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City launches free ride-sharing program Passengers in a certain radius can request Lyft transport to and from light rail station

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the next six months, the City of Centennial is making public transit easier for commuters who use the Dry Creek Light Rail Station. Centennial has partnered with Lyft — the fastest growing ride-share service in the nation — in hopes of bridging the first- and last-mile gap, a term used to describe the distance between commuters’ homes or workplace and transit stations. “While it is usually a short distance, it is often the most challenging part of the trip,” a media release from the city says. “We hope that by making this part of the

WHO PAYS FOR THE PILOT PROGRAM? Centennial’s Innovation Team — one of 12 Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation teams across the country — developed the project concept and implementation plan. The City of Centennial and the Denver South Transportation Management Association are funding the rides. Source: The City of Centennial trip easier, transit becomes a more viable option for many travelers.” On Aug. 17, the city launched Go Centennial, a pilot program that combines a trip-planning mobile app and a cost-free Ride continues on Page 7

Mayor Cathy Noon, center, cuts the ribbon at the launch of Go Centennial, a pilot program that combines a trip-planning mobile app and a free ride-sharing service, on Aug. 17 at Dry Creek Station, 9450 East Dry Creek Road. Around her are Centennial City Council members. Photo by Alex DeWind

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SPORT FUELS FAMILY BONDS A ﬁreﬁghter lights a kerosene blaze to begin a training simulation for emergency responders at Centennial Airport on Aug. 16. The exercise featured realistic conditions and over two dozen volunteer “victims” to test responders’ skills in extreme conditions. Photos by Tom Skelley

Emergency responders prepare for worst Members of the South Metropolitan Fire Rescue Authority enter a smoldering fuselage at Centennial Airport on Aug. 16. Responders from the Cunningham Fire Protection District, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and several other goverment agencies participated in the realistic training exercise.

Centennial Airport site of training for crash scenario By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com

hick clouds of oily black smoke billowed from the Centennial Airport airfield on the night of Aug. 16, illuminated by the flashing red and blue lights of 35 ambulances and fire engines responding to the scene. But it was all part of the plan.

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PLAYGROUND TIME

Children in the Hunters Hill neighborhood explore their new playground at a celebration on Aug. 16, hosted by South Suburban Parks and Recreation, the City of Centennial and Arapahoe County Open Space. In addition to the new playground equipment, Hunters Hill Park received new picnic tables, benches and landscaping. Front row: Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, District 3 Councilmember Ken Lucas and Brett Collins, director of planning and development for South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Courtesy photo

After what she calls a disappointing week in Rio, Missy Franklin comes home to a front yard ﬁlled with love. “I am beyond blown away by this love and compassion,” she wrote on her public Instagram post.

Nothing but love as Missy Franklin returns

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com After a tough week in Rio, Olympian Missy Franklin returned home to dozens of pink hearts with handwritten notes posted in her front yard. The 21-year-old swimmer recently posted a video on her public Instagram account with Franklin the heartfelt caption: “I am beyond blown away by this love and compassion,” she wrote. “THANK YOU

to the people whose support has been unwavering, and whose love never ceases to inspire and amaze me.” Franklin, who was raised in Centennial, stole the hearts of her fans four years ago when she set a world record and won four gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics. But the 2016 Rio Olympics took a different turn — Franklin left with one gold medal from the 4x200 free relay, which she only swam in the preliminary heat. Her performance, which she called disappointing, didn’t earn her a spot on the podium. Franklin’s welcome-home display goes to show that her hometown fans love her, win or lose.

NEWS IN A HURRY SSPR offers class for Parkinson’s patients Starting in September, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District will offer new classes focused on improving quality of life for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease or neurological conditions. The class, Parkinson’s Foundations, uses exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Participants who use a wheelchair or walker are required to have a caretaker stay with them during the class. The class schedule is: Buck Recreation Center, Sept. 1-29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 303-730-4610 Goodson Recreation Center, Sept. 7-28, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., 303-483-7089 Lone Tree Recreation Center, Sept. 6-29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:45-2:45 p.m., 303-708-3514 Go to ssprd.org/News-and-Events or call 303-798-5131 for more information.

Brews and Views offers beer, music, games More than 40 craft breweries, including many local to the south suburbs, will bring their offerings to the second annual Brews & Views Beer Fest at Hudson Gardens & Event Center on Sept. 3. There will also be lawn games and live music, beginning at 2 p.m. and going until 5 p.m.. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.hudsongardens.org/concertsevents/brews-views-beer-fest. ACC hosting affordable arts festival Arapahoe Community College will host its fifth annual Affordable Arts Festival on Aug. 28 at the Littleton campus. The festival will feature more than 140 artists with work for sale for $100 or less. Tickets can be purchased online for $6 or at the gate for $5. Children 12 and younger get in free. Proceeds benefit the ACC Foundation. The festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit www. arapahoe.edu/event/2016/affordable-artsfestival.

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Drugs, gun, cash seized during arrest at apartment By Josh Sumner jsumner@colorado communitymedia.com A Lone Tree man has been named in a grand jury indictment as the leader of a drug-trafficking network throughout the Denver metro area that had $2.2 million worth of heroin seized in recent raids. Jose DeJesus Bernal-Zamora was at his apartment in the 9000 block of South Yosemite Street when law enforcement officers executed a search warrant July 27, according to the indictment, which was issued Aug. 11. Officers turned up more than a kilogram of heroin, approximately 131 grams of cocaine, a 9mm Beretta pistol and $10,498 in cash during the seizure. “The drug epidemic is still going on, and it’s going to continue,” said Lone Tree interim police Chief Ron Pinson, whose Bernalagency was not involved in the operation. Zamora Pinson said the popularity of heroin has risen during his more than 25 years in law enforcement. “When I was on the road, you didn’t see heroin,” said Pinson. “If you ran across heroin, it was a surprise. Now, it’s prevalent.” The raid was part of Operation Muchas Pacas — an investigation that began in August 2015 as a partnership between the Drug Enforcement Administration, Denver Police Department and the West Metro Drug Task Force. “Stopping the flow and sale of dangerous drugs in Colorado is a major priority of this office” Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman said in a news release. “This case was a great example of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies working together to dismantle an international drug trafficking network.” In its full scope, the operation resulted in the indictments of 25 people as well as the seizure of 47 pounds of heroin, $218,712 in cash, three vehicles and 11 firearms. Bernal-Zamora faces 20 counts in the indictment. In addition to the drug-trafficking charges, he will also faces counts alleging conspiracy and money laundering. During its operation, the drug-trafficking organization transported heroin from Mexico through Arizona and into Colorado, the indictment says, adding that the group concealed the drugs in the spare tires of vehicles and in FedEx packages.

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HAPPY 20TH, PARK MEADOWS

Park Meadows mall in Lone Tree celebrated its 20th anniversary Aug.19 and 20 with a street fair. The weekendlong event began the night of Aug. 19 with a performance by the band Firefall before ending early due to rain. On Aug. 20, the sun came out for an afternoon that featured a beer garden, street performers, food sampling from local restaurants and children’s activities such as face painting and balloon animals. Park Meadows opened its doors Aug. 30, 1996.

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School back in session at Runyon Classes return to elementary after a year of renovations By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Anna and Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen” took pictures with children Aug. 20 at the street fair celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Meadows in Lone Tree.

A performer entertains at the street fair.

After holding classes in a temporary space for a year, Damon Runyon Elementary School in Littleton was ready for the first day of school on Aug. 18. “Everyone is excited about being in a school that is ready for 21st-century learners,” Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert said. The school’s classes were moved to the Whitman building at the Options Secondary Program campus, about a mile away from Runyon, as the school underwent a renovation. “It’s beautiful,” said kindergarten teacher Amy Flanagan. “Whitman was a great place to be, but it’s always nice to come back to your school.” The renovation was paid for with a bond passed in 2013. The renovation included replacing the roof, which had been reinforced with poles because it was failing. Ewert said that the school could serve as a template for future renovations in the district. While the school has updated technology capabilities such as improved wireless connectivity and smartboards in some classrooms, Ewert doesn’t consider those to be the most important features. “The biggest improvement is probably safety and security,” he said, noting new cameras and the ability to lock in or lock out the school. Ewert also marveled at the much brighter the school seems inside, with higher ceilings and floating light fixtures. “I think it also sends a message to kids that they’re important,” Ewert said. Students and parents got a look at their new quarters the day before the first day of school and got to meet their teachers. “It looks so new,” said fifth-grader Elise Beck after touring the upgraded facility. For Elise’s mother, Scotti Beck, visiting brought back memories. “I love it,” she said. “I actually went to Runyon. It’s really great to see the classrooms that I sat in updated.” Elise said she is excited to be back at the school this year. “Runyon is awesome,” she said. “It wasn’t as much fun at Whitman.”

Children get their faces painted at the street fair.

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By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton’s 88th Western Welcome Week concluded with the Grand Parade, with thousands of people lining Littleton Boulevard and Main Street to watch. The Aug. 20 parade had about 120 entries, coming from as far away as Pueblo. They included high school marching bands, pipe and drum bands, fire trucks, military re-enactors, veterans groups, sports mascots, political campaigns and dancing horses. After the parade, visitors had the opportunity to check out dozens of vendor booths and a variety of entertainment as part of Festival Day. Front Range Antique Power Association joined the parade with a variety of old tractors, including a 1952 John Deer Model 60 owned by David Hutchinson, of Centennial. Hutchinson bought the old green tractor about four years ago and restored it over the course of two winters. He said he still has all his toy tractors from his childhood. “What I’m trying to do is get my entire toy collection in the real world,” he said.

Two different eras of fire trucks were shown off by Littleton Fire Rescue. Photos by Kyle Harding

Littleton High School marching band passes the judges’ stand in the Western Welcome Week Grand Parade.

David Hutchinson of Centennial drives his 1952 John Deere Model 60 alongside other members of the Front Range Antique Power Association in the Western Welcome Week Grand Parade.

