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Car thefts ‘A MILLION STORIES’: Retirement nearly double in Centennial over community residents run a radio station P4 two-year span One of state’s safest cities sees uptick, in keeping with metro-area trend

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Centennial has frequently been ranked as one of the safest cities of its size in Colorado and the nation. But it hasn’t been impervious to the recent rash of car thefts that has swept through the metro area.

Reported motor vehicle thefts in Centennial went from 70 in 2014 to 103 in 2015 to 139 in 2016, according to Colorado Bureau of Investigation data.

“I don’t know that there’s any specific cause we’ve put our finger on,” said Glenn Thompson, public safety bureau chief for the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, which provides law enforcement services for the city of about 110,000 people on a contract basis.

Thompson said auto theft is often related to other criminal activity, but that it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what causes such an uptick.

“We do know a lot of times, when we find auto thefts, it’s connected with other crimes. They’re not just stealing cars to steal the cars — they’re stealing it to (use with) other criminal activity, or not to be detected,” Thompson said. “And that’s nothing new — that’s always been the case.”

Thompson said the sheriff ’s office compares Centennial’s crime rates to seven similarly sized cities: Arvada, Boulder, Greeley, Longmont, Pueblo, Thornton and Westminster, which are between 90,000 and 120,000 people in population, for the most part, he said.

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THE BOTTOM LINE

‘People of disparate party views can disagree and still work together. Our country will be stronger when we’ll be able to listen to people we disagree with.’

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, at a town hall in Lakewood | Page 5 INSIDE

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August 25, 2017A The multitudes aimed eclipse glasses skyward on ACC’s lawn.

MY NAME IS

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Animal lover who rode horses to recovery

DAVID GILBERT

Decades deep I’ve lived in Centennial for 20 years. My two children grew up here. I enjoy the location convenient to everything from events, entertainment, schools, shopping, parks and the High Line Canal.

Animal lover I’ve always enjoyed horses and riding. I started riding in the northern woods of Wisconsin as a teenager with my sister. In my adult life, I learned the spiritual calmness and healing properties they can bring to humans.

I first volunteered at another therapeutic ranch (that) focused on programs for children with autism and disabled (veterans). To see the calmness and connection a horse brought to those children, and the smile to a young vet who lost use of his legs and told me how good it felt to be moving around riding a horse versus in a wheelchair was a very rewarding experience for me.

Overcoming — with help from horses In 2014, I went through surgery and treatments for thyroid and lymph node cancer. A little over a year later, I had major back surgery. I thought I’d never be able to ride a horse again. It was at my physical therapist’s office that I found a flier for Happy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary. The flier was for a program sponsored by a licensed cancer therapy group.

ACC hosts solar eclipse party Judi Dreiling, a Centennial resident, stands in front of a banner for the Happy Dog Ranch Foundation, a nonprofit for which she volunteers, after she and a fellow volunteer finish collecting donations in front of a Natural Grocers in Centennial. The nonprofit describes itself as a horse rescue and sanctuary.

ELLIS ARNOLD HDR became my therapy venue working with the horses to help me with the emotional roller coaster of healing from treatments and living as a cancer patient.

Then they introduced me to a riding instructor, and, using one of their rescue horses, they got me back in the saddle riding again!

HDR partners with numerous licensed therapy groups and therapists (to help) children with autism, teens at risk, (people with an) early onset of Alzheimer’s, (people with) other special needs, cancer and trauma victims ... I love being involved with HDR and helping those in need, giving back to the ranch that helped me so much and our community.

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Hundreds gather on lawn to watch historic event

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was the most anticipated show of the summer.

For a few brief moments Aug. 21, the sky dimmed, the warm summer day took on a chill, and birds ceased to fly. The moon passed before the sun, and on the west lawn of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, the skyward-gazing throngs were treated to a sight unlikely to repeat in these parts for hundreds of years.

Many Colorado folks hitched up and headed north to the wilds of Wyoming, where the moon fully eclipsed the sun, known as “totality.”

The folks left behind in the Denver area — many scared off notions of making the northward trek by predictions of a traffic jam of historic proportions — saw 92 percent of the sun’s surface covered, still enough to draw

NEWS IN A HURRY Historic barn to be restored The red barn at 17 Mile House and Farm Park will soon be stabilized and preserved with help from a $200,000 grant from History Colorado.

The barn, built in the 1870s, is on the grounds of 17 Mile House, a stagecoach station from the pioneer era located in Centennial on Parker Road.

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hundreds of skywatchers to ACC to see the Great American Eclipse.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Clare Lagrough, who was focusing the image of the eclipse on a paper plate with a hole poked in a piece of tinfoil. “You can’t travel all around the world to see this. If it happens to be where you’re living, that’s a gift.”

Students and faculty manned stations with Sunspotter projectors, which reflected the image of the eclipse onto sheets of paper. Sunspots — cool, dark spots on the sun’s surface — were clearly visible.

Attendees waited in lengthy lines to take a turn gazing through a large telescope, fitted with a special filter, that rendered the eclipse massive.

Aug. 21 was the first day of classes at ACC, but few had their nose in a textbook.

“It’s something to share in,” ACC president Diana Doyle said. “No matter what your interests are, where you come from, this is something that brings everybody together because of how incredibly unusual it is. It’s a chance for people from all walks of life to come together and share something bigger than they are.“

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Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority would like to remove the underpass to increase the capacity of the creek, which would remove several homes from the hundred-year floodplain.

