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SHINING STARS

The Tom Petty Project — a tribute band that aims to recreate the experience of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert — entertains the crowd at Centennial Under the Stars on Aug. 12. The annual event, held at Centennial Center Park, featured music, food and family activities.

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THE BOTTOM LINE

‘We are all addicts to a degree. We all seek out coping mechanisms to help us deal with the harshness of life.’

The Golden Chamber of Commerce presents the 27th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival

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Cyndee Rae Lutz, author | Page 7 VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 22 | SPORTS: PAGE 24

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August 18, 2017A

Drill preps for real deal Emergency responders prepare for the worst in realistic multiagency drill

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Smoke and screams filled the air as emergency responders from several regional agencies converged on a field of debris in the Inverness business park near County Line Road and I-25 on Aug. 8.

Actors, covered in artificial blood and gory simulated wounds, played the part of dying and disoriented explosion victims so convincingly that passers-by could be forgiven for not realizing the whole thing was fake.

For the EMTs involved with the simulated bomb blast, creating a realistic, stressful environment was the whole point.

“We’re taking the lessons learned from Boston and applying them here,” said Einar Jensen, South Metro Fire Rescue’s community risk reduction specialist, referring to the bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013 that killed three and wounded more than 260 people.

Firefighters from South Metro and the Cunningham and Franktown Fire Protection Districts teamed with deputies and bomb squad personnel from the Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties sheriff ’s offices, as well as investigators from the FBI. Victims, many of whom are secondyear Rocky Vista University students, lay on the ground or wandered about the parking lot, screaming for help as responders prioritized patients, applied tourniquets, performed emergency surgeries and neutralized the threat of further explosions.

“It’s a great way to see what to do and what not to do from the other side,” said William Robinson, an Aurora resident and student at Rocky Vista in Parker.

After the scene was cleared, victims were transported to Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, where staff continued the training exercise, including mock surgeries.

Bryan Muscutt, a firefighter with West Metro Fire Rescue, would normally be one of the trainees, but heard about the drill from a friend and volunteered to be a victim.

Without a hint of humor, he explained that though the exercise had serious implications, he came for the fun.

“It sounded like a blast,” he said.

A volunteer actor portrays a disoriented and wounded bombing victim as a South Metro Fire Rescue responder tries to keep her from the EMTs treating the actor playing her boyfriend. The incident was in some ways modeled after the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013.

PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY Bryan Muscutt, a firefighter from West Metro Fire Rescue district, holds still as Deidre McGee, coordinator of surgery simulation at Rocky Vista University, applies the finishing touches to his makeup.

Emergency medical technicians treat volunteer actor Morgan Stanley during a simulated explosion training exercise. Stanley and many other volunteers are secondyear students at nearby medical school Rocky Vista University.

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Two city councilmembers from the same district are vying to become the third mayor in the history of 16-yearold Centennial.

As of Aug. 14 — two weeks before the deadline — those who had filed candidate affidavits to run for the position were Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Piko and Councilmember Charles “C.J.” Whelan, both of whom represent District 4, the area closest to Aurora and north of Arapahoe Road.

The city’s first mayor was Randy Pye, who served from 2001 to 2010.

The second is Cathy Noon, who succeeded Pye and whose term ends in January.

Both Piko and Whelan have served on the Centennial FiberWorks Commission, which looks at how the city should manage fiber-optic cable underground that provides internet access. Whelan is the commission’s chair.

Whelan said traffic and congestion are among Centennial’s biggest issues and suggested building upon Go Centennial, a city program that offered free Lyft Line rides to get people to and from the RTD light rail’s Dry Creek Station. He said he wants to work on further development of Centennial’s central Arapahoe Road corridor.

“I have a proven background of leadership, problem-solving and working well with others of any political stripe,” Whelan said.

Piko cited transportation and regional growth as the main issues facing the city — and all municipalities in the Denver metro area, she said.

“We also have to look for new transportation solutions, and as mayor I will continue to actively seek technological and partnership opportunities that allow for a `smarter’ transportation system,” Piko said.

Piko, a Centennial resident since 2001 according to the city website, has two years left of her four-year city council term. So if she loses the election, she still holds a council seat.

This is Piko’s sixth year as a councilmember.

Whelan, on the other hand, is up for re-election on his council seat, so if he loses the mayoral election, he will hold no office, as he cannot run for both mayor and city council. He said he’s lived in Centennial for almost 40 years — since before it was incorporated as a city in 2001 — and he’s in his fourth year on council.

The nonpartisan election will take place Nov. 7 and will also includes races for four of the eight council seats. The mayor is elected at-large,

More about Stephanie Piko Piko said her family enjoys a range of outdoor activities, spending time at Cherry Creek State Park and, “of course, the Broncos!” She is chair of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority and has been a part of Arapahoe Park and Recreation District and other open space-related organizations. She has a background as a technology educator in the Cherry Creek School District, as a small-business owner and as president of a parent-teacher organization and homeowners association.

More about “C.J.” Whelan Whelan said he loves working on cars, he’s a “bicycling nut” and he still listens to heavy metal music. He has been president of the Cunningham Fire Protection District, CenCON and the Smoky Hill Homeowners Association.

He said he’s an entrepreneur who has “built up successful, multimillion-dollar companies from scratch” for more than 20 years.

THE CITY COUNCIL RACES The following are those who had filed candidate affidavits as of Aug. 14: District 1: Kathy Turley (incumbent) District 2: Tamara Hunter-Maurer, Nancy Nickless, Walter Bennett Rutledge, Doris Truhlar (incumbent) District 3: Stacey Stegman Edling, Michael Sutherland District 4: Marlo Alston, John Miquel meaning by voters from the entire city. The council is broken up into four districts, with two councilmembers per region, and candidates receive votes only from residents within their district.

Candidates for mayor must gather at least 100 petition signatures from registered voters in the city, and council candidates must collect at least 50 within the district for which they’re running. Signatures can be pursued from Aug. 8-28.

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7August 18, 2017

Western Welcome Week is hopping Annual event schedules activities for all ages

IF YOU GO

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Again this year, Western Welcome Week offers activities with appeal to people of all ages.

The Aug. 13 schedule included the opportunity for adults and children to take part in a 5-kilometer run/walk then partake in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.

After that, they could check out a wide array of vehicles of all sizes, shapes and colors.

Additionally, there were activities for children at the Arapahoe Community College campus in Littleton. Volunteers helped visitors put marbles down the ramp at the marble race. Others tried to see how long they could keep a Hula Hoop spinning around their hips.

“We are here visiting my sister, we saw the signs and decided to check out some of the events,” Ohio resident Sid Calloway said.

“The kids are getting a kick out of this. They look like they are really having fun. I think it is great this community puts on all these activities that are free entertainment for anyone who wants to drop by.”

A major Aug. 13 attraction was the 22nd Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede. Young riders ranging from toddlers to 12-year-olds stood around the small circular track ready to mount their stick horse with the colorful head.

The riders were divided into age groups and Kelsee Prado and her daughter Grace were in the 3-yearold and under event. Grace, 2, had problem riding the stick horse so Prado carried her around the course. They didn’t win a ribbon but they were both smiling as they came off the course.

“I have lived in Littleton all my life but I have never come to Western Welcome Week,” Prado said.

“But when I read the schedule, I decided I should come for the first time so I can start a new tradition with Grace. It is a lot of fun being here. Grace is having fun and I am having fun watching her have fun.”

Many riders donned western attire for the stampede. Courtney Hetzel, 5, dressed for the activities as she wore a cowboy hat, a plaid shirt and a colorful bandana tied around her neck. Before the stampede, she sat on the stool and milked the make-believe cow then she and her stick horse galloped around the course. She finished third in the 3- to 6-year-old stampede category.

A little later in the morning, the focus shifted to the area around 5900 block of South Curtice Street, where sunlight glinted off the polished chrome and the brightly

Dylan Escorcia and his sister Ava push to get to the finish line as they compete in the sack race that was part of the Aug. 13 Kids’ Games of Old, which were among the Aug. 13 Western Welcome Week events.

