildings to a large facility where all of our services are under one roof … where our food bank is on the ground floor, where clients are no longer crowded in a tiny office and where shoppers comment daily about our spacious, organized and fun store.”

Greene will be replaced by Marcella Shadle, who most recently served as the development director at Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR), a charitable organization based in Parker that is similar in nature to the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, providing temporary assistance for those in need to succeed long term and without dependence or assistance from charitable or government agencies.

Also similar to the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, SECOR runs a food bank that reaches out into several counties in metro Denver, with the majority of clients residing in Douglas, Elbert and Arapahoe counties.

“I know that I leave the Douglas/Elbert Task Force in very good hands. Marcella Shadle has many stellar qualities, and

crats like Udall for thwarting the effort.

“As a nation we need to rise to the challenge of reducing carbon pollution and not advance projects, like the Keystone XL pipeline, which will continue to add to the threat of climate change,” said Pete Maysmith, executive director for Conservation Colorado.

But the bill’s defeat does not mark the end of the pipeline expansion effort. Republicans will control both the House and the Senate beginning in January and it is expected that the new majority will continue to pressure the president on the issue.

And Udall will be among a handful of Democratic senators who will not be back next year to vote against the effort. Udall lost his re-election bid to current Congressman Cory Gardner, a Republican who calls the construction of the pipeline “long overdue.”

“The result of tonight’s Senate vote is another example that some in Congress would rather play partisan political games instead of supporting a common sense project that would put thousands of Americans back to work,” Gardner said through an emailed statement.

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their opposition to the legislation.

Bennet spokesman Adam Bozzi said through an emailed statement that although the senator voted for the bill, “He would prefer that Udall instead of focusing our political debate on a narrow issue that we develop a broad and comprehensive energy strategy to reduce carbon pollution and support renewable energy.”

The effort received bipartisan support in the Senate, but all the bill opponents were Democrats. They included Sen. Mark Udall.

Udall had previously voted no on the bill in a Senate committee and wants to see the review process come to a completion before Congress takes action.

“Sen. Udall’s position on the Keystone XL Pipeline has not changed,” Udall spokesman Mike Saccone said through an emailed statement. “He continues to believe Congress should not be injecting politics into the ongoing review.”

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some really great experience, but most importantly, she has the heart to do the work,” Greene said. “I’m confident that the culture of caring and compassion, of ethical and sound business practices that we’ve worked so hard to instill, and our mission of `helping through troublesome times with dignity’ will continue and only grow stronger.”

Shadle, who lives in Centennial, began her duties as executive director Nov. 3.

“I’m so honored to continue the work that Suzanne started here,” she said. “I’m so passionate about the work we do. I go Shadle to bed thinking about the people suffering in our community and the ways that we can make their lives better. I’m looking forward to figuring out new ways to move the organization into the future.”

Shadle said she plans to be out in the community as much as possible to rally new people to the task force’s cause. According to Shadle, the biggest obstacle in moving the task force further ahead is spreading its message and getting in front of people who can make a difference.

The new executive director also points out that renovations to the task force building set to begin in early December will create more space and allow for expansion and additional services, such as a larger area to receive donations and offer new client services in 2015.

The Douglas/Elbert Task Force tries to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and/or at risk of becoming homeless.

In 2013, the task force distributed $1.1 million in assistance, including $761,491 in food, hygiene and household supplies.

For more information on the Douglas/ Elbert Task Force, visit www.detaskforce. org.

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The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch Welcomes New Board Members Two new members were recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch. Jerry Flannery and Tony Smith were elected by the membership and will begin their two year terms in January of 2015.

Jerry Flannery, the CEO and General Manager for the Highlands Ranch Community Association, has served on other Chamber and Economic Council boards and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his background as a City Manager and in his current role with HRCA. “Highlands Ranch continues to evolve as an incredibly influential community and the Chamber, in my opinion, will play Jerry Flannery a more significant role as both businesses and homeowners rely on one another. I’m incredibly honored and humbled that local business leaders

elected me to be part of that bright future”, said Flannery.

Tony Smith is the Director for the Experiential Learning Center at CU Denver and has a private coaching practice. He works to serve the community through continued outreach, board service, and provision of career development resources. Smith commented, “I am excited to serve the Highlands Ranch Chamber as a member of their Board of Directors. I look forward connecting higher education, business, and community success.”

Current Board Chair, David Simonson said “Jerry Flannery and Tony Smith will bring a dynamic to the Chamber Board that has not been seen in some time. Mr. Flannery gives a perspective and avenue for community interaction from the most complete aspect possible

while Mr. Smith adds a completely new influx from an educational and developmental standpoint. This is truly an exciting time for Chamber and its Board.”

The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch currently has thirteen members on its board and will expand to Tony Smith fourteen members in 2015. Jamie Nobel, with HRCA, will be leaving the board due to a two term limit. “Jamie has been a great partner and a committed board member.

We can’t thank her enough for her dedication and years of service”, said Andrea LaRew, President of the Chamber.

UPCOMING EVENTS For more information or to RSVP visit our website at www.highlandsranchchamber.org and click on events

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Women in Networking 5-7pm at Abloom December 10 Membership Luncheon 11:30am-1pm at BESO Tapas and Wine Bar December 17 Business After Hours 5-7 pm at Wind Crest

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What is the mission/vision of your company? Education and Service, so people can understand what they pay their hard earned dollars for and being there when they need me.

What makes your company stand out? We operate from the client’s prospective. We do our homework to get the just right proposal for them, then sit down with them so they can ask the questions they have always wanted answers to. Sometimes the pricings or the situation, it is not best for them to switch to Farmers. We wait until it is.

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of insurance. I do what is best for the client. Sometimes just like my two boys, I occasionally have that difficult conversation to explain that their coverage doesn’t fit where they are now. For example, Some people have not have meet with an agent since college. They now have kids, investments, retirement and a home to protect.

Do you have hobbies, interests, family, etc. that you would like people to know about? How do you spend your free time? Gosh free time, what is that? My tag line is “no women has more endurance than the women who lives and breathes insurance.” I work long hours. Starting an agency from scratch takes a lot of dedication. I find time to hang out with my husband of 20 years, my sons age 17 and 14. I love playing Bunko with the Ladies of Westridge Glen. Giving back. I volunteer and support the Highlands Ranch Chamber, Project Wise, Project Cure, Dress for Success and Girls Hope Boys Hope.

What do you like most about being an Ambassador for the Chamber? Being involved and giving back to our community. The Chamber is an great opportunity for all residents or people who want to do business in the Ranch to get involved and grow as individuals and grow their businesses.

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Luncheon – We had an informative luncheon this month thanks to guest speakers Jerry Flannery with HRCA and Terry Nolan with HRMD.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Complementary medicine open house

The public is invited to an open house to learn more about complementary medicine from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Kaiser Permanente’s Highlands Ranch medical offices, 9285 Hepburn St. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet complementary medicine providers, learn about the medicines, including chiropractic, massage and acupuncture, and get a feel for what the facility is like as they tour the healing spaces.

Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the community.

No R.S.V.P. is required. For more information, call 720-348-4752.

Pearl Harbor annual tribute

The Highlands Ranch American Legion Post 1260 is inviting the public to attend its Pearl Harbor annual tribute event at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at the National Guard Armory, 6848 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial.

Honorable guests of the event include three Colorado residents who are Pearl Harbor survivors, who will be sworn in again as a remembrance for their service to the country. Other special guests include the Knights of Columbus and the Young Marines.

Lunch will be provided, and at 10:55 a.m., the bell will be rung to remember the exact hour Pearl Harbor was bombed.

The event is free and open to the public, however an R.S.V.P. is requested. To make an R.S.V.P., contact Dave Martz at 303-683-9524 or martz20@comcast.net.

Colorado Gives Day

The Douglas County Libraries Foundation and the Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation are participating in Colorado Gives Day, which takes place this year on Dec. 9.

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

A donation through the Douglas County Libraries will go toward supporting literacy and lifelong learning, and ensure the longterm viability of the public libraries. The Douglas County Libraries’ participation will help add amenities and enhancements to three new libraries that will be built between now and 2016.

A donation through the Highlands

Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation will help provide youth scholarships for recreation programs, enhance and replace park playgrounds and improve trails and sports fields.

For the first time ever, Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the incentive fund, increasing the value of every dollar donated. All donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation, visit www.ColoradoGives.org.

Metro District holiday celebrations

Highlands Ranch Metro District is offering two events for the community to celebrate the holiday season.

The annual Holiday Celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive.

The event will include free tours of the mansion, reindeer games with prizes, school choir performances, puppet shows, horse-drawn hay rides, holiday craft vendors, and, of course, Santa Claus.

Parking will not be available at the mansion, but free parking is available at Mountain Vista High School. Shuttle buses will be provided to take people to the mansion.

People of all ages are invited to visit with Santa Clause from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Metro District Office Building, 62 W. Plaza Drive. Free event. Attendees are welcome to bring a camera, as photo opportunities will be plenty.

House-decorating contest

Highlands Ranch residents can showcase their home by entering the annual Highlands Ranch Community Association’s House Decorating Contest.

Contestants must submit a photo and an online form by 5 p.m. Dec. 8.

Everyone may participate in the voting, which will take place Dec. 10-14.

Winners will be announced on Dec. 17.

First-, second- and third-place winners will receive a cash prize from Wells Fargo, have a sign placed in their front yard, be recognized in the HRCA News and have their home’s photo placed on the HRCA website.

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C-470 financing plan almost done Staff report Colorado’s High Performance Transportation Enterprise board of directors has recommended that the C-470 expansion project — to add lanes between I-25 and Kipling in both directions — be a publicly funded, design-build project.

The board’s recommendation, made on Nov. 19, now moves on to the state’s transportation commission for consideration.

“HPTE completed an analysis on how to finance and deliver the C-470 project, including both a public-private partnership (P3) and design-build public funding approach,” HPTE board chairman Tim Gagen said in a news release.

“Our analysis shows that due to the limited size and scope of the C-470 project, the state does not appear to receive any additional value in using a P3. … (The) public funding delivery model provide(s) the best value for taxpayers on this project.”

The C-470 tolled express lanes project is being done to address safety improvements, severe congestion and prepare for future growth in the corridor. The project will add tolled express lanes in each direction and rebuild various on-ramps along C-470 between I-25 westward to approximately Kipling Parkway. The tolled express lanes will be priced to provide a reliable travel time and will be in addition to the existing four general-purpose lanes that will require no user fees.

The state’s transportation commission charged HPTE to explore financing and delivery options that included public-private partnership and design-build public funding for the C-470 project. HPTE’s financial analysis is applied on a case-by-case basis

to key Colorado projects with a significant funding gap, and where there are opportunities to accelerate project timelines, get more value for taxpayer dollars, and possibly include long-term maintenance obligations.

The C-470 project is estimated to cost $230 million. CDOT has identified $112 million in local, state and federal funding, leaving a funding gap of $118 million to be funded by toll revenue bonds and other sources.

HPTE will issue the toll revenue bonds, and all future toll revenues will be allocated to maintenance and improvements to the C-470 corridor.

“We appreciate the collaboration and level of engagement that CDOT and HPTE conducted with stakeholders as part of their analysis on this project, which is so important to the vitality of the local area and the metro region,” said Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, who chairs the C-470 Corridor Coalition’s Policy Committee.

As part of the analysis, CDOT and the HPTE conducted telephone town halls and town hall meetings in various communities in the C-470 corridor in August and September. Project fact sheets, handouts and answers to frequently asked questions from those community events can be accessed at www.coloradohpte.com.

Preliminary schedules have construction for the C-470 improvements beginning in the summer of 2016, with construction mostly complete by December 2017.

The HPTE operates as a governmentowned, independent business within CDOT. It searches out innovative ways to finance projects to help Colorado fulfill its commitment to increase travel choices through options that include express lanes, transit, biking, walking and carpooling.

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Abstract art can offer a workout If you have to see a picture of a man screaming on a bridge, you have to see a picture of a man screaming on a bridge.

Edvard Munch will take care of you.