Hannah Sturdivant, one of three grand marshals for the parade, waves to the crowd. This year’s theme was “Salute to Educators,” and Sturdivant is an assistant teacher in Aurora.

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Littleton Adventist trains for disaster Drill tests regional response to mass-casualty incident By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com At 9:33 a.m., the incident response team at Littleton Adventist Hospital got the word: seven patients were en route from Denver International Airport. Less than 15 minutes later, a Colorado Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter touched down on the helipad in front of the hospital’s emergency department, unloaded patients, and was gone. Luckily, they weren’t real patients — they were part of an Aug. 17 National Disaster Medical System exercise to test regional disaster response capabilities. Coordinated by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Eastern Colorado Health Care System, the exercise also tested 10 hospitals and five emergency medical services agencies throughout the Denver metro area, including Littleton Adventist and Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. In the fictional scenario, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake had struck Salt Lake City, causing significant damage to the health care infrastructure there, necessitating the transfer of about 175 patients to Denver. VA spokesperson Daniel Warvi said the exercise is part of an effort to coordinate federal, regional and local agencies in order to respond to large incidents.

The exercise was designed to get an idea of how the hospital would perform in a real mass-casualty incident, and evaluators were on hand to grade the exercise. Members of the hospital’s incident response team had gathered in a conference room earlier in the morning, preparing for the casualties they knew would be coming. The hospital has three incident response teams that rotate and are on call in case of such an incident, and has “surge capacity plans” in place that include calling in extra doctors, nurses and other personnel to handle the influx of patients. In addition to triaging and treating patients, the hospital must be able to communicate with the other agencies responding and handle internal logistical tasks, as well as relay information to the public. “What’s great about exercises is it shows us what our strengths are and what we can improve upon,” said one of the evaluators, Dan Johnson of the Arapahoe County Office of Emergency Management, before the exercise began. Littleton Adventist spokesperson Lauren Brendel said that the hospital can accommodate an influx of about 50 patients if needed. She said the hospital takes part in a drill about once a quarter, sometimes in conjunction with local fire departments or EMS providers, but not usually on as large a scale as last week’s exercise. “We plan for various types of disasters,” she said.

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ride-sharing service to solve the challenge of getting to and from one of the largest public transit locations in Centennial — Dry Creek Light Rail Station, located off I-25 and Dry Creek Road. The pilot program, which cost about $500,000, is the first of its kind in the nation, Lyft representatives said. “The challenge of getting people to and from transit lines is happening all over the country,” said Gabe Cohen, general manager of Lyft Denver. About a year ago, Centennial’s “I-Team,” one of 12 Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation teams across the U.S., developed the Go Centennial concept and secured privatepublic partnerships with Xerox, Lyft, Via and the Denver South Transportation Management Association. Go Centennial is a subset of the existing Go Denver app, which is powered by Xerox and lets users plan transportation routes in the Denver Metro area from start to finish. Through the Go Denver app, passengers can plan and book free Lyft Line rides to and from the Dry Creek Station with access to the Southeast Light Rail. They can also book a ride through the Lyft app. Those without access to a smartphone can call dispatchers at the City of Centennial. Rides are available Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lyft Line differs from a regular Lyft ride and is a car-sharing service that may include one other person or group traveling in the same direction. The pilot program uses Lyft Line service to help reduce the number of cars on the road and fund more rides, city staff said. Go Centennial is only available

HOW TO USE THE SERVICE Download the Go Denver app from Google Play (Android) or App Store (iPhone).

your trip is within the service area, an icon for a ‘Lyft Line to Light Rail’ option will be provided.

When you ﬁrst open Go Denver, you’ll be prompted to create a Go Denver account.

Click the icon with two green arrows inside a blue circle and follow the prompts to book your Lyft Line ride.

Click the menu icon with two green arrows inside a blue circle in the top left corner, and follow the link to Go Centennial. If you don’t have a Lyft account you will be prompted to download the app and create one. From the Go Denver Ride Now map screen, enter your origin (“From”) and destination (“To”), and click “Route.” If

If you don’t have a smartphone, you may call Centennial’s Citizen Response Center at 303-325-8000 and mention Go Centennial. The representative will walk you through the steps to help book your Lyft Line ride. This number is reserved only for those without smartphones. Source: City of Centennial

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It’s the future of transit — people being able to get a ride when they need a ride.” Rich Burns, director of operations of Via

to passengers over 18 in the RTD Call-N-Ride service area, which is bordered by East Arapahoe Road, I-25, East County Line Road and South Holly Street. In planning, the city also considered the growing senior population. The city reports that 15 years from now at least 30 percent of Centennial’s population will be 65 and older. “What’s more, suburban land development makes it difficult to get citizens on board with mass transit and ridesharing, contributing to the growing nationwide problem of social isolation,” city staff said in a media release. So Centennial partnered with Via, a nonprofit transportation organization based in Boulder County,

to provide wheelchair-accessible rides to passengers with mobility restrictions. Rich Burns, director of operations of Via, said his goal is to make transportation as easy as possible for seniors and those with mobility problems. “It’s the future of transit — people being able to get a ride when they need a ride,” he said. Go Centennial partners hope the pilot program is a model for other cities across the state and country. “Twenty-five percent of users are using Lyft to get to public transportation,” Cohen said. “More municipalities are recognizing that there is a first- and last-mile solution.”

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HOW TO USE THE SERVICE Download the Go Denver app from Google Play (Android) or App Store (iPhone).

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The South Metro Fire Rescue Authority and Centennial Airport, partnering with the Cunningham Fire Protection District, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Action Care Ambulance and the Federal Aviation Administration, began three nights of emergency training simulations on Tuesday, preparing responders and airport personnel for a worst-case scenario — a crash with two burning planes and injured victims scattered throughout the area. “We find it’s absolutely vital to practice theses skills in a realistic environment,” said Eric Hurst, public information officer for the South Metro Fire Protection District. “To have a scenario at night, where it’s confusing to responders coming on scene and to have the smoke… it literally tests every piece of training firefighters receive.” At approximately 8:30 p.m., a call went out to participating responders who arrived to find two defunct airplane fuselages, set ablaze with kerosene. High winds fanned the flames and swirled smoke around the site, obscuring visibility and complicating communication. After water trucks extinguished the flames, firefighters searched the smoldering wreckage and an adjacent ravine for “survivors” made up with realistic mock injuries and transported them to awaiting ambulances and an AirLife helicopter. Centennial Airport isn’t a commercial airport and isn’t required to do preparedness trainings such as these. But Public Information Officer Deborah Grigsby Smith said the exercises are important to ensuring efficient teamwork if an emergency arises. “We train on a regular basis to make sure our skills are up to par, so does South Metro, so does law enforcement,” Grigsby Smith said. “What’s really great about a full-scale exercise like this is we all get to come together and test those skills. Something like this forces all of those agencies to come together and to work quickly and efficiently and, sometimes, instantly.” The airport’s west runway was shut down to allow space for the training, and

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Pointing fingers and placing blame I am not sure if I can remember a time where finger pointing and blaming others has been more prevalent in all of society than it is right now. It seems easier to hide behind the mistakes of someone else or even create the mistakes of another person than it is to take ownership and to hold ourselves accountable for our own actions and words. Now I am not the first one to share this next bit of advice when it comes to pointing fingers and placing blame, and I am sure I will not be the last one to share it with you either. But we have to remember that when we point the finger of blame at someone else, there are usually three fingers on our hand pointing directly back at us. Obviously it’s the media’s fault for corrupting the election for Donald Trump. There is no question it is the previous secretaries of state who should be blamed for recommending the use of personal email accounts for Hillary Clinton. It must be the other driver’s fault for beeping their horn when we swerved into their lane while reading a text. And it is clearly the umpire’s failure to call balls and strikes accurately that leaves a batter walking back to the dugout in contempt of a called third strike. And it is never the salesperson’s fault for losing an opportunity, it must have been the prospect or customer who screwed up the deal. Even some of the elite athletes from around the globe, the world’s finest physical

specimens, were found pointing the fingers of blame on weather conditions, the city of Rio, officials, and other reasons they may have missed out on earning a medal. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying it’s everyone, it just seems to me that it is happening more Michael Norton and more and being accepted and even tolWINNING erated more and more WORDS as well. There is nothing like a great victory speech. I love an inspiring business leader, athlete, coach or politician who can talk about the dedication and commitment that it took to win, and do it with grace, confidence, and conviction. But I think I enjoy seeing and hearing from people who lost and who handle the loss with even more grace and courage. The business leader who finds herself sharing why the stock of the company went down, recognizes where the mistakes were made, and doesn’t place blame anywhere else but squarely upon her shoulders. The coach who says we were just outplayed and lost to a great team. The athlete who congratulates the winner and commits to working harder and preparing

better for the rematch. The salesperson who says they were simply outsold. The driver who recognizes that texting and driving is a really really really bad idea. We love to accept the accolades for success, but for many of us it is just too hard to accept the ownership of our mistakes. Maybe we do it to save face, so that we look better in front of family, friends and coworkers. Maybe we just can’t believe that we are actually capable of fault, living with the mentality of “It’s not me, it’s you.” If there were a way to keep count, track records, and give awards for making mistakes, that may be a contest that I could actually win. I sure have made my share along the way. How about you? Do you own up to your own errors and losses or are you someone who prefers to point the finger of blame at someone else? If you are, just look down and you will see three fingers pointing right back at you. I would love to hear your thoughts on finger pointing and placing blame at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we take ownership and accountability for our own mistakes and losses, it really will be a better than good week. 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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‘Smuggling’ to rise along with tobacco tax hike An initiative that may appear on Colorado’s November’s ballot would, if adopted, nearly triple the state’s current cigarette excise tax. This, we believe the evidence shows, will usher in a wave of cigarette smuggling and other undesirable consequences. Michael LaFaive Voters should think twice before adopting this tax increase. Research shows high excise taxes invite scofflaws to traffic in illicit cigarettes, encourage corruption among public officials and trigger violence against people, property and police. We created a staTodd Nesbit tistical model in 2008 to measure how many GUEST packs of cigarettes are smuggled into or out COLUMN of American states and have updated it routinely since then. In our latest analysis, which uses data through 2013, we find that Colorado has a relatively low smuggling rate of about 12 percent. Most of the smuggling comes from what we call “casual” smuggling. The casual smuggler is the Coloradan who crosses into a different city, county, state or taxing jurisdiction to buy cigarettes, or buys them online. The key is that the person buys cigarettes for his or her own use. Contrast this with “commercial” smuggling, which is an organized crime that brings in truckloads of cigarettes from distant locales to be sold illegally in Colorado. This happens all over the country — for example, cigarettes with Virginia tax stamps have been confiscated in California. (A tax stamp is