Ava finished first and her brother was a close second. The brother and sister also wore the medals they received when they took part in the WWW five-kilometer run-walk earlier that morning. PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS shined paint jobs of hot rods, custom cars and other vehicles on display at the annual Littleton Elks Custom Car Show.

Scott Hannum’s one-of-a-kind entry drew a lot of attention as people stopped by to look over his restored dragster.

“This dragster was owned by the Martin-Smith team and competed in races from 1968 until 1972,” the Littleton resident said. “I am a big drag racing fan and I served on the pit crew of several teams. When I found this dragster at a garage sale, minus the motor, I decided to restore it. It took a lot of work but I think it is now like it was when it was in competition.”

Western Welcome Week’s Festival Day is Aug. 19.

Events start with the Grand Western Sandwich Breakfast at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton at 6:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day. The highlight of the day is the annual Grand Parade, which runs from 10 a.m. through noon. The parade starts on Gallup Street and then heads west into downtown Littleton. Vendors will be set up throughout the day on Main Street.

For more information, go to www. westernwelcome week.org

Enthusiastic 4- to 6-year-old riders gallop around the course during their age group’s turn to take part in Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede. About 100 toddlers to 12-year-olds took part in the stampede that was held on the Arapahoe Community College campus and was among the Aug. 13 Western Welcome Week events.

Roman Batron, 5, keeps going as he takes part in the Hula Hoop competition that was one of the Aug. 13 Western Welcome Week’s Kids’ Game of Old activities.

Batron then joined his twin brother Noah to take part in the Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede. The stampede, games of old and the pancake breakfast were held on the Arapahoe Community College campus.

Tim Eberly waits for his fellow Littleton Lion to finish cooking sausages that will be dished up during the Aug. 13 Western Welcome Week Family Pancake Breakfast. This is the 38th year Arapahoe Community College has hosted the WWW breakfast, and this year pancakes and sausages were dished up for almost 1,000 customers.

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August 18, 2017A

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s t k A “ d s m GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE EVENTS w The Great American Eclipse runs from about 10:20 a a.m. to 1:15 p.m. across the Front Range, the maxi- p mum eclipse at about 11:45 a.m. and lasting for a two or three minutes. Viewing events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise.

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Great American Eclipse blocks the sun Aug. 21

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s a mighty big fuss for what amounts to a shadow.

The moon butts its way in between the Earth and the sun Aug. 21, casting its shadow across the continental U.S. from sea to sea.

A cross-continental U.S. total eclipse like this hasn’t occurred since 1918. And the rare event comes with a special name: The Great American Eclipse.

“That’s what they call it, because everyone in the United States will get to see something, at least a little bit of it,” said Damon Olsen, astronomy instructor at Littleon’s Arapahoe Community College. “Everyone in the U.S. will see it, plus Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

They’ll all see something.”

Along the Front Range, the moon begins creeping over the sun at 10:23 a.m., covering more than 90 percent of the sun just before noon.

By 1:23 p.m. the Great American Eclipse should have moved out of Colorado.

Schools, libraries and parks across the Denver Metro area are hosting viewing events, complete with glasses, telescopes and crafts for kids.

At Westminster’s campus of Front Range Community College, the school will have multiple filtered telescopes, eclipse glasses and other displays.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? For more information, NASA’s www. eclipse2017.nasa.gov page has links to science and eclipse trivia, an interactive map of the Aug. 21 Great American Eclipse and links to live video streams, smart phone apps and other resources.

“We will have a telescope, solar viewing glasses, pinhole cameras,” said Carla Wente, chair of the science department at Front Range Community College’s Westminster campus. “We may have astronomical binoculars, which are binoculars with special solar filters.”

The path matters Like most professional sky watchers in Colorado, Wente said she won’t be anywhere around here when the eclipse begins. She’s headed north into the path of the deepest part of the shadow, total coverage of the sun by the moon.

“Like millions of other people, I’m going to be at the eclipse,” Wente said. “Basically, everyone else here is going to Wyoming, so my husband I decided to go Nebraska. Either way works, but we didn’t want to get stuck on traffic on I-25.”

Solar eclipses come in three varieties: total, annular and partial.

A partial eclipse occurs when any part of the moon covers the sun, and that can happen as often as five times per year.

Annular eclipse happen when the

moon moves completely in front of the sun but, because of the moon’s elliptical orbit, it is too far from the Earth to completely block the sun. An annular eclipse results in a bright ring of sunlight around the moon.

Total eclipses, like this one, are the rarest, typically occurring somewhere on Earth every 18 months or so.

The Aug. 21 solar eclipse begins about 9:55 a.m. mountain time somewhere over the North Pacific Ocean, northwest of Hawaii and just east of the International Dateline.

It makes landfall on U.S. soil at about 10:04 a.m. just west of Salem, Oregon, reaching totality — total blockage of the sun by the passing moon — at about 11:17 a.m mountain time there.

From there, it follows a looping diagonal path southeast across the country’s midsection, through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennesee and South Carolina.

Eclipse totality comes closest to Colorado before noon. Casper, Wyoming, should go dark at 11:43 a.m.; Grand Island, Nebraska, at about 11:59 a.m. The total eclipse should last less than two minutes in each location.

The eclipse finishes with the U.S. and leaves the continent at SEE ECLIPSE, P30

Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Sante Fe Drive, Littleton A question-and-answer session with astronomy faculty begins at 11 a.m., along with video streams from other locations on the campus’ west lawn.

Viewing stations will include filtered telescopes, pinhole cameras and eclipse glasses.

Community College of Denver, 1111 W. Colfax Ave., Denver Viewing station will be set up near the Confluence Building with two telescopes and eclipse glasses.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver The museum will be giving away a limited number of eclipse glasses and selling them for $2.99 each when the free glasses are gone. Eclipse-themed events are scheduled throughout the day, including a NASA live-stream indoors, solar-scope viewings in Boettcher Plaza, family Eclipsercize in the studios, and crafts and story time in the Discovery Zone. Eclipse events are free with general museum admission.

Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver Individuals will all receive free eclipse glasses for viewing from the campus commons, while supplies last. Physics and astronomy faculty will have filtered telescopes to watch the eclipse and will be on hand to answer questions and lead activities. In case of bad weather, the campus will stream live NASA footage of the eclipse.

Don’t look directly at the sun! ‘You will ruin your eyeballs’

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7August 18, 2017

Author helps loved ones of the addicted

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Centennial author Cyndee Rae Lutz has gained a lot of momentum for her debut book, “When Your Heart Belongs to an Addict: A Healing Perspective.”

The title recently received a staff recommendation from Tattered Cover Book Store and has rave reviews on Amazon.

“The author poured so much of herself into the pages of the book that by the end of the reading you feel like you know her or want to get to know her,” Amazon reviewer K. Akua Gray said. “(It) is not just a book that talks about dealing with situations surrounding substance abuse, it is also a resource manual of check lists, A to Z steps of working through healing processes, and it’s filled with vital questions that penetrate and challenge your thinking and justifications.”

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The book, Lutz said, is not about her son, who deals with addiction, but about what happened to her, as a mother of someone battling addiction.

As a result of her son’s addiction, Lutz realized she also developed an addiction.

“They get addicted to drugs, alcohol or whatever, but we get addicted to trying to make them better,” Lutz said.

“We are all addicts to a degree. We all seek out coping mechanisms to help us deal with the harshness of life.”

During her son’s addiction, Lutz said she lost herself. By consistently worrying about her son’s whereabouts, she started struggling to focus at work and in her personal life.

“You get to the point where you think that if they are OK, then you are OK,” Lutz said. “It is hard to sleep. It is hard to function. You are living in a place of fear all the time … As a parent it is not like you can divorce them or move away

from them. It is your responsibility to help them. But not everyone knows what to do.”

Helping others is a passion of Lutz’s.

When she went through a divorce, she published a magazine called Divorce in Denver. After three years, she shifted her focus from the magazine to help loved ones of addicted individuals.

The book is centered around what Lutz calls “the three R’s for the soul” — rethinking religion and your inherent worth, reclaiming personal power and reducing your personal essence.

“The whole thing is about transformation,” said Lutz, a yoga teacher, mentor, public speaker and Twelve Steps mentor in Al-Anon.

Yoga, she said, has especially helped change her life.