If you have to see a vibrant red and coral-colored flower, blown up and covering the entire canvas, well, that’s what you have to see.

Georgia O’Keeffe will take care of you.

But what if there is no screaming man or vibrantly colored flower?

What if there is nothing more than a big area of color? With nothing recognizable anywhere?

Are you lost? Disinterested?

Many are, even though abstract art has been around for more than a hundred years.

I have watched viewers walk past abstract paintings lickety-split.

I have an idea, in the form of a comparison.

Who doesn’t like a little Mozart now and then? Or Dave Brubeck? Or even a Jimmy Page solo? What do they all have in common? The music is wordless.

As a listener, it’s up to you to create images in your imagination. Or better still, to simply listen without trying to read any imagery into the music.

I realize that there are contrary examples: It’s impossible to listen to the “Grand Canyon Suite” and not visualize pack mules.

I am an Abstract Expressionist, and the illegitimate son of the very first Abstract Expressionist, Wassily Kandinsky.

Kandinsky was as brave as the first man to eat a dried lizard or lutefisk.

The Abstract Expressionists who were painting in America in the ‘40s and ‘50s shifted the focus of the art world for the first time from Western Europe to the United States.

I am not going to try to convert anyone. If you have to see clouds or trees or galloping sheep in a painting, or else, that may never change.

We tend to want something to hold on to, and complete abstractions don’t do it for many people. But if you put a bunch of water lilies in there, everything is just fine.

Monet’s beautiful “Water Lilies” series is a great introduction to abstract art.

You can’t do any better than Monet.

And that includes van Gogh, a contemporary of Monet’s. Van Gogh gets more press, but Monet was a better artist. He just didn’t cut off his ear, and become mythic.

There is a “Water Lilies” room, an entire room, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

I have gone to New York with no other aspiration — except to have a corned beef sandwich and a kosher pickle at the Carnegie Deli — than to see those lilies.

And that’s what I am asking you to do.

Just stand there at some distance, and then walk toward them.

Eventually you will no longer see water lilies. You will see colors, brush strokes, subtle transitions of blue to blue-green to green. And you will be in the land of Abstract Expressionism.

What do you see when you listen to “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck? I don’t see anything. But I sense a number of things.

Melody, pacing, rhythm, repetition, a blues-scale, and quintuple time. It is famous for its “two-chord piano vamp.”

I couldn’t tell you what a two chord piano vamp is.

All I know is that “Take Five” makes it inside. It is an irreplaceable few minutes of my life, and I can’t thank Brubeck enough.

Some abstract artists are understandably difficult. Maybe Jackson Pollock is the most difficult abstract artist ever, at least among those who have been acclaimed.

“My child could do that.” Not really, or if your child can do that on a huge stretched canvas, with a grasp of composition, variety, cohesion, and accountability, and have it appreciated, it’s because Pollock did those things first.

He gave viewers something other than the enigma of a woman with a wry smile (“Mona Lisa”) to think about.

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

Giving is a blessing to be thankful for For many people, there is a ton of activity and action going on during Thanksgiving Day. Some families and neighbors gather to play football in the park or the street while others settle in for some action-packed football on TV. Others find action in gathering together to help serve and feed others through homeless shelters and other organizations. And anyone who has ever collected food, prepared food, served food, or washed dishes and scrubbed pots and pans for those less fortunate will tell you that there is plenty of activity and action taking place. I may not be the best person to cook or prepare the meals, but I am one heck of a pots and pans scrubber.

To give thanks, a verb and a call to action are neatly tied up in this wonderful holiday. And if we are blessed enough to be able to share our gratitude and appreciation with those we love and with those who may be experiencing a

difficult time in their lives right now, we are called to action, called to act upon Thanksgiving.

Now I have met and heard from people who have the very best of intentions to do something bigger with their time and their lives. And that feeling swells each year as the holidays approach. Yet when I meet them again during or maybe even after the New Year and ask how their “giving” and Thanksgiving season went, I hear a mixed response. Some are eager to share their victories of contribu-

tion and the elation they experienced, while others fall back on the excuses such as a lack of time or something else came up.

Is it a lack of time? Did something else really come up? Or is it just a lack of commitment in connecting what we desire to do most in our hearts with the justification of what is happening in our heads? You see, if we have been blessed enough to help and give when we can, shouldn’t we? Think of it this way, it’s kind of like the person who builds a home gym so that they will get committed to a workout routine but ends up with a collection of weights and machines that collect dust. Or the person that says they want to learn a foreign language and buys Rosetta Stone only to leave the box on a shelf or in a closet.

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Social Security crucial in retirement planning This year, more than 59 million Americans will receive Social Security benefits of almost $863 billion. By 2033, older Americans will increase to 77 million. If there are no changes to the Social Security system before then, the average benefit payable will be 77 percent of the full amount. This is clearly stated on every Social Security statement, even though you may now need to go online to view your statement at www.ssa.gov.

These facts will make retirement planning more challenging in the future. Currently, anyone approaching Social Security age should research and plan for the best possible lifetime benefit. Do not assume that collecting at a certain age is the only option you have. There are ways you can combine benefits with a spouse, whether divorced or married and as a survivor, to perhaps collect more than your own benefit.

For single wage earners, who were never married, the best way to increase your Social Security benefit is to work longer or delay when you collect. The earliest age you are eligible, if you have at least 40 quarters or 10 years of paying into the Social Security system, is 62. Your benefit will

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites.

Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@ comcast.net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Women

meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-8414318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

THE HIGHLANDS Club meets every last Friday of

the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

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our lack of commitment to taking the action that prevented us from reaching our goals. And one of the best parts of Thanksgiving is in its inherent call to action.

I have heard so many stories from people who always wanted to “give” or do something more in their lives and found that Thanksgiving was an awesome day to place their “giving” stake in the ground and begin following their heart.

For those who read this column regularly, I know that this next statement will sound like a broken record, but here it goes.

As much as we help others by giving, giving of time, talents, resources, money,

increase by 8 percent for every year you delay taking benefits up to age 70. If your life expectancy is greater than age 80, this may yield you more lifetime benefits than collecting at a younger age.

Married couples have several ways to optimize their benefits. The two most common are file and suspend, or file a restricted application.

To file and suspend, the higher wage earner files at full retirement age and suspends his or her payment until a later date, ideally age 70. This allows for the Delayed Retirement Credits (DRC) of 8 percent per year to start accruing. This also allows the spouse to receive benefits up to 50 percent of the worker’s full retirement age benefit.

The spouse may also file a restricted ap-

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plication, requesting to collect only under the spousal benefit for several years, hence receiving Delayed Retirement Credits up to age 70. At that time the spouse can “switch” to his or her own benefit that has increased to the maximum level.

Using these scenarios, a married couple can increase their lifetime benefits by almost $400,000, depending on their incomes and life expectancies.¹ A divorced person who is unmarried can also apply for spousal benefits on an ex-spouse’s record if the couple had been married for 10 years or longer. There are opportunities to file a restricted application and received DRC in this situation as well.

A widow or widower is entitled to survivor benefits on either their own record or their deceased spouse’s record, whichever is greater. This is why it is important to have at least one wage earner delay benefits to create a larger survivor benefit as well as a higher lifetime combined benefit.

It is important to explore these different options to help define what your retirement income will be and how much you will need to supplement Social Security from other resources. This will allow you

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BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business 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.

BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m.

Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others.

Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open network-

ing and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price.

RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber of Com-

merce, call 303-791-3500.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen

to plan for growing your assets such as the 401(k) and IRA accounts to a point where you can then turn on income for retirement.

How much risk you should take on growing your portfolio can be determined by the amount of additional income needed. Therefore, determining what your Social Security benefits will be and at what age you will collect is a good place to start.

Then you can plan the rest of your retirement strategy around Social Security.

Assumes the worker is eligible for $2,500 a month and lives to age 85 and the spouse files a restricted application and lives to age 90.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial.com or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

at 303-302-3139.

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.

The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

LETIP OF Douglas County Come join our group for breakfast and learn more about how we may help your business grow. Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket.

Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303757-2979 or stschappat@comcast.net for information.

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 303-6606426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

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hugs, and prayers, the person who experiences the greatest joy is not the person receiving what is given, rather it is the person that is doing the giving that in turn receives the most joy.

Happy Thanksgiving, a verb and a call to action.

How about you, is Thanksgiving a launching point for you to give back in some way to our community? Or have you already been a compassionate and consistent giver of thanks?

Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we take up that call to action, it really will be a better than good week, holiday season, year, and life.

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.

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Broken hip doesn’t stop seniors from vows Area nonprofit helps

seniors stay in homes

Parker couple ties the knot in hospital room

Neighbor Network office manager says county has great need for volunteers

By Chris Michlewicz

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By Chris Michlewicz

If wild horses couldn’t drag him away, a broken hip surely wouldn’t stop Wilfred Stallan.

His whirlwind romance with Parker resident Shirley Golden was capped with a kiss during the couple’s Nov. 2 wedding ceremony, which took place in a room at Parker Adventist Hospital. It was an entirely different location than originally planned, but that was OK with the beautiful bride.

Like many relationships these days, Golden and Stallan’s courtship began online. What makes them unique, however, is that Stallan is 83 years old and Golden is 76. They got in touch last April on OurTime, a website that connects older adults who share similar interests. Golden was initially looking for a friend, but she and Stallan quickly fell in love.

Six weeks ago, he proposed over the phone because “he couldn’t wait,” Golden said.

“He was telling me how much he loved me and just said `I want to get married,’” she said. “Well I said, `you haven’t asked me yet.’ And so he asked and I said, `of course!’”

It wasn’t exactly the old-fashioned way of doing things, but as Golden explains it, their age doesn’t allow them time to wait on these kinds of decisions.

Stallan moved from Westminster and in with Golden, who lives with her adult daughter and her family.

The couple, both widowed, decided to get married at the Parker Senior Center, but one day before the wedding, Stallan lost his balance in the yard and fell.

He was transported to Parker Adventist, where an Xray showed that his hip was broken.

Golden assumed the ceremony would be postponed, but Stallan wouldn’t hear of it.

“He was bound and determined that he was going to get married before surgery,” the bride said.

The hospital gave the green light on having the wedding there and she called the minster to inform him of the change of plans. Golden’s son gave her away, and her best friend of 66 years was her matron of honor. The groom’s longtime buddy stood as his best man while Stallan lay in the hospital bed, holding hands with Golden.

“It was really very nice. We had the cake brought over here and we had my family and his family there,” said Golden, who told the story over the phone during a short break from staying at her husband’s bedside.

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Wilfred Stallan and Shirley Golden-Stallan hold hands during their wedding ceremony Nov. 2 at Parker Adventist Hospital. The groom fell one day before the nuptials, injuring his hip, but he didn’t allow it to stop the wedding. Courtesy photo

ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS The Pew Research Center says out of the committed relationships that started within the last 10 years, roughly 11 percent of the couples met online.

Younger adults are more likely than older adults to start an online relationship.

About 8 percent of 18-29 year olds in a marriage or committed relationship met their partner online, compared with just 1 percent of those 65 and older.

She never pictured herself marrying again, let alone in a hospital, but as the online love connection and sudden accident proved, things don’t always go as planned.

Stallan’s surgery was scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 2, just after the ceremony, but a “tiny piece of cake” postponed it until 7 that night. He will spend three weeks at a rehabilitation center before moving into an apartment in Parker with his wife.

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To everyone else, they are family members, friends and coworkers. To 200 Douglas County seniors, they are knights in shining armor.

The Neighbor Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors stay in their homes, made recent news when its office manager, Nancy Nielsen, was awarded for her selflessness.

Nielsen described the experience as “humbling,” but she views the exposure as an opportunity to drum up support in the form of willing volunteers and donors.

As Nielsen tells it, she found herself in 2004 sitting on the couch, watching hours of soap operas, when she was struck by a revelation: She needed to make better use of her time. The Parker resident promptly volunteered for three local organizations, including the Neighbor Network.

Nielsen The coalition of 72 volunteers spends its time taking seniors to medical appointments and grocery shopping, and providing companionship to those who are isolated. During the summer, the helpers perform yard work for seniors. In the winter, they shovel snow.