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Retirement community residents run radio station For past four years, seniors provide in-house music and programs

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When seniors at Holly Creek Retirement Community wake up, they rise to the sound of words from a chaplain and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

In the afternoons, they listen to oldies and big-band music, and two days a week, they tune in to interviews with their fellow community members that delve into their life stories. In evenings, they hear a closing prayer and the military song “Taps,” and the radio station signs off for the day.

But they’re not listening to a golden oldies station. They’re listening to Holly Creek Radio, an entirely inhouse station run by residents, for residents.

“It’s my wife’s fault,” said Dick Gustafson, a former radio DJ who has lived at Holly Creek since 2013. “I was asked what my hobbies were” when I moved here. “Wendy interrupted and said, `He’s interested in radio.’ ” Gustafson, 82, worked for a radio station in Vail from 1972 to about 1980 and volunteered for a station called Radio Free Minturn from about 2007 to when he arrived at the senior living

From left, Dick Gustafson, 82; Dan Parker, 86; Linda Platte, in her 80s; and Bob Strong, who is in his 90s, in the radio room at Holly Creek Retirement Community Aug. 11. Gustafson, a former DJ for radio stations in Vail and Minturn, founded the radio station at Holly Creek, which is broadcast in-house to the residents of the community.

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He brought some equipment he owned when he moved — microphones, a mixing board, speakers — and an anonymous donation provided the rest. Initially, an effort in part to broadcast community announcements to visually impaired residents, HCRK became a full-fledged radio station as more people joined in with no radio

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experience at all. It’s one of the only stations run by a retirement community in the nation.

“Since Aug. 12, 2013, that’s the day we broke ground,” Gustafson said.

Jayne Keller, Holly Creek’s executive director, had the idea to have music and announcements for those who struggle with sight. There are about 18 residents who are in some stage of blindness, said Bob Strong, a volunteer for the station in his 90s.

The station plays a mix of country and western music, gospel, classical, oldies from the 1950s and further back — and of course, Glenn Miller, whose hit “Moonlight Serenade” serves as the station’s theme song. Programs include Broadway musicals, “Dick’s Big Band Show,” comedy and a show run by Keller.

Marty Lamm, an 84-year-old resident, runs a program called “Wanderings” with resident Priscilla Stenman, which features interviews with people who live in Holly Creek.

“We’ve interviewed all the people who were in the second World War, and other people who have lived here for over a year,” Lamm said. “And we’ve had some very interesting stories ... we take the interesting parts of their lives, such as if they were missionaries or in the (military) service — a lot of people have done a great deal of travel.”

Lamm and Stenman give the interviewees a recording of their interview, which also benefits their families when they pass away, Lamm said. Chuck Montera, a community relations official for Holly Creek, mentioned plans to potentially put the station’s programs on the Holly Creek website — hollycreekretirementcommunity.org — which would allow the general public to listen in.

“We’ve had 98 interviews over a three-year period,” said Lamm, who lived in Denver for 65 years and taught at a school in the city more than 50 years ago. There are “a million stories” at Holly Creek, Lamm said.

Unlike other volunteers, Gustafson got his start in radio a long time ago.

A logo for the Holly Creek Retirement Community radio station Aug. 11, which was made by a Holly Creek resident.

The station is run by volunteers who live in the community.

When asked why he got into radio, he said, “Oh, I had a good voice, and I wanted it on the air.”

Gustafson, an Eagle County commissioner from 1984-93 who lobbied in the Washington, D.C., area to eventually turn what is now the Eagle County Regional Airport into a commercial airport, runs HCRK with help from a supporting cast.

Dan Parker, an 86-year-old retired minister, runs the big-band music show with Gustafson and does the announcements for him on Tuesday — Parkinson’s disease has made speaking more difficult for Gustafson.

But he still leads the team as manager, with Strong as his co-manager.

Under that leadership, the station has become a vibrant part of the community’s fabric.

“This is a program where residents take charge of their lifestyles through their own initiatives,” Montera said.

“They share their life experiences and talents with others for the greater good of the community.”

When asked what Holly Creek would be like without the station, Gustafson didn’t hesitate.

“I’d be out of here, man,” he said.

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7August 25, 2017

It’s Almost Here!

Sen. Cory Gardner faced a raucous crowd during his town hall at Colorado Christian University on Aug. 15. Many of the senator’s responses to questions were met with boos and curse words.

CLARKE READER

Senator gets chided by constituents at town hall Cory Gardner caps off day of three gatherings with visit to Lakewood

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s constituents had a lot of questions for him at his first Denver metro area town hall in more than a year on Aug. 14 at Colorado Christian University’s event center in Lakewood.

But it was difficult for most to hear the Republican from Yuma over the boos and profanities he received over and over from the more than 300 attendees who filled the center.

“People of disparate party views can disagree and still work together,” Gardner said at one point, following a particularly raucous response to one answer. “Our country will be stronger when we’ll be able to listen to people we disagree with.”

The town hall in Lakewood was the final meeting in a series of three the senator held that day — the others were in Colorado Springs and Greeley.

The town halls followed months of the Cardboard Cory Gardner campaign, where constituents, frustrated by Gardners lack of face-toface meetings with residents, made six cardboard cutouts of the senator and took them to impromptu town halls.

“It’s amazing he’s finally hosting a town hall, and I want to see what he has to say,” said Denver resident Amanda Mininger, before the town hall started. “He represents us, and he should be able to speak to us in person.”

Gardner faced questions and criticism from constituents on a variety of topics, ranging from relations with North Korea, Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Af-

fordable Care Act, and his support of President Donald Trump.

One thing Gardner received unanimous support for was his condemnation of the neo-Nazis and white supremacists who incited violence in Virginia on Aug. 12, leaving one person dead and 19 injured.