“I knew I needed to do something for myself in order to function,” she said.

“It was one of the things that saved my life.”

Centennial author Cyndee Rae Lutz has gained a lot of momentum for her debut book, “When Your Heart Belongs to an Addict: A Healing Perspective.”

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Once she started to take her own advice, her son also showed signs of improvement, Lutz said. Today, he lives as a new person.

“He is doing really well,” Lutz said.

“He has turned his life around. He is the amazing person I always thought he was.”

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Guided Nature Hikes:

Yoga in the Park:

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from SSPRD, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Hikes are free to the public – register at ridgegate.com.

Join RidgeGate, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for our final free Yoga in the Park class of the season in Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane.

Please bring your own yoga mat. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. No registration – just drop in!

Saturday, September 16, 9-11am — Family Fun Game & Trivia Hike Saturday, September 30, 9-10:30am — Autumn Glory Hike Saturday, October 21, 10-11:30am — “Build a Beaver” Family Fun Hike

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch:

Tuesday, August 29, 6:30-7:30pm

Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange.

The Ranch has been impeccably restored and gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm.

Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.

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Gun thieves hit Cabela’s in Lone Tree Robbery method matches similar recent incidents in metro area

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The recent rash of Denver metro area burglaries targeting firearms retailers reached Lone Tree as thieves broke into the Cabela’s outdoor supply store at 10670 Cabela Drive in Lone Tree at about 1 a.m. Aug. 10.

Multiple suspects crashed an SUV into the front door to gain access to the store, making off with an unspecified number of firearms, according to Lisa Meiman, public information officer

for the Denver division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

“This is a very important issue to the ATF, and it’s our top priority to find out who the suspects are and arrest them,” Meiman said.

Meiman said the bureau is assisting the Lone Tree Police Department with the investigation, reviewing surveillance video and comparing store inventory with Cabela’s management to determine the number and value of the weapons stolen.

The robbery is the latest in a series of similar incidents, including recent burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Castle Rock, Littleton, Parker and Lakewood. Meiman

couldn’t confirm whether the robberies are connected.

“We can’t go into an investigation with any preconceived ideas,” she said, “but at this point we aren’t ruling that out either.”

The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in this year’s burglaries. Anyone with information can call the tip line at 1-800283-4867, or Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tips can also be submitted at reportit.com or through the ATF’s “reportit” app.

“We encourage anyone with any information about this to call us before these guns make their way into the wrong hands,” Meiman said.

Guns were stolen from the Cabela’s in Lone Tree in the early morning hours of Aug. 10.

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‘I am not your typical Republican’ Elizabeth businessman, former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez runs for governor

so far are Congressman Jared Polis, of Boulder; former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, of Denver; and former state Sen. Mike Johnston, also of Denver.

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A crowded race to become Colorado’s next governor includes former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez.

Lopez, 53, was elected at the age of 27, serving from 1992-96, and is proud of the fact he was the first Hispanic candidate to hold the position.

Following his term as mayor, Lopez served as district director of Colorado’s Small Business Administration from 2008-14. In 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate.

Lopez The Republican now lives in Elizabeth, owning and operating a consulting business as well as a bar and restaurant in Aurora that he runs with his son.

More than 20 candidates are seeking to replace term-limited Democrat John Hickenlooper in the November 2018 election. On the Republican side, notable candidates include District Attorney George Brauchler, of Parker; businessman Victor Mitchell, of Castle Rock; and Mitt Romney’s nephew, Doug Robinson, of Centennial. On the Democratic side, the most recognizable names

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I’m the one that made all of the decisions to build the Parker Rec Center. The council was split, so I was fortunate enough to make all of the decisions to break the ties.

The other (accomplishment) I am most proud of was an annexation, it was called the Jacobson property… The council at the time was very adamant that they were going to authorize it or approve it. They forgot that I had veto power.

So I vetoed the project, and what happened was the applicant decided to take it to the ballot…

The results were three to one in my favor… That is the one time I can honestly say that I had my finger on the pulse of the community and I did exactly what their wishes were.

What do you think is the biggest issue in the campaign?

The biggest challenge that Colorado faces is not what everybody else talks about — it’s not transportation. The biggest challenge is that we have 1.4 million people receiving coverage for medical care under Medicaid, and the state needs to do more to allow these individuals to provide for their families…

What I think we need to do is partner with local jurisdictions, chambers of commerce, and

create programs by which people will be able to increase their abilities, increase their skill sets and have dignity knowing they have a job.

Pundits are projecting this will be the costliest campaign in Colorado history. How will that affect your campaign?

We’re reaching a point where only the wealthy or those who can fund their own campaigns are the ones that are going to find themselves in elected office at the highest levels. For me it goes beyond that. The next governor has to win the county of Denver and has to win Boulder. If you don’t win those two counties, it doesn’t matter how much money you spend, you’re not going to be the next governor of Colorado...

I’m the only candidate that can go into the City and County of Denver and garner the support of the minority community.

Both major parties are viewed unfavorably in recent polls and historically, the party that lost the White House tends to do better in midterm elections. Do you think party politics will play a role in this race?

It may matter for the other candidates, but it won’t matter for me because, as you look at me, just the visuals, I am not your typical Republican…

It’s important for me to always understand that I’m here to do what’s in the best interest of the state, not what’s in the best interest of the party. I don’t care if a solution comes from a Republican or a Democrat or an unaffiliated, I’m interested in solving problems.

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Tesla opens on South Broadway in Littleton

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A strip of South Broadway in Littleton lined with car dealerships just got its newest player: Tesla.

Known for its all-electric cars, Tesla expanded its Colorado footprint to a Littleton location where Schomp Automotive once lived. Schomp moved to an area north of C-470 in Highlands Ranch last summer.

Tesla opened its doors at 5700 S Broadway on July 28, weeks after the release of its latest, lower-priced car.

Model 3 — touted as a safe and affordable electric car starting at $35,000 — is now available to the masses. The model will be delivered to customers in 12 to 18 months, Tesla’s website says.

Littleton is thrilled to have the “noteworthy” company, said Denise Stephens, the city’s economic development director.

“They will undoubtedly attract many

people to their facility,” Stephens said, “and we hope those people will explore and enjoy the other amenities in the community.”

The 39,000-square-foot location — which encompasses two buildings on the busy corner of South Broadway and Littleton Boulevard — includes a showroom and service center. The showroom marks the company’s fifth in Colorado. Others include Vail, Aspen, Cherry Creek and Lone Tree, the first to open in 2011. The service center is the second in the state, with the first on Evans Avenue south of Denver.

The Littleton showroom will showcase Model S, a sedan, and Model X, an SUV, a media release from Tesla says.

Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman said the company is well-aligned with the new location.

“For many years, it was the home of Schomp BMW and it was known as a place where people came and looked at quality cars,” Beckman said. “It’s kind

of fitting that Tesla comes in — they are at the forefront of technology.”

Founded in 2003, Tesla builds futuristic-looking, all-electric vehicles. Awarded Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of The Year, Tesla’s sedan, Model S, “drives like a sports car” and is “as smoothly effortless as a Rolls-Royce, can carry almost as much stuff as a Chevy Equinox, and is more efficient than a Toyota Prius,” Motor Trend says in its report.

A self-described car person, Beckman called the dealership a “technological test bed for what may be the foreground of cars in the future.”

He looks forward to the new crowd that Tesla’s showroom brings to Littleton.

“They will end up seeing what a wonderful community it is and find other things that interest them here,” Beckman said.

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Town is a true treasure — but really, you had to be there

f you haven’t been to Estes Park lately, put it on your list. I don’t remember the last time I went up there — maybe 30 years ago.

There have been a number of ambitious and impressive developments, but you can still find the sideshows that go along with places like that. I will get to that.

Jennifer, Smitty and I just came back, and we were (almost) all smiles.

The location is spectacular. It’s right up there with other parts of Colorado that make living here a gift, and visiting here a jealousy.

I had to keep my eyes on the road, but Jennifer did a great job of giving me a worthy

tour, interjecting gasps that startled the dog.

The year-around population is less than 6,000, but it seemed like that many were on Elkhorn Avenue the day we were there.