“Anything we can do, that’s what we do for them,” Nielsen says.

“There is nothing we will not try.”

The Neighbor Network, which is funded strictly by grants and donations, has volunteer positions with names like “fix-it coordinator” and “grocery coordinator.” While the group has capably addressed the local needs of many seniors, there are 50 people on the waiting list who are in need of a helping hand. Anyone who has two or three hours per week to spare is a good candidate.

“There is really a great need for volunteers in Douglas County,” Nielsen said.

There is immense gratitude for the work that gets done, but those coordinating the efforts get just as much out of helping.

Nielsen calls the work rewarding, and those around her say that observing Nielsen in action is uplifting. Karie Erickson, executive director of the Neighbor Network, said Nielsen answers hundreds of requests for service per month and “always gives her best to each caller.”

“Nancy has such a heart for service,” Erickson said. “She comes to work and truly makes a difference to those she helps — always giving an encouraging word, helping to solve a problem, and coming up with resources that will make someone’s life better.”

As long as she is assisting seniors in staying “independent and happy,” Nielsen is satisfied.

To get involved in the Neighbor Network, call 303-660-7519 or go to www.dcneighbornetwork.org.

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Audio-video store raises visibility High-end shop moves to Castle Pines

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Debbie and Fernando Salazar saw a need and filled it.

The couple has moved their high tech audio-video store from an industrial location in northern Highlands Ranch to a retail spot in Castle Pines, where they hope to expand their business in Castle Rock and southern Douglas County.

“There aren’t any stores like ours in this area,” said Debbie Salazar. “We’re the only one.”

The Salazars have worked in the audio-video industry for more than a decade, crafting high-tech entertainment systems for designers, custom builders and individuals looking for a taste of the future.

Everything from televisions to stereos and climate-control thermostats can be controlled with the touch of a button, usually wirelessly and with an app downloaded to a smartphone or tablet. Lighting can even be programmed remotely.

The Salazars had been based out of a location on Commerce Center Drive in Highlands Ranch, but have now moved to 858 W. Happy Canyon Road, where they have rebranded their store, formerly I-homeconnect, as SmartLife Audio Video.

“We always wanted a storefront. It has always been a dream of ours,” Debbie said. “In Highlands Ranch, our showroom was really located in a design studio, and we didn’t get to give people the experience we wanted to. Now we have a great space that we’re excited for people to come see.”

SmartLife Audio and Video had its grand opening Nov. 5 and had more than 150 people pass through the new shop, located next to Miyo Cafe in the Castle Pines Village area.

The new showroom is decked out in all the latest and greatest in home entertainment accessories, including its own theater room.

Since their move, the Salazars said they have also become licensed Sony dealers and have the only 85-inch high-definition Sony television on display in Colorado.

In addition to Sony, they also offer Sonos Wireless HiFi Audio Systems.

With the wireless sound system, users are able to listen to their favorite tailored tunes from any room in their home using a smartphone, tablet or computer on its own dedicated wireless network.

Integration is the name of the game at SmartLife. A remote that may have cost upward of $7,000 for a complete home entertainment system a decade ago is now a simple downloaded app on an iPhone or iPad that can introduce people to their entire iTunes library, boost your thermostat while you are on the way home from work or lower your shades when the sun

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Deb and Fernando Salazar opened a new business, SmartLife Audio and Video, this November next to Miyo Cafe in the Castle Pines Village area. The couple customizes home electronics for people, allowing the user to operate everything from shutters and lighting to their music and television with an i-Pad or i-Phone. File photo goes down — even if you are in a different state.

The devices are operated through an easy-to-conceal rackshaped server that can be stashed in a closet or basement, doing away with the typical jungle of cables and wires associated with large-scale entertainment systems. Speakers are often disguised as well, and blend in with furniture or plants, similar to televisions that double as mirrors when not in use.

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HRCA board approves assessment increase Staff report As the final step in approving its 2015 budget, the Highlands Ranch Community Association board of directors approved a slight assessment increase at its Nov. 18 meeting.

Homeowners can expect a 2.96 percent total assessment increase, which is equivalent to $16 annually. Fees paid by residents who pay both recreation and administrative assessments will increase by $4 quarterly, while those who pay only administrative fees will see an increase of 25 cents quarterly, or 2.08 percent.

New this year is the introduction of the

five-year capital improvement plan, which allows the organization to better plan for future projects.

Delegates received a third presentation to brief them on the proposed budget, then voted to recommend it for approval by the board of directors. The motion carried with only three opposed votes and two abstained.

After it was recommended by the delegates, the board of directors approved the 2015 budget.

For more information, or to view the 2015 budget in its entirety, as proposed to delegates, visit www.hrcaonline.org, where it is available to be viewed and downloaded in PDF format.

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Planned charter school loses hoped-for site John Adams now plans for 2016 opening, resumes location search

intent-to-enroll forms.

The idea for a charter high school first was proposed by Jason Sanders, founder of the K-8 Ben Franklin Academy in Highlands Ranch. Only two of the Douglas County School District’s 12 charter schools offer high school classes, and Sanders felt the thousands of children who attend elementary charters needed a similar educational experience in high school.

John Adams’ emphasis would differ from that of DCSD’s traditional public high schools, with the aim of ensuring every student is accepted to at least one four-year college or university.

“Our goal is to take the education children are learning from different charter schools and have an overall rigorous curriculum that prepares them for college,” Krol said.

Sanders is the board’s vice president. Former DCSD board president and University of Colorado regent-elect John Carson also is on the board.

The charter high school likely will open with about 500 freshmen and sophomores, and eventually would accommodate a total of 1,500 students.

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jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com John Adams High School is going back to the drawing board in its search for a site. An effort to buy the former Denver Christian School campus in Highlands Ranch was not successful.

That almost certainly eliminates the hope the proposed school could open in 2015, and moves the planned first day of classes back a year.

“Now that we don’t have Denver Christian School anymore, that puts us in the 2016 cycle,” board president Matthew Krol said.

“We’re disappointed we can’t be opening in August of 2015 like we had hoped to be. We have so many people waiting.

“But this now gives us time to get ready and prepared for 2016.”

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of a membership year, “We’ll have six months to find out and decide if we want to rejoin again,” Reynolds said. “This is a trial period, to learn more about what they do and what they offer. We’ll see how it goes.”

Both women previously cited CASB minutes that showed the organization has a budget shortfall and would use DCSD’s $24,000 membership fee to help fill that financial hole.

Silverthorn said she’d hoped the association would at least pro-rate its membership fees to reflect the district’s mid-year membership, “but they’re evidently not going to.”

“We’re in it now, so I’m going to be looking forward to seeing how it works out. I’ll certainly be keeping tabs on it.”

DCSD was one of only four of the state’s 178 that do not belong to the association. The other three non-members are “very small, very rural and very poor,” DeLay told the board.

Established in 1940, the state association describes itself as an advocate for boards of education that provides services and training to support school board members. It also lobbies the state Legislature on issues important to school boards.

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DCSD based on its belief in local control for boards of education.

Richardson thanked DeLay for the brief, saying it renewed his interest in membership.

Silverthorn suggested a trial partnership that wouldn’t require full CASB membership, but DeLay said the association bylaws don’t provide for such an arrangement.

Board president Kevin Larsen suggested DCSD rejoin on a trial basis.

“I think we can join for this year,” he said.

“I certainly would like to see us give this a try, especially with the number of endeavors that are coming this session.”

Reynolds and Silverthorn remain skeptical.

“I’m not real clear on how it’s going to benefit us, but we’ll see,” Reynolds said. “It’s not clear to me that our interests and CASB’s interests align enough of the time.”

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BEST award for the fourth consecutive year. By winning the BEST award, the team earned their spot to be one of four from Colorado that will compete at the regional competition in Forth Smith, Ark., on Dec. 5 and 6. The Highlands Ranch team competed against about 35 teams at the Rocky Mountain BEST hub competition.

This year, the goals of the robot-building aspect were to transport parts for a wind farm and assemble two wind turbines.

Therefore, the team created their robot based on Operation Prairie Chicken: Top of the Pecking Order. Basically, the robot has the ability to pick up and transport prairie chickens, which are represented by PVC tubes, said the team’s engineering lead, Robert Belter.

“The team devised a very strong robot, and the exhibit was considered to be first class by one of the judges,” said Joel Kirkland, the team’s head coach and a system engineer at Lockheed Martin.

In addition, the Highlands Ranch team has an advantage because they have access to a “wonderful facility” at the STEM school where they can work on their project, Coffee said.

The team consists of 23 students, both STEM and students from other programs.

Student team leaders include Belter; Zach Coffee, marketing director; Dakotah Mann, program manager; Charlie Nims, presentation lead; and Licia Lamb, manufacturing director.

Zach Coffee said he enjoys being involved with the robotics team because he is “super competitive.”

“It’s nice to be able to channel that into something that has a lot of weight,” he said.

LEFT: Highlands Ranch STEM School and Academy BEST robotics teammembers, at right, Anirudh Mathukumilli, in blue, and Sage Mann, drive the team’s robot which they will take to the regional competition in Fort Smith, Ark. RIGHT: Robotics teammembers Claire Gray, on bike, and Cade Evans, serve sno-cones at the Nov. 17 open house that the team hosted to help fund their trip to Arkansas for the BEST regional competition. The sno-cone machine is student-made, and non-electrical — its power source comes from Gray. Photos by Christy Steadman Rocky Mountain BEST’s mission statement is “to engage, excite and inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sports-like science and engineeringbased robotics competition.”

“BEST is a really good program,” Ron Coffee said. “It is provided at no cost to the school.”

However, the only thing that BEST supplies is the kits for making the robots. It does not cover expenses, including materials, relating to other aspects of the competition.

The team must raise the money through

fundraising efforts.

Mel Coffee, a retired law practitioner and adjunct professor, put up a challenge grant and matched the students’ funds. He said it’s important to educate all people, and not just focus on the brightest students.

“Tomorrow, they’re not going to be children,” he said, “they’re going to be the men and women leading our countries.”

Mel Coffee invests in the robotics team because it is a good example of how everyone can work together, he said, and added that the students learn everything from teamwork and presentation to finances and marketing.

Schomp Mini Cooper & Honda Dealership Ground Breaking Hundreds of Schomp Employees and Schomp fans gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Schomp Auto’s new Mini Cooper and Honda dealerships in Highlands Ranch. The dealerships will be located East of Schomp’s BMW location just off of Lucent Blvd in Highlands Ranch.

After the official groundbreaking, attendees gathered at Schomp’s BMW dealership lobby for champagne and appetizers. Visitors learned about the upcoming plans and new dealerships.

The students have six weeks to build their robot, exhibit, come up with their marketing presentation and complete their engineering notebook.

“It’s a ton of work and effort,” Zach Coffee said, but it’s all worth it to “put it on the line and compete with it.”

The students are dedicated, Ron Coffee said. They meet after school and on Saturdays to allow them to work on their project three days a week, which averages to be 15 to 20 hours a week.

The students in BEST are very talented kids, Kirkland said. “They will develop the skills of the future’s leaders.”

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The Mini dealership will be 53,358 – square –feet and have two showrooms, a client lounge and café, a service center similar to Schomp BMW’s. The second floor will have a customer lounge and outdoor lounge area with a fireplace and John Cooper car display.

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Tuesday, December 2 Mastering Business to Business Digital Marketing 7:30 – 9:00 am – South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Thursday, December 4 Women in Business, December Speaker Series: Tommi Wolfe The Startup Expert!

7:30 – 9:00 am – South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Development site.

Guests gathered inside Schomp BMW to celebrate the groundbreaking

Thursday, December 4 Ribbon Cutting for Somnia Sleep Wellness

REGARDING SB-251 RESTRICTED LICENSES ISSUED IN COLORADO This advisory is to inform the business community about the new restricted licenses issued under SB-251 as of August 1, 2014 in Colorado. SB-251 is a law that went into effect but essentially bifurcated the types of licenses that would be issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Persons who are US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for unrestricted licenses; every other type of person will be required to obtain a “restricted” license under the new regulations and laws. Those who are subject to the restricted license include persons who have temporary lawful presence and those who have no lawful presence. Those with temporary lawful presence includes refugees, those who have received deferred action or DACA, pending adjustment applicants, non-immigrant workers, investors, professional athletes, and students..