“There is no moral equivalency between the two sides,” Gardner said at the beginning of the town hall, referencing the white supremacists and their counter protesters.

“We have to fight racism and bigotry in our country. Any and all white supremacists should go back to their caves.”

Several attendees received standing ovations for asking questions about Gardner not supporting hate groups, but supporting a president who does not explicitly condemn them and has White House officials like Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka, who have been tied to white nationalist groups.

“I’m glad to see you giving real responses to questions, but how can you still support a president who puts people like that in power?” asked Denver resident Jonathan Rose.

In response, Gardner reiterated that hate groups are unacceptable, but said it wasn’t his place to ask the president to remove members of his staff.

Many voiced concerns about cuts to Medicare and the price of insurance if the ACA were to be repealed.

One attendee was even ejected from the town hall because he wouldn’t stop screaming, “You’re taking our health care” over other peoples’ questions and Gardner’s answers.

But a couple conservative constituents also chided Gardner for his health care approach from the other side.

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Mark your calendar: Run for One Annual fundraiser is set for Sept. 9

HOW TO PARTICIPATE What: Becky’s Blessings Run For One, a 5K and 2K family fun run When: 9 a.m., Sept. 9. Check-in is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and post-race activities — including a bouncy house and silent auction — are from 9:30 a.m.noon.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Around the corner is Run For One, a 5K and 2K held annually to remember a beloved community member and raise awareness of CURE International, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care to children with physical disabilities worldwide.

Local organization Becky’s Blessings Foundation presents the event, which includes a bounce house and silent auction. The foundation was started by resident Margie Schoedel and her husband, Bob, following the tragic death of Schoedel’s daughter, Rebecca Yarberry, who was killed in a car accident in 2007. Just shy of 28, Yarberry loved helping others and traveled on many medical mission trips with CURE International.

“It was important to my

m t t b w f t c t f Cost: $25 for individuals and $75 w for families. a To register: visit eventbrite. com and search for “Becky’s t Blessings” a h ties treated include clubfoot, F bowed legs, scoliosis, hydro- i cephalus and cleft lip. t “We hope we can raise money for some decent surgeries a for kids,” Schoedel said. f w l Where: Mountainview Community Christian Church, 40 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway, at the Highlands Ranch Parkway and South Broadway intersection. The route is along open spaces and trails of Highlands Ranch.

Community members participate in last year’s Run for One 2K family fun run at Mountainview Community Christian Church, 40 East Highlands Ranch Parkway. This year’s fundraiser starts at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9.

COURTESY MARGIE SCHOEDEL daughter,” Schoedel said of CURE International, “and when we got to know them, we agreed with their mission and saw the benefits.”

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“We kind of evaluate ourselves based on how we’re doing,” Thompson said. “We’ll go in and look at violent crime, larceny, burglary (and) motor vehicle theft and kind of get an idea of where we’re at.”

Centennial had the lowest crime rate in those categories for that group of cities, Thompson said, but it’s part of the metro car theft wave no less.

Reasons not clear Arvada, located in the west metro area, saw reported car thefts rise from 154 to 390 between 2014 and 2016. As far as cities that neighbor Centennial, Greenwood Village saw a jump from 28 to 57 in that time, Englewood went from 143 to 252, Littleton from 104 to 149, and Aurora saw a spike from 1,054 to 1,538. Colorado as a whole saw a 56 percent increase.

“It seems like any time you deal with a bad guy, they’ve got a stolen car,” said John Collins, chief of the Englewood Police Department.

Collins said gang activity and opioid addiction may be tied to the upward car theft trend. Englewood Cmdr.

Kelly Martin said that city has seen an increase in heroin use over the past five to six years.

Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens said as his city sees increases in opioid drug use, it’s also seeing more property crimes.

Car thefts have increased all over Colorado in the past five years, said Cmdr. Mike Greenwell, a Lakewood police officer who works with the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force. The

needs of children in developing countries and supports medical and humanitarian missions worldwide, its website says.

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REPORTED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS Unincorporated Arapahoe County

Colorado

Year

Centennial

Greenwood Village

Englewood

Littleton

Aurora

2014

70

28

143

104

1,064

151

12,478

2015

103

29

162

112

1,261

153

15,932

2016

139

57

252

149

1,538

208

19,430

Source: Colorado Bureau of Investigation

task force is a partnership between law enforcement departments in municipalities throughout the area.

Greenwell said drug activity could be a factor in the car theft trend.

“It is estimated that the arrests made by the (task force) involve suspects under the influence of controlled substances or possession of controlled substances in about 70 percent of cases. We also find many other crimes related to ID theft, burglary and vehicle trespasses, which are known to be associated to the drug culture.”

Stolen vehicles can facilitate robbery, burglaries or drive-by shootings — crimes that have also increased in the metro area since 2012, Greenwell said.

Thompson said he was hesitant to directly tie gang activity to the rise in auto thefts, although Greenwell said it’s a possibility.

“Loose-knit offenders that I wouldn’t necessarily call an organized gang, we see that more often than not, groups conducting (various) criminal activities” Thompson said. “Certainly not ruling out organized gangs, but I don’t think they’re the only piece to that problem.”

Recent population growth could be

another factor, Greenwell said, noting that the number of registered vehicles in the state has increased an estimated 8 percent since 2011.

“Generally, if we see population growth or development, it’s gonna increase our calls for service across the board,” Thompson said.

The “hot spots” for vehicle thefts are often lower socioeconomic areas or multi-family complexes, Greenwell said. But Greenwell emphasized that “auto theft is not discriminatory” — homeowners in higher socioeconomic areas can be complacent and leave keys in their vehicles, he said.