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It’s funny what some people think is funny When it comes to music, one man’s Meatloaf is another man’s Poison. The same goes for humor. There isn’t a single musician or humorist that we all can agree on. The Beatles probably come close. Steve Martin probably comes close. But I am sure some of you are shaking your heads. There is music that I refuse to listen to, and there is music that I can’t get enough of. There is humor that I avoid, and there is humor that makes my day. I have a great dentist. She has a staff of 20. I spend a lot of time with them, and with their music. It’s abysmal. I don’t need an anesthetic most of the time. But I notice others tapping their feet. That’s exactly what I mean. Someone somewhere is buying Taylor Swift tickets. Someone somewhere is buying Kanye West tickets. “It ain’t me babe.” I told Jennifer about our first television. Television in America was new then, and it made stars out of some pretty odd ducks.

Milton Berle, for one. I was a kid, but I didn’t get it, and I still don’t. It was the same thing with Lucy. Not funny. I watched singers like Johnny Ray and Teresa Brewer. Craig Marshall Smith Then one day QUIET on “Bandstand” I DESPERATION saw Buddy Holly. Game on. Rave on. My mother took my sister and me to a movie house to see “Fantasia.” Bingo: Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky. I sat cross-legged on the living room floor and watched Ernie Kovacs. I didn’t know the word “ingenious” yet. On date nights in high school, I dated my radio. All we had was Top 40, and it was better than nothing, but it wasn’t very inspiring. You had to dig deeper. I found out about Smith continues on Page 11

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Charter schools perform well, continue to grow quickly

Every three years, the Colorado Department of Education publishes a comprehensive report on Colorado’s charter school sector. The 2016 State of Charter Schools report was published last month. The report — and its unsurprisingly encouraging findings — could hardly have arrived at a more critical juncture. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that operate with increased autonomy through a system of waivers from certain requirements. They are an integral part of public education in America. Yet these public schools increasingly find themselves under attack in Colorado and across the United States. The Colorado Education Association and its allies backed efforts to complicate the waiver process for charter schools during Colorado’s 2016 legislative session. This alliance also aggressively opposed efforts to fund charter school students equitably under voterapproved property tax increases, thereby perpetuating a system under which Colorado charter schools annually receive roughly $2,000 less per pupil than their traditional public counterparts. This shortfall partially explains why charter school teachers make nearly 30 percent less on average than their traditional public colleagues.

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doo-wop for one thing. I listened to the B-side of “Blue Moon,” the Marcels’ biggest hit, and thought “Most of All” was better. Doris Day movies and Jerry Lewis movies were intended, I think, to amuse me. “M*A*S*H” and “Friends” and “Seinfeld” were intended to amuse me. No, no, no, no and no.

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evidence that the pack is subject to the taxing authority of a particular state.) We have spent much of our working lives since 2006 studying cross-border economic activities, including crossborder tax avoidance and evasion. When cigarettes are involved, we typically call both tax avoidance and tax evasion “smuggling,” although not all tax avoidance is illegal. Using our statistical model, we have calculated what would happen if Colorado were to increase its excise tax from 84 cents per pack to $2.59 per pack. Our model tells us that smuggling would leap from 12 percent of all cigarettes consumed to a stunning 36 percent, a tripling of the smuggling rate to go with the tripling of the excise tax. Half of those smokes would come from casual smuggling and half from commercial smuggling. About half the smuggled cigarettes would be bought in from nearby states with lower excise taxes, including Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. The other half would come from more distant states, but only Kansas separates Colorado from the lowest-taxed cigarettes in the country: Missouri, which levies just 17 cents of tax per pack. It would be naive to think that smuggled cigarettes wouldn’t roll into Colorado by the truckload from Missouri and more distant states if this tax hike were adopted by voters. We are not the only scholars to calculate smuggling rates nationwide. Economist Michael Lovenheim published a study in 2008 estimating the national smuggling rate among consumers to be between 13 percent and 25 percent. Other estimates we have reviewed place national evasion and avoidance rates as low as 4 percent and as high as 21 percent. Studies that zero in on particular localities peg rates much higher.

These assaults defied any credible policy logic, but they provided an opportunity to rally anticharter forces against the expansion of parental choice in public education. This begs the question: What exactly are Ross Izard they rallying against? Charter schools GUEST in Colorado now educate a higher COLUMN percentage of minority students than non-charter schools. They also outpace the state in the percentage of English-language learners served. Although public charter schools serve a lower percentage of low-income students than their traditional public counterparts, the gap is narrowing. The percentage of low-income charter students has roughly doubled since 2001. Colorado charter schools continue to serve a lower percentage of students who require special education. However, a 2014 study on the subject in Colorado indicates that these differences are primarily explained by differences in application patterns and student classification, not the systematic “counseling

out” of special education students often alleged by charter opponents. In fact, the study found that significantly fewer students with individualized education plans exited charter schools than exited traditional schools at the elementary level. There was no significant difference in exit rates at the middle school level. When it comes to academics, charter schools tend to surpass traditional public schools. With only a handful of exceptions, the 2016 State of Charter Schools report found that charters outperformed non-charters in both proficiency rates and student growth on statewide assessments. Though more analysis is needed, these positive results appear to hold true for both the older TCAP assessment and the newer, more difficult PARCC assessments. Most importantly, the explosive expansion of Colorado’s charter sector indicates that these schools are serving a significant — and growing — demand for educational options on the part of Colorado parents. The state’s first two charter schools opened in 1993-94. By 2015-16, that number had grown to 226 — an 11,200 percent increase. Charter enrollment growth has dramatically outpaced non-charter enrollment growth, and the gap continues to grow. In 2015-16, charter schools served more than 108,000 students statewide.

That represents a 30 percent increase in enrollment since 2011-12. Though individual reasons for choosing a charter school vary, it is clear that Colorado parents are seizing opportunities for educational choice in droves. None of this is to say that all is perfect in Colorado’s charter sector. Charter school four-year graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates lag significantly behind those of traditional public schools in Colorado. These gaps are largely explained by the charter sector’s higher proportion of online and alternative schools, which often serve extremely difficult populations of students. Yet demography must never become an excuse. As always, there is work to do. Even so, it is clear that charter schools in Colorado are meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population of students. Meanwhile, the sector is expanding rapidly to meet the demand of parents hungry for educational options and opportunities. Charter opponents will no doubt continue to fight the tide. But standing between parents and the educational options they know their children deserve is unwise, and I have little doubt about which side will prevail in the end.

If it has a laugh track, I refuse to watch it. It’s telling me when to laugh. It’s telling me that something that isn’t funny is funny. P.G. Wodehouse was a wit. Garry Marshall, rest in peace, was not. “Happy Days” was not. Gary Larson was. “Where have you gone, Gary Larson, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you?” Our first television didn’t come with a remote. And I wasn’t allowed to change the channels. So I sat there and put up with Ralph

screaming down Alice’s throat. “Why is that funny?” I asked my father. A few years later, Archie treated Edith like she was a dope. “Why is that funny?” One day I heard Louie Armstrong’s “Stardust.” Supernatural. Years later, Woody Allen used the same recording in “Stardust Memories.” Like him or not, his soundtracks are brilliant. Allen is brilliant too. Others think he is a self-absorbed creep, and probably would rather watch Kathy Griffith at midnight.

I know someone who turns on her car radio, finds her favorite station, and leaves it there, no matter what. She puts up with Hall and Oates. I couldn’t do it. She puts up with Adele, Jimmy Buffett, and Garth somebody. I couldn’t do it. Here’s your homework: watch the YouTube of Steve Martin’s tribute to Paul Simon at the Kennedy Center in 2002. It’s good humor and good music.

If the lawlessness associated with smuggling weren’t problematic enough, there are more troubles. The trade has also been associated with murder-forhire, corruption of and violence against police, brazen retail and wholesale theft of cigarettes, and even providing money for terrorists. On July 25, a New Jersey man was charged with smuggling $9.5 million worth of cigarettes. He is accused of smuggling low-tax (30 cents per pack) Virginia cigarettes into the high-tax ($2.70 per pack) Garden State for resale. Late last year, a New Jersey corrections officer was sentenced to two years for his role in smuggling cigarettes into the Essex County Correctional Facility. The lessons from these two New Jersey events should not be lost on policymakers. If officials can’t keep contraband smokes out of prisons, how could they possibly keep them from entering a state’s borders? If the proposed ballot initiative were approved, Colorado would have a tax rate nearly equal to New Jersey’s. It would also have all the smuggling related problems faced by law enforcement there. Public policy decisions require tradeoffs. Raising taxes on a good, for example, will discourage its use (an intended consequence of taxing cigarettes, but a negative one in taxing income). But it could also incentivize illegal trafficking of that good. This illegal trafficking is an unintended and costly consequence of raising cigarette taxes. Colorado policymakers, and voters, should take these consequences into account when they are deciding how much to tax these goods. Michael LaFaive is director of fiscal policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland, Mich.-based research institute. Todd Nesbit, PhD, is a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University and adjunct scholar with the Center. They wrote this for the Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Denver.

Ross Izard is the senior education policy analyst at the Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Denver.