Those with no lawful presence are those with no current immigration status in the United States. Those with restricted licenses have a black banner printed across their license

that says, “Not valid for federal identification, voting or public benefit purposes.” The purpose for including both lawful and unlawful persons was to ensure that law enforcement would not selectively enforce criminal proceedings against persons not lawfully present in United States. As such, employers will be seeing their non-permanent resident workers, who are here legally in Colorado, with a restricted license.

The restricted license essentially means that the person cannot use that license for federal identification and benefit purposes.

This would include I-9 verification purposes as that process is a federal process. These persons must use alternative documentation to satisfy I-9 requirements. However, the restricted license is a valid ID and under state statute, it complies with the Real ID Act. The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 to ensure that states provided strict regulations as to how identification documents and driver licenses are issued in order to ensure integrity and security. As such, these licenses, though

restricted, are valid for other state identification purposes such as opening bank accounts and auto registration.

Employers must be very careful not to subject themselves to discrimination laws when scrutinizing restricted licenses for their nonpermanent resident workers in the United States. If employers or other business vendors have questions about the implementation of a restricted driver license, please go to the Department of Motor Vehicles website page at https://www.colorado.gov/dmv If employers are concerned about the I-9 verification of an employee with a restricted license, they should contact an immigration attorney for legal advice as soon as possible.

11:00 – 12:30 pm – Somnia Sleep Wellness near the Vistas at Park Meadows 8401 Park Meadows Dr. Lone Tree, CO

Thursday, December 4 New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Denver Chamber 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

*Friday, December 5 REGISTER TODAY! SMDC Economic Forecast Breakfast: Exploring & Shaping Our Future 7:00 – 9:00 am – Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO $35 member/$75 non-member/$325 table of 10

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Senior facility clears first hurdle Littleton planning board recommends lower height than applicant wants

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The City of Littleton’s planning board agreed with some Oakbrook residents who feel an assisted-living facility proposed for the Oakbrook Shopping Center is just simply too tall.

“It’s just the mammoth size of it in their face that they’re upset about,” said David Clinger, who spoke on behalf of four of his neighbors during the Nov. 10 hearing.

As presented, the facility would be a four-story, 41-foot-tall building on a three-acre empty lot adjacent to the east side of the center, which is just northeast of County Line Road and Broadway.

The planning board amended the height to 36 feet, which is what the current zoning allows for office buildings. That height was negotiated in 1983 by city staff and the neighbors who will look out at the building from their back yards.

“We’re the original owners, and 31 years ago we negotiated in good faith,” said Mary McGlone. “Have times changed? Yes, but the (agreement) didn’t. … Is Littleton open for business, even when the business doesn’t fit?”

That argument gained some traction with the board members.

“If I have a contract with the city about the land behind my house, I expect that contract to be honored,” said Andrew Graham. “But as is, I just don’t think it fits well.”

Board member Curt Samuelson made the motion to reduce the height, despite noting: “We do not have view easements in the city of Littleton.”

George Swintz, project manager, stressed that the project will have far less impact on the neighborhood than either retail or office uses, both of which are currently allowed.

“It will definitely help revitalize the center,” he said.

“We think, frankly, that we are a pretty decent buffer between the residential and the commercial.”

Swintz noted that unlike active senior living, such as is found at the nearby Wind Crest Retirement Community, seniors who ultimately make the move to assisted living do so because they need help with things like shopping and driving, and they don’t get out much on their own.

The facility will have a van to take its residents to appointments and to run errands, and many services will be offered on site, including laundry, a salon, movies and even a nurse.

He said Littleton’s aging demographic, lack of competition and the visibility of the site make it a good one for such a venture. Representatives of the shopping center agree.

“We had concerns about things like parking, for instance,” said Paul Dietsch of Noddle Companies, which manages the center. “But we feel this use is less intensive than permitted uses. It improves the current situation, which is essentially a dirt-bike track. We’ve been waiting 30 years for another anchor. We’ve come to the realization that is quite unlikely to happen.”

The board voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the facility at the amended height, with Carrie Moore dissenting. Swintz will have a chance to sway city councilmembers to his side on a date yet to be determined, as they have the final say.

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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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Trinity

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

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Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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

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

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Highlands Ranch

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

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

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

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

Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

(Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

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

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

Parker

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

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

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

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

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

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

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

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

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

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KBCO disc is tradition for holidays

“Sodapoprocks” by Joe Castro, is a cut paper collage, 2014. It appears in “Greater Than The Sum” at Center for Visual Arts. Courtesy photos

Show puts collage together Center for Visual Arts offers varied exhibition

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com While the art of collage can be traced back to ancient civilizations, it has been associated most strongly with 20th-century modernists, such as Braque and Picasso, and continues to interest today’s artists nationally and internationally. The National Collage Society advances the stature of collage as a major art medium.

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art, located in the Santa Fe Art District, offers a new exhibition of collage and assemblage by 91 artists, local and national, called “Greater Than the Sum: National Collage Society Exhibition.” It runs through Jan. 24 at the contemporary MSU gallery.

Works displayed were chosen in a competition that drew 393 entries from five different countries: the United States, Croatia, Italy, Hungary and Canada. The jurors were Janice McDonald, collage artist and director of Denver’s Spark Gallery, Marilee Salvator, associate professor of art at MSU Denver, and Cecily Tyson, CVA creative director.

The exhibition judge is Pavel Zoubok, who owns a New York gallery and is founder and director of the nonprofit arts organization, International Collage Center.

A catalog published by the NCS will be available for $10.

In the Emerging Artist Gallery is Ah-Sem-Blahj, an exhibition of assemblage and collage work by Denver artists, many of whom are MSU students.

It was organized by student curators.

Related events: • Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m., hands-on collage

IF YOU GO “Greater Than the Sum” runs at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, through Jan. 24. Admission is free. For more information: 303-294-5207, MetroStateCVA.org.

workshop with Marilee Salvator.

• Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m., Ah-Sem-Blahj panel discussion: “Artist Inspiration and Resources.”

Radio station 97.3 KBCO will give Colorado 18 more reasons to love KBCO Studio C on Dec. 6 with the release of its annual charity CD featuring 18 songs recorded live on the air from the Denver/Boulder radio station’s performance studio. Each year, 97.3 KBCO compiles a select few of these recordings on the annual KBCO Studio C CD release.

The limited-edition CD will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 at all Colorado Whole Foods Market locations. There will be a limit of two CDs per person and the collection will be sold for $12. Traditionally the annual CD release sells out in about one day, with eager KBCO Studio C fans lining up before sunrise.

Proceeds from the sale of the KBCO Studio C Volume 26 CD will benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies and Boulder County AIDS Project.

Holiday box office opens

For the first time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is opening a holiday box office in an off-premises storefront on First Avenue between Detroit and Clayton streets in Cherry Creek North.

The temporary Cherry Creek pop-up store will do much more than sell tickets and gift certificates (with all handling fees waived). There will be a stage for free performances, free activities for kids and information about the wide variety of activities offered.

The 4,000-square-foot space opened Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 23.

“We want to reinforce the idea that there are great things happening at the DCPA every day,” said Creative Director Rob Silk.

DIA lifting spirits

Denver-based airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt Inc. launched its new #LiftYourSpirits complimentary wine, beer and spirits tasting series from Nov. 19 at Timberline Steaks & Grille in Denver International Airport Concourse C. The tastings, the first and third Wednesdays of every month, will continue with Palisade-based Contreras Wines on Dec. 3; Denver-based Mile High Spirits on Dec. 17; and Denver-based Infinite Monkey Theorem sparkling wines in celebration of New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31.

“Travel can be a stressful experience, especially around the holidays,” said Mission Yogurt Inc. president and owner Rod Tafoya. “We hope that Mission’s new #LiftYourSpirits series will help travelers relax and enjoy their travel a little more. Offering travelers a pleasant food and beverage experience in an appealing environment has always been at the core of our mission as a company. This is just one more way we can accomplish that goal.”

Coffee company expands

“Breakout” by Carol Staub, 2013, is a mixed media collage that is featured in “Greater than the Sum.”

Espresso Americano, a Honduras-based coffee company, opened its first U.S. location Nov. 17 at the Village Plaza Shopping Center in Greenwood Village. An international coffee concept with 165 companyowned stores in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Espresso Americano’s newest store, at 5322 DTC Blvd., No. 200, will be the first of five locations to open across Denver in the coming months and the company’s first foray into the United States.

The new space is 1,550 square feet with approximately 50 indoor and outdoor seats,

“Quiet” by Laura Lein-Spencer, 2014, is a collage that appears in “Greater than the Sum” at the CVA.

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Shark leaves prints all over art world Lyons man gives lecture in Denver museum series

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “I like artists with an iconoclastic approach to their work — I’m drawn to the artist whose work I find unusual,” Bud Shark said in answer to an audience question as he ended a session in the Denver Art Museum’s Logan Lecture series. He said he had worked with more than 160 artists — and they tend to come back for more work.

Shark founded the nationally recognized Shark’s Ink in 1976 in Boulder after completing a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico, where he worked with Tamarind Institute of Art, known for its printmaking.

He said he learned about lithographs first while on a Christmas break from Madison and his course was set from then on.

Now established in Lyons (he fortunately was not washed away by last year’s flooding) he is constantly publishing technically innovative prints in an edition sized by the artists’ reputation, which Sharks Ink sells to private collectors and museums.

He has been in the business for 38 years, printing lithographs, monotypes, woodblocks and other relief prints for well-known artists from across the nation who seek to produce a different sort of image.

Shark’s Ink has an apartment at the print shop where visiting artists can stay while working with Shark. They stay 10 days to two weeks, he said — praising his wife Barbara’s cooking. They arrive with suitcases filled with

a variety of items.

Shark showed slides of his work with Enrique Chagoya, a California-based, Mexicoborn social satirist, who arrives with magazines and comic books as a starting point. His work has been exhibited in Denver. They were using paper made from mulberry bark, such as the Maya might have used, Shark said.

Usually, prints are two-dimensional and many techniques and various media are used, but for Red Grooms, he created a threedimensional lithograph. In the 1980s when Grooms was very successful, Shark’s Ink printed an edition of 75, which sold for $10,000 each, he said.

The artist doesn’t pay Shark’s, he said. The studio’s income is from the sale of prints in its inventory. Prints published by Shark’s Ink are found at New York’s Museum of Modern Art; New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art; Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.; and the Library of Congress, Hirshhorn Museum and Smithsonian Institution in Washington.

Among the artists who have worked with Shark’s Ink is Stacey Steers of Boulder, who creates award-wining handmade animated films, nationally recognized for their quality.

Her film “Night Hunter,” includes 4,000 collages, focusing on early actress Lillian Gish in a haunting role.

A 2009 project with Shark, which is included in the Denver Art Museum’s collection, is a 6”x 11” flip book, “Before the Fall/After the Fall,” with 90 collage images. It was published in a limited edition of 20.

There will be a new series of Logan Lectures in the spring. They bring in prominent and often unique artists to talk about their work. Check the museum’s website in early 2015 for dates and times, denverartmuseum. org.

ABOVE: “After the Beds” is a flip book of illustrations by Stacey Steers. Published in 2009, it is in the Denver Art Museum collection. BELOW: “Before the Fall” another flip book of illustrations by Stacey Steers published in 2009, is also in the collection. Photos by Bud Shark

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November 27, 2014

‘Nutcracker’ on stage around metro area Holiday tradition on tap at several venues

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com For many families, especially households where dancers live and twirl, the music of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” means holidays are here. In the Denver metro area, young dancers learn to perform the classic ballet and their families enjoy performances. Dance lovers may choose to visit professional performances — which include some young dancers in the large companies.