We bought lunch at a place called Baba’s.

The food is exceptional, and the backdrop is exceptional. However, they need to have someone come in and put shoes and socks on the place. It looks like the decorator lost a bet. Overlook it. You will leave and write a poem about the gyros.

We took our lunch to a side road and parked facing a pine tree-hatted mountain, and inhaled our lunch and inhaled Colorado.

We weren’t interested in seeing The Stanley Hotel. Knowing about it is enough.

It opened (1909) before the Titanic was built,

by Freelan Oscar Stanley, who moved to Colorado with his wife to find a drier climate. Stanley had tuberculosis. Stanley had money. Heard of Stanley Steemer?

We drove past Estes Park High School, home of the Bobcats. The students have an endlessly inspiring view. I thought about enrolling.

With all of that inherent, natural beauty, I don’t know why there are so many kitsch and taffy shops. It’s like selling “I (Heart) SEE SMITH, P13

Leaders in Colorado decry Virginia violence The following are Twitter posts by some elected officials in Colorado in the wake of the Aug. 12 violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured:

Being right — or doing the right thing

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ince I am usually an “And” guy instead of an “Or” guy anyway, I would choose to be right and to do the right thing if I could. It’s kind of like asking, “Would you like a piece of pie or some ice cream for dessert?”

My answer is usually, WINNING “I’ll have the pie and ice WORDS cream, please.”

But then again, that’s probably not right — nor is it doing the right thing when I am trying to eat a little smarter and healthier these days.

However, there are many times, and I do mean many times, where Michael Norton I know I am not right, or have not been right about something. So, in those cases I hope that I

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can still do the right thing. I think you know what I mean by this.

And just to make sure we are tracking together, here are some examples.

After having done a lot of research on a sensitive subject, and knowing the facts inside and out, we may find ourselves in a position to share those facts and stand our ground based on principle. However, in a situation where others in the room may be upset, especially after a hardship or loss, and based on the sensitivity of the topic, it may be better to settle for the fact that we know we are right in our head and in our heart, and choose to keep those thoughts to ourselves. Discretion is always appreciated but not always practiced.

In a business meeting or family dinner, we may find someone who is advancing and SEE NORTON, P13

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Denver) Today’s attack is not the result of “many sides”— it’s an act of domestic terrorism. @POTUS should explicitly denounce white supremacy.

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Windsor) White supremacists are ignorant and hateful. All Americans must unite against racial intolerance and bigoted ideology.

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) Heartbroken to hear about loss of life in today’s domestic terror attack in #Charlottesville.

Evil, no matter its face, must be condemned.

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Denver) Domestic terrorism in #Charlottesville must not go unanswered. America, we are better than this.

State Rep. Crisanta Duran (D-Denver) Not in America. We must denounce racism, white supremacy & domestic terrorism. We are better than this. #Charlottesville

#coleg #copolitics U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Yuma) Praying for those hurt & killed today in Charlottesville. This is nothing short of domestic terrorism & should be named as such.

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Golden) This is outrageous. Everyone should stand up and call out this shameful racism & fight against it. #Charlottesville State Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Lakewood) This is a tragic day for America. My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones, and to all of the people injured by this tragic act of terrorism. There aren’t many sides to blame Mr. President, there are only white supremacists to blame State Rep. Joe Salazar (D-Thornton) US lost nearly 500,000 to fight Nazism and hatred during WWII. We allow it to fester in US in 2017.

State Rep. Cole Wist (R-Centennial) Standing in solidarity with @ crisantaduran and my #coleg colleagues against hatred, racism and bigotry. May God heal our land. #copolitics

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Whether passive or active investing, strategy is important

he argument between passive and active investing has been going on for years. Passive is buying exchange traded funds (ETFs) that mimic a certain benchmark; active utilizes a research team and fund manager to make investment decisions.

Passive investors favor low-cost performance, but that lower cost comes at a price — namely risk.

Active managers, of course, get paid for their work and often can’t outperform their benchmark after the cost is considered. The indexing gets you 100 percent of the returns but also 100 percent of the risk. Active managers strive to return 90-95 percent of the index but with only 60-70 percent of the risk. Therefore, you need to determine what your goal is for each category and invest accordingly.

Index investing can be very valuable and certainly has its place when used as part of an overall strategy. You still need to know how much exposure you are willing to take in certain segments of the market. You also should build your portfolio to help mitigate the risk by having proper diversification. It is prudent to consider active managers when you can both outperform

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Grand Canyon” mugs at the Grand Canyon, or snow globes at Mesa Verde.

Maybe you can’t go home emptyhanded: Mitch and Betty back home in Indiana are on your shopping list.

I have a tip for you. You can order “I (Heart)” mugs and snow globes that say “Estes Park, Colorado,” online before you leave Indiana, set them aside and hand them out when you get back.

We listened to Yo-Yo Ma the entire time. His “Bach Trios” is sublime.

Maybe you’re thinking country and western instead? Nah.

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maturing in their role at the company or growing up through life. They may have some wonderful ideas, lots of creative energy, and may offer up some of those inspired ideas with pride and enthusiasm.

Although we may think we know better, this is a perfect example of not trying to be right just for the sake of proving we are right or trying to assert our seniority or life experiences.

Who knows? If we can be open to not being wrong, and just be open to new ideas and thoughts, we may just learn something, too, by simply doing the right thing and listening and exploring instead of placing our stake in the ground to be right.

Recently, I saw some results in an online magazine about ranking specific companies. Knowing the industry fairly well, I had more than my doubts about the findings.

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and reduce the risk of a given index or benchmark. This is most valuable in your riskiest categories, such as small cap equity or emerging market investing.

A recent article by Jeff Cox on CNBC. com reported that Patricia Kummer active managers are having their best year since 2009. Managers who have been overweighting some favored sectors have been outperforming their passive counterparts by following the stocks that are moving the markets. The first half of 2017 reports 54 percent of large-cap managers beat their benchmarks and 60 percent beat in the second quarter alone.

Low volatility can be the enemy of stock pickers when there is not much price movement to trade.

However, many fund managers have gotten better at sector selection according to Cox’s article. They overweighted positions in the tech sector, discretionary and health care, the top three performing categories.

They have been under-weighting

The best way to appreciate Estes Park and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park would be in complete silence. I know that’s not how it usually works in the United States. The louder the better. Buddhists don’t come out at halftime of the Super Bowl and sit at mid-field in silence. I wish they would.

Americans want special effects.

But here’s another way of looking at it. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are special effects.

Put down your phones, stop taking snapshots (there are better ones online), and look at what you are looking at.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

So I sent a message to the publisher and he replied back, standing his ground that the results were based on a recent survey of customers. Since I knew the results were biased, based on his own feelings, my first instinct was to start blasting #fakenews or #fakeresults. But instead I took the person for who he was, understood his place in promoting only the people who advertise with him, and did the right thing — just laughed it off with him.

My belief is that he lost in both categories: He wasn’t right, nor did he do the right thing.

So how about you? Do you have the need to always be right? Or are you more driven and satisfied knowing you did the right thing? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we can let things slide when appropriate, and do the right thing, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp., strategic consultant, business and personal coach.

staples, utilities and telecom shares.

Another factor is correlations, or when stocks move up and down together. The more closely stocks are in tandem with one another, the more difficult it is to find a winner.

Many sectors have splintered off from the broad market trends and have created enough price discrepancy for active managers to benefit from.

Valuations and style also have a bearing on performance. So far this year, 71 percent of value managers and 64 percent of growth managers have outperformed their benchmark.

Despite the better performance of active fund managers, investors have pushed $701.9 billion into passive exchange traded funds, or indexes, for the 12 months ending this May, according to Morningstar.

It seems just as indexing may be catching on, the tables are turning with performance in favor of some

active managers.

Whether you use passive or active management or, hopefully, some of each, it is important to have a strategy before you invest. This will help you determine how much exposure to have in each market sector and when to take profits from the high performers. Then you can determine which sectors benefit the most from active management so you know when it makes sense to pay for that expertise.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 31 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strategies, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial Strategies, Inc. is a 6-year 5280 Top Advisor. Visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information.

