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November, the Most Promising Month

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he days are getting shorter, but the opportunities for enjoying the end-of-fall-pre-holiday season abound! Whether you’re focused on celebrating November with friends and family, or dusting off the skis in anticipation of Colorado’s real sports season, you’ll want to read on.

This month’s dual theme is “Giving Back” and “Winter Sports Preview,” and we didn’t have to travel far from the Ranch to find a whole lot of both. From our heartwarming story about local volunteer and Court Appointed Special Advocate Kim Ferraro in “Giving Back” to our feature on back-country skiing, which is capturing the fancy of many a downhill skier, we hope you’ll be feeling the season as you cozy up for a read. Happy November!

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his is definitely the easiest and best way to make rich-tasting butternut squash soup, without having to

peel and dice a large, awkwardly shaped vegetable. You start by cutting the squash in half lengthwise and roasting it in a hot oven. Scrape the roasted flesh from the skin, and simmer it with sautéed yellow onion, fresh sage and a tart Granny Smith apple. When everything’s soft and the flavors have melded, purée it all in the blender. Finally, enrich the soup with a bit of heavy cream.

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as needed • 1/3 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional) 1. Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the squash pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and brush all of it over the tops and insides of the squash halves (alternatively, you can rub it on evenly with your fingers). Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until knife tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Meanwhile, peel, core and cut the apple into medium dice.

Cut the onion into medium dice. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the apple, onion and sage, season with salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

3. When the squash is ready, set the baking sheet on a wire rack until the squash is cool enough to handle. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh into the saucepan with the sautéed apples and onions; discard the skins.

4. Add the broth, water and measured salt and pepper, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large pieces of squash, until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream.

5. Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until smooth, removing the small cap (the pour lid) from the blender lid and covering the space with a kitchen towel (this allows steam to escape and prevents the blender lid from popping off). Alternatively, use an immersion blender. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve garnished with the pumpkin seeds if using.

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SO YOU WANT TO SKI OUT-OFBOUNDS, EH? 7 initial steps aspiring backcountry skiers can take to start earning turns.

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n Colorado, much of today’s ski culture has an emphasis on backcountry or big mountain exploration. While inspiring, the prospect of setting out on exploratory ski missions in the middle of nowhere when avalanche deaths seem to be at an all-time high can seem uninviting and overwhelming. Where the heck do you even begin? Here are seven suggestions to follow if you’re serious about transitioning from resort junkie into someone who knows how to safely navigate and survive skiing or riding beyond mediated terrain.

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01 LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT SNOW.

02 GET THE GEAR AND UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE.

Sounds trivial, but really. Start by reading your local snow report more regularly and begin to understand how the weather is affecting the snowpack. One resource for consistent forecasting is OpenSnow. com. An entire season of storms dictates what kind of snow you’re potentially skiing. Is it stable? Is there enough coverage? If you’ve been reading about regional snowfall, you’re a lot more likely to understand what the collection of layers are looking like and you’ll be able to follow along discussing skiing conditions.

Initial items for keeping yourself safe include a shovel, a beacon and a probe, but you’ll also want to look into getting a good backpack, sensible layers or touring equipment. You don’t have to spend a fortune in your first season and buy everything at once; Craigslist or renting works, too. Also, try checking out your local sports recycler or see if a friend will lend these items to you.

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03 TAKE AN AVALANCHE 1 COURSE.

Drop the money and get educated. Courses are generally a few days in length and cover the basics in reading terrain and snowpack, utilizing gear and assessing risk. Most courses include time “in the field,” and this is the perfect time to rent or borrow gear to practice using it properly. If you’re a student, look to see if your rec center or other clubs on campus offer courses at a discount.

04 FOLLOW THE LEADERS.

Mentors matter. If you know someone who has been skiing out of bounds for a while now, ask them if they are willing to take you out skiing on some mellow terrain after you’ve taken your Avalanche 1 Course. Offer to drive or buy them an après meal. If you can’t coordinate a time to go exploring, invite him or her out for a drink and pick their brain. Ask them about how they got into backcountry skiing or about the lessons they’ve learned in the field over time.