Numbers still below peak Centennial’s 139 reported car thefts in 2016 still falls far behind its peak of 200 in 2005, according to CBI data. Centennial’s numbers remained higher than last year’s from 2002-06 — after that, a drop-off ensued, hitting the low point of 62 in 2010.

The general pattern of a mid-2000s peak, subsequent drop and recent rise happened in Englewood and Littleton as well.

Thompson said he wouldn’t speculate as to where people stealing cars in Centennial are from.

“People that are arrested and identi-

fied are from all over the place,” he said. “It’s definitely not isolated to any particular jurisdiction.”

Combatting the flare-up The task force also aims to educate residents about preventing auto theft themselves.

“Over the winter months ... don’t leave keys in your car, lock your car up, certainly don’t leave it running when warming it up,” Thompson said.

“We talk to our HOAs and neighborhood groups all the time ... That old, `Oh, but it’s a safe neighborhood’ (thinking)... it’s a flawed mindset. You can really be victimized anywhere.”

Greenwell said that if people didn’t leave their keys in their car and didn’t leave valuables in vehicles, about 40 percent of car thefts could be prevented.

For eight years ending in 2012-13, Centennial was named the safest city in Colorado among those with populations more than 75,000, according to crime ratings by CQ Press, a research publisher. The report is based on FBI data. Centennial was also ranked safest in the state in 2015.

It ranked 41st among 432 cities nationwide with populations of more than 75,000 in 2013.

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7August 25, 2017

‘I felt like I could do anything’ Parker man reaches new heights with adaptive climbing wall

A 60-minute private session with a staff member using the adaptive climbing wall is $30 for Parker Recreation members and $35 for non-members. The Fieldhouse recommends calling 303-805-6300 at least a week in advance for scheduling.

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Parker resident Nate Redman has a rare genetic condition, spinocerebellar ataxia 7, that’s gradually taking away his brain’s ability to communicate with his body. A wrestler and football player in high school, the 25-year-old now uses a wheelchair and relies on his family, therapists and friends to get from point A to point B, at least when he’s on the ground.

But he can go upward as well as just about anyone.

“I’d never done a therapy like that,” Redman said, referring to an indoor adaptive climbing wall he’s been using at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive in Parker. “It helps my coordination and it’s fun.”

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Nate Redman, 25, scales the adaptive climbing wall at the Parker Fieldhouse on Aug. 9. Redman has been coming to the facility to climb since April, and has made it to the top of the 25-foot structure twice, so far.

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A carabiner hangs at the ready before being attached to a harness next to a climbing wall at the Parker Fieldhouse. The wall recently added a special harness to allow disabled climbers to use the facility.

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Nate Redman, in red, makes his way up the Parker Fieldhouse climbing wall as his occupational therapist Jeff Galloway, wearing a hat, and his friend Aaron Peterson, help him get started. Peterson, a friend of Redman’s since their teen years, moved in with the Redman family to assist in Nate’s care.

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his wheelchair, Redman can grab the handholds, place his feet on footholds and pull himself up the 25-foot structure. It’s the only wall like it in the area, according to Fieldhouse staff.

Redman began using the wall in April, but he’s already made it to the top twice.

“I felt like I could do anything,” he said of his first summit. “I was actually turning around and waving.”

Spinocerebellar ataxia is degenerative, and patients with Redman’s condition are ultimately bedridden.

Redman’s occupational therapist, Jeff Galloway, said climbing is one way to keep Redman active and exercising as long as possible, adding that the wall has unique benefits for Redman’s coordination and confidence.

“It’s a novel experience,” Galloway said. “Reaching and seeking the handles helps with his coordination and sensory integration…These are things we all apply every day to build our character.”

Redman’s closest companion, Aaron Peterson, said he’s noticed improve-

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ACA should continue, but I want to remind you of who put you in your seat,” said one woman. “I want to know when you’re going to repeal and replace?”

Gardner also heard from constituents who wanted to ensure he would protect the state and world’s environmental health and sustainability.

“We have an incredible outdoor legacy, and I want to do right for my children,” Gardner said. “I do believe the (Environmental Protection Agency) has overreached at times.

Nate Redman holds on tight to a handhold on the adaptive climbing wall at the Parker Feldhouse. Redman’s friend, Aaron Peterson, says he’s noticed an improvement in Redman’s dexterity and strength since he began using the wall in April. ment in his friend’s dexterity and strength, but added that the positive effects of using the wall go beyond Redman himself.

“Every time we tell someone about it,” he said, “it inspires them to try it.”

We shouldn’t be doing something if the cost outweighs the benefits.”

By the end of the hour-and-a-half town hall, the audience allowed Gardner to speak more completely, even if they didn’t like what they heard. And some issues weren’t brought up at all, like education.

“I wanted to ask what he was going to do to protect our Title I students,” said Angela Anderson, a Jeffco resident, referencing the many students who are on the free and reduced lunch program. “I also wanted to ask how we could work on educating our students about the damage that racism does to a society.

So many don’t understand racism exists in ways for all of us.”

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7August 25, 2017

Romano’s celebrates 50 years in Littleton Classic Italian restaurant on Windermere still uses mom and dad’s recipes

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Few things in life stay the same.

But for 50 years, Romano’s Italian Restaurant has been serving up oldfashioned Italian food using the same recipes, in the same cozy dining room.

The menu and the dining room are a little bigger than when Neil and Ellie Romano started the place in 1967, but for generations of area residents, Romano’s, at 5666 S. Windermere St. in Littleton, is synonymous with great food, good memories, and celebration.