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Digital media/tech campus would create thousands of jobs in Parker Redbarre plans to bring facility by 2020

ing to Parker Business Recruitment Manager Matt Carlson, a portion of the property is under contract and the remainder of the required property is under contract with a right of first refusal, meaning the land is available to Redbarre first if needed for the development.

Carlson cautioned that nothing is official yet and that the project is still in its infancy, but added that the fact the governor endorsed the project means that all signs are promising. Carlson added that ancillary businesses generated by the studio would have a significant impact on the entire south metro region.

“Hollywood is not a monolith,” he said. “Those people have to eat somewhere.”

Mayor Mike Waid echoed Carlson’s take, adding that retail space, office buildings and a boutique hotel would likely follow in the studio’s wake.

“The uniqueness of Parker is what allows catalyst projects like this,” Waid said. “This type of project lends itself to the cultural environment we’ve created in Parker.”

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A big player in the world of entertainment and digital media plans to bring 4,000 jobs and a 70-acre campus to Parker by 2020.

At an Aug. 11 press conference at the state Capitol in Denver, Gov. John Hickenlooper, Parker officials and Redbarre executives announced plans to create the Redbarre Digital Media & Technology Campus in the Compark area just north of E-470.

The 1.9 million-square-foot, mixeduse development will focus on feature film, television and digital media production.

“Something like that can be transformational,” said Dennis Houston, CEO of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s life changing, what it could mean for the town and for the region.”

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LIFE

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culinary dream Chris Johnson, 56, a student in the American Culinary Federation Colorado Chefs Association apprenticeship program, arranges a salad in the kitchen at West 29th Restaurant and Bar Aug. 8. His mentor chef, Cory Matthews, watches over him.

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n the kitchen at West 29th Restaurant and Bar, Chris Johnson, 56, whips up intricately plated dishes and feels the heat as flames dance off the stove. He throws a meat-based pasta sauce in a pan as his mentor, chef Cory Matthews, handles another dish behind him.

He places a portion of house-made pasta in the pan, then pours it all into a bowl.

And the dish is complete.

In the Denver metro area, you don’t need to try out for a Food Network show to be a bona fide chef.

An apprenticeship program in the Denver, Boulder and Greeley areas prepares aspiring chefs for “the real world,” as one mentor chef said.

For Johnson, 56, the program was the natural next step after a life of bouncing between different careers, including working as the maintenance director at a Georgia private school and running his own business, one that

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED The program runs for two years — September through mid-July for the first year and August to the end of July for the second year. Enrollment ends Aug. 28.

Total tuition including books, uniforms, knife kits and food supplies is $6,750. Students need not have any prior restaurant experience, but must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be 17 or older. made statues and molds.

“I always wanted to cook and open up a restaurant, basically,” said Johnson, who searched for a cooking program after being laid off from a previous job. A Lakewood resident from Savannah, Georgia, he cooked as a hobby for events like birthdays and wedding receptions, but never professionally.

So Johnson decided to spice things up after hearing about the American Culinary Federation’s apprenticeship program. That organization’s local chapter, Colorado Chefs Association, oversees the program, which allows students to take two years of weekly classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver and to get real-world experience as an appren-

DID YOU KNOW? Students take one five-hour class per week and work 40plus hours in hands-on training the rest of the time. Students also take three online classes — sanitation, nutrition and management.

An apprentice can make anywhere from $9.50 to $14.50 an hour starting pay. Some of the bigger locations that apprentices work at offer health benefits and vacation.

Most graduates pass the test for sous chef certification at the end of the program, said Christopher Moore, a mentor chef. Those who don’t pass still earn the certified culinarian title. Moore said most that get that certification go on to get their certified executive chef title.

To register, call 303-222-0057 or email Monica Leonard, apprenticeship coordinator, at mleonard@acfcoloradochefs.org.

An arranged plate of bread and cheese sits in the kitchen at West 29th Restaurant and Bar Aug. 8.

Chris Johnson, a student in the ACFCCA apprenticeship program, prepared the plate.

tice under a mentor chef at hotels, country clubs and restaurants in the area.

“I looked at the price between Johnson and Wales and this,” Johnson said. “It’s affordable. You learn just as much.”

The price can be a big difference — about $7,000 for

the apprenticeship compared to up to $60,000 for some culinary schools, said Christopher Moore, a mentor chef for the program. But the main draw is a gulf of difference in experience students get. They need none to apply and get paid for the hours they work.

• Colorado has had its apprenticeship program since the 1970s.

• The first American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship Program was started in the 1970s by the Pittsburgh chapter. Since then, it’s grown to 70 programs with more than 2,000 culinary apprentices in training across the country.

And you’re never too old to reinvent yourself — Moore sees students from 19 to 50 years old. Apprentices “come from everywhere,” he said.

One graduating this month is from Austin, Texas. Johnson’s nephew from out of state will join the program in September, too.

Not just book learning An apprenticeship provides the hands-on learning that can’t be obtained in a classroom, said Matthews, Johnson’s mentor chef and the executive chef at West 29th Restaurant and Bar in Wheat Ridge.

Students get “more technique, more basics,” Matthews said. “It also ensures that the person is dedicated to continuing in the industry. You get sous chef certification at the SEE APPRENTICE, P17

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worked as apprentices.

“When you get into the real world, you have to (do food preparation),” Moore said. “If you go to an apprenticeship program, you learn what you need to know to actually cook.”

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end of the program.” A sous chef is the second-in-command chef in a kitchen.

Most culinary schools don’t focus as much on practical knowledge these days, said Moore, executive chef at The Club at Ravenna, which is just south of Chatfield State Park.

“A lot of times, I’ll interact with people, and they say they’ve never done (a certain cooking skill) before, whereas when I went to school, it was the exact opposite,” said Moore, who attended Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona in the 1990s.

Moore said he’s seen a shift toward those schools having a more theoretical focus in the past three years because they often lack an outlet, like a student café, for the food students would make.

“It was explained to me early on in my career that chefs pass on their knowledge, and what used to be passed on generation to generation, father to son,” Moore said. “With culinary school, that doesn’t really happen anymore. So my responsibility is to pass it on to future chefs.”

Students have written tests every week as well, Johnson said. The program provides 43 credit hours that are transferable to any community college in Colorado, said Sarah Beatty, a program spokesperson.

But the bulk of working as an apprentice is being thrown into the fire, going through the full process of preparing dishes.

“Knife skills, sanitation, how to re-

Cory Matthews, executive chef at West 29th Restaurant and Bar in Wheat Ridge, holds a pan of food in the kitchen at dinner time Aug. 8. In the back, Chris Johnson, 56, an ACFCCA apprentice, stands ready to assist.

ELLIS ARNOLD ally stick to a recipe” and techniques like how to break down a chicken are some of what students learn on the job, Johnson said. “Just things that ... you wouldn’t think about at the house.”

Time management, dishwashing and cleaning up are also part of the learning package, Johnson added, as the goal is to transition into restaurant jobs, some of which come where students

Learn from the veterans The people that get you there are experts who take you through every step — Matthews has been a chef and sous chef for years.

“You can’t teach willingness and drive and good attitude, which is something an apprentice always has,” Matthews said. “Seeing them succeeding, learning, getting better every day and knowing that once the program’s over ... they’re going to succeed” is the reward.

Matthews graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York, now called the International Culinary Center, and worked for Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs and the Denver Country Club.

As a young child, he’d climb onto his mother’s back to watch how she would cook.

“My mom, a single mom ... she was just always a great cook,” Matthews said.

Cooking “takes time, effort and love, and that’s what I’ve grown up with.”

Now, he gets to pass that on, along with what he’s learned professionally.

Under Matthews’ direction, Johnson is on his way to becoming a sous chef.

“I would love to own my own restaurant, a small bistro type,” Johnson said. “But that’s a dream.”

After he graduates next summer, it might be more than that.

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Check out All Colorado Art Show winners at Depot

n Aug. 4, as part of the Littleton Art Walk, winners were announced for the annual All Colorado Art Show at the Depot, selected by juror Pat Fosvedt.