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Skiing in the backcountry doesn’t just consist of steep turns and face-shots; a lot of time is spent hiking. The popular phrase “earn your turns” isn’t just talk, it takes work ascending the mountains you plan on skiing down. Start getting your heart rate up in your daily life so that laps in the backcountry can be less lung busting.

06 IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT, DON’T LEAVE THE RESORT ENTIRELY.

Hiking legs are important, but skiing legs are what make it fun. The more you’re skiing, the better. Try to make it a point to get some resort laps in here or there throughout your season. It means you’re keeping your skiing legs in shape, and you’ll be more prepared to take aggressive turns in an ungroomed landscape.

07 FIGURE OUT WHERE TO EXPLORE.

Start talking to people and researching common places to ski or ride in your region. You may hear folks constantly talking about a certain trail or recreational area where they like to go touring. Study those places, the terrain traps associated with them and begin familiarizing yourself with that topography. Then, when the time is right, you’ll be ready to send it.

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ARTICLEand JENNIFER STARBUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY POPPIES +Give PAISLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Kim Ferraro Court Appointed Special Advocates Voice to Struggling Families

“Sometimes you think, ‘I don’t want to rock the boat,’ but I’m here to be an advocate for these kids.”

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im Ferraro takes her title of Aunt Kim very seriously. And if she occasionally has to be blunt, or forward, or sometimes even a little rude to help the little ones who call her Aunt Kim, well, that’s OK by her.

For the past four years, Ferraro of Lone Tree has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate — or CASA — for children going through abuse and neglect court proceedings. As a CASA volunteer working on individual cases, Ferraro speaks for her children in court and spends hours talking to parents, extended family, police officers, educators, foster families and other officials to help advise judges on the best permanent placement for children in the foster-care system.

“Sometimes you think, ‘I don’t want to rock the boat,’ but I’m here to be an advocate for these kids,” she said. There are roughly 300 volunteers like Ferraro working with the agency Advocates For Children CASA in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado, which represents Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. CASAs in these counties alone support about 800 children who have filings in the Dependency and Neglect Court. There are 16 CASA programs throughout the state.

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Rudden’s a mother of six adult children, two of whom are disabled. She had a granddaughter die of brain cancer. She said even with these hardships, she and her family have always been blessed with support from their community. “Everybody wraps their arms around these kids. But for foster kids, there’s no one there but their CASA,” said Rudden, who started volunteering with CASA in 1981 through a Junior League project and has been passionate about the program and kids ever since. To become a CASA, a volunteer goes through 30 hours of training, is sworn in by a judge, and then is assigned a case, which typically lasts about 18 months.

People I talk to say ‘I could never do that.’ But you can. Seeing those families be reunited, that’s why this organization is so important.

Ferraro’s favorite part of her job is spending time getting to know her “munchkins,” as she calls them, by taking them to the park, or eating lunch with them at school — where they call her Aunt Kim to avoid having to retell the complicated story of their relationship to friends.

Once her own kids entered high school, she decided to use her free time to volunteer. The CASA program appealed to her because of her own experience growing up. “I didn’t have the brightest childhood,” she says, referring to a series of stepfathers. “It would have been extremely helpful for someone to be a voice for me and my siblings.”

Ferraro typically spends a couple hours a week as a CASA volunteer. And she’s proud that her efforts in her last case resulted in the children being reunited with their mother. Ferraro said she worked hard on mentoring the single mother, who has no other family and few positive role models in her life.”

People I talk to say ‘I could never do that.’ But you can," Ferraro said. "Seeing those families be reunited, that’s why this organization is so important."

And as executive director Rudden says, the couple hours a week as a CASA can encourage a child to finish high school or to reconnect with siblings after living in different foster homes and begin rebuilding family connections.

“It takes a strong heart, it takes some time,” said Rudden, “and it takes someone who knows that what they do will change one child’s life forever.”