A sampler of December performances includes: • Colorado Ballet’s “Nutcracker” runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 27, with a large number of little academy dancers rotating through the 54th annual production. Included are some from the south area: Cathy Devoe and Mackenzie Iserman, Centennial; Clara Forster Hill and Emma Brizee, Englewood; Addison Whitney and Ashley Rice, Highlands Ranch. The elaborate traditional production, with full orchestra, offers performances at 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on various days at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets cost $25 to $155. ColoradoBal-

let.org or 303-837-8888, ext. 2.

• Littleton Dance Academy and Littleton Youth Ballet performances will be Dec. 6 (2 and 7 p.m.) and 7 (noon and 4 p.m.) at Colorado Heights University Theatre, 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver. Tickets: Reserved seating $16-$33 advance ($1 more at the door). 303-794-6694, littletonyouthballet. org.

• Ballet Ariel has moved its expanded annual production to the Lakewood Cultural Center this year, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances will be at 2 p.m.

Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 19, 20. Tickets: $25-$35 with senior and student discounts, lakewood.org, 303-987-7845.

• Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” touring troupe, with some local dancers, will perform at the Paramount Theatre on the 16th Street Mall in Denver at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 13.

Tickets start at $25: altitudetickets.com, 303-893-TIXS. • The Classical Ballet of Colorado will perform “The Nutcracker” at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. Tickets cost $28-$41, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

• Parker Arts presents “Parker Nutcracker” Dec. 18 to 21 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Performances: 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 20, 21.

Tickets: $20-$25, 303-805-6800, parkeronline.org.

Snowflakes on stage. Artists of the Colorado Ballet perform in “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Michael Watson

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The Boulder Brass will perform with the Littleton United Methodist Church Chancel Choir in the “Song of Angels” service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. This is a segment of the Fine Arts Series. Courtesy photo

‘Songs of Angels’ is holiday happening The Fine Arts Series at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, will present the Chancel Choir and guest artists the Boulder Brass in “Songs of Angels” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7. The holiday service will open with carol singing and the centerpiece will be a performance of Rutter’s “Gloria.” Other works for voice and brass ensemble will fill out the evening. Admission is free. littletonumc.org, 303-794-6379.

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Friends of the Arapahoe Library District will hold a “Better Book Bonanza” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., in the Streets at Southglenn. The selection of gift-quality books will be priced from $5 to $350 and will include nonfiction, fiction, children’s pop-ups and more. The Friends group supports library projects with proceeds. To date, the Friends have granted more than $120,000 to the library district.

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Wednesdays through Saturdays. 303-7950781.

The Lone Tree Symphony will present “Let It Glow” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and again at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Included: selections from “The Nutcracker” and songs from “Frozen.” Santa will appear with small gifts for the children attending. Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree is the orchestra’s conductor.

Tickets: $12 to $17 adults; $7 children (plus a $3 handling fee). lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

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are encouraged, as are donations of nonperishable food for Inter-Faith Community Services. Free parking at Arapahoe Community College. 303-795-3863.

ACC Clay Club sale

The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club hosts its annual Arapahoe Ceramic Guild Holiday Clay Sale at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC (Annex), 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Admission is free and an opening reception will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 4. Hours continue: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Information: Marianne McKee, coracefans@aol.com.

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Three free concerts will be hosted by the The 31st Annual Candlelight Walk and Arapahoe Community College Music DepartElements 5280 gallery presents two Tree Lighting will fill downtown Littleton ment in December at the Waring Theater at holiday shows through Dec. 21. “A Night on with families on the day after Thanksgiving.

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New holiday fare offers a pleasing alternative to “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on 34th St.” this season. “Red Ranger Came Calling” plays Nov. 28 to Dec. 20 at the Aurora Fox — a musical story for kids and grown-ups alike.

This will be the second place in the nation to produce this play, according to 11-year-old Aidan Flaugh, who plays Red. It was originally developed by BookIt Theatre in Seattle, which creates plays from established books, using the text and narrative.

In this case, it drew from cartoonist Berkeley Breathed’s “Red Ranger Came Calling: A Guaranteed True Christmas Story,” based on a story about Breathed’s father.

It’s 1939. There’s a boy everyone calls Red, due to his obsession with Buck Tweed, Red Ranger from Mars and Proity tector of Grateful Princesses. muDirector Charles Packard sent out a note about the casting and his decision to cast a child in the lead: the aforementioned Aidan, a Littleton resident, ay with young Sean Wilson as understudy.

“They are fully competent, talented perGalformers and are age-appropriate. They anta will keep you and your kids fully empaan thetic and engaged in the huge conflicts m. of the show …”

Dec. Breathed’s original artwork inspires n: the sets and costumes and each character tells his own story in Book-it Theatre style Red’s parents send the 9-year-old he to stay with his Aunt Vy one Christmas partduring the Depression — on Vashon Isat land, Washington, where it rains all the e, time. His only buddy is Amelia, Aunt Vy’s cted dog. His kind aunt tries to cheer him up by making him a Red Ranger shirt from ed by a worn pajama top, adding to his depression.

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Aidan Flaugh, 11, of Littleton, plays the lead in “Red Ranger Came Calling” at the Aurora Fox. Courtesy photo ed ears — an elf? He directs Red to see another old man, a nearby lighthouse keeper named Saunder Clos. Could he be Santa Claus?

Red desperately wants for Christmas a Buck Tweed Two Speed Crime Stopper Star Hopper Bicycle, but knows no one in his family has money for it.

He visits Saunder Clos and there’s a magical scene. Red’s Dream Ballet ensues.

Aurora Fox director Charlie Packard found this play and is directing it at the Aurora Fox. He and dramaturg Brenda Cook Ritenour met with Book-it Theatre’s artistic director, Myra Platt, to learn their specific acting style, which leaves the narrative in place as each character tells the story from his or her personal viewpoint.

Aidan is the son of musicians, who taught him to sing, he said. His father, Keegan Flaugh, has played in “The Sound of Music” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at Town Hall Arts Center and in “Mack and Mabel” at Vintage

IF YOU GO “Red Ranger Came Calling” plays at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, from Nov. 28-Dec. 21.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

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‘Anything Goes’ is holiday delight Cole Porter classic on stage in Littleton

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Anything Goes” is a floating farce — aboard a 1930s ocean liner, bound for England.

The overture sets the mood at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center as the live band ranges through a bouncy set of familiar Cole Porter tunes, then lights go up on a 1930s New York City bar where we get acquainted with Billy Crocker (Zach Stailey), Reno Sweeney (Norrell Moore) and wealthy, loyal Yale alum Elisha Whitney (Ed Hickock).

“I Get a Kick Out of You” is Reno’s first song, and we recognized an experienced performer in Moore, who sings and dances her way through this show with warmth and skill.

The usually tipsy Whitney urges Reno to come to London with him, and Reno, who is interested in Crocker, Whitney’s less-than-efficient assistant, agrees. She appears with her four “Angels,” aka sexy backup singers.

Billy, who came to bid Whitney goodbye, discovers that a woman he loves from afar, Hope Harcourt (Allison Mueller), is coming on board with her rich British fiance, Lord Evelyn Oakley (a bright-eyed Robert Janzen) — and her ditzy mom.

Janzen’s custom of collecting American slang is an entertaining extra bit, as is his solo, “The Gypsy in Me.” Billy, thinking he might have a chance to woo Hope, stows away and soon gets acquainted with another stowaway, “Public Enemy Number 13,” Moonface Martin (the comical Mark Shonsey), who is disguised as a priest. Martin happens to have a passport for Scarface Johnson, “Public Enemy Number 1,” who somehow got left behind … and gives it to Billy.

If this sound like a farce, that’s because it is supposed to — and we continue through a delightful two hours of disguises, mistaken identities, romance and comedy, with Porter’s wonderful score, which is somewhat updated, as is the libretto,

Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” plays through December at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton. Big tap numbers are a trademark. Courtesy photo from a 2011 Broadway revival.

Particular compliments to costume designer Nikki Harrison, who found vintage dresses and accessories that add a really fine look to the scenes.

Michael Duran’s set works smoothly.

And, kudos to music director Donna Debreceni’s band, which adds joy to the season.

Veteran director Nick Sugar, in his ninth season at Town Hall, is expert at pulling off these musicals with lots of dance numbers, so they look effortless. He called on Kelly Kates to be co-choreographer with him, and the tap numbers, a trademark feature of this show, really shine.

IF YOU GO “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter, plays through Dec. 28 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. Tickets cost $25-$44 at Town Hall’s box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, towhallartscenter.org.

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‘Amahl’ makes visit to Highlands Ranch Opera has roots in 1951 TV broadcast

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The touching tale of a poor shepherd boy, Amahl, who likes to spin stories for his mother was first commissioned by NBC for a television broadcast on Dec. 24, 1951, and became an annual tradition.

Central City Opera has teamed up with James Ramsey, music minister at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, and Kent Thompson, director of the Denver Center Theatre Company, to produce Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at St. Luke’s. The opera will be performed in English with an orchestra.

Menotti is said to have found inspiration in Hieronymous Bosch’s famous painting,

“The Adoration of the Magi,” which hangs at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, and from childhood memories of Christmas in Italy, where gifts are delivered by the Three Kings, instead of Santa Claus.

The opera, which is one hour long, is set near Bethlehem just after the birth of Christ.

Amahl is a poor shepherd boy who loves to tell stories — recently about a comet that moves across the sky like a chariot on fire.

Three splendid strangers arrive at the cottage door and ask to rest awhile. The boy is fascinated by their account of a miraculous child they are seeking as they follow the star. Amahl and his mother are inspired to give reverence to the child as well and a miracle occurs.

James Ramsey is music director for this production and treble John Healy will portray Amahl. He performed with Central City Opera in Benjamin Britten’s “Turn of the Screw” in 2012 and is a freshman at Denver School of the Arts. He sang with the Colorado Children’s Chorale for six years and

IF YOU GO “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will play at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 and 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Tickets, $25/$15, may be purchased from CentralCityOpera.org/ amahl, 303-292-6700 or in person at Central City Opera, 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 530, Denver. Central City subscribers receive a 20 percent discount.

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SEE THE story of one of Disney’s greatest villains, “Maleficent,” on the library’s big screen from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal, an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. She seeks revenge by placing a curse on the infant Aurora, but as the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace and happiness. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Call 303-795-3961.

MUSIC/CONCERTS JUDY COLLINS

JUDY COLLINS has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable

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

THE 31ST annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will illuminate downtown Littleton at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. Families and kids of all ages are encouraged to follow Santa Claus as he makes his way down Main Street. Gather at Town Hall Arts Center, Bega Park or Bradford Auto Body for free hot cider and music from 5-6:30 p.m.

Free parking available at Arapahoe Community College. Call 303-795-3863.

NAME YOUR Price Adoptions THE DUMB Friends League hopes to break last year’s record of 140 adoptions on Black Friday with its adopt `til you drop event Friday, Nov. 28, when you can name your price for all cats and dogs ages 1 year and older. The Black Friday special is available at all Dumb Friends League locations, including the Buddy Center in Castle Rock and the Quebec Street Shelter in Denver, and at select Petco and PetSmart locations.

For information, visit www.ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772.

VEGAS STILETTO Fitness Networking A FUN sassy night supporting women in business, Vegas Stiletto Fitness Networking Event is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Ladies, bring your business cards, shop vendors and meet some other awesome women in our community. All while finding your inner diva with Vegas Stiletto Fitness. It’s a fun sassy class easy for women of all ages and dance abilities. Shoes don’t have to be high. The word “Stiletto” represents empowerment and confidence.

Door prizes and refreshments. Reserve your chair at www.WithDavida.com.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Program will be “Thinking Outside the Pine Box,” presented by Kirk Patton, president, Castle Rock Genealogical Society.

DOWNTOWN LITTLETON Elf Crawl DOWNTOWN LITTLETON presents its first Elf Crawl, benefiting Inter-Faith Community Services (www.ifcs.org). Cost includes a donation to Inter-Faith, a free drink at participating establishments from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and a commemorative cup and elf hat to keep you warm. Costumes are encouraged. Purchase tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ downtown-littleton-elf-crawl-tickets-13711468371. Must be 21 or older to participate. Go to http://littletonrocks.com/event/ elf-pub-crawl/ for details.