Sue, Nick and John Romano, Neil and Ellie’s kids, still run the joint, gracing regulars and newcomers alike with Italian hospitality and a basket of bread with softened butter.

Collages of family photos and lush paintings of the Old Country adorn the warm wood-paneled walls, and the aroma of simmering garlic wafts from the kitchen.

“We feel like we’re home for a lot of people,” said John Romano. “When they come home after college, they want to come here. To be part of the

Dyani Galligan, top right, celebrates the first day of school at Romano’s with her kids Saoirse, 12, at left, and Tiernan, 9.

DAVID GILBERT Littleton community for such a long time, and know that we’re part of people’s memories, it’s humbling. It’s overwhelming sometimes.”

The Romano’s story goes back to Neil’s childhood in Manhattan’s Little Italy, where his mother ran a restaurant called the Sugar Bowl, and his father ran a fruit stand. One day in the late 1950s Neil’s cousins invited him to join them in heading to Colorado,

and Neil threw a suitcase together and hopped in the car west.

He landed with relatives in Denver’s north-side Italian neighborhood, and soon was working for the family restaurant in Greeley. After hopping around to a few different restaurants, and marrying Ellie along the way, the couple grew tired of working for others and bought a little pizza joint in Littleton.

Sue, who was in first grade when the restaurant opened, remembered that on their first day, Neil was worried because there was no money in the till to make change with.

“They were literally down to their last dollar,” Sue said.

The restaurant was tiny then, but over time the Romanos slowly acquired more space in the building.

It wasn’t long before Romano’s grew into a revered Littleton institution.

The Romanos experimented with other locations over the years, including restaurants in Black Hawk, Highlands Ranch, and on Arapahoe Road. The family found that the other locations stretched them too thin, and the last of the other locations closed in 2013.

“We’re done with that,” Sue said.

“People always tell us we ought to open one in Golden or something, and we say no thanks, we’re settled here.”

The menu still has all the old favorites that Neil and Ellie started with, but their kids have expanded it over the years. Sue said eggplant parmesan is a favorite.

“Lots of people say they hate eggplant, but then they try ours and love it.”

John said they’ll probably continue to tweak the menu, but it’s a game of careful addition.

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“We’ve added numerous things over the years,” John said. “If you don’t add things, customers get bored. But the foundations don’t change. The meatballs, the sauce, the dough, the dressings and sauces — all the same as mom and dad used to make.”

The consistency means a lot to Romano’s regulars, like Dyani Galligan, who was celebrating the first day back in school with her kids Saoirse and Tiernan on a recent night.

“I’ve been coming here for 30 years,” Dyani said, with the kind of

easy laugh that comes after a glass or two of red wine. “When I was in high school everybody I knew worked at Romano’s. Everybody who works here is like family.”

Ellie passed away in 2012, and Neil followed her 15 months later. Neil and Ellie had eight granddaughters, and John and Sue feel confident that one or more of them will take over Romano’s someday — though they hope that day is still a ways off.

“We keep saying we’ll never retire,” Sue said. “Our dad never retired until he was physically not able to come in anymore. He would still come in to stir the sauce and check the dough. We hope mom and dad are looking down on us and smiling on us as we take it forward into the next 50 years.”

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Want to understand education? Try being a teacher — that’ll learn you QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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hree little words — “back to school” — have the impact of hundreds, including, “Oh, no.”

I think I was supposed to dread it, but inwardly I looked forward to strapping on my button-down shirts and khakis and returning to the classroom.

My educational path was a lesson in American geography. I attended eight schools in four states. My father was either transferred or promoted. At least, that’s what he said.

Maybe we were one step ahead of the feds.

A new school year always meant my mother and father would give me a couple of new shirts, and something else: a three-ring binder with a blank, blue canvas cover.

Budding artists will draw or paint on anything that is blank. My new binder was my annual opportunity to show off.

Late summers were spent considering the new school year’s drawing. I understood that pencil drawings smeared, and markers didn’t exist. That left me with ball-point pens.

The majority of my drawings featured animals, like wolverines and bruins.

The animals didn’t stop there: I studied with Miss Bird and Mrs. Hare. Miss Bird was 100 years old (that’s what we all thought), and a caricature of mean-natured, elderly schoolmarm.

Mrs. Hare was as meek as her name. She was in her first year of teaching, and in her

first year of marriage. Double jeopardy. I hope she was more successful at home.

Back then, schools provided just about everything we needed — except for binders and Pee Chees.

Things have changed.

One Jefferson County school asked every student to bring five dozen pencils, because of the school’s low supply.

Costs overall have rocketed. One article (The Denver Post) stated, “In the last decade, the price of supplies and extracurricular activities increased by 88 percent for elementary school students, 81 percent for middle SEE SMITH, P13

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Empowering kindness is the best choice to make for a fulfilling life WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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he contrarian point of view here could have been “Enabling Meanness,” but really, who really wants to focus on being mean instead of being kind anyway? I guess perhaps we can accept the fact that some people have a mean streak, or they are mean-spirited, or maybe they have just become a self-proclaimed meanie over time.

As I wrote this column the question I found myself asking was: Why do some folks choose to be mean instead of being kind? Why do some people look so

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Or have we lost our nerve and just accept any behavior so we don’t rock the boat, even if it is mean behavior?

Moving toward clean energy The City of Centennial is posting a Vision at the Civic Center soon for all to view. As a member of the community, I presented the mayor a petition requesting for a 100 percent Clean Energy Transition Plan, with 272 Centennial citizen taxpayers names on it.