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magine the freedom of going throughout your day without needing glasses or contact lenses, without laser surgery. An innovative and remarkable specialty contact lens can correct your vision while you sleep. The technology, known as Ortho-Eyes at HD Eye Care, is succinctly described as “contact lens retainers” by Dr. Lawrence Jacobs, the founder and owner of HD Eye Care.

Established in 1993, located off of Quebec Street in Highlands Ranch, the practice prides itself in the personal touch you find in independently owned businesses while still having the latest in cutting-edge technology to take care of your family’s eyes.

Ortho-Eyes, also known as Corneal Refractive Therapy, are custom designed contact lenses that function similar to retainers for your teeth. Ortho-Eyes are worn at night while you sleep and literally reshape your cornea to reduce or eliminate your need for daytime glasses and contact lenses to see in the distance. They are an excellent alternative to surgery, wearing glasses or traditional contact lenses. For people that enjoy sports, the outdoors and hiking 14ers (like Dr. Jacobs) they give freedom from glasses and no hassles in dusty, dirty settings as regular contact lenses sometimes do.

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"THE TEAM THRIVES IN WORKING ON MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONS THAT RADICALLY ALTER THE WAY THE OWNERS EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY THEIR SPACE."

Greenwood Cabinets was born -- right in the middle of the U.S housing crisis. With a shortage of new homes being built, the team decided to focus on remodeling old homes. With four designers with 15 to 20 years of experience each, the company is more than equipped with the knowledge and creativity to beautifully transform a home. While the designers enjoy working on anything, the company especially loves a challenge, explains Maday. “The more hopeless the space appears, the more eager we are to redesign it.”

Driven by a desire to create spaces their clients will treasure for years to come, the Greenwood Cabinets team is always open to clients’ ideas and prides itself on openness of communication. While many home design companies begin the conversation with asking about budget, the designers at Greenwood Cabinets and Stone aim to create an environment that is approachable and enjoyable. “That’s what I’m proud of the most,” says Maday. “That for an upscale showroom, we are approachable, yet professional, from design to installation.”

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he wildlife we’ve seen includes dear, elk, wild turkey, fox, bear and mountain lion,” says the current homeowner of 7225 Box Canyon in Sedalia, who’s had the pleasure of living above it all - yet close in - for 13 1/2 years. “We purchased the home in 2003 and have enjoyed an amazing lifestyle, hiking the half-mile trail through the pine and fir forest on the property, which is filled with ferns, wildflowers and all types of native vegetation.”

Built by an oil executive and formerly owned by the CEO of Colt Firearms who enjoyed training his huntings dogs, hunting wild turkey and skeet shooting on the property, the Country Tudor home is a rare find, with its old-world-meets-modern charm.

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beautiful gourmet kitchen. It’s mountain living within reach of the city.”

THE AIR UP THERE Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine with breathtaking downtown & mountain views surrounded by the unparalleled Colorado landscape.

COUNTRY MEETS MODERN Comfortable and luxurious at once, enjoy the built-ins all around, plus high-end finishes like hardwood and marble flooring, beamed ceilings, custom woodwork and five fireplaces.

“The light shows we see from the lighting on the eastern plains are truly spectacular,” says the current homeowner.

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November NOVEMBER 5

noisseur, featuring selections from the NEW 2016 Davidsons Liquors

JEWELRY & HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR

Top 50 Wine List. The Top 50 Wine List is an annual list of wines

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

Davidsons Liquors staff hand selects each year. Appetizers will be

Just in time for the holidays! This show features jewelry, accesso-

provided by the Whole Foods Market Highlands Ranch Catering De-

ries, and holiday gifts from handcrafters and commercial retailers.

partment. All recipients will receive a commemorative stemless wine

It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase unique necklaces, bracelets,

glass. HRCAOnline.org

earrings, scarves, purses and much more. You will be delighted with the quality and selection. Pick out something to treat yourself or purchase that unique gift for someone special. Don’t miss the Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair. HRCAOnline.org

NOVEMBER 8 - 12 GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE TAGAWA GARDENS Grandmother's House is an artisans boutique event featuring juried artisans and crafters selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, home decor, gourmet food gifts, yard and garden art, holiday decor, adult & kids apparel, pet merchandise, and crafted items in wood, metal, & fabric. Enjoy perusing over 100 booths for all the people on your holiday list! Enjoy a warm cinnamon roll or the lunch special during your visit!

NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS CHAPEL ARMA DEI ACADEMY Arma Dei Academy will honor highly decorated local war veterans, Don Stratton and Steve Williams. Mr. Stratton is a survivor from the attack on theUSS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, and Mr. Williams, an Afghanistan war veteran and a member of the Anti-Terrorism Task Force. The public is invited. ArmaDeiAcademy.com

NOVEMBER 12

NOVEMBER 12 MEET DANA PERINO - LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT JASPER . . .

TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE

FALL INTO SAVINGS WITH BAGELS AND BOTOX

Dana Perino, bestselling author of And the Good News Is..., will pres-

MCCRACKEN EYE AND FACE INSTITUTE

ent Let Me Tell You about Jasper: How My Best Friend Became Amer-

With the holidays coming we all want to look our best for those fa-

ica's Dog. There will be a book signing as well. For more information

mous family photos! McCracken Eye and Face Institute is hosting our

visit, TatteredCover.com

popular Botox event. Botox will be offered at a discount greater than 15% along with bagels and beverages. Patients who attend are also

NOVEMBER 17

offered an additional 10% discount all SkinMedica products when

CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES AT THE MANSION

purchased on this day only. McCrackenMD.com

HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION

NOVEMBER 12

In partnership with the Highlands Ranch Mansion, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association is proud to present a three part

SIP AND SAVOR WITH THE EXPERTS

series of classical music showcasing the rich history of the Mansion.

RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE

Each evening will include an hour open house for Mansion tours and

The HRCA and Davidsons Liquors are pleased to present an exclu-

appetizers. The performances are set to be intimate in the solarium

sive Wine Event to our food and beverage line up for the true con-

filled with the history of the Mansion. HRCAOnline.org CONTINUED >

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NOVEMBER 19

out in 2015 and 2014. Purchase your tickets early for this dreamy

CASTLE ROCK STARLIGHTING

production that features lavish costumes, exuberant dancing, whim-

HISTORIC WILCOX SQUARE IN

sical battles, hypnotizing snow flurries, sumptuous sets, majestic live

DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK

music and a little bit of magic. ColoradoBallet.org

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Fire Department have been “illuminating” the famous, giant star on top of Castle Rock for 80 years.

This Norman Rockwell experience will include; Carriage rides, hot chocolate and caroling, while children eagerly await Santa Claus’ annual visit .

CastleRockCulture.com

NOVEMBER 19 NUTCRACKER HIGHLIGHTS RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE Usher in the holiday season with an enthralling performance that brings to life a favorite holiday story of old. The International Youth

DECEMBER 2

Ballet returns to perform this one hour family-friendly perfor-

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY

mance. Bring the family and join the Nutcracker Prince in this colorful

TOWN CENTER SOUTH

and magical staging of a holiday classic! HRCAOnline.org

Searching for a hometown feeling holiday celebration, where friends

NOVEMBER 24

and neighbors share the spirit of the season? HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community

2016 TURKEY ROCK TROT FAMILY FUN 5K

at this celebration extravaganza that has become a holiday tradition.

DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER

The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free to this old fash-

The 12th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot is going to be EPIC this year. There

ioned celebration which offers an inspiring, delightful, and whimsical

will be entertainment on the course from local bands and cheer

time for any and all! HRCAOnline.org

teams giving our runners the motivation to ROCK the race! The Expo features over 2 dozen vendors, face painting, a bounce house and

DECEMBER 3

other activities for the kiddos. There are plenty of prizes and cash to

SEVENTH ANNUAL 1940’S & 50’S WHITE CHRISTMAS BALL

give away to the top runners. TurkeyRockTrot.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN AIRPORT

NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 2

The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield will be transformed to look like a scene right out of Irving Berlin’s classic holiday

SOSU ARTIST COLLECTIVE 2ND ANNUAL POP UP GALLERY

film for the 1940's & 50's White

SOSU ARTIST COLLECTIVE

Christmas Ball. Celebrating

SoSu Artist Collective 2nd annual Pop Up Gallery and Market to be

it's seventh year, the large-

held the weekend after Thanksgiving and the first weekend in Decem-

scale charity ball will spark

ber. Opening celebrations on Friday November 25 5-8 pm and Friday

the imagination of 3,000 plus

December 2nd 5-8 on. Artists are Mary Lynn Baird, Deanna hood,

guests with a magical holi-

mar Knight-Hall, Janet Moore, Emilia van nest Markovich, Stephanie

day party straight out of the

Thomas and Julie Vincelette.

1940’s. Guests will enjoy live

NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 24

music, costumes, re-enactments of classic holiday films,

COLORADO BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

sleigh rides, food, drinks, and

ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

dancing. The annual sell-out

Colorado Ballet’s 56th Annual captivating presentation of The Nut-

event raises money for The

cracker remains the ‘gold standard’ because it is largest production of

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the holiday favorite in Colorado. This larger-than-life holiday tradition

vision and The Commemora-

continues to be as popular as ever, with nearly all performances sold

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o you really want to be part of the stampeding masses this holiday season? Think beyond the herds at the big-box joints and join the Small Business Saturday movement on Nov. 26. In case you need some home-grown inspiration, we’ve found some for you at Unlisted, an artisan and boutique market located at 8262 S University Blvd in Centennial.

1. 2Bloom Design glitter-in-a-bottle necklaces, available in assorted colors, styles and lengths. It’s the perfect gift to say to the ladies in your life, “Let your inner sparkle shine on!” Handmade in Centennial. Also check out 2Bloom’s “upcycled” furniture, lawn dice games, and hand-crafted holiday wreaths.

2. H2Design Soy Candles. These handpoured candles in antiqued goblets, jars and tins are lovely to display in their own right. Once you’ve burned all the highly scented wax, return the vessels to H2Design for refills. Some of our favorites: Gingered Bergamot, Chestnuts & Clove and Violet Lime. Handmade in Castle Rock.

3. Teddy & George bath and skin products. Give the gift of luxurious me-time with these small-batch, all-natural products for your body and hair. Try Rose Whipped Body Butter, Honey Olive Whipped Sugar Scrub, Orange Spice Bath Salts, or dry shampoo powders for light or dark tones (no more suffocating spray from the national brands). Handmade in Littleton.

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4. Saw N Logs table-top Christmas trees.

Handcrafted from Colorado-found pine and aspen branches and sticks, these decorative trees add a rustic vibe to your Rocky Mountain Christmas. Top it off with the branch and pinecone garland. Handmade in Centennial. While you’re picking up your trees, don’t miss the lazy susans, clocks, candle holders, walking sticks and other home decor items all made with beetle-kill pine and aspen owners Sam and Pam Ashley find on their mountain property.

5. Tesla Lamps. These conversation-starter lamps feature iron piping and faucet dimmers for a cool industrial-hip vibe. A great gift for the design-minded person on your list who already seems to have everything. Handmade in Woodland Park. $100-215 6. H&W Creations recycled wine-bottle lights. Line these guys up on your on mantle or pair them on a shelf for soothing ambient light. These come in a variety of styles and sayings, from seasonal to Colorado-themed.

H&W will also create custom orders.

Handmade in Littleton. From $35.

7. Simple Style wrap bracelets, spa pillows and clutches. In addition to the great stocking-stuffer ideas here, check out Simple Style’s hand-sewn slip covers, throw pillows, poufs and aprons.

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