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Gazette photos of the month: November 2017

The best photos of the month presented by your photo staff at The Gazette. Exclusive Southeast stories, Broncos football, state championships and the unofficial start of winter - November offered many interesting visuals. All images can be purchased at http://gazettephoto.mycapture.com/mycapture/photoRequestForm.asp.

homecoming — Teddy bear in one hand and daddy's hand in the other, Kataleya Rendell leaves a welcome home ceremony with her dad, Sgt. Paul Rendell. Rendell and about 200 Ft. Carson soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, were welcomed home to Ft. Carson on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The soldiers have been gone to Eastern Europe for nine months to support U.S. Army Europe and participate in Atlantic Resolve as the regionally allocated heavy brigade for Europe. ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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AIR FORCE ARMY FOOTBALL — Air Force Falcons defensive back Robert Bullard (16) yells as he exits the tunnel with his teammates before the Falcons took on the Army West Point Black Knights at Falcon Stadium on Saturday November 4, 2017 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Army West Point defeated the Air Force by a score of 21-0. The last time the Falcons were held scoreless was by Mississippi in the 1992 Liberty Bowl. It was the first time the Falcons were shut out at home since Nov. 1, 1980, according to the school. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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Principal Andie Ruskin takes one of 55 pies in her face Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Discovery Canyon Elementary School. Ruskin and assistant principal Jamie Lester took a pie from all 110 fifth-graders who raised the most money at the District 20 elementary school that raised $4,111.64 to support the new Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs. Discovery Canyon lead the district in donations. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Principal Andie Ruskin takes one of 55 pies in her face Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Discovery Canyon Elementary School. Ruskin and assistant principal Jamie Lester took a pie from all 110 fifth-graders who raised the most money at the District 20 elementary school that raised $4,111.64 to support the new Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs. Discovery Canyon lead the district in donations. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Colorado Springs Patrol Officers examine the outside of the Portal apartments while trying to contact a resident that had called for assistance on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The resident reported a person outside the apartment harassing and threatening them.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Colorado Springs Patrol Officers examine the outside of the Portal apartments while trying to contact a resident that had called for assistance on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The resident reported a person outside the apartment harassing and threatening them. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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EMERGENCY FLIGHT — The view of the greater part of Colorado Springs from the Flight for Life helicopter that is piloted by Shawn McFarland and also in the cockpit is Paul Oldfield, a registered nurse, as they took off from St. Francis Memorial Hospital on Monday November 6, 2017 in Colorado Springs. They help to serve those in need of medical attention and to be airlifted to hospitals including the St. Francis Memorial Hospital. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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duck pond — Ducks swim through Christmas light reflections in the still unfrozen waters of Green Mountain Falls. The pond is a popular place for ice skating in the winter, but this year skaters will have to wait a bit longer for the pond to freeze with recent warm temps. Sunday, November 26, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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AF UTAH STATE FOOTBALL — Air Force Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Beveridge's breath shows up from the cold weather with the temperature being around 32f as he stands and joins in singing "The U.S Air Force Song" following the Air Force Falcons win over the Utah State Aggies 38-35 at Falcon Stadium in an NCAA college football game at the United States Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday Nov. 25, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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deerfield hills southeast — Emerald Towers tenant Gordon Jones is hoping that he can find a place on his fixed income to rent, but is afraid he won't be able to stay independent. Jones gathered with other tenants and concerned citizens to rally for all the tenants on Sunday, November 19, 2017. In the background, another tenant named Gayle gets a hug from one of the concerned citizens to attend the rally. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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ARMY FUNERAL — Connor Cribben, 5, peers around at the casket as he holds the scriptures readings during his father Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Baxter Cribben's funeral service that was held at New Life Church in Colorado Springs on Tuesday November 28, 2017. Cribben died after being wounded in AfghanistanÕs eastern Logar Province. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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Derek Hernandez, 16, and Evelyn Gillum, 16, stay warm with a kiss before the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The parade is held every year on the first Saturday of November. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Derek Hernandez, 16, and Evelyn Gillum, 16, stay warm with a kiss before the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The parade is held every year on the first Saturday of November. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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duck pond — Tawny is a constant companion for Mike Urban at Mike Urban Electronics in Green Mountain Falls. Tawny has numerous spots where she can hide and take a nap. About every square inch of his business is covered with items that he might someday need to make a repair. Sunday, November 26, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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Air Academy Kadets midfielder Ryan Self (15), center, kisses the state championship trophy after defeating the Centaurus Warriors 1-0 in overtime at Dick's Sporting Goods Field in Denver, Colo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Self scored an overtime header to make the Kadets the Colorado 4A state champions. — Air Academy Kadets midfielder Ryan Self (15), center, kisses the state championship trophy after defeating the Centaurus Warriors 1-0 in overtime at Dick's Sporting Goods Field in Denver, Colo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Self scored an overtime header to make the Kadets the Colorado 4A state champions.