Best of Show Award went to Eric Jones for “Suspicious Chicken,” SONYA’S a large, colorful SAMPLER “profile portrait” of a decorative hen, painted in acrylic on canvas. Firstplace winner was a multi-level photograph, “Shannon,”

by Carole Goodwin, including graffiti, which perhaps influenced the girl’s life.

Sonya Ellingboe Second place went to “City Scape” by Paul Nutting, showing afternoon light on a narrow European street. Third place went to Dale Peterson for “Self Portrait.” The Depot is open daily through Western Welcome Week and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sun-

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through the fall by scheduling through the academy.

Want to Sing?

Young Voices Children’s Chorale, just back from a tour, will audition for new members ages 5-18. Call for date, 303-797-7464.

Matinee “Beauty and the Beast” will be shown at 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Free: popcorn and lemonade. Admission: free. 303-795-3961.

Young musicians wanted The Arapahoe Philharmonic is working with the Highlands Ranchbased Civic Youth Orchestra for a second year in partnership with the Avanti Music Academy. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 2 for ages 8 to 18. Rehearsals will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. There will be three to six performances in the area, including a side-by-side concert with Arapahoe Philharmonic musicians in April at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Orchestra musicians work with young students through the year. See http://avantimusic.org/civic-youth-orchestra-south/ (Interested musicians may audition

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Nepali Film The Khumbu Kolsch Global Nepali Film Award 2017 will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Hotel Crown Plaza, 15500 E. 40th Ave., Denver, honoring senior Nepali artists and promoting Nepali Films. Tickets: $25, $50, $100. Movie stars and directors from Nepal come to this event, sponsored by Sherpa Brewery in Golden. Informa-

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

Art exhibits at South Suburban rec centers • Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W Powers Ave., Littleton: Arturo Garcia, (Lakewood) paintings, “Tatanka: the Spirit of the Land,” an exhibit about the American bison.

• Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree: Bill Utter (Centennial) photography, “Colorado Wilds.”

• Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S University Blvd., Centennial: Lenna Kay, Littleton, metal arts, images painted on tiles and coated with liquid metal.

• Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree: Front Range Photography Group members will show wildlife-themed photographs.

South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages all Colorado artists to submit an application to display artwork on a temporary basis. Contact Darcie LaScala, 720-245-2601.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

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Saturday, Aug. 19 at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Northglenn.

Magicians perform around the park. Event is free. Also part of the festival are performances at the D.L. Parsons Theatre: David and Leeman from America’s Got Talent perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19. S.O.S. Show …

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by Castle Rock’s Joe Givan, Carol Massie and Mark Strivings is at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Go to www.

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MUSIC

Hudson Gardens Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; and Sunday, Aug. 20, Kool & The Gang at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Tickets on sale at www. altitudetickets.com. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. For information, call 303-797-8565 or go to www.hudsongardens.org. Parking is free.

Lineup includes: Sunday, Aug. 27, The B-52s; Sunday, Sept. 3, YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman.

Music and a Movie: 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Live music by the Dearling, a Denver area country/ folk/rock band, followed by a screening of the critically acclaimed “Hidden Figures” (rated PG). Movie starts at dusk. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets.

John Ford Coley/Little River Band: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Philip S. Miller Amphitheater, Castle Rock. John Ford Coley is best known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. Active throughout the 1970s, they released 11 albums and nine singles, including best-known single “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight.”

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Little River Band performs at 8:30 p.m.

Between 1976 and 1983, chart success included “Lonesome Loser” and “Cool Change.” For tickets and information, go to http://crgov. com/2618/Summer-ConcertSeries Calvin Weatherall to Perform: noon Monday, Aug. 28 at Vic-

this week’s TOP FIVE Save the Kiln: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Roxborough Fire Station Community Room, 6222 Roxborough Park Road. Enjoy a presentation about the history and efforts to preserve the Silica Kiln, while raising money to match the grant from History Colorado State Historical Fund to restore the kiln. Presented by the Roxborough Area Historical Society. Original bricks made in the kiln will be on display and available.

Brews Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at The Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Contact Lauren Roadman or Alexa Taylor at 303-803-1380. Go to https://www. facebook.com/breckenridgebreweryfarmhouse/ Local Author Showcase: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Discover new local authors and hear them talk about their books, followed by book sales and signings. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

torian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Known as “The Hat Man,” Weatherall will perform at the monthly Red Hat Luncheon.

Space is limited; RSVP at 303482-5552.

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Third Thursday Mystery Group: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at Lone Tree Grill and Patio, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.

Group will discuss Charles Finch’s book “Home by Nightfall,” his eighth book in the Charles Lenox detective series. Lenox is a Victorian detective. Forensics are different then, and he must solve mysteries using deductive skills, like Sherlock Holmes did. The mysteries take place in 1870s London. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Community Yard Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 25 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock. Donations for the Cantril sale accepted through Aug. 23. Stop by to see what treasures you can find.

Call 303-482-5552 for information on either sale.

Evening with NYT Bestselling Author: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Peter Heller, author

Writing for Pleasure, for Profit: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road.

Learn methods and inspirations for writing from a panel of experienced and local writers. Program is free and light refreshments provided. Go to http://thehrhs. org/ Dancing in the Streets: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Commons Park at the Streets at SouthGlenn, at University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road, Centennial. FACE, an all-vocal rock band, wraps up the summer concert series. Admission is free. Go to www.shopsouthglenn.com or contact margaret@stephens-studio. net.

of “The Painter” and “The Dog Stars,” will talk about his newest novel “Celine.” Registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Exploration and Potluck: 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 20, presented by Castle Rock Unitarian Universalist Community. Meeting place is 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

Guest speaker is Kenny Wiley, “A UU Theology of Brokenness.” Go to www.cruuc.org.

Western Welcome Week: open through Sunday, Aug 20 in downtown Littleton. Festival Day, which includes the Littleton Firefighter’s Children’s Parade, the 89th Grand Parade, the 58th annual Arts & Crafts and Home Improvement Fair, free entertainment and concessions, will be Saturday, Aug. 19. Go to http://westernwelcomeweek.org/ for information.

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 (They Hijacked my Life); and Monday, Aug. 28 (Cocussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Kids’ Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in for kidfriendly crafts and activities. For kids in grades 2-6. No registration required; more info at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Caddy Stacks and Life-Sized Games: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Have big fun throughout the library with life-sized games for the whole family. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Louviers 100th Anniversary Celebration: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Louviers Library, 7885 Louviers Blvd. Celebrate the historic Louviers Village Clubhouse with old-fashioned snacks, games, crafts and more. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Silent auction; cash or checks only. Items for bid range from grandma’s candlesticks to Murano Glass from Italy.

NATURE/OUTDOORS

Butterflies at Chatfield: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 24 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. This seasonal habitat, in partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, is home to hundreds of native butterflies, such as swallowtails, monarchs, mourning cloaks and painted ladies. There are more than 50 native plant species in this garden. Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Nocturnal Wildlife Hike, Silly Salamanders: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at Denver Audubon Society, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton. Join us for this ever-popular program in search of bats, beavers, owls, and more.

Listen for coyote calls, check out the bat houses around the ponds, and see if the beaver are making progress on their South Platte River dam. Limited to 20 participants. Register at http:// www.denveraudubon.org/event/ nocturnal-wildlife-hike-sillysalamanders/. Call 303-973-9530 or go to communityoutreach@ denveraudubon.org

HEALTH

NAMI Family-to-Family Classes: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 29 to Nov. 14 at C-470 and University Boulevard; and 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at I-25 and Dry Creek Road. These 12-session programs a designed for family members, significant others and friends who have an adult in their life who is living with diagnosed mental illness. Programs provided at no cost; space for up to 20 students per class. Registration is required. Go to namiadco.org (click education, then family to family); or email family2family@ namiadco.org.

EDUCATION

Downtown Walking Tour: Saturday, Aug. 26 starting at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and concluding at the Castle Rock Museum. Tour lasts 45 minutes.

Contact the museum at 303-8143164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Chinese Auction: 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 at The Spur of the Moment, 8885 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur.

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Artificial Intelligence 101: 1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 18, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn about the real world of artificial intelligence with guests from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver. For adults. Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Many cross country athletes have been running all summer, not merely since the official start of high school practice Aug. 14.