We want this plan to be part of the current Vision Next plan commitment for all sectors of the city. In the room, discussing this vision, prior to the regular meeting were all sectors involved in discussing further deadlines after Phase 3. The petition was presented while all were present.

The petition was explained to all that Centennial must meet certain criteria along with measurable goals and deadlines. It must meet sustainability criteria. This would result in bringing economic and public health benefits. It would avoid the costly of doing nothing. We need a plan that is equitable, affordable and gives access to all members of the community by the year 2030. The process must be transparent and inclusive in its planning and implementation, especially for ensuring those negatively impacted by current energy systems.

We ask that the mayor advocate for and collaborate with neighboring cities and state government to set 100 percent renewable goals and make the policies to achieve them. Signing on to this plan will promote stability and independence of the city’s energy supply. It will take advantage of the falling cost curve of renewable energy sources. It will attract high quality, high paying businesses. The mayor heard part of a list of over 1,500 businesses that support this vision.

In Colorado, many towns like Denver, Pueblo, Nederland, Aspen and Boulder are committed. Many others are working together to commit for their health and safety. Many community members are already doing their own part, now we support the mayor’s efforts by adding this united request to her community survey.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 12

school students, and 68 percent for high school students.”

When I changed sides and became an educator myself, a new school year meant that I had as many as 120 eyes (three classes worth) giving me the once over.

My very first morning as a college educator is an indelible memory. I

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FROM PAGE 12

Now here’s the deal, we can choose to enable meanness or we can empower kindness. You see, we get to choose, don’t we? Sometimes we have to accept sadness just like sometimes we know that bad things do happen to even the best of people. Yet even with that said, we never have to accept being treated meanly by anyone, especially when we can choose to empower kindness and receive kindness.

Kindness is and should be a twoway street. Most times we do get back what we give out, not 100 percent of the time, but my experience tells me most times. When we say hello, we usually get a hello back.

When we smile, most times we get a smile back. When we are courteous to others we are typically greeted with courtesy in return. Again, not

am glad it is not on YouTube. I think I said, “I am the walrus. Goo goo goo joob,” and dismissed them.

Much later on in my career, I walked around the classroom on opening day with a sense of command and a sense of humor.

I’d tell them I learned to draw in “Pencil-vania,” and wait for the laughter to die down.

I’d tell them that Van Gogh had a good ear for music.

When I was in high school, art classes were perceived as a ver-

sion of recess. However, college art classes are far from it (or should be) and that often surprised my incoming freshmen.

I enjoyed seeing their eyes widen when I handed them the nine-page syllabus.

I heard gulps.

Do I miss teaching? Yes and no.

Yes, because I worked with some very talented, intelligent, involved, and hard-working artists and scholars.

No, because I worked with the op-

always, there are times where we try our best to be polite and kind only to be met with the unpleasantness and wrath of someone who chose to be mean that day.

And I don’t know about you, but one of my very favorite things to observe is watching an interaction between two people where one person is berating the other person, thinking that a tone of anger and rising voice will get them what they want. And yet the other person remains calm, confident, helpful and rooted in kindness. Two people, same conversation or interaction, and yet one chooses to be mean while the others chooses kindness.

Which one are you? Which one do you want to be?

Kindness is a behavior. Kindness is an attitude. Kindness is a choice.

Kindness is all around us if we just look for it and are open to receiving it.

One of my favorite quotes when it comes to kindness is this one by Wil-

liam Penn, “I expect to pass through this life but once. If, therefore, there may be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I may do to any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.”

How about you? Does it depend on the day or even the moment if you choose kindness or is kindness part of your everyday being? Either way

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posite, and too many students who were grade-driven and often gradeobsessed.

Increasingly, faculty were expected to do a hill of accountability paperwork.

And not only that, most collegelevel drawing students are a little sketchy.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

I would love to hear your kindness story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can remember that kindness is a choice, it really will be a better than good week.

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

OBITUARIES MEISSNER

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Lea Meissner August 8, 1934 – August 9, 2017

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Lea Meissner was born on August 8, 1934 in Gypsum, Colorado. She entered Heaven’s gates on August 9, 2017.

Jackie grew up in Denver and attended South High School and University of Denver, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Jackie used her love of children to teach special education in Littleton Public Schools.

Jackie was active in Job’s Daughters, Girl Scouts, Mortar Board, RMAGA, Sigma Kappa Sorority, and Eastern Star.

Jackie was a consummate wife, mother, homemaker, artist, and gourmet cook. Over the years, she collected a large library of cookbooks from around the world. She loved to travel, having visited most of the world’s continents. She was an avid sports fan, enjoying skiing, hiking, dancing, and watching the Broncos.

Jackie had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church for fifty years.

Jackie was a friend to all.

Jackie was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty years, Fred

Franke Meissner; and her parents, William Oscar Lea and Irma Lucy Lea. Jackie is survived by her brother, Richard (Di) Lea; son, Mark H. (Joan) Meissner; daughter, Susanna Meissner-Cutler (Gifford); and son, Michael W. Meissner. She is also survived by grandchildren, Joshua Meissner, Nathaniel Meissner, Zach Meissner, Chelsey Meissner, Charlie Meissner, Lukas Cutler, William Cutler, Holly Meissner, Kayla Roark, Jesse Roark, and Jordan Roark; four great-grandchildren; and an extended family of nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service Celebrating Jackie’s Life will be held, 1:00PM, Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126.

Burial will be 1:00PM, Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville, Colorado.

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Did senator learn lessons?