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meier skiis — In 2013, then 8-year-old Carter Gates (center) was diagnosed with Leukemia. He battled cancer for three year and a half years and through it all remained extremely positive. Carter and his family got a surprise visit on Wednesday morning from cancer survivor Frank Squeo, with Baking Memories 4 Kids. Baking Memories 4 Kids is a non-profit foundation that provides children with life threatening or terminal illnesses and their families an all-expense paid vacation to all the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Squeo arrived to the Gates home via a CSFD firetruck to surprise Carter and his family sister, Charlotte Gates: mom, Kelly Gates; and dad, Monty Gates with the gift of their weeklong trip to Orlando. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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Brittney and Josh Wedding — A personal photo of mine from my friends' sons' wedding in Missouri. Probably my favorite wedding moment of all time. Photo by Jerilee Bennett

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Air Academy midfielder Calvin Yocum jumps into the stands to celebrate with students after Air Academy defeated The Classical Academy 2-0 in 4A semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Legacy Stadium in Aurora, Colo. The Kadets will play in the finals Saturday. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Air Academy midfielder Calvin Yocum jumps into the stands to celebrate with students after Air Academy defeated The Classical Academy 2-0 in 4A semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Legacy Stadium in Aurora, Colo. The Kadets will play in the finals Saturday. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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PATRIOTS BRONCOS — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells before the next play as the Denver Broncos faced off against New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday November 12, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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A field police officer watches the sidelines as the sun sets over the crowd at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The Bengals defeated the Broncos 20-17.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — A field police officer watches the sidelines as the sun sets over the crowd at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The Bengals defeated the Broncos 20-17. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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Ann Judge reaches for her hat as she rides Thunder onto the field after the Broncos' second touchdown at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The Broncos fell short of a successful comeback, losing to the Bengals 20-17.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Ann Judge reaches for her hat as she rides Thunder onto the field after the Broncos' second touchdown at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The Broncos fell short of a successful comeback, losing to the Bengals 20-17. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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Broncos Patriots — Broncos Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons (31) creates a bright spot in the second quarter by sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and forcing the Patriots to kick at field goal. The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots played on Sunday Night Football at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 12, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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CIN DEN FOOTBALL — Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker (23) avoids being brought down by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (90) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos fell short to the Bengals 20-17. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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Broncos Patriots — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) cheers as he leaves an empty Broncos stadium after beating the Broncos 41-16. The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots played on Sunday Night Football at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 12, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Army Black Knights running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) slams Air Force Falcons defensive back James Jones (4) into the ground before being shoved out of bounds at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Black Knights shut out the Falcons 21-0. — Army Black Knights running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) slams Air Force Falcons defensive back James Jones (4) into the ground before being shoved out of bounds at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Black Knights shut out the Falcons 21-0.