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Families on the fast track Drag racing offers ways for all ages to compete By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com

About 40,000 people in the world are licensed to compete in drag racing, and for many of them, racing is a family tradition. The modern sport was established in 1951 and was designed for adult drivers. But the National Hot Rod Association looked into the future for drivers and expanded its reach to the younger generation by establishing junior dragster racing in 1991. About 3,000 young people are licensed junior dragster competitors. Some metro-area families Families gather around the junior dragsters in the staging lanes during a June 24 event for the young drivers. Junior dragsters opened have two or three generations the sport to 5- to 17-year-olds making it more family friendly. In many cases, family members of junior dragsters also compete in the involved in the sport. sport. Photos by Tom Munds

The Bandimeres In the Denver area, the family drag racing tradition extends beyond the pits and the stands as Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, nicknamed Thunder Mountain, has been owned and operated by the family of the same name for 59 years. John Bandimere Sr. established the track and his son John Bandimere Jr. ran it for many years. Now the track website lists track management as Tami Bandimere Shrader, president, her dad John Bandimere Jr. as chief spiritual officer and her brother John Bandimere III as general manager and vice president of marketing. “I grew up at the track and did a lot of different jobs here with no real plans to make this a career,” Schrader said. “I graduated from high school, went to college for a year and then took secretarial courses at Barnes Business College.” She said she did secretarial work for a couple different companies for about six years. “I working for a company that was making cuts in 1987 when Dad called me,” the Littleton resident said. “He

said his secretary had just left the company and asked if I wanted the job. I took it and I have been here ever since.” Shrader said her dad stressed family involvement and treating everyone through the gate as family members. Her brother also didn’t plan to make a career of working in the family business. “I went to college to study to be an accountant, then switched my major and completed my degree in management,” said John III, nicknamed Sporty. “Dad called and said he needed some help with our auto parts business so I joined the company in 1987 and I have been here ever since.” He runs a lot of the operations but he also competes in the sport as he drives a jet dragster. “I love being a part of the family business here at the track and I love the sport of drag racing,” the Lakewood resident said. “I went to college but Dad taught me a lot about how we should learn from our mistakes, try a different path and maybe hit a home run.”

Vicky Johnson sits in the staging lanes waiting to make a timing run in her dragster. The sport is a family affair for Vicky, her husband, her daughter and her son.

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John Bandimere III and his sister Tami Shrader smile for the camera in front of a funny car at Bandimere Speedway. The track is family owned and operated. The brother and sister now head the management team of the track started by their grandfather. It has been owned and operated by family members for the past 59 years.

The Johnson family of Arvada also is building a drag racing family tradition. Vicky Johnson said she was watching her dad and her brothers compete in drag racing before she started driving. “I just grew up with the sport as a spectator. But then I met my husband Steve, who is a drag racer. One weekend he asked me if I wanted to try driving. I said yes. I loved it and I’ve been behind the wheel ever since,” she said. “Our kids grew up around drag racing

and they are now involved too.” Vicky is now sharing her car with her 20-year-old daughter Bri. Vicki runs in the Fast 16 class and then, with a few changes, her daughter drives the car in the super comp class. The couple’s son Blake is 17 and racing for the final year in the junior dragsters, and his mother said he plans to complete the required classes and earn his license so he can begin competing along with his dad, mom and sister.

Owen Steirs, 8, sits in the staging lanes waiting his turn to make a timing run in his Captain America junior dragsters.

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Littleton resident Troy Kaiser, left, checks over the motor of his drag racer with the help of his dad, Junior. Troy and his two sons are involved in drag racing competition and he said he loves the sport because he gets to spend time with his family, as they all enjoy the competition.

Drag racing is a family tradition for the Kaisers, with granddad, dad and sons all competing in the sport. Troy Kaiser, a Littleton resident, followed in the footsteps of his dad, Junior, who drove in the 1960s and is still driving. Now, his sons are drivers. He said the boys have sort of taken over all his spare time as both 13-year-old Landon and 11-year-old Branson are involved in football, basketball and drag racing. “My most fun at this time in my life is being with my kids and supporting them in all they do,” he said when he joined his boys at the June 24-26 junior drag racing competition at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Landon said he loves all sports and while drag racing is No. 1, football is like a No. 1A on his list of favorites. “Drag racing is No. 1 because it is impossible to describe how much fun it is to be part of the sport, to get behind the wheel and go fast,” he said. “It is also special because I am able to be with my family as we all take part and share in the love of drag racing.”

The Steirs Drag racing is part of family life for the Steirs. The Lakewood family spent the June 24-26 weekend at Bandimere Speedway so that Owen, 8, and Austin, 6, could take part in the Junior Dragster races.

Christy Steirs, the young drivers’ mother, said the boys spent a lot of weekends at the track because her husband and their uncle Roy Anderson are racing competitors. “Now they are in junior dragsters,” she said.

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Student show explores archetypes Museum Outdoor Arts hosts Design and Build exhibition By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Archetype Revival” explores ways in which traditional archetypes can be reinvented — the theme for the 2016 class of nine Design and Build students at Museum Outdoor Arts this summer. Traditional archetypes can indeed be reinvented — and a group working together can do some really creative thinking and problem solving, both intellectually and technically. “Original Forms and players are explored: from Tarot Card characters to classical Greek Theater. The Jungian Figures — from Hero to Trickster are also redefined …,” says the program. The viewer is invited to reinvent as well. Working under the direction of Master Artist Cory Gilstrap for eight weeks, the group of college-age artists created collaborative pieces, such as “Grizzly-Oscar,” which rears up to meet the visitor just inside the gallery doors. Built on a taxidermist’s huge grizzly bear form, Oscar has a smile and a coat of cheerful plaid quilt scraps stitched together in lieu of a furry coat. The group also built “Teacup Teddy,” a bit farther in, a more approachable, smaller teddy bear type which is made from broken china cups and saucers glued over a teddy form. One immediately starts forming ideas and words to talk about the contrast. Along the walls are individual projects by each artist as well as more collaborative works: “Happy Weapons,” for example, features a group of weapons intended to kill, but delicately covered by beautiful silk flowers. Their statement comments, “By rendering the devices impractical, the piece highlights the true purpose of weaponry.” A complex assemblage of traditional forms set on and around a mantel — and painted shades of gray — is called “The Collective Unconscious,” and the explana-

“The Collective Unconscious,” a collaborative assemblage by the 2016 Design and Build Emerging Artists, refers to Carl Jung’s theories about the human psyche. It appears in the 2016 exhibit, “Archetype Revival.” Photo by Tim Vacca tion refers to Carl Jung, who “theorized the human psyche as being comprised of archetypes — universal or mythic characters, images, patterns and symbols that are models of people, behaviors and personalities, which reside in the unconscious mind and are shared among all human beings. The structure from which these archetypes arise is called the Collective Unconscious.” Plan to allow some time to visit this engaging exhibit. One needs to circle around

and make multiple visits to groups of objects and single items and contemplate the explanations given and their interrelationships. The students involved are both local and from across the country: Alyssa Edmunds, Colen Hansen, Tiffany Matheson, Kalli Padgett, Travis Powell, Emma Scher, Brennan Turner, Amanda Vela and Natasha Vidger. There is an exhibit by Design and Build alumni in the atrium: Lanka, Georges Loewenguth and Jesse Nickell.

Welch’s paintings record local scene Artist will have works in September show By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “My thing is color,” Castle Rock artist Cindy Welch states to open a conversation. She has finished a new watercolor called “Perspective,” which shows the many hues visible in the huge face of Castle Rock’s namesake geological formation. On the very top are two figures who have made the climb up from the base — dwarfed by that enormous star. Welch will have a booth in the 2016 Colorado Artfest on Sept. 10 and 11 in downtown Castle Rock — look for her dis-

play of bright, engaging watercolors and her related prints of historic buildings in Castle Rock, which portray favorite spots such as the Castle Café and Augustine Grill. This will be the 27th annual Artfest, a juried art show organized by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. It attracts more than 170 artists from across the country on the weekend after Labor Day. In addition to a great variety of art, there will be food and music, children’s activities and new this year: “The Rock After Dark VIP Event” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. will offer live music, food and more. Welch is a Colorado native and has lived in Castle Rock for 25 years. A graduate of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, she has worked for many years as a graphic artist and started “painting for fun”

nine years ago. Now, she is best known for her paintings of local scenery and historic buildings. She appeals to the viewer with vibrant color while retaining a level of realism, she says. Fascinated with Colorado history, she continues to add to her collection of images of local buildings. She was recently recognized in Northlight Publishing’s annual edition of the “Splash” book series, featuring the best watercolor paintings from across the country. Hers is the image of “Castle Rock Feed and Supply.” In January, she had a solo “Commissioner’s Choice” exhibit at Lone Tree Arts Center and in September, she will hang an exhibit in the Healing Arts Exhibit series at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. She paints slowly and carefully in her studio — from photographs she has taken

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IF YOU GO Cindy Welch will be among the many artists exhibiting work in the 2016 Colorado Artfest in downtown Castle Rock on Sept. 10 and 11. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Tickets cost $5 adults/$3 seniors/free 16 and under. Shuttle parking at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. No pets allowed. — and is not involved in the current “Plein Air” craze. She works on one at a time, due to limited space — and has a number of prints made from each painting when it is completed. These offer an affordable way to enjoy a sun-lit picture in the office or home. Welch will be Cherokee Ranch and Castle’s Artist-in-Residence in 2017 and looks forward to adding a series of scenes from that beautiful location to the one she has completed of the castle.

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1. Dogs see in color, but not the same way that we do. Veterinary ophthalmologists have found that dogs are similar to people with red/green color blindness, meaning they can see bluish and greenish shades but not reddish ones. 2. According to a recent survey, the most popular name for a dog is Max. Other popular names include Molly, Sam, Zach, and Maggie. 3. An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneﬁciary in their owner’s will. 4. Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. 5. Every known dog, except the chow, has a pink tongue - a chow’s tongue is black. Source: North Shore Animal League America Photos by Brandpoint, Shutterstock

5 CAT FACTS 1. Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray. 2. A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night. 3. A cat uses its whiskers as feelers to determine if a space is too small to squeeze through. 4. A cat can be either right-pawed or left-pawed. 5. A cat can jump as much as 7 times its height.