CHRISTMAS BIRD Count THE AUDUBON Society of Greater Denver will have its 115th annual Christmas Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. The event is free, and all levels are invited to learn about the birds of Chatfield using bird identification tools such as binoculars, field guides and cell phones. Donations will be accepted to support programs and acvitities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Call 303-973-9530 or visit www.denveraudubon. org.

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

17 MILE Open House SWING BY for a gentle look at the historic 17 Mile House decorated for Christmas at an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Enjoy hot cider, a cookie and a walk-through of the house built in the 1860s. Bring your camera if you would like someone to snap a photo of you or your family. There might even be a chance to meet someone who actually lived there in the 1940s. Look for the big red barn just north of Cottonwood on the west side of Parker Road at 8181 S. Parker Road. Call 720-874-6540.

FESTIVAL OF Trees COWBOY CHRISTMAS COLORADO BROTHER band Sons and Brothers will take you to Colorado’s roots as a home for cowboys with a mix of holiday tunes and songs from country, Western, bluegrass, swing, rockabilly and gospel. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. YOUTH ORCHESTRA Concert

SUNDAY SERENADE CELTIC GUITARIST Jerry Barlow will entertain in a free performance at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. His repertoire is a synthesis of his own Celtic-inspired compositions and the traditional music of the British Isles. No registration required.

HOLIDAY CLASSIC Reading A SPECIAL guest will read Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic,

“The Polar Express,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The program is recommended for families with children ages 4 and older. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or www.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Youth Orchestra presents its holiday concert, with music

by Mozart, Mouret, Grieg, Dukas and a couple of holiday chestnuts, at 11:15 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St., Castle Rock. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Go to www.DouglasCountyYouthOrchestra.org. Contact Rebecca Meining, 303-717-8391 or douglascountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com.

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. 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.

HOLIDAY HOME Tour CASTLE ROCK Museum hosts a holiday home tour from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the historic Craig and Gould neighborhood. Refreshments served. Tickets online at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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WINTER CONCERT SWALLOW HILL Music Association presents its Winter Joy concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Tuft Theater, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.swallowhillmusic.org or by calling 303-777-1003 ext. 2.

SMITHTONIANS BELL Choir THE SMITHTONIANS Handbell Choir will perform seasonal favorites at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The ringers in the group have a combined ringing experience of over 250 years. In recent years the group has performed at Boettcher Concert Hall and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Call the library at 303-795-3961.

YOUNG VOICES Winter Concert YOUNG VOICES of Colorado will have its winter concert, “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Five choirs will perform carols and songs from across the globe. Tickets are available through the Newman Center Box Office, 303-871-7720, oronline at www. newmantix.com. Young Voices is based in Englewood.

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CELEBRATE SMALL Business Saturday and kick start your holiday shopping with small businesses from around the state. Pictures with Santa, live music, a vendor marketplace, a silent auction and more. The fair and show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Contact 720-202-2553 or email EntirelyExpos@gmail.com.

ANNUAL ART Exhibit The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have its annual juried exhibit from Tuesday, Dec. 2, to Dec. 31 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 14. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic and mixed media. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. All paintings are for sale.

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IS SEO dead? Has it changed significantly? If so, how closely tied

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Meeting is at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. After the meeting, gifts from a number of local organizations will be given. Breakfast treats will be provided. Go to http://www. meetup.com/SocialMarketing/events/160703682/

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

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FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 (Eating for Satiety); and Wednesday, Dec. 10 (Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating) 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.

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RANGER TALK in Castlewood Canyon

JOIN PARK Ranger Mark Farris for a weekly presentation about Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Next Ranger Talk program is from 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29; meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

PRACTICE YOUR English SESSION OF Practice Your English will not meet on Saturday, Nov. 29, and instead will resume at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and the James H. LaRue branch in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.

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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The coffee shop also will offer a limited food menu with everything made fresh. For breakfast, customers can choose from a variety of breakfast burritos and quiche, while for lunch the selections will include several salads and homemade paninis. Fresh baked goods and dessert items will be available throughout the day as well.

Arvada holds holiday fair

The 35th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Nov. 28 and 29 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is a handmade event with more than 150 vendors representing a wide array of

one-of-a-kind gift items.

Items such as ceramic art, fiber crafts including clothing, scarves, purses and mittens, glassworks, wood crafts, hand-milled soaps, scents, lotions, and specialty food items including homemade jams and jellies, toffee and chocolates will be available at affordable prices. All artisans go through a jury process and have been selected based on the creative style and authentic wares.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29.

Tickets are $5 online at www.arvadacenter.org or at the door. Patrons attending theater productions and Friends of the Center donors receive free admission.

Please note: Due to space constraints, no strollers are permitted in the vendor areas.

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More information: www.arvadacenter. org/galleries/35th-annual-holiday-craftand-gift-fair-2014 or call 720-898-7200.

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CURTAIN TIME Naughty elf

“Santaland Diaries” by David Sedaris, adapted for stage by Joe Mantello, plays Nov. 28 to Dec. 24 at the Jones Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Matt Zambrano is Crumpet, the unhappy Macy’s elf. Performances: 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. (For mature audiences.) Tickets start at $25, 800-641-1222, denveroffcenter.org.

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Defense keeps alive title drive Valor Christian allows just one score in state semifinal

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com During Valor Christian’s five-year championship football run, it has been the Eagles’ offense that has drawn most of the attention.

However, on Nov. 22 at Legacy Stadium in Aurora, it was Valor’s defense that made the difference in a 14-7 Class 5A semifinal victory over Grandview, which sustained its first loss of the season.

“Defense won the game for us, no doubt,” Valor coach Rod Sherman said. “It was all about our defense.”

Valor (10-3) will once again head to Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Nov. 29 and try to capture the school’s sixth consecutive state championship in three different classifications. The Eagles meet Centennial League rival Cherry Creek (10-3) in a 2:30 p.m. title game.

The game offers Valor a chance to avenge a 33-17 loss to Cherry Creek on Oct. 17. That setback snapped the Eagles’ string of 28 straight victories against Colorado competition.

Grandview beat Valor Christian, 24-21, in a Centennial League game on Oct. 24 and at times in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Wolves might at least tie the game.

But the Eagles’ defense stepped, ensuring that the Highlands Ranch school would win its 28th consecutive playoff game and advance to another championship contest.

Valor Christian protected its 14-7 lead as Grandview moved to the Eagles’ 22 yard line with 9:26 remaining in the game. However, Stone Watson intercepted Cody Summers’ fourth down pass in the end zone to short circuit the threat.

Grandview was at the Valor 14-yard line but senior Eric Lee Jr. made a one-handed interception of a fourth-down pass from Summers on the final play of the game.

“I just saw the quarterback scrambling and I tried to stay with my guy,” said Lee who has committed to play for Nebraska.

“I didn’t want to lose him because it would have been an easy touchdown. It was like a little lob, a desperation throw and I just tried to kill that opportunity.

“It was a tremendous moment and it didn’t hit me with the realization until I was walking back and realizing I was going to Mile High for a fourth time. We had to show Grandview that we were willing to fight with them.”

Valor took a 14-7 halftime lead as the Eagles’ defense held the Wolves to 56 yards of

Grandview running back Chukwuma Obinnah gets wrapped up by Valor defenders Gabriel “Bubba” Watkins (25), Grant Craver (20) and Jordan Bostick (41) on Nov. 22. Both teams’ defenses ruled the second half and no points were scored in either the third or fourth quarters in the 14-7 Valor victory in the Class 5A state semifinal game. Photos by Paul DiSalvo total offense. Grandview’s touted running back Chukwuma Obinnah was limited to 16 yards in the first two quarters.

Grandview finished the game with a 232230 edge in total offense and Chukwuma wound up with 96 yards rushing, but the Valor defense came up with big plays with the game on the line.

Lee, Watson, Brian Dawkins Jr., Gabe Kortz, Brandon Biggs and Nate Whatmore sparked the spirited Valor defensive effort.

“I thought we tackled extremely well,” Sherman said. “Our outside backers set the edge and we got some good push inside, which we didn’t get the first time we played them.”

Sherman was quick to point out that a week can make a big difference in high school football.

“Our defense didn’t play their best game last week (a 56-34 win over Pomona on Nov. 14) and we played really well on offense,” he said. “That’s what is real cool about high school football. We come back and I thought our defense played their best game of the year and really won the game for us.”

Grandview (12-1) took a 7-0 lead after Gabe Hill intercepted a deflected pass Valor continues on Page 30

TITLE TOWNS Valor Christian, a private school located in Highlands Ranch, has

1996 Cherry Creek 48, Arvada West 33

played in five consecutive state championship games in three classifications and won a title each time.

1995 Cherry Creek 32, Overland 7

Cherry Creek, a public school located in Greenwood Village, has

1994 Cherry Creek 47, Horizon 6

been in 15 state championship games in the highest classification and won eight titles.

The teams both bring 10-3 records into their 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29

Class 5A championship contest at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. Cherry Creek won the regular-season meeting in October, 33-17.

Below is a look at the teams’ championship game results and how they stack up against each other in this year’s title game.

VALOR CHRISTIAN

1991 Cherry Creek 14, Arapahoe 0 1990 Cherry Creek 14, Montbello 0 1987 Fairview 13, Cherry Creek 10 1986 Cherry Creek 35, Pomona 7 1985 Lakewood 47, Cherry Creek 8 1983 Cherry Creek 13, Pomona 7

2013 Valor Christian 56, Fairview 16 (5A)

1982 Cherry Creek 22, Regis Jesuit 13

2012 Valor Christian 9, Cherokee Trail 0 (5A)

1980 Thomas Jefferson 20, Cherry Creek 19

2011 Valor Christian 66, Pine Creek 10 (4A)

Tale of the Tape

2010 Valor Christian 38, Wheat Ridge 8 (4A)

Creek

Valor

Average rushing yards:

235.0

168.9

Average passing yards:

117.9

191.8

Average total yards per game:

352.9

360.7

1999 Columbine 21, Cherry Creek 14

Points per game:

32.8

30.4

1998 Mullen 23, Cherry Creek 14

Points allowed per game:

17.8

16.6

2009 Valor Christian 41, Steamboat 14 (3A) CHERRY CREEK 2008 Mullen 20, Cherry Creek 16 2004 Mullen 30, Cherry Creek 9

Valor defenders Quentin Holley (6) and Brian Dawkins Jr. (2) cover the over and under of Grandview QB Cody Summers (18) during their Nov. 22 state semifinal game, won by Valor, 14-7.

Valor’s Eric Lee, Jr (7) slips past Grandview’s Gabe Hill. Lee had a big day Nov. 22 in scoring one of the two Valor touchdowns and later intercepting Grandview in the end zone for what was the final play of the game.

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From left, Tyler Olson, Tyler Turco, and Zach Moye are Ponderosa varsity wrestlers who graduated from the Mustangs junior program Photo by Jim Benton

Grappling with burnout and experience Wrestling from an early age a bonus, but coaches caution against one-sport focus

By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Young wrestlers are often a source for the success of high school wrestling programs — young meaning grapplers between the ages of 5 and 14 years old.

“In order to have a very successful, a high school needs a successful junior program as the backbone of the program,” said Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis. “When we talk about Ponderosa wrestling obviously we are talking about the high school but in the Ponderosa wrestling program the junior program is a big part of it.

“Last year the high school coaches took back over running the junior program. … In that eight-year state championship run we had that’s what we had in place was the high school coaches running the junior program so the wrestlers knew the expectations, they knew the techniques we wanted from them and they were prepared as well for the mental piece. I think a junior program is huge.”

Ponderosa senior Tanner Olson, a state qualifier last season, grew up in the Mustangs youth program.

“I started when I was in third grade and left in eighth grade,” said Olson. “I learned a lot of techniques. I was constantly practicing and learned about the brotherhood of the wrestling team and we all kind of got affected by that.