Tempo, progressive and recovery runs, interval sprints and core strengthening are some of the elements of cross country practices as boys and girls athletes prepare for the state cross country championships Oct. 28 at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.

Mountain Vista’s boys and girls teams, both second at state last year in Class 5A, have been steady regional and state contenders in recent years under coach Jonathan Dalby.

“We meet five to six days a week at Vista for cross country practice, and some of our older athletes meet two to three mornings a week to get in an extra easy 30-minute run before school,” Dalby said. “Most afternoon practices involve flexibility and strength work along with the day’s run. On weekends, we like to do longer runs.

“We do not taper off a lot for early season runs. As we approach the more important races of the year like state and Nike Cross Nationals, we usually decrease both our mileage and intensity.”

Cherry Creek coach Ethan Dusto has the Bruins stress mileage and difficult workouts early.

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Mountain Vista cross country coach Jonathan Dalby talks to his varsity team prior to a recent early morning workout.

RUNNERS TO WATCH Returning runners from the south metro area who qualified for the 2016 state cross country meet: Arapahoe: Girls – Morgan Conn, Sienna Golden, Kelly Waugh.

Boys — Griffin Hampton, Seth Porter, Gage Voss.

Cherry Creek: Girls – Isabel Anema, Victoria Hall, Jamie Johnson, Vanessa Lombardi.

Boys – Abraham Anderson, Davis Landry.

Douglas County: Girls –Lina Charles. Boys – Brock Helvey, Michael Long.

Heritage: Girls – Mia Henderson.

Highlands Ranch: Girls – Megan Koch.

Legend: Girls – Lucy Roberts.

Boys – Austin Podhajsky.

Littleton: Girls – Addi Iken.

Boys – Tyler Ervin, Christian Sapakoff.

Mountain Vista: Girls – Caroline Eck, Jenna Fitzsimmons, Sarah O’Sullivan, Julie Chambers, Madison Reed, Zoe Simmons.

Boys – Caden Foster, Carter Dillon, Cameron Beal, Justin Lund, Parker MacKay. Rock Canyon: Girls – Hope James, Lauren McCaffrey, Baily Stones, Brooke Washburn. Boys – Derek Fearon, Chris Theodore.

SkyView Academy: Girls – Payton Groove. Boys – Ryan

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Something old, something new for softball teams When coaches want to take a second look, there’s an app for that

PLAYERS TO WATCH Returning players from south metro area schools who were named to 2016 all-league softball teams: Arapahoe: Keeley Holt, P, Soph.

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fielding ground and fly balls, batting practice, pitching exercises and base running drills are part of most girls softball practices.

Those are some of the tried-and-true methods coaches rely on, but increasingly, coaches turn to new technology to help prepare players.

“There is some available technology out there for softball,” Mountain Vista coach Bret Grammerstorf said. “I use an app (to capture images) and it can slow down a swing or a pitcher’s SEE SOFTBALL, P25

Castle View: Anna Vairma, OF/P, Jr. Cherry Creek: Aubrea Leikam, IF, Sr. Chaparral: Adrienne Visintine, Sr. CF; Douglas County: Alley Kim, Jr., 3B Douglas County: Abbey Montoya, Sr. Legend: Olivia Bradley, Jr., 3B Mountain Vista: Rebecca Gonzales, Sr., OF Legend pitchers Zoey LeCompte (left) and Bella Mumford warm up during a preseason Titans summer camp workout.

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ThunderRidge: Hannah Stanley, Sr. 3B Valor Christian: Ali Kilponen, P, Sr.

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High school golf coaches focus on building skills

With many players using private swing mentors, high school golf coaches work on other areas of game

Tom Packer practices his putting stroke as Alex Yano, right, and Jay Yano watch during a recent Arapahoe High School practice session at Lone Tree Golf Club.

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

High school golf coaches often find their roles are amended from teaching to enhancing.

Many of the top high school golfers have private mentors who instruct players on proper swing mechanics.

That leaves high school coaches to work on other areas of the game like effective practice routines, course management, improving focus and offering encouragement.

Both Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling and Legend coach Jay Nelson say they work to reinforce what their players are learning from their swing coaches.

“What we try to do with them is ask what they have been working on with their swing coach and reinforce that,” Vahling said.

The Legend coaching staff evaluates to see “if they are strengthening those skills in our practices,” Nelson said.

Standley Lake coach Ron Rosa Jr. knows two private coaches who instruct some of his players, and he works with them.

“Anything I need an expert opinion on, I know who to call,” Rosa said.

As an instructor for MetaGolf and the head boys coach at Valor Christian, Jason Preeo does double duty.

“The kids on my team that I also coach outside of it, I talk about things we’ve done in the past or things we want to change,” Preeo said. “For kids who do their instruction with someone else other than me, I’ll just say, ‘Why

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motion, as well as compare images side by side.”

Softball teams opened practice Aug. 14 and will use a variety of practice methods to prepare for the four-team, regional state-qualifying tournaments that will be held Oct. 14. State tournaments for 3A, 4A and 5A teams are scheduled Oct. 20-21 at Aurora Sports Park.

“As a coach, you should be continually learning,” Legend coach Kristen Shirk said. “There are definitely new drills and new variations to drills that I will be implementing this season.”

That’s a combination of the old and new.

“A typical practice defensively for Legend involves breaking down drills for infield and outfielders to the very basics and then coming together as a

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don’t you ask your coach about this or I’ve noticed this.’ I’ll let them defer to their coach. They do spend more time with him than they do with a high school coach.”

Boys high school golfers started practice Aug. 7 with the first matches on Aug. 10. Regis Jesuit is the defending Class 5A champion, edging Highlands Ranch by one shot last season. Valor Christian was third in the 2016 Class 4A state tourney.

This season’s 5A state tournament set for Oct. 2-3 at Common Ground in Aurora, while Raccoon Creek near Littleton will host the 4A tourney on the same dates. Indian Peaks will be the venue for the 3A state tournament on Oct. 2-3.

High school coaches will have five weeks to polish the skills of their golfers prior to Sept. 18 regional statequalifying tournaments for all three classifications.

“When practicing or playing on the course we help with course management, club and shot selection,” Vahling said. “The mental part is very tricky from player to player, and our thought is to help them forget a bad hole and bounce back on the next hole. We try to keep them in a positive frame of mind. We work with them on planning out the course they will be playing that

whole unit to work on cuts and situational defense,” Shirk said. “Offensively, there’s lots of tee work, bunting drills and front toss.

“There are definitely times technology comes in handy. Offensively, it gives the batter a good view of their approach to the ball. If they’re moving too much or if they are not very compact, they’ll be able to see this. Defensively, we can look at footwork, if the head is being pulled out and so on.”

Northglenn coach Molly Huffman said she stresses fundamentals at practice, but adds that technology is a definite boost.

“Technology helps with practice from the simple ability to let players know when and where we are practicing all the way to being able to film the players doing different skills and being able to help them see what they are doing and see what they can do to improve,” Huffman said. “I have several apps that I use... even some fundraising apps.”

week.”

Short game skills are usually a priority in most high school practices.

“The biggest way we can help our players is with their short game,” said Arapahoe coach Harry Buckner. “We have many drills for putting and chipping.”

There’s the clock drill with three balls that are placed at 2 feet, 3 feet and 4 feet from the hole in the 12, 3, 6 and 9 positions on a clock. Players need to make all 12 putts to finish. There is also a ladder drill for speed control and long distance control where golfers aim putts to stop near tees on the green.

For chipping, players have to chip inside the 3-foot circle and competition is held between players. Arapahoe

PLAYERS TO WATCH Returning golfers from south metro area schools who qualified for the 2016 boys state golf tournaments: Arapahoe: Tommy Packer, Alex Yano, Jay Yano Chaparral: Tyler Mulligan, James Graham Cherry Creek: Greg Brewer, Cade Kilkenny Englewood: Thomas O’Connor Heritage: Sam Blackwood, Cameron Bajaj, Ben Carrington Lutheran: Westin Pals Ponderosa: Mack Konrad Rock Canyon: Jack Daniel, Kieran McMullen SkyView Academy: Luke Wright ThunderRidge: Evan Kalack, Sam Ostravich Valor Christian: Ty Findlow, Jack Welch players form teams where one player chips and his partner putts in a bracket tournament.