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• Fleas don’t just live on your pet; they also live in your home. Vacuuming thoroughly can kill ﬂeas and remove their eggs, helping you stop infestations. After vacuuming, seal the vacuum bag in a garbage bag and discard it in an outdoor trash container. “Fleas and ticks are year-round hazards in many areas of the country, so it’s critical to talk to your veterinarian about choosing the right product to protect your pets from these parasites and keep them out of homes,” recommends Szabo. “BRAVECTO (fluralaner) is the only oral chew to deliver flea and tick protection to dogs for up to 12 full weeks. Bravecto kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. It also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.” Canine Influenza: An increasing health threat You can get the flu but did you know your dog can as well? It’s called canine influenza (CIV) - or dog flu - and cases of it have been popping up all over the country. In fact, canine influenza has impacted dogs in more than half the country - just since March 2015 - and new cases are being diagnosed every week.

“I’ve seen the devastating impact of CIV first hand - both on a dog’s health and the emotional toll it takes on owners,” said veterinarian Natalie Marks, DVM, and co-owner of the Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago. “When CIV H3N2 broke in our area, we were seeing upwards of 15 cases a day at times and were scrambling to stop the spread of this very contagious disease. Now we know what we are dealing with and are able to protect at-risk dogs through vaccination and other measures. I strongly recommend that pet owners with dogs that are social and regularly commingle with other dogs speak to their veterinarian now about what is right for their pet and to fully understand what puts a dog at risk for CIV.” If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, talk with your veterinarian to determine whether CIV vaccination is appropriate for your dog. To learn more about protection against CIV, fleas and ticks, and other pet wellness topics, please visit MyPet.com.

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Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org. ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in

downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygrifﬁth.edu. Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children. org. Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddﬂ.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com

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Realism exhibition is the real deal The 11th Annual Juried Exhibition of the International Guild of Realism will fill Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware St., Denver, Aug. 26 through Sept. 17. The juror is well-known Denver artist Quang Ho, who is curator for this gallery. The IGOR currently has 375 members from 35 countries. The term “realism” encompasses classical realism, trompe l’oeil, photo realism, magic realism and contemporary realism — all represented here. Opening reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 303-571-1261, gallery1261.com.

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Pokemon course A new listing in Arapahoe Community College’s catalog is the “Basics of Pokemon.” For those who want to join in the fun — and parents who want to understand what their offspring are doing! It’s held on Sept. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the Littleton Campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. The course number is COMP 1065F01-69477, $59. Pick up a community education catalog, call 303-797-5722 or look under Current Classes / Computers, Tablets, Smartphones at arapahoe.edu/communityed. Railroad history Author Stan Moore will lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, on “Mr. Moffat’s Road” presented by the museum and Historic Littleton Inc. He will start with a brief review of steam power and railroads in the U.S., then talk

about the railroads in Colorado. Tickets cost $3 for Friends of the Library and Museum members and $4 for non-members. (Cash or check only.) 303-795-3950. St. Andrew’s exhibit Local artists Mary Kay Moore Jacobus and Linda Metcalf have a two-person exhibit through Sept. 25 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hours: weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contemporary Fauvists and more … PACE Center’s Art Gallery hosts a “Contemporary Fauvists Exhibit” at the center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, through Sept. 5. Open daytime hours and during performances. (Coming up: “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Sept. 30-Oct. 16.) “Beauty and the Beast” auditions are from 10 a.m. to 5 .m. Sept. 10. Open to adults, teens and boys 6-10. (Leads, supporting roles and ensemble are paid.) Go to parkeronline.org.

Castle Rock Band The Castle Rock Band will wind up the summer with two free community concerts: • 4 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. • 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Outlets at Castle Rock. Both programs will feature music from around the world. For more information about the band (new members welcome) see castlerockband.org or facebook.com/CastleRockTownBand.

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Bryan’s score is lively and bright and cast members all sing well. The five-piece backstage band, led by music director/pianist Adam White, added another nice layer to this clever, well-thought-out production. Merkel also plays Melvin’s mother and there’s a memorable dispute between the mayor and the mom, which brings Merkel a big round of applause — really well staged. The Dudes play mobsters, old ladies, stiletto-heeled backup singers and more, with speedy costume and character changes, very well-timed. The tongue-in-cheek silliness moves along at a fast pace, at times in more than one location. One has to be alert. The mostly younger audience stayed thoroughly engaged throughout and exited laughing. Want to have your picture taken with Toxie?

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THEATER/FILM

Legend Theater Production Legendary Theatre Company presents “Proof,” a play by David Auburn, at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 25-27, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Legend High School. Tickets available at the door or online at seatyourself.biz/legendtitans. Not recommended for children younger than 13. Theatre of Dreams Shows Shoot Ogawa, stage magician of the year, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. Ogawa uses simple props - rope, cards, handkerchiefs and coins - but what he does with them will leave the audience spellbound. This family show is suitable for all ages. Las Vegas illusionists Kyle and Mistie Knight perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-6 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. The husband and wife team customizes its show depending on the demographic. Reservations required; go to http://tickets. amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Theater Auditions Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, will have auditions for several upcoming musical theater classes. For tuition rates and information, go to www.spotlightperformers.com. Upcoming auditions include: “High School Musical,” 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays.

Ride with Autism The Autism Society of Colorado plans its second Ride with Autism Scavenger Cruise and Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 27. Event kicks off at Performance Cycle in Centennial, followed by two secret stops along the way up to Black Hawk where the block party awaits with live music, food and drink specials, car and bike show and rafﬂe prizes, including a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas for two. Register for the scavenger hunt or join us for just the block party at www.RideWithAutism.org. For information, contact Lesley@autismcolorado.org. Scavenger Hunt Parker Quest will take you on a scavengerhunt-style tour through historic downtown Parker at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The journey begins at the Parker Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet, where families, teams and individuals receive a passport of clues to solve. The Quest is a partnership among Douglas County Libraries, the Town of Parker, Parker Area Historical Society, and Parker Arts. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. 100 Years of Birds Aug. 16 marks the centennial anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain. This legislation has protected many bird species from extinction over the past century. The Audubon Society of Greater Denver will celebrate this legislation Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatﬁeld, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Registration recommended; go to www.denveraudubon.org, call 303-973-9530, or message info@denveraudubon.org. Open Space Tour Learn about the history and plans for Prairie Canyon Ranch during a tour of the open space at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at 4620 S. State Highway 83, Franktown. Jackie Sanderson from the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources will lead the tour, which is part of Douglas County Libraries’ series on the History of Ranching in Douglas County. Wear ranchappropriate shoes/boots and clothing; sunscreen is also recommended. Water will be provided. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Douglas County Brew Tour Brew tour celebration kicks off the 2016 Great Douglas County Brew Tour and includes live music, food and, of course, brews at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222, Lone Tree. Stop by for the unveiling of a special, limitededition Library Brew, get a passport for the entire Brew Tour, and more. Presented by Douglas County Libraries in partnership with 10 Douglas County craft breweries through September. Tour is free to join; must be 21 or older to participate. No registration required; information at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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MUSIC/CONCERTS

Music and a Movie Enjoy an evening of live music by The Modniks, a 60s-era cover band, followed by a screening of “The Princess Bride.” Event runs from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Kids can enjoy a free bounce house. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Live music begins at 7 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. Event has lawn seating, so bring chairs and blankets. Hudson Gardens Summer Concerts Hudson Gardens presents its 2016 summer concert series at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets. com. Prices and show times vary by artist. For information, go to www. hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Concert lineup: Sunday, Aug. 28, Michael McDonald; Sunday, Sept. 4, Foreigner; and Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins.

ART

Heritage Fine Arts Guild Fall Art Show Entries for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County fall art show are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 23. Each member may submit up to three entries; total fee is $20. The exhibit of original member paintings is Oct. 4-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. An artist reception is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4; light refreshments will be served. The show is free and open to the public. Artists should check the Heritage website, www.heritage-guild.com/shows.html, or call show co-chair Linda Millarke at 303-973-0867 for details regarding entry and hanging requirements.

EVENTS

Global Pandemics Concern over the recent spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus has alarmed health ofﬁcials throughout the world. While Zika itself is rarely a serious illness, the World Health Organization is studying whether the virus is causing an increase in serious birth defects and a rare neurological disease. The outbreak is focused in Central and South America, raising additional concerns about the summer Olympics in Brazil. Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, as we seek to understand the threats by examining both the science of how diseases spread as well as the history of pandemics. Program takes place at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center. Fashion Show Get a glimpse of the latest trends in fashion at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Macy’s Court at Park Meadows. What’s your personal style? Follow the fashion show and get the opportunity to walk the runway and show off your style. Go to www.parkmeadows.com/events.

Brews & Views Beer Festival Cheers, all you beer lovers. The City of Littleton and Hudson Gardens have again partnered to present the second Brews & Views Beer Festival from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Beer samplings from more than 40 Colorado breweries for this holiday weekend event. Breweries from just around the corner to statewide locations will showcase their libations, allowing attendees to sample Colorado craft beer under a beautiful late summer sky. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com or at the door. Event is for ages 21-plus. Go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Historical Society Welcomes Author Local author Jeff Miller will discuss his book “Behind the Lines,” about Herbert Hoover’s efforts to save the Belgian people from starvation during the German occupation between 1914 and 1918. The Castle Rock Historical Society program is Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-8143164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Non-Fiction Book Club The Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets monthly, and members read books that increase knowledge and critical thinking skills. Sometimes, club members all read the same book; other times, they read different books on the same topic. Meetings are spent in lively, polite discussions at take place from 6:30-9 p.m. at Lawrence Johnson’s place at 16246 Orchard Grass Lane, Parker; 303-908-4452. The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13, and the book is “The Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim Defede. It’s about the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, which took in thousands of people and treated them like family when America closed its airspace on 9/11. For October, members may read “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough, or any other book about the Wright brothers. For November, the group will read about teachers in the early Alaskan territory. Suggestions include “A is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory” and “A is for Anaktuvuk: Teacher to the Numamiut Eskimos,” by Naomi Penner, who lives in Highlands Ranch. December’s topic is still to be determined. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-2753750 or evelyn.poulo@gmail.com for meeting notiﬁcations and to receive the member recommended book list.