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Veterans Day — Every year, all the elementary, middle school and high school students from Ellicott School District 22 honor the many veterans who have or have had children or grandchildren in the school district. And every year, World War II veteran Edward Kieffer attends the ceremony. Kieffer takes off his hat and says the Pledge of Allegiance with the students during the assembly on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Kieffer recently turned 95 years old and was with the 10th Mountain Division. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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Rhea Shrestha, 13, stretches out a hand with unlit LED lights during rehearsal dances for the "Pyaar... Expressions of Love" performance, at the Fellowship Bible Church on Sunday, November 12, 2017. The performance is part of the local Indian communities annual Diwali celebrations and also a fundraiser, this year for the Court Appointed Special Advocates.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Rhea Shrestha, 13, stretches out a hand with unlit LED lights during rehearsal dances for the "Pyaar... Expressions of Love" performance, at the Fellowship Bible Church on Sunday, November 12, 2017. The performance is part of the local Indian communities annual Diwali celebrations and also a fundraiser, this year for the Court Appointed Special Advocates. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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Pueblo South running back Steve Brock (2) has the ball torn out of his hands by Vista Ridge player Jeffrey Crittendon (13) for a fumble recovered by Pueblo South at Vista Ridge High School on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Despite getting points on the board in the latter half of the game, Vista Ridge couldn't prevent Pueblo South from running away with the win 35-14.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Pueblo South running back Steve Brock (2) has the ball torn out of his hands by Vista Ridge player Jeffrey Crittendon (13) for a fumble recovered by Pueblo South at Vista Ridge High School on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Despite getting points on the board in the latter half of the game, Vista Ridge couldn't prevent Pueblo South from running away with the win 35-14. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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A chaplain leaves the Ellicott School District administrative offices during the first day back to school after Ellicott Middle School principal Diane Garduno was killed in a head-on collision, on Monday, November 27, 2017. Ellicott School District Superintendent Christopher Smith said that 25 counselors where available that day to help students.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — A chaplain leaves the Ellicott School District administrative offices during the first day back to school after Ellicott Middle School principal Diane Garduno was killed in a head-on collision, on Monday, November 27, 2017. Ellicott School District Superintendent Christopher Smith said that 25 counselors where available that day to help students. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over the Air Force Academy Chapel Friday, Nov. 3, 2014, while participating in a close air support demontration during the noon meal formation on the Academyâs Terrazzo. The A-10s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that flew during the exercise will join an U-2 Dragon Lady, and B-1 Lancer for the flyovers at the Air Force/Army game Saturday at Falcon Stadium. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over the Air Force Academy Chapel Friday, Nov. 3, 2014, while participating in a close air support demontration during the noon meal formation on the Academyâs Terrazzo. The A-10s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that flew during the exercise will join an U-2 Dragon Lady, and B-1 Lancer for the flyovers at the Air Force/Army game Saturday at Falcon Stadium. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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SOCCER MISSISSIPPI STATE — Claire Ross shows her skills at soccer at Cheynne Mountain High School on Friday November 17, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Ross will miss her senior season because she's enrolling at Mississippi State, where she recently signed to play soccer, for the spring semester.

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CSCS defender Levi Smith kicks the ball down field against Deltaâs Brandon Harper Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the first half of the 3A regional soccer playoff at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. CSCS won 3-2 to advance. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — CSCS defender Levi Smith kicks the ball down field against Deltaâs Brandon Harper Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the first half of the 3A regional soccer playoff at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. CSCS won 3-2 to advance. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Nicholas Saxerud, 11, shields himself from the high winds during the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The parade is held every year on the first Saturday of November. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Nicholas Saxerud, 11, shields himself from the high winds during the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The parade is held every year on the first Saturday of November. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Jane Trogdon looks out the kitchen window of her sixth-floor apartment Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Emerald Towers Apartments. Trogdon has lived at the apartments on Cheyenee Road for 46 years and received an eviction notice with the other month-to-month tenants Wednesday afternoon. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Jane Trogdon looks out the kitchen window of her sixth-floor apartment Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Emerald Towers Apartments. Trogdon has lived at the apartments on Cheyenee Road for 46 years and received an eviction notice with the other month-to-month tenants Wednesday afternoon. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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SOUTHEAST PEOPLE — Du'Wayne Hall rides the Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) around the city on Thursday November 9, 2017 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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duck pond — Fixit man Mike Urban enters his shop in Green Mountain Falls. He had a sign made years ago in the art deco style. The sign maker make the sign wrong insead of Mike Urban Electronics, so he just decided to keep the sign and embrace it. Sunday, November 26, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

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SKI TEAM — Jim Jonez walks past the ski map and sign after he exited the BreckConnect Gondola at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Breckenridge on Tuesday November 14, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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Brother Luck plates a dish in his restaurant, Four by Brother Luck, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Luck is a contestant on the new season of Top Chef, airing December 7.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Brother Luck plates a dish in his restaurant, Four by Brother Luck, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Luck is a contestant on the new season of Top Chef, airing December 7. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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Fourth-grader Zyeisha Bogan does a cartwheel while playing after school Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, outside her home on Mazatlan Circle in southeastern Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) — Fourth-grader Zyeisha Bogan does a cartwheel while playing after school Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, outside her home on Mazatlan Circle in southeastern Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Terry Poe, catapult constructor and Nature Center volunteer, helps Devin Derosier, 10, launch a pumpkin at the El Paso County Fountain Creek Nature Center's Punkin' Chunkin' event on Saturday, November 25, 2017. About ten kids and their families came out to the nature center for the event.

(The Gazette, Nadav Soroker) — Terry Poe, catapult constructor and Nature Center volunteer, helps Devin Derosier, 10, launch a pumpkin at the El Paso County Fountain Creek Nature Center's Punkin' Chunkin' event on Saturday, November 25, 2017. About ten kids and their families came out to the nature center for the event. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)

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TREE LIGHTING — Emmalynn Isenberg,2, meets Santa Claus at Acacia Park before the lighting of the Christmas Tree on Saturday November 18, 2017 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).

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