“It was a big impact on my life because you learn lots of new moves and the mentality of becoming a wrestler. You get overwhelmed if you jump right into it. The junior program is a place to start and it builds you up to where you want to be.”

Douglas County coach Gary Hartman wrestled in Cherry Creek’s Little Bruins program before competing for the Bruins in high school.

“Pretty much every team in our league (Continental) has a youth program,” Hartman said. “If you don’t you’re missing out. We’re trying to be one program from youth, through middle school to us.

“Even more than just in our program, junior programs build wrestling as a sport. It absolutely affects our program.

We don’t have to teach as much what we want them to do.

Most of the team we have right now has gone through that program. The wrestlers have the fundamentals we want them to have. We give them a couple moves here and there Wrestling continues on Page 30

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from Valor quarterback Dylan McCaffrey on the first play of the game. That led to a 4-yard touchdown pass from Summers to Morgan Smith.

Valor tied the game at 7 after a 51yard punt return by Danny Rambo set up the Eagles at the 1-yard line. McCaffrey scored on a quarterback sneak to pull even after Jared Kendzioski’s extra point conversion.

The Eagles mounted an 80-yard drive to go ahead 14-7 with 1:45 left in the first half. Lee caught a 16-yard TD pass from McCaffrey.

Valor’s touchdown was a turning point because at first it appeared that Grandview had actually scored a touchdown to go ahead.

Brandon O’Donnell attempted to

pick up a punt at the Valor 3-yard line, was hit and the ball wound up in the end zone, where Grandview’s Nathan Nguyen recovered.

However, instead of a Wolves touchdown, it was ruled a touchback by the officials because the punt returner muffed the catch and never had possession of the football. Once the ball crossed the goal line, it was a dead ball and a touchback, which Valor turned into the decisive scoring drive.

McCaffrey completed 14 of 23 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Watson was the leading Valor ball carrier with 60 yards on 11 carries. O’Donnell caught four passes and Lee had two receptions, including his touchdown grab.

“I didn’t feel we started the game with the emotion and energy we wanted,” said Sherman. “In the semis, there’s some nerve in that. Then, we decided we would have another week together.”

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that we want them to know. For the most part they know our eight to 10 core moves.

They have them down to a tee.”

Cherry Creek coach Mike Luhring notices that wrestlers coming from the Little Bruins program are ready to compete.

“It makes the contact as they are making the transition from middle school to high school much easier.” Luhring said.

“My staff and I are both the high school coaches and the youth coaches. So the kids are getting the same techniques for not just the four years in high school but also the years they spend in the Little Bruins program.

“We keep things a little simpler for the little guys. It’s still basically the same technique that the guys that are qualifying for state year in and year out. They are using the same stuff. I would say a good third of the team has ties to the Little Bruin program.”

There is some debate on whether

November 27, 2014 starting youngsters to wrestle too early can burn them out.

“As long as they enjoy the sport and don’t move away we usually retain them,” McNellis said.

“It’s totally up to the wrestler on how much they do,” added Hartman. “Those kids that wrestle from (age) 4 or 5 competitively, we see a little burnout and we have to reel them back in.”

Luhring likes to see his wrestlers get away from wrestling for a while.

“I really encourage the guys to do multiple sports even in high school,” he said. ”I have some of my more competitive wrestlers on the varsity squad that are two-sport (athletes) and I have a threesport athlete on the varsity squad.

“We want them excited about the upcoming wrestling season, we don’t want them dreading it and feeling like `oh here we go again.’ If they get away from the mat a little while then the absence of it breaks the monotony and hopefully they have a better mind state and they are physically ready to get back at it.”

RETURNING AREA STATE QUALIFIERS Arapahoe: John Daniel

Gambrell, Tanner Mooney and Zach Summers

Castle View: Hudson Marker

Heritage: Jared Todd

Chaparral: Dawson Cranmer, Dane Drimmer, Camden Roach and Aaron Trygstad

Ponderosa: Joseph Huber, Hunter Matney, Tanner

Cherry Creek: A.J. Curtis, Josh and Matt Finesilver

ThunderRidge: Alex Bezugly and Matthew Stanley

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NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc.org/career for more information.

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fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess. org.

FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 24, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. You also can anticipate a welcome change on the home front.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. The arts dominate this weekend. Enjoy them.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those all-important personal matters.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order.

However, a matter involving a possible breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don’t find yourself once again being super-critical or overly judgmental.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it ultimately pays off.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Encouraging a friendlier environment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. It won’t be easy, but you can do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A recent act of kindness is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The good news is that the sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The notso-good news is that new impediments could turn up later.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A change of pace is welcome but also confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you’re being asked to do.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Don’t fret if you don’t get the gratitude you think you’re owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. In any event, what’s important is that you did it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making the sort of wise decisions that ultimately shed new light on dark situations. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

BREAKFAST CLUB Singles 50 plus meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Bar & Grill, Castle Pines North Golf Club (exit I-25 at Castle Pines Parkway and go 2 miles west). Breakfast orders taken at 9 a.m. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428.

Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back.

The website is www.TBC50plus.org.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Garden Club. Whether CASTLE ROCK Bridge Club plays a friendly you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always PUBLIC NOTICE ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Englewood and Wednesday.

For more information, a schedule of games Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

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Legal Description of Real Property: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourthsecured Thursday, andDeed of303-973-6409.

LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING by the Trust described NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, herein, has filed written election and deSTATE OF COLORADO. mand for sale as provided by law and in Which has the address of: 2974 Fox said Deed of Trust.

Sedge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given 80126 that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedNOTICE OF SALE nesday, January 21, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucsecured by the Deed of Trust described tion to the highest and best bidder for herein, has filed written election and decash, the said real property and all inmand for sale as provided by law and in terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs said Deed of Trust. and assigns therein, for the purpose of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given paying the indebtedness provided in said that on the first possible sale date (unless Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses nesday, December 31, 2014, at the Pubof sale and other items allowed by law, lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificCastle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. auction to the highest and best bidder for First Publication: 11/27/2014 cash, the said real property and all inPUBLIC NOTICE Last Publication: 12/25/2014 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Publisher: Douglas County News Press and assigns therein, for the purpose of Englewood Dated: 10/6/2014 paying the indebtedness provided in said NOTICE OF SALE ROBERT J. HUSSON Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0342 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses The name, address and telephone numof sale and other items allowed by law, To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2014 bers of the attorney(s) representing the and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificthe undersigned Public Trustee caused legal holder of the indebtedness is: ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. the Notice of Election and Demand relatDAVID A. SHORE First Publication: 11/6/2014 ing to the Deed of Trust described below Colorado Registration #: 19973 Last Publication: 12/4/2014 to be recorded in Douglas County.

5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, Publisher: Douglas County News Press Original Grantor: STACEY BRUNSON GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO Dated: 10/23/2014 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELEC80111 ROBERT J. HUSSON TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Phone #: (303) 573-1080 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST Fax #: The name, address and telephone numMORTGAGE, INC. Attorney File #: 14-00721SH bers of the attorney(s) representing the Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE legal holder of the indebtedness is: BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webHOLLY DECKER TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustColorado Registration #: 32647 TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASee/ 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-14 Legal Notice No. 2014-0342 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 First Publication: 11/27/2014 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Last Publication: 12/25/2014 Attorney File #: 14-945-26661 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 Publisher: Douglas County News Press *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustDebt: $164,800.00 AMENDED ee/ Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Highlands Ranch date hereof: $163,843.20 NOTICE OF SALE Legal Notice No.: 2014-0194 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0194 First Publication: 11/6/2014 are hereby notified that the covenants of Last Publication: 12/4/2014 the deed of trust have been violated as To Whom It May Concern: On 5/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press follows: Failure to pay principal and inthe undersigned Public Trustee caused terest when due together with all other the Notice of Election and Demand relatPUBLIC NOTICE payments provided for in the Evidence of ing to the Deed of Trust described below Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and to be recorded in Douglas County.

Littleton other violations of the terms thereof.

Original Grantor: SHIRIN H. SAMAR AND NOTICE OF SALE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE YOUSSEF O. DARGAHI Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0326 A FIRST LIEN. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECThe property described herein is all of the TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 property encumbered by the lien of the INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE the undersigned Public Trustee caused deed of trust.

FOR LENDER, AFFILIATED FINANCIAL the Notice of Election and Demand relatLegal Description of Real Property: GROUP, LLC ing to the Deed of Trust described below UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: to be recorded in Douglas County.

MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Original Grantor: C. TODD ELLIS CORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2010 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTHEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 3, 2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2010 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN Reception No. of DOT: 2010034845 INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHA FINANTHE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

CIAL, INC. THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND Debt: $409,868.00 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONdate hereof: $401,210.92 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 DITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF MEPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Reception No. of DOT: 2009044479 RIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, REare hereby notified that the covenants of DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

CORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT the deed of trust have been violated as Original Principal Amount of Evidence of RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID follows: Failure to pay monthly installDebt: $403,868.00 RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ments due Note Holder.

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the STATE OF COLORADO. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE date hereof: $385,062.25 Which has the address of: 9768 MayA FIRST LIEN. Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you fair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112 The property described herein is all of the are hereby notified that the covenants of property encumbered by the lien of the the deed of trust have been violated as NOTICE OF SALE deed of trust. follows: the failure to timely make payLegal Description of Real Property: ments as required under the Deed of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING Trust. secured by the Deed of Trust described NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE herein, has filed written election and deSTATE OF COLORADO. A FIRST LIEN. mand for sale as provided by law and in Which has the address of: 2974 Fox The property described herein is all of the said Deed of Trust.

Sedge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO property encumbered by the lien of the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given 80126 deed of trust. that on the first possible sale date (unless Legal Description of Real Property: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedNOTICE OF SALE LOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1nesday, January 21, 2015, at the Public B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle The current holder of the Evidence of Debt COLORADO Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucsecured by the Deed of Trust described Which has the address of: 8248 tion to the highest and best bidder for herein, has filed written election and deDressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125 cash, the said real property and all inmand for sale as provided by law and in terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE OF SALE and assigns therein, for the purpose of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given paying the indebtedness provided in said that on the first possible sale date (unless The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedsecured by the Deed of Trust described Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses nesday, December 31, 2014, at the Pubherein, has filed written election and deof sale and other items allowed by law, lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, mand for sale as provided by law and in and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificCastle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public said Deed of Trust. ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. auction to the highest and best bidder for THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given First Publication: 11/27/2014 cash, the said real property and all inthat on the first possible sale date (unless Last Publication: 12/25/2014 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedPublisher: Douglas County News Press and assigns therein, for the purpose of nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public Dated: 10/6/2014 paying the indebtedness provided in said Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle ROBERT J. HUSSON Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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HIGH PLAINS Chapter, Order of DeMolay,

meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t find another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or Visit www.coloradodemolay.org.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Concert Band Swing Shift offer a number of free concerts open to the public.

Each performance is geared to provide quality entertainment in a fun and family friendly atmosphere. We rehearse Wednesdays at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, from 6:15-7:45 p.m. for our Swing Shift group and from 7:45-9:15 p.m. for the concert band group. To join email membership@hrconcertband. org. Our website is www.hrconcertband.org.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Genealogical Society meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Highlands Ranch Library at 7 p.m.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Historical Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road.

Great programs ($1 voluntary donation for non-members) and group rate tours offered including some RTD tours. Leave message at 641-715-3900 ext. 147406, email HRHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or see www.highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org .

HIGHLANDS RANCH Jaycees meets at 7 p.m.

every first and third Tuesdays at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. The meetings are open for people ages 21-40.

Call Suzy Driscoll at 303-791-1049.

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first four Thursdays every month for lunch from 12:10-1:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Senior Club Enjoy board/card games, monthly luncheons with professional entertainment, genealogy group, walking and hiking groups plus much more. Most activities at the Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center. Monthly newsletter available at the four rec centers and the library; or go to www.hrcaonline.org (click on “Programs and Events”, then to “Senior Programming” to find the HRSC newsletter, which includes a contact and phone number for each activity. Newcomers welcome.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Singles Happy Hour, also known as Southeast Singles since many people are from Littleton and Lone Tree too, meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 p.m. Visit www.hrsingles.com for locations and more information. This group is for ages 40-60s.