Sen. Cory Gardner is chair of the reelection committee for GOP senators, so of course he’d meet with the president of the Colorado Business Roundtable and left Thursday for a fundraiser with McConnell. So much for Colorado voters.He meets with “safe constituents” not The Front Range. He seems to forget that Colorado voted for Clinton and is a “purple state” with a bipartisan congressional delegation.

I attended his Lakewood town hall and it was no rowdier than those held when the Affordable Care Act was being debated. He refused to directly answer any questions. The only comment everyone

agreed on was his Charlottesville statement. He just spouted tired GOP policy.

On health care, he only needed to say he was ready to work on a repair of the ACA with democrats in a bipartisan manner. He never answered a statement from a rural doctor about the impact of repealing the ACA. When asked about Trump’s solo ability to order a nuclear attack against North Korea, he could have said that it would not happen without a declaration of war voted on by Congress. Instead he said “he would allow the commander in chief to act like the commander in chief.” What does that mean?

On the environment, he only talked about Pruitt’s visit and nothing about how climate change is already effecting us all.

I hope Gardner learned the importance of meeting with all constituents

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PCHETA will help ensure that the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s have access to quality care and endof-life services, making a devastating diagnosis slightly more manageable.

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Kids as young as 5 years old attend a Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu class, where they learn discipline and self defense. The young students fill out cards before each class to track their progress and receive colored belts when they hit a milestone in the program. “To keep kids involved,” said studio owner Robert Goodloe, “they need to see progression.”

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Studios across Denver metro area teach range of martial arts

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icole Gossett’s 9-year-old son has been practicing karate at ATA Family Martial Arts in Highlands Ranch for the past year. He has become a positive influence for the “not very athletic family,” Gossett said.

“Watching him be so disciplined practicing at home and in the studio,” Gossett said, “we all have done a lot more sit-ups and squats and push-ups in the last year.”

Adults practice self defense moves at a Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu class, held at 4181 East County Line Road. The month-long program teaches discipline and builds strength.

Karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, taekwondo, muay thai, kickboxing — the list of martial arts forms goes on.

Though the names are distinctive, their styles all have something in common: self-defense.

According to Black Belt Magazine, martial arts date back to 2600 B.C. in China.

Emperors, troops and tribesmen used the defensive movements in battle. The practice evolved across the globe and many popular styles have made their way into fitness gyms and studios across the U.S. Robert Goodloe, owner of Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu, was studying for his master’s degree in business administration at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, 10 years ago when he first tried a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class.

“I started training at the studio and I never left,” said Goodloe, a Highlands Ranch resident. He opened the second Gracie Barra studio in Colorado — the first is in Colorado Springs — at 4181 E. County Line Road in July.

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SOME POPULAR MARTIAL ARTS A quick Google search reveals that dozens of martial arts studios can be found throughout the Denver metro area. Here’s a look at some of the most popular types of martial arts being taught in the area: Taekwondo A Korean martial art focused on punches, blocks, strikes and kicks. The style builds character and self-discipline. It is practiced around the world and is an Olympic sport.

Karate A Japanese martial art based on fighting techniques, including punches, hand and elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks. One of the most practiced martial arts in the U.S., the style embeds self-discipline and strong character.

Judo A Japanese martial art that uses throwing and grappling

techniques instead of strikes and kicks. Participants throw or trip their competitor to get them on their back.

Judo also focuses on mental discipline.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu A Brazilian martial art focused on self-defense. The style teaches a smaller person how to defend himself or herself against a larger opponent and how to escape from an opponent.

Muay thai A martial arts style from Thailand that is similar to kickboxing — a stand-up sport practiced with gloves — but includes elbow and knee strikes.

Sources: livestrong.com, blackbeltwiki.com

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Crowds thronged the streets on Aug. 19 as the nearly twohour parade went by, filling Main Street with antique tractors and cars, marching bands from as far away as Pueblo and the boom of black powder rifles.

“It’s a hometown tradition,” said Steve Smith, better known as Cowboy Steve, who played cowboy songs from the rear of a float. “You can’t live without it — that’s America.

I’ve been doing it well over 20 years.”

This year’s theme was a thank you to men and women in uniform, and parade marshals were retired Navy SEAL Jesse Clay, Littleton Police officer Brent Kieffer and his retired K-9 partner Sabor, and Littleton Fire Rescue firefighter Tiffany Longmire.

The weather was gorgeous, if not a little hot for the hundreds of high school kids in full marching regalia.

“You see those poor marching band kids in those uniforms, but they just go for it and have a good time,” Western Welcome Week director Cindy Hathaway said. “It was a beautiful day for a parade.”

A 1956 Chevy Bel Air driven by members of the Arapahoe High School Class of 1967.

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Mike Brown holds daughter Julia, 2, as the first marchers descend the hill to Main Street.

Littleton High School put the “color” in Color Guard.

MILESTONES Trinity Cerza, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at Montana State University.

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John Grunst, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at Montana State University.

Hannah Klein, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Dayton.

Kate Leeuwenburg, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at Montana State University.

Grace Maddock, of Centennial, was named to the spring 2017 honor roll at Montana State University.

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Benefits of martial arts are far reaching. From engraining a strong sense of discipline to strengthening muscles, the sport boosts mind and body, teachers and participants say.

Body In an evening class at Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu, a small group of adults wearing white kimonos — a matching long sleeve shirt and pants worn with a colored belt to signify the level of experience — listen carefully to instructors before gently performing a series of grappling moves with a partner. Intertwined on the mat, they learn how to defend themselves.

Martial arts use quick movements that increase flexibility. Using chokes and holds, Brazilian jiu-jitsu was originally for a smaller inidividual to defend against and escape from a larger person. Taekwando emphasizes kicking. Karate focuses more on hand movements, including punching and knee and elbow strikes.

