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BRANCH INN AND A CLASSIC BOUTIQUE VICTIMS BENEFIT

NOV. 30, 2008

A BENEFIT IS BEING ORGANIZED TO HELP WITH THE ENORMOUS COSTS THAT ALL OF THE VICTIMS HAVE INCURRED. WE ARE ASKING OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP IN ANY WAY THEY CAN.

WE ARE IN NEED OF MANY THINGS TO MAKE THIS BENEFIT A SUCCESS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME.

THE BENEFIT WILL START WITH A POKER RUN @ 11AM - 4PM. A $6 BURRITO PLATE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ZIPPERS STARTING AT NOON. VARIOUS LOCAL BANDS WILL PROVIDE LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY & EVENING. A SILENT AUCTION WILL RUN FROM NOON - 6PM WITH THE LIVE AUCTION RUNNING FROM 6PM - 9PM. THERE WILL BE A 50/50 RAFFLE AS WELL AS DOOR PRIZES.

* QUALITY AUCTION ITEMS FOR A SILENT & LIVE AUCTION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ZIPPERS. A VALUE AND DONOR INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE ATTACHED WITH EACH ITEM.

**ZIPPERS IS ALSO ACCEPTING CASH DONATIONS**

FOR CASH DONATIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR JENNIFER FLOWER OR ASHLEY JOHNSON, ACCOUNTS ARE SET UP @ US BANK

* FOOD DONATIONS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPLY A BEAN BURRITO DINNER. ITEMS NEEDED ARE: BEANS, BEEF, PORK, TORTILLAS, CHILI, RICE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, CHEESE, ECT...

*ALL PLASTIC & PAPER GOODS: PLATES, NAPKINS, CUTLERY, CUPS.

** WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ENTIRE DAY FOR VARIOUS DUTIES: SET UP, AUCTION, BUFFET LINE, CLEAN UP, ECT...PLEASE EMAIL DONIELLE AT DGONZAL1@AMFAM.COM OR CONTACT @ 240-8716 TO VOLUNTEER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DONNA @ 250-6707 DONNA.GUTIERREZ@USBANK.COM

Donna Gutierrez, Small Business Specialist
US Bank Regency
Direct line (719) 565-3012
Fax (719) 566-1003
Mail Code DN-CO-0282
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I don't usually do this, but this book is the most compelling book I've read in years and I wanted to let you know about it.

"A Matter of Panache", a unique memoir written by Debra Sanders, is an adventure story that takes readers from the most remote corners of Alaska into the isolated canyon lands of southeastern Utah and onto an army post in Colorado. It is also a fascinating, sometimes shocking portrayal of some of public education's greatest triumphs and most shameful failures.

Debra Sanders spent nearly 25 years championing for the rights of children with disabilities in some of our nation's most challenging schools. An award-winning educational psychologist, Sanders was loved and respected by students, their families, the teachers who struggled to help them and the administrators who were in charge of it all. But, in 2003, Sanders was involved in a work-related auto accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury-one initially diagnosed as mild. However, Debra's head injury caused changes in her skills and her personality which were both subtle and profound, ultimately resulting in her own humiliated exit from a career that had shaped her life and that had driven her passions.

Anyone who cares about children, has been touched by the effects of injury to the brain-theirs or someone they know, anyone who has ever had to dig down and grit their teeth during times of enormous stress and/or adversity and anyone who enjoys a provocative story that makes them think and question both themselves and what goes on in our schools (and minds!) will find this a worthwhile read.

Debra Sanders is offering special bonus gifts to readers who purchase her book on Tuesday November 18, 2008. So, purchase this book from amazon.com and then proceed to Debra's website at http://www.DebraSanders.com to claim the bonus gifts.

For the lucky people out there who are my friends and family or this year's clients, you'll be receiving a FREE copy from me!

Below are the year to date numbers for Pueblo West. The numbers are deemed realiable, but not guaranteed. The Pueblo West numbers this year aren't very different than last year with the exception of Days on the Market. Pueblo West is still a great place to move to!

• List Low $80,800
• List High $499,900
• Average list $181,042
• Median list $169,642

• Selling low $80,845
• Selling High $470,000
• Selling Average $177,296
• Selling Median $165,175

List /Sold %

• Low - 70.63%
• High 111.24%
• Median 98.65%
• Average 98.23%

Price Per Square Foot

• Low $41.48
• High $210.76
• Average $106
• Median $106

Days on the Market

• Low +/- default
• High 641
• Average 136
• Median 102

For more information about Pueblo West : http://activerain.com/blogs/dena/tags/pueblo%20west

Well, this blog originally started out to be about real estate so I figured it is time to give you some residential property statistics.  The following information was taken from the Pueblo Association of Realtors Multiple List Service for residential properties sold in Pueblo West for the months indicated.  Although the figures are down slightly for this year as compared to last year, Pueblo West properties are still selling!

There are currently 396 active listings plus 56 properties pending sale.  Here is a breakdown of the price ranges currently active:

Don't hesitate to call or e-mail me if you have additional questions about properties currently for sale or if you would like a market analysis of your home.

An update on last week's blog. Right after I released the blog, I got a call back from Michelle Peulen, Public Relations specialist for Parkview Hospital. She told me the new Pueblo West medical facility will be opening on November 15. On that day, they will be hosting a flu-shot clinic. On Nov 13, from 3-7 pm, there will be a community preview of the new facility.

Don't forget, set your clocks back an hour this weekend. I sure will hate driving home in the dark after the time change. This weekend is also a good time to check your smoke alarm batteries.

For any current or former Army members who were part of the CONUS Communications Support Center (CCSC) stationed at the then Pueblo Depot Activity (now Pueblo Chemical Depot), send me an email - we are planning a reunion!

Deb