“Short games can keep interest for about an hour,” Buckner said.

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ost of the young baseball players didn’t know anything about their coaches, but it really didn’t matter, since the tutors were all former major league baseball players.

There were 125 youngsters divided into age groups that took part in the LegOVERTIME ends for Youth clinic presented by the Major League Baseball Players Association Alumni Association on Aug. 4 at Lakewood’s All-Star Park.

One of the ex-big leaguers on hand to show the young playJim Benton ers the fundamentals of the game was Skip Jutze, a 71-year-old resident of Highlands Ranch.

Jutze, a Bayside, New York, native, spent all or parts of six seasons in the major leagues as primarily a catcher with St. Louis, Houston and Seattle. He was the first player in Mariners history to hit a grand slam home run.

He played briefly for the Triple A Denver Bears and liked the city enough to move to Colorado.

“I got here because of baseball,” Jutze said. “I was here for two weeks when the

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“We push the intensity until late September, early October and then change focus,” he explained. “We focus on shorter, higher speed workouts. We also focus a lot more on the mental outlook of our athletes. By the end of the season, there isn’t any physical workout that is going to change anything. It’s all about where the athletes are mentally and what they believe they can accomplish.”

Practice workouts are dictated by

Bears were with the Houston organization. I was called up right after that but when I was here I said, ‘This is where I’m staying.’ I just fell in love with it.”

Other big leaguers at the event included former Aurora Hinkley standout Brian Fisher, who pitched seven seasons in the major leagues, and Mark Knudson, a Northglenn High School grad, who was a pitcher for all or parts of eight seasons with four teams.

Jutze — who coached at Regis University and at the high school level at Jefferson, Wheat Ridge, Colorado Academy and Columbine — says the game hasn’t changed.

“Three outs, three strikes and four balls,” he said. “The thing that has changed is the physical ability of the people who participate. They are much bigger and stronger and the equipment is better. The actual playing of the game hasn’t changed.

“While I played Little League, we played 12 games in the summer. When my son played, they also played 12 and tournaments and everything else. So he might have played 60 games in the summer. I don’t think it’s good for the individuals that participate, but coaches in high school want you to specialize in one sport. I’d rather see a kid play a sport in the fall, a sport in the winter and a sport in the spring where you can develop some other skills.”

the time of the season.

“As the season progresses, so do the workouts,” Castle View coach Laura Cook said. “We try to focus on more general fitness in the summer and in the start of the season and then work to more race-specific training later in the season.”

Running, as might be expected, is involved in most practice sessions.

“In any given week, our freshmen and new runners might total somewhere between 20 and 30 miles,” Dalby said. “Our oldest boys typically get all the way up to running 60 to 65 miles a week.”

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On May 31, 2017, 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.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE Attention: South Metro Area Businesses!

Original Grantor(s) Michael W Pollard and Jennisty L Pollard Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 2006-NC1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-NC1 Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6063046 Original Principal Amount $155,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,203.08

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.

ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

EXTENDED;

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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.

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of SEPT 15 COLORADO JAZZ LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOtrust have been violated as follows: failure to ————————–—————————————————————————— TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE pay principal and interest when due together REPERTORY ORCHESTRA PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE with all other payments provided for in the evidKENTON SWINGS

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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE FIRST LIEN. REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Lot 1, Block 4, 2nd Amended Plat of CentenPROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECnial Acres, County of Arapahoe, State of ColTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY orado FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONAlso known by street and number as: SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Lone Tree Library | 10055 3352 W Laurel Ln, Littleton, CO 80123.

(CFPB), OR BOTH. THELibrary FILING OF AWay COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL URE PROCESS. OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Colorado Attorney General TRUST. 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Public Notice Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF WISCONSIN www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seFederal Consumer Financial cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Case No.: 2017CV4337 Protection Bureau has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale No. 30301 P.O. Box 4503 as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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Public Trustee in and for the County of ArStreet, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the Christopher Aaron Walters apahoe, State of Colorado highest and best bidder for cash, the said real N7040 Co Rd P By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Delevan, WI 53115 Trustee Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the Greenlight Enterprises, LLC purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in c/o Christopher Walters, RA said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The name, address, business telephone numN7040 Co Rd P Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale ber and bar registration number of the A nationally accredited program Delevan, WI 53115 and other items allowed by law, and will issue to attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the Kimberly D. Caine the purchaser a CertificateFunded of Purchase, as indebtedness in partall through a cooperative is: agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Centennial, CO 80112 Eve Grina #43658 K D C Financial Corporation First Publication: 7/27/2017 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 c/o Kimberly D. Caine, Registered Agent Last Publication: 8/24/2017 Holly Shilliday #24423 9137 E Mineral Circle Suite 230 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Courtney Wright #45482 Centennial, CO 80112 Erin Robson #46557 ABC Insurance Company, Defendants.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Jennifer Rogers #34682 LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOMcCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe PUBLICATION SUMMONS TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE 369-6122 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person EXTENDED; Attorney File # CO-17-771837-LL named above as Defendant: Toaadvertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 The Attorney above is acting as debt collector IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal tion provided may be used for that purpose.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF action against you. The Complaint, which is also CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE served upon you, states the nature and basis of ©Public Trustees' Association PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECthe legal action. of Colorado Revised 1/2015 TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Within 40 days after August 17, 2017 you must Legal Notice NO.: 0290-2017 ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONrespond with a written Answer, as that term is First Publication: 7/27/2017 SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, Last Publication: 8/24/2017 (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMto the Complaint. The Court may reject or disName of Publication: Littleton Independent PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSregard an Answer that does not follow the reURE PROCESS. quirements of the Statutes. The Answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Milwaukee County Courthouse Denver, Colorado 80203 901 North Ninth Street (800) 222-4444 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Public Notice

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FORECLOSURE SALEELSTUN’S NO. 0290-2017 AMAZING MAGIC OCT 21 - 22 WONDERBOUND To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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On May 31, 2017, 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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ORCHESTRA

Original Grantor(s) Michael W Pollard and Jennisty L Pollard Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 2006-NC1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-NC1 Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6063046 Original Principal Amount $155,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,203.08

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Public Notices 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.

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0290-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 31, 2017, 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) Michael W Pollard and Jennisty L Pollard Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 2006-NC1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-NC1 Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6063046 Original Principal Amount $155,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,203.08

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 1, Block 4, 2nd Amended Plat of Centennial Acres, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 3352 W Laurel Ln, Littleton, CO 80123.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

Lot 1, Block 4, 2nd Amended Plat of Centennial Acres, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 3352 W Laurel 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, 09/20/2017, 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: 7/27/2017 Last Publication: 8/24/2017 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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will The Aurora-South Metro SBDC helps existing at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/20/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince and new businesses grow and prosper Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real through workshops property and all interest and of the saidconsulting.

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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/31/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-771837-LL 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.: 0290-2017 First Publication: 7/27/2017 Last Publication: 8/24/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No.: 2017CV4337 Code No. 30301 Classification: Money Judgment > $10,000 Brenda Koehler 850 W Waterford Ave #1 Milwaukee, WI 53207, Plaintiff, v.

Christopher Aaron Walters N7040 Co Rd P Delevan, WI 53115 Greenlight Enterprises, LLC c/o Christopher Walters, RA N7040 Co Rd P Delevan, WI 53115 Kimberly D. Caine 9137 E Mineral Circle Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 K D C Financial Corporation c/o Kimberly D. Caine, Registered Agent 9137 E Mineral Circle Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 ABC Insurance Company, Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after August 17, 2017 you must respond with a written Answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an Answer that does not follow the re-

and to Plaintiff's attorneys, whose address is: Heller Law Offices LLC 1633 N. Prospect Avenue, Suite 4C Milwaukee, WI 53202

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this 17th day of August, 2017.

By: /s/ Michael G. Heller Michael G. Heller Attorney for Defendant WI Bar No. 1079337 Heller Law Offices 1633 N. Prospect Ave. 4C Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-810-6777 Fax: 414-751-5171 Legal Notice No.: 59303 First Publication: August 17, 2017 Last Publication: August 31, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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