HEALTH

Alzheimer’s Workshop Who is that in the Mirror? Understanding Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, a workshop for family caregivers, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 27, at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. Topics are “Types of Dementia: What to Expect at Each Stage of the Journey,” “How to Speak Alzheimer’s: Practical Ways to Cope and Communicate” and “How Do I Get Involved? Understanding Your Community Resources.” Snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP to Juliana Young at jyoung@homecareassistance.com or 720-837-6419. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Thursday, Sept. 1, 1-6:30 p.m., Saint Frances Cabrini, 6673 W. Chatfield, Littleton (contact Dave Kathman, 303-9798876); Friday, Sept. 2, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Campers & RVers, Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa (contact Steve Nesvold, 720-837-3612); Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whole Foods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Thursday, Sept. 8, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., Peakview Tower, 6465 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Centennial. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship, are invited to a 10-week seminar that promotes healing while offering education, support and optional social activities. The first session is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. For information on cost, or to register, contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com.

Walking Tour Castle Rock Museum plans a walking tour of historic Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and concludes at the museum, 420 Elbert St. Group tours are available by reservation. Call 303814-3164 or email museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To ﬁnd a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Roald Dahl Celebration Celebrate Roald Dahl Day at an author-inspired, fun-ﬁlled event for kids ages 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Celebrate the birthday of the author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with cake, games and crafts. Come dressed in his favorite color or as one of his characters for a splendiferous time. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org.

EDUCATION

Skiing, Sleeping on the Summits Explore the solitude and ruggedness of the highest Cascade Volcanoes with author, adventurer and ski mountaineer Jon Kedrowski in “Skiing and Sleeping on the Summits” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. The author will offer a fascinating presentation on his latest book “Skiing and Sleeping on the Summits,” showcasing great skiing on 20 giant Paciﬁc Northwest icons. Books will be on sale at the event. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Families, Farming and Fermentation Ever wonder why it’s called Cheese Ranch? Learn the history of the ranch while enjoying beer from the Grist Brewing Co. and tasting the types of cheese, courtesy of Whole Foods Market, that were made in the Cheese Ranch back in 1879. Program runs from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Cheese Ranch, near the windmill. Registration required by Sept. 1 at www. highlandsranch.org/nature. For ages 21 and older. Contact Nancy at 720932-6990 or Programs@theHRHS.org.

Littleton Leadership Academy Applications are being accepted through Oct. 15, for the inaugural Littleton Leadership Academy, a 10-month program in which residents gain an in-depth understanding of government and the challenges the city and its partners face in providing life to residents. Participants will learn leadership skills for use in their personal and professional lives. Go to www.LittletonLeadershipAcademy.org for information, an application and requirements. Companies, individuals or organizations that wish to support the academy and/or provide funding for partial scholarships can contact Susan Thornton at 303-798-0844. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/ msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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TRANSPORTATION

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Autos for Sale

Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center to host Free 12 Week Grief Workshop The holiday's are quickly approaching and this may the support that you are needing to get through them Beginning each Thursday 6:00-7:30pm September 14 thru December 8th - 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend? The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely. Our core 12 week workshop will focus on understanding grief and allowing yourself to mourn, helping to gain strength and understanding that hope and healing are possible. Discussion is based on the materials and training by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Registration is required by calling or texting 303-875-2347 or you may email info@richardlambertfoundation.org

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Auctions

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Over 100 Classic Cars, street Rods & Muscle Cars! All auctioned off Saturday, Sept 10th! 3:00pm Thomas H. McKee Building at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. NO RESERVE#'s: $150 & 5% Commission RESERVE#'s: $250 & 8% Commission BUYERS FEE: 5% Fee To consign or buy visit us online at: www.specialtyautoauction.com

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Misc. Notices Kindergarten Openings in Wheat Ridge

Wilmore-Davis Elementary in Wheat Ridge has immediate openings for 10 kindergarteners. If you are looking for a small school with a nurturing warm welcoming environment and small class sizes then this is the school for you. Contact us at Wilmore-Davis Elementary 7975 West 41st avenue or at 303-982-2890.

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

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Saturday & Sunday August 27th & 28th 9am-5pm 5839 West 79th Place (80th & Harlan) Pots, Pans, Tools, Swings Charcoal Burner and a lot more

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Health and Beauty Do you need to break up with sugar? Come join RESTART, a 5-week real-foods challenge class with a sugar detox built in! Classes meet weekly starting September 6 at 2305 E Arapahoe Rd in Centennial. You could experience weight loss, improved energy & better sleep! Call Christine at 720-577-5507 or email

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For skilled specialists, it’s a snap High school football long snappers face pressure to deliver By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com While their teammates vie for accolades and adoration, long snappers typically only draw attention when a snap goes astray. “Once you mess up, people start talking about you,” said long snapper Steven Green, a Ponderosa senior. Long snappers center and deliver the football over longer distances to punters and holders for extra points and field goals. They have joined punters and placekickers as specialists on teams.

“Our position is kind of weird,” Green said. “The whole team will be together doing one thing, and three of our positions will be on the sidelines. We’ll do our own little thing by ourselves. We don’t do everything with everybody else. “If I mess up, it will be extremely bad. I’m in a more pressure position as in gamewinning field goal kicks or punts that could determine if they score again. If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground. If the center messes up, the quarterback can pick it up and make a play out of it.” Long snapping has become a more recognized asset for teams in recent years and there are several national camps available for players to fine-tune their skills. Major college coaches are looking to secure good

OUTLOOK Most area teams play their first game of the season on Sept. 1 or 2. Teams will play state playoff games in 16-team brackets starting Nov. 3. Championship games in 3A, 4A and 5A will be Dec. 3. The 4A and 5A title games will be a Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

high school long snappers. Division I powers Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame offered scholarships to long snappers over the past two years. “Long snappers are important because they have the ability in one play to change

field position,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said. “It is a skill that not very many have. You need someone who can snap and block simultaneously. I usually get a linebacker/fullback who can run and cover.” There are quality long snappers in Colorado high school football who are drawing interest because of their quick, accurate long snaps and ability to get down field to cover punts. Green is small for someone who plays on the line, at 5 feet 8, 175 pounds, but he has a chance to play at the next level because of his unique skill. “I’ve been coming to camps, watching videos, I’ve got a private coach and have Snap continues on Page 23

League alignments shake up tradition Many rivals will no longer be in the same conference By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com High school football leagues have been realigned for the next two seasons, and many schools will be playing in new classifications and traveling to some unfamiliar territory. There will be 42 teams each in Class 5A, 4A and 3A with seven new conferences in each classification formed on an alignment based on the average computer ranking — or Ratings Percentage Index — from the past two seasons. There will be several non-familiar schools playing conference games against each other, which could make non-league games more attractive. “The new league alignments will put a strain on attendance at games,” Highlands Ranch coach Mark Robinson said.

“However, it will be good to face teams that are competitive from other areas around the state.” Westminster coach Kerry Denison agrees that game attention could shrink. “The new league alignments will destroy lower-income school programs,” he said. Castle View coach Dustin Pfeiffer said rivalries in the new alignments will be lost, although teams could still schedule non-league contests against rival schools. “The RPI system is a year away from being accurate but going to this system loses what is great about high school football,” said Pfeiffer, whose team opens the season Sept. 2 against Castle Rock rival Douglas County High School, though the teams are no longer in the same conference. “We have lost great conference traditions and as they change from cycle to cycle, you lose the natural conference rivalries. “I am not sure how our supporters

REALIGNMENT For a list of teams in each league, go to http://chsaanow.com/alignment/ football-2016-2017/

would feel if we were to travel to Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins for a conference title game as opposed to playing a crosstown rival for a crosstown title. It will be interesting to see how this develops over the years.” That’s an opinion expressed by several coaches. “I do not like that the leagues are no longer geographical and non-league games mean more to our student body than league games,” Rock Canyon coach Brian Lamb said. Heritage dropped from 5A and will play in the 4A Plains League. “We will line up, kick off and compete

against whoever they tell us to,” Eagles coach Tyler Knoblock said. “We are just very excited to get to be playing again soon.” Class 3A, 4A and 5A will have 10 regular-season games, with 16 teams in each division qualifying for the state playoffs, which will begin Nov. 12. Last season, there were 32 Class 5A teams that advanced to the playoffs. League winners automatically gain a spot in the playoffs and the nine teams that do not win conference titles will advance to the playoffs determined by their RPI rankings. “The good thing is the right teams are going to get into the playoffs,” said Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman. “There was some discomfort with 5A being 32 teams and all the others being 16 teams.” “To go to 16 teams, the only fair way to do it was to adjust the leagues where all of the top teams are spread out. What’s gone are natural rivalries, but you have five non-conference games.”

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Continental League tees off for season Heritage junior top individual, while Regis wins team competition By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Douglas County’s Max Beveridge tees off on the 10th hole at South Suburban golf course Aug. 18 during a Continental League golf meet. Beveridge finished with a round of 86 and the Huskies came home with a 331 four-player total. Photos by Jim Benton

Heritage junior Sam Blackwood had a good afternoon putting. Jackson Crist of Highlands Ranch kept the ball in the fairways. Douglas County’s David Roney saw the extra work on his driving pay off. Those three players had the top scores in the Aug. 18 Continental League golf tournament at South Suburban Golf Course in Centennial. Blackwood was the medalist with a 2-under-par 70 “I putted pretty well, got off to a good start and made a few birdies,” Blackwood said. “I made five birdies. Everything was in sync. There were no bad shots. I hit the ball well.”