Contact Corinna Robert at 303-773-1810 or corinnamke@aol. com. Pay for your own drinks and appetizers.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 8568 South University Blvd. Toastmasters helps members learn to speak better, and it does so in a positive and friendly manner. New members always welcome. Call Emily at 720-233-3807.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Writers’ Group, call 303-791-7703.

JUST DESSERTS St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to our free Social Justice 3rd Friday movie series, which broadly touches many social PUBLIC NOTICE HIGHLANDS RANCH Lions Club meets at 6:30 issues facing our culture today. May have content not apLittleton p.m. the first and third Thursdays at IHOP Restaurant, 9565 propriate for children. Contact Heidi Parish, 720-206-5733 NOTICE OF SALE S. University Blvd.,Sale Highlands Ranch. Visit www.HighlandPublic Trustee No. 2014-0326 or Daryl Shute, 303-903-0653. St. Andrew United Methodist sRanchLions.org or contactOn Corky Carlson at 303-791-0099 or Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303To Whom It May Concern: 9/19/2014 PUBLIC NOTICE the undersigned Public Trustee caused ddcc2@ddccnotary.com. the Notice of Election and Demand relat794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrewLittleton ing to the Deed of Trust described below THE HIGHLANDS Ranch/Littleton ChapNOTICE OFumc.com.

SALE to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0327 Original Grantor: C. TODD ELLIS ter of Beneficiary: MothersMORTGAGE and More meets the second Original ELECKINGDOM KNITTERS creates prayer shawls that TRONICofREGISTRATION To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 Tuesday each month. See SYSTEMS, www.mothersandmore.org/ INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHA FINANthe undersigned Public areTrustee given tocaused people who are ill, grieving or just in need of CIAL, INC. the hrmotherNotice of Election and Demand relatchapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail comfort.

Shawls Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ing to the Deed of Trust described belowcan be picked up at the Cherry Hills’ recepsandmore@hotmail.com CITIMORTGAGE, INC. for more information. to be recorded in Douglas County. tion desk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2009 Original Grantor: JOSEPH C DOROSZ Original MORTGAGE ELECRecording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 Optimists us for knitting from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays HIGHLANDS RANCH meetsBeneficiary: at 7 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Reception No. of DOT: 2009044479 INC.,ofACTING AS Fireside NOMINEE DOT Recorded in Douglas County. in the Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 a.m. Wednesdays at Le Peep on Broadway south C-470. SOLELY FOR HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Public Notice GraceofBlvd, Highlands Ranch. We gladly accept yarn donaNew members are welcome. Call Ken WolfleCurrent at 303-470Holder of Evidence Debt: U.S. Debt: $403,868.00 BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS Outstanding Principal Amount as of the DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT tions.

Visit www.chcc.org or call 303-791-4100.

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TRUSTEE FOR THE SROF-2013-M4 REdate hereof: $385,062.25 4000 Justice Way MIC TRUST I Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Castle Rock, CO Date Alumnae of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/2/2009 League ofDouglas are hereby notified that the covenants of County, 80109 LA LECHE Highlands RanchCO meets at HIGHLANDS RANCH Pi Beta Phi Recording Date of DOT: 1/12/2009 the deed of trust have been violated as 9:30 a.m. the second Monday of theOF month.

Call Barb at Club on a regular basis.

Contact BuchNo. at of DOT: 2009001745 Reception follows:meets the failure to timely make pay- Marlyce THE PEOPLE THE STATE Recorded in Douglas County. ments as required under the Deed of OF COLORADO 303-791-4243.

720-207-1490 or marlycebuch@aol.com. DOT Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Trust.

Debt: $311,377.00 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE In the Interest of: Outstanding Principal Amount as of the A FIRST LIEN. PAIGE ASHLEY WALSH date hereof: $305,598.27 The property described herein is all of the D.O.B. 02/14/1997, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you property encumbered by the lien of the A Child, are hereby notified that the covenants of deed of trust. the deed of trust have been violated as Legal Description of Real Property: And concerning: follows: Failure to pay principal and inLOT 39, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING 1JEANENE BATT, Mother, terest when due together with all other B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF And CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL, Father, payments provided for in the Evidence of COLORADO Respondents, Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Which has the address of: 8248 other violations of the terms thereof.

Dressage Road, Littleton, CO 80125 And MICHAEL RENWICK and ERIN THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Special Respondents.

To advertise your publicSMITH, notices 303-566-4100 NOTICE OF SALE A FIRST LIEN. Attorney forcall the Department: The property described herein is all of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt property encumbered by the lien of the John Thirkell, #13865 secured by the Deed of Trust described deed of trust.

4400 Castleton Ct. herein, has filed written election and deLegal Description of Real Property: Castle Rock, CO 80109 mand for sale as provided by law and in LOT 609, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FIL(303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 said Deed of Trust.

ING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us STATE OF COLORADO. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Which has the address of: 7682 Grizzly that on the first possible sale date (unless Case Number: 14JV258 * Division: 7 Court, Littleton, CO 80125 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public SUMMONS – DEPENDENCY NEGLECT NOTICE OF SALE Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucThis Summons is initiated pursuant to The current holder of the Evidence of Debt tion to the highest and best bidder for Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvensecured by the Deed of Trust described cash, the said real property and all inile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado herein, has filed written election and deterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19mand for sale as provided by law and in and assigns therein, for the purpose of 3-503, C.R.S. 2013. said Deed of Trust. paying the indebtedness provided in said THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of TO THE RESPONDENTS AND SPEthat on the first possible sale date (unless Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses CIAL RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedof sale and other items allowed by law, You are hereby notified that a petition has nesday, January 7, 2015, at the Public and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificbeen filed which alleges that the aboveTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. named children are dependent or negRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucFirst Publication: 11/13/2014 lected as per the facts set forth in the Detion to the highest and best bidder for Last Publication: 12/11/2014 pendency and Neglect Petition, a copy of cash, the said real property and all inPublisher: Douglas County News Press which may be obtained at the office of terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Dated: 9/25/2014 John Thirkell, at the above address. and assigns therein, for the purpose of ROBERT J. HUSSON paying the indebtedness provided in said DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee A hearing has been set for Return of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The name, address and telephone numService hearing on December 1, 2014 at Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses bers of the attorney(s) representing the 10:00 a.m. in Division 7 for PAIGE ASHof sale and other items allowed by law, legal holder of the indebtedness is: LEY WALSH, D.O.B. 02/14/1997, ALISON L. BERRY and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificDouglas County District Court, 4000 Colorado Registration #: 34531 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, First Publication: 11/13/2014 80109.

ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Your presence before this court is reFax #: Dated: 9/25/2014 quired to defend against the claims in this Attorney File #: 14-003538 ROBERT J. HUSSON petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABThe name, address and telephone numSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, bers of the attorney(s) representing the site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY legal holder of the indebtedness is: ee/ HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGLISA CANCANON MENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUColorado Registration #: 42043 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0326 DICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPEND1199 BANNOCK STREET , First Publication: 11/13/2014 ENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Last Publication: 12/11/2014 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Publisher: Douglas County News Press You have the right to request a trial by jury Fax #: (303) 813-1107 at the adjudicatory stage of this petition.

Attorney File #: 1269.100329.F01 You also have the right to legal representPUBLIC NOTICE *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE ation at every stage of the proceedings by SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webcounsel of your own choosing, or if you Littleton site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustare without sufficient financial means, apNOTICE OF SALE ee/ pointment of counsel by the Court. TerPublic Trustee Sale No. 2014-0327 mination of your parent-child legal relaLegal Notice No.: 2014-0327 tionship to free your child for adoption is a To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2014 First Publication: 11/13/2014 possible remedy in this proceeding. If that the undersigned Public Trustee caused Last Publication: 12/11/2014 remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a the Notice of Election and Demand relatPublisher: Douglas County News Press hearing before a Judge. You also have ing to the Deed of Trust described below the right, if you are indigent, to have the to be recorded in Douglas County.

Court appoint, at no expense to you, one Original Grantor: JOSEPH C DOROSZ expert witness of your own choosing at Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECany hearing on the termination of your TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, parent-child relationship. If you are a INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE minor, you have the right to the appointFOR HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA Public Notice ment of a Guardian ad litem to represent Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. your best interests.

BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TRUSTEE FOR THE SROF-2013-M4 RE4000 Justice Way You have the right to have this matter MIC TRUST I Castle Rock, CO heard by a district court judge rather than Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/2/2009 Douglas County, CO 80109 by the magistrate. You may waive that Recording Date of DOT: 1/12/2009 right, and in doing so, you will be bound Reception No. of DOT: 2009001745 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE by the findings and recommendations of DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

OF COLORADO the magistrate, subject to review as Original Principal Amount of Evidence of provided by sec. 19-1-108(5), C.R.S. Debt: $311,377.00 In the Interest of: 2009, and subsequently, to the right of apOutstanding Principal Amount as of the PAIGE ASHLEY WALSH peal as provided by Colorado Appellate date hereof: $305,598.27 D.O.B. 02/14/1997, Rule 3.4.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you A Child, are hereby notified that the covenants of This summons is being initiated by the the deed of trust have been violated as And concerning: Douglas County Department of Human follows: Failure to pay principal and inJEANENE BATT, Mother, Services through its counsel. terest when due together with all other And CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL, Father, payments provided for in the Evidence of Respondents, Dated: November 12, 2014 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

And MICHAEL RENWICK and ERIN John Thirkell, #13865 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE SMITH, Special Respondents.

Assistant Douglas County Attorney A FIRST LIEN. Attorney for the Department: The property described herein is all of the Legal Notice No.: 926535 property encumbered by the lien of the John Thirkell, #13865 First Publication: November 27, 2014 deed of trust.

4400 Castleton Ct. Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Legal Description of Real Property: Castle Rock, CO 80109 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press LOT 609, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FIL(303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 ING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7682 Grizzly Case Number: 14JV258 * Division: 7 Court, Littleton, CO 80125 SUMMONS – DEPENDENCY NEGLECT NOTICE OF SALE This Summons is initiated pursuant to

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$2999 Due at signing. 36 mo lease, Low-mileage lease for well qualified current lessees of a competitive brand vehicle (Non-Chrysler Group). Must show proof of ownership.

Based on MSRP example of $29,690.00 with 26L package after all applicable offers. Total due at lease signing includes a down payment and first month’s payment. Offer requires dealer contribution. Tax, title & license extra. Lessee pays for excess wear and mileage of $.25/mile ($0.50/mile for SRT models) for each mile over 10,000 miles per year, if vehicle is returned at end of term. Option to buy at lease end at pre-negotiated price. Dealer’s actual terms may vary. Offer through Ally. Residency restrictions apply.

Dodge Dart SXT LEASE MONTH + TAX

$179

D6487

39 months. $2,499 due at signing. No security deposit required.Low-mileage lease for well qualified lessees. Based on MSRP example of $20,840.00 with 28B package after all applicable offers. Total due at lease signing includes a down payment and first month’s payment. Offer requires dealer contribution. Tax, title & license extra. Lessee pays for excess wear and mileage of $.25/mile ($0.50/mile for SRT models) for each mile over 10,000 miles per year, if vehicle is returned at end of term. Option to buy at lease end at pre-negotiated price. Dealer’s actual terms may vary. Offer through Chrysler Capital. Residency restrictions apply. Must take retail delivery by 11/03/2014. $395 disposition fee due at lease end.

Medved Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1520 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104

(855) 200-8690

MedvedChryslerDodgeJeepRAM.com

MUST QUALIFY FOR ALL REBATES $3,186 PLUS FEES DOWN PAYMENT IS PLUS TAX 10,500 MILES PER YEAR

2014 FORD ESCAPE

$199

LEASE

MONTH + TAX

F3025T

MUST QUALIFY FOR ALL REBATES $3,000 DOWN PLUS FEES PAYMENT IS PLUS TAX 10,500 MILES PER YEAR

1404 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104

(855) 200-8589

www.MedvedFord.com