Crist, a senior, bogeyed the 18th hole but finished with an even-par 72 following an impressive approach shot than wound up a foot from the cup. “On the front nine, I started off birdie, birdie,” Crist said. “I had four bogeys in the round and I made three birdies on the back nine but bogeyed my last hole. I didn’t miss a lot of fairways. I didn’t make any big numbers.” Roney, also a senior, finished with a 1-over-par 73. “I’ve been working on my drives and I kept it in the fairway,” Roney said. Regis Jesuit was first in the team standings with a four-player total of 302 strokes. Heritage was second at 304, led by Blackwood. Also for Heritage, Ryan Way had a round of 75, Jordan Phong 77 and Cam Jajaj an 82. Mountain Vista placed third with a consistent showing led by Nick Kim’s 3-over-par 75. Chris Rapp shot 77, Evan Wilkinson 78 and Elisandro Aragon 79.

Lakewood coach gets back on right track

Jim Benton

OVERTIME

Jeff Braun’s wheelchair is unoccupied these days. The Lakewood head football and assistant track coach is walking around during practice. “I am happy to be walking and not have a lot of pain in my knees,” Braun said. Braun, who enjoyed an active athletic career in the 1980s, had a grueling, eight-month battle to come back from knee-replacement surgery on both knees in December of 2015.

His recovery went well — maybe too well. He re-injured his rebuilt left knee while working out, and an infection developed in the spring. “All of a sudden that knee changed and my wife (Lisa) could tell something else was wrong,” Braun said. He had emergency surgery to get rid of the infection. “I was in a wheelchair for 10 weeks and on intravenous antibiotics for six weeks to get rid of the

infection,” Braun said. “I coached the track team from the wheelchair and started out summer football workouts in a wheelchair. In mid-June after making sure the infection was gone, they put in a new knee again. “Since then I have been rehabbing and working hard to get back to normal. I missed about a week of football right after my surgery in June but have been at practice since then and I am feeling pretty good now.”

Participation gains short yardage Concerns over the risk of concussion have left many to wonder about the future of football. But a national survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations revealed a slight participation increase from 2014 to 2015. There were 24 states, including Colorado, that had an increase in 11-man football, according to

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TEAMS AT A GLANCE

If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground.” Steven Green, Ponderosa long snapper

ARAPAHOE Coach: Mike Campbell

HERITAGE Coach: Tyler Knoblock

2015 record: 10-1

2015 record: 8-3

League: Mt. Massive

League: Plains

Players to watch: Blake Carette, OL, Jr.; Matt Phelan, RB, Jr.; Jack Hollingsworth, WR, Jr.; Jake Groth, TE, Jr.: Grant Cavazos, OL, Jr.; Jaylen Thomas, WR, Soph.; Alex Smith, LB, Jr.; Connor Leypolt, LB, Sr.; Davis Harriet, DL, Jr.; Cade Segura, DB, Soph.; Kyle Tennant, DB, Sr.; Nate Rapue, K, Jr.

Players to watch: Chase Hanson, QB, Sr.; Matt McClurg, OL, Sr.; John Carlson, TE, Sr.; Tyler Zoesch, RB, Jr.; Josh Martin, RB, Jr.; Nour Awad, OL, Sr.; Brody Csikos, OL, Jr.; Calob Gavin, TE, Jr.; Nick Yockey, Utl., Jr.; Preston Mortensen, DT, Sr.; Mitchell Debban, FS, Sr.; Chayse Jimenez, SS, Sr.; Chris Smith, DE, Sr.; Caleb Thompson LB, Sr.; Joe Weigang, CB, Jr.

Team strengths: Offensive and defensive lines, kicker.

Team strength: Ground game.

Team weakness: No established players at quarterback or cornerback.

Team weakness: Defensive inexperience.

From the coach: “We have moved some people around on defense and we should be very good again on that side of the ball. We graduated a lot of production on offense but we like our offensive line and our skill players are ready to step up.”

2015 record: 3-7

CHERRY CREEK Coach: Dave Logan 2015 record: 10-3 League: Mt. Elbert

Long snapper Steven Green, a Ponderosa senior, excels at his specialized position, but acknowledges there is a lot of pressure on him. “Our position is kind of weird,” he said. Photo by Jim Benton

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been working hard at it,” Green said. “That’s what I like to specialize in. Last year I was one of the top in the state with the fastest times and perfect snaps every single time.” Valor Christian’s Devin Noth, a 6-3, 205-pound senior, is a 5-star Division I prospect and is the fifth-ranked high school long snapper in ratings used by college coaches that are compiled by Chris Sailer kicking and Chris Rubio long-snapping camps. “There are more and more camps to help with recruiting with long snappers,” Noth said. “All during youth

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Players to watch: Jonathan Van Diest, LB, Sr.; Trey Windham, RB, Sr.; Dimitri Stanley, WR, Jr.; Noah Hoyt, OL, Sr.; Alex Padilla, QB, Soph.; Marcus Miller, WR, Soph.; Dustin Johnson, S, Jr,.

Team strengths: Fifteen starters from all levels (seven on offense and eight on defense).

Team strengths: Overall team speed and a solid defense.

From the coach: “I don’t know about our league, a lot of travel and they have other members of the league that have been together, so we’ll see.”

Team weakness: Youth and inexperience. From the coach: “This is the youngest team I’ve had in 24 years of coaching. Our non-conference schedule will be a real challenge and for an inexperienced team we’ll get through into the deep end pretty quickly.”

league, I played as a lineman. Freshman year I wasn’t starting as a lineman but was starting as a long snapper. I realized I was OK at that and started improving and working on long snapping. Over the course of that next year, it became a specialty to me. Next thing I knew, I was a long snapper only and working with the kickers every day at practice. “The things a lot of people look at are speed and accuracy. There are a lot of other factors too. If a college coach sees you and you can snap it faster and more accurate than any other guy, they will take you. But you need a nice spiral on the ball. So having good form, and what your coach wants either blocking or running down the field to make a tackle is important.”

LITTLETON Coach: Kurt Krantz

ENGLEWOOD Coach: Jay Graves 2015 record: 1-9 League: Colorado (2A) Players to watch: Daryl Culbreath, RB/CB, Sr.; Romunn Albright, FB/LB, Sr.; Derek Demilt, DE/TE, Sr.; Caleb Anderson G/DT, Sr.

Team weakness: Varsity experience with only 10 seniors.

VALOR CHRISTIAN Coach: Rod Sherman 2015 record: 12-2 League: Mt. Lincoln Players to watch: Dylan McCaffrey, QB, Sr.; Noah Elliss, DT/OT, Sr.; Christian Elliss, Sr.; Curtis Chiaverini, Sr.; Devin Noth, C, Sr.; Blake Stenstrom, QB, Jr.; Joshia Davis, RB, Soph.; Jack Walley, WR/CB, Sr.; Mitch Howell, DE/TE, Sr.; Hayden Courier, OL, Ben Kozan, DE, Sr. Team strengths: Team chemistry, defensive line, outside linebacker, quarterback, tight end.

Team strengths: Speed in the offensive backﬁeld and on defense.

Team weakness: Four offensive linemen need to be replaced and tough non-league schedule.

Team weakness: Lack of size.

From the coach: “We will be tested early with two strong out-of-state opponents and then we will play three of the top ﬁve teams in Colorado. This testing should develop our team and force us to improve in hopes of making a strong post-season run.”

From the coach: “We’re in 2A this season and we had a good summer in the weight room. We’re not real big but for 2A we will be OK if we stay healthy and get to know the system.”

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0379-2016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0376-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 14, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Proctor G Ducharm II and Patti A Ducharm Original Beneficiary(ies) Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4000523 Original Principal Amount $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,604.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The Following Property Located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to Wit: Lot 20, Apple Orchard Manors. Also known by street and number as: 6638 S Arapahoe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192.8630 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0376-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0379-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) NICHOLAS PRIOR Original Beneficiary(ies) AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) NICHOLAS PRIOR Original Beneficiary(ies) AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3164777 Original Principal Amount $171,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,244.88 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 6, CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2036 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-049-29276 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0379-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0380-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) James M Griffin Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of the West Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2091028 Original Principal Amount $37,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $36,961.26

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A’ Also known by street and number as: 2713 W Greens Ln, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: John A. Lobus #3648 the Law Firm of John A Lobus 710 Kipling Street, Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 Attorney File # BOW v Griffin The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0380-2016 Exhibit A C O N D O M I N I U M U N I T 2 7 1 3 , T HE GREENS AT RIVERWALK, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7113939 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE GREENS AT RIVERWALK, RECORDED MARCH 27, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7035178, IN SAID RECORDS AND FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7042045, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED MAY 8, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7053878, THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED MAY 29, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062397, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 27, 1997 AT RECEPTION NUMBER A7076594, FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 17, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7086431, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO . A7109816, EIGHT AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7113940, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Legal Notice NO.: 0380-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0401-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 29, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) ROSEMARY DRAJEM Original Beneficiary(ies)

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August 26, 2016

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0401-2016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

On June 29, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0405-2016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following Toofadvertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 described Deed Trust:

On June 29, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) ROSEMARY DRAJEM Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITAL ONE HOME LOANS LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 29, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7092379 Original Principal Amount $26,950.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $15,973.87

Original Grantor(s) EDGAR CRUZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5001515 Original Principal Amount $394,299.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $394,299.00

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO: LOT 14, BLOCK 3, CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS

LOT 8, BLOCK 6, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1761 W Prentice Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/19/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/25/2016 Last Publication: 9/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/29/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-010859 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0401-2016 First Publication: 8/25/2016 Last Publication: 9/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0405-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 29, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) EDGAR CRUZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY

Also known by street and number as: 8277 S Syracuse Ct, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/19/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/25/2016 Last Publication: 9/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/29/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-089-29264 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

PleasetoRecycle this Publicationyou Pursuant CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), are hereby notified that the covenants of when Finished the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 16, BLOCK 3, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1652 E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/21/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/03/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

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Legal Notice NO.: 0405-2016 First Publication: 8/25/2016 Last Publication: 9/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186

Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 16-00248SH

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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Legal Notice NO.: 0358-2016 First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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the NFHS report compiled from across the nation. When combining boys and girls participation in 6-man, 8-man, 9-man, girls and 11-player football in 2015, the combined numbers nationally increased by 138 from 1,114,253 in 2014 to 1,114,391. Colorado doesn’t sanction 9-man football so the combined participation for three divisions in 2014 was 16,272 compared to 16,884 last season. In 11man football Colorado’s participation numbers increased from 14,952 two years ago to 15,705 in the 2015 season. According to Colorado High School Activities Association figures, there was a decline of 470 total participants from 2013 to 2014 and 287 players from 2012 to 2013.

However, there hasn’t been a lot of fluctuation over the past six seasons in Colorado’s football participation numbers. “We have remained flat and I believe we could see some falling off as people react to the concussion/head injury concerns,” said CHSAA Associate Commissioner Bert Borgmann. “What is important is that we continue to work with schools and coaches on proper techniques. Colorado has always been at the forefront of keeping the head out of football.” Valor names new baseball coach Valor Christian Athletic Director Jamie Heiner didn’t have to look far during his search for a new baseball coach to replace Keith Wahl. Brian Bonn, an assistant baseball coach for the past nine seasons at Valor, has accepted the position as the Eagles’ head coach.

“I am excited to step into this new role and look forward to continuing the traditions that make Valor baseball such a special program,” Bonn said. Valor won the Class 4A state championship in the spring. Street of champions Baneberry Street in Highland Ranch seems to be the place where champions and nationally ranked athletes live. Tim Hola was crowned the national champion after winning the USAT Olympic Distance Triathlon in the 40-44 age group earlier this month. A few houses down the block, Maurine Sweeney captured her third consecutive USA Cycling National title in the 65-69 division in January. And Judy Nelson lives up the street and is a perennial top-ranked USA Masters swimmer. ThunderRidge Hall of Fame ThunderRidge inducted its first Ath-

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letic Hall of Fame class in July. Athletes who were inducted were the 1999 girls state championship soccer team, Abby Waner, Emily Waner, John Woods, Jerry Rouse, Jesse Nading and Marty Heaton. Book on umpires Phil Ross, a former sports and news editor of the Douglas County NewsPress who spent 18 years as a college and high school umpire in Colorado, has written a book titled “Blue Hombres” about Latino umpires in the major COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION leagues. The book can CRS be §38-38-103 found on FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2016 Amazon.com.

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given with regard to the following Jim Benton is adescribed sportsDeed writer for Coloof Trust: rado Community Media. He has been Public On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Trustee caused the Notice of Election and covering sportsDemand in therelating Denver area since to the Deed of Trust debelowat to jbenton@ be recorded in the 1968. He can bescribed reached County of Arapahoe records. coloradocommunitymedia.com or at Original Grantor(s) 303-566-4083. John R Devlin

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Email Colorado Community Media Sports Reporter Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4083. FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

and Tammy L. Devlin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL Financial Services Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 Original Principal Amount $364,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $333,067.02

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.John EachR Devlin number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure outand theTammy L. Devlin Original Beneficiary(ies) order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided Mortgage Electronic Registration in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL

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On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Financial Services Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 Original Principal Amount $364,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $333,067.02

Public Trustees

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

Original Grantor(s) John R Devlin and Tammy L. Devlin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL Financial Services Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 Original Principal Amount $364,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $333,067.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 3, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1652 E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/21/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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Original Grantor(s) Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you John R Devlin are hereby notified that the covenants of and Tammy L. Devlin the deed of trust have been violated as Original Beneficiary(ies) follows: failure to pay principal and inMortgage Electronic Registration FORterest RELEASE WEEK AUGUSTwith 22, 2016 when dueOF together all other Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL payments provided for in the evidence of Financial Services ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation debt secured by the deed of trust and othCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt takes aerpositive turnthereof. and moves toward a resoluviolations Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but as Trusttion that should please you and your supporters. THE make LIENtime FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE ee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series Meanwhile, to deal with new domestic 2014-1 issues.A FIRST LIEN. Date of Deed of Trust LOT 16, BLOCK 3, FOUR LAKES SUBMay 14, 2004 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to DIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF County of Recording reassess your goals and consider direcARAPAHOE, STATE OF shifting COLORADO. Arapahoe tions. Remember to keep an open mind, and be Recording Date of Deed of Trust Also known by street and number as: May 27, 2004 prepared to make changes as new opportunities E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO Recording Information (Reception No. arise. 1652 80122. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your strong THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Original Principal Amount Mercury helpTHE you close that communiISaspect ALL toOF PROPERTY CUR$364,000.00 cation gap beforeENCUMBERED it becomes too wide cross. A RENTLY BYtoTHE LIEN Outstanding Principal Balance OFother THEfamily DEED OF TRUST. $333,067.02 sibling or member has news.

NOTICE SALE Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CANCER (June 21 to July 22)OF You’re about to get are hereby notified that the covenants off of that emotional roller coaster and start experiThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt the deed of trust have been violated as encing secured more stability you’ve been described used to. by thethan Deed of Trust, follows: failure to pay principal and inThis is herein, a good time let someone into your has to filed Notice ofnew Election and terest when due together with all other Demand for sale as provided by law and payments provided for in the evidence life. of in said Deed of Trust. debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted THEREFORE, Hereby Given friend comes through forNotice you. ButIsyou still need to that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more on Wednesday, 09/21/2016, at the East A FIRST LIEN. become the cool, confident Cat we all know and Hearing Room, County Administration love. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, LOT 16, BLOCK 3, FOUR LAKES SUBLittleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the DIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF VIRGOhighest (August 23best to September 22) Things and bidder for cash, the said ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. property of the said should real be getting backand to a all lessinterest hectic pace. Enjoy Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' You heirs and assigns Also known by street and number as: the more peaceful atmosphere. earned it. But therein, for the purpose of paying the in1652 E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO don’t forget about those still-unresolved issues. of debtedness provided in said Evidence 80122. Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) more attorneys' fees, the expenses of Asale and THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN positiveother family relationship develops as will misunitems allowed by law, and issue IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURto the purchaser a Certificate of situation Purchase, RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN derstandings are explained away. A job as provided law. it out before you OF THE DEED OF TRUST. appearsallpromising, butbycheck NOTICE OF SALE

act on it. First Publication: 7/28/2016

Last Publication: 8/25/2016 SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) ConName of Publication: Littleton Independent The current holder of the Evidence of Debt gratulations. That on-the-job situation is working secured by the Deed of Trust, described IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO herein, has filed Notice of Election and out as you’d hoped. Now’s a good time to relax and LATER DATE, THE Demand for sale as provided by law and to enjoyAthe company of family andDEADLINE close friends.TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE in said Deed of Trust. BY THOSE PARTIES TO SAGITTARIUS (November 22 toENTITLED December 21) CURE MAY ALSO BEinEXTENDED; THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given You might feel as if you’re caught an emotional that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. tug-of-war. But BORROWER don’t be rushedBELIEVES into a decision on A IF THE THAT on Wednesday, 09/21/2016, at the East either side. Wait forOR moreSERVICER facts before you act.VIOLLENDER HAS Hearing Room, County Administration ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A Building, 5334 South Prince Street, CAPRICORN (December 22CONTACT to January 19) The SINGLE POINT OF IN SECLittleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the THE PROHIBIhighest and best bidder for cash, the said Goat’s TION usually38-38-103.1 high level ofOR self-confidence is TION DUAL IN SECreal property and all interest of the said brimming overON these days.TRACKING This should help you TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns deal with a situation thatCOMPLAINT you’ve avoidedWITH for far too MAY FILE A THE therein, for the purpose of paying the infor it. COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, debtedness provided in said Evidence long. of Go THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANDebt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus AQUARIUS 20 to February 18) RelationCIAL(January PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and OR BOTH. THE FILING OF Anot COMother items allowed by law, and will issue ships become more intense. But be careful to PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREto the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, be pushed into decisions you’re not comfortable CLOSURE PROCESS. all as provided by law.

with. Remember: You’re the one in charge of your

life. Colorado Attorney General First Publication: 7/28/2016 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Last Publication: 8/25/2016 PISCES (February 19 to March Denver, Colorado 8020320) You need to Name of Publication: Littleton Independent (800)confidence 222-4444in your ability to reach your show more www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO goals. Make that long-delayed decision, and avoid A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO floundering around in a sea of self-doubt. Federal Consumer Financial FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Bureau BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO BORNProtection THIS WEEK: Although you appear to be P.O. Box 4503 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; strongly opinionated, can also be open to Iowa City, Iowayou 52244 other ideas -so long (855) 411-2372as they are presented with IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A www.consumerfinance.gov LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLlogic and clarity. ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DATE: 06/03/2016 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SEC(c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIthe County of Arapahoe, State of ColorTION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECado TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, The name, address, business telephone THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANnumber and bar registration number of the CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), attorney(s) representing the legal holder of OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMthe indebtedness is: PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Colorado Attorney General Martin H. Shore #1800 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Stephen A Hall #38186 Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valenwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov tia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Federal Consumer Financial Attorney File # 16-00248SH Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Iowa City, Iowa 52244 collector and is attempting to collect a (855) 411-2372 debt. Any information provided may be www.consumerfinance.gov used for that purpose. DATE: 06/03/2016 ©Public Trustees' Association Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for of Colorado Revised 1/2015 the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Legal Notice NO.: 0358-2016 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 The name, address, business telephone Name of Publication: Littleton Independent number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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