Although martial arts teach fighting movements, typically they do not encourage fighting.

“We teach how to use our body to defend ourselves,” said Irene Bowden, instructor of Shotokan Karate Colorado in Lone Tree. “A lot of people will come to train and learn how to kick and punch and they may never in their lifetime get in a fight.”

The Showticon karate style — referred to as an empty-hand method of teaching self defense without weapons — builds muscle strength, flexibility, stamina and makes participants feel good, said Bowden.

She started training with her sensei, or instructor, Gary Swain, more than 16 years ago to get in shape and learn self-defense. Karate has since become a “wonderful addiction,” Bowden said.

She teaches three classes at the Lone Tree Recreation Center: Shotokan Tigers for ages 5 to 7, Stars Special Needs for ages 6 and older,

and Women’s Self-Defense for ages 13 and older.

Mind In a Gracie Barra Centennial JiuJitsu class, participants of all ages follow etiquette guidelines. They bow before getting on and off the mat. Talking is kept to a minimum.

Uniforms are worn. Professors, or instructors, are treated with respect.

“I think people start to see the value of discipline,” Goodloe said.

“It’s really a challenge to yourself. It improves your whole way of living.”

Martial arts have a strong focus on moral values, discipline and character, experts say. Participants can use the mental skills to excel in competitive martial arts, but also in other areas of life.

Gossett signed her son up more than a year ago to help shift his focus from distractions at school. The goal-oriented nature of martial arts helped him, she said. At ATA Family Martial Arts, participants are tested for belts — which signify a level of experience — every two months.

“The discipline of martial arts was a huge component to give him structure,” Gossett said. “He sees the consequences of positive and negative actions.”

Some studios offer family classes, where parents can practice with their children. One of those is Personal Achievement Martial Arts, 3964 Youngfield Street, in Wheat Ridge. Having parents present increases kids’ focus, said founder Korey Stites. Instructors encourage better grades, respect, focus in and out of the classroom and leadership.

“It’s also something they can do together,” Stites said. “You’re actually participating and doing everything right alongside the kids.”

In martial arts, there is always room to grow, physically and mentally.

Karate has changed Bowden’s life dramatically, she said. The Realtor and mother of three calls the form of martial arts her passion.

“Martial arts in our view is considered a lifelong training,” Bowden said. “It’s something that you learn to love.”

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Evening with Art Encounters: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Stroll the Seven Stones gardens and celebrate five newly placed public art sculptures, along with artwork from 20-plus local artists. All art is for sale. Call 303-619-9697 to RSVP

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Calvin Weatherall to Perform: noon Monday, Aug. 28 at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Known as “The Hat Man,” Weatherall will perform at the monthly Red Hat Luncheon.

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EVENTS

Community Yard Sale: 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.

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

https://goo.gl/forms/hn6ptPTIuHmPfVGb2. Represent your alma mater or favorite sports team with a T-shirt, hat or jersey.

this week’s TOP FIVE 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.” Go to http:// www.johnfordcoley.com. 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-Concert-Series 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.

The Life and Times of Louisa May Alcott: 2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 28 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S.

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.

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 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 (Cocussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out); Monday, Sept. 4 (Getting Past Your Past); Monday, Sept. 11 (A Safe Place); Monday, Sept. 18 (Is Church Obsolete?); Monday, Sept. 25 (Forgiving the Unforgivable) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142.

Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Datura St., Littleton. Celebrated author Louisa May Alcott will be portrayed by storyteller and author Linda Batlin, who is known for her dynamic living history presentations.

Come and meet Louisa May Alcott and learn more about this fascinating woman and her life. Call 303-795-3961.

Artificial Intelligence 101: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn about the real world of artificial intelligence from speakers with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Chinese Auction: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at The Spur of the Moment, 8885 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur. Presented by the Front Range Chapter of The Breakfast Club.

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

Brews & Views Beer Festival: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. More than 30 Colorado breweries, local food trucks, music, games and more. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets. com. Call 303-797-8565 or go to www.hudsongardens.org.

SPARK! Gardening: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. In partnership with the Colorado chapter of the SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association, Denver Botanic Gardens offers an opportunity for participants with mild memory loss to enjoy hands-on garden related projects.

Meet in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Free, registration required. Go to www. botanicgardens.org.

ion, 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

Membership Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the George C. Evans American Legion Post 103 of Littleton. Newly elected commander Al Rodriguez will lead the post through July 2018.

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 Pavil-

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Free Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. All are welcome. Dinner is chicken and beef tacos with all the fixings, fresh fruit and handheld desserts. Call 303-798-1389 or go littletonpresbyterian.org/dinner.

Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane.

Discover great new authors and books recommended by library staff and publishing guests, with refreshments and giveaways.

Adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.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. `ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through September, at AAA-Colorado Southglenn, 700 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Presented by the Reaching Older Adults Program, the 20-minute checkup is free but registration is requested. Call 303-991-5740 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

HSE Prep Class: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, and Wednesday, Aug. 30 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. Ages 17-plus.

Registration for either day is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Shiloh Shindig: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Family Resource Pavilion, 9700 E. Easter Lane, Centennial. Celebrity chefs, tasting stations, barbecue and silent auction. Contact Delaney at dreimers@shilohhouse.net or 303-933-1393 to RSVP. Or go to

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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n 1998, Littleton residents the late Dr. Richard and Michelle “Shelli” Steckel started traveling and taking thousands of photographs of international children and adults to promote cultural SONYA’S tolerance. The collection was named SAMPLER “The Milestone Project” and was widely exhibited and published. A special project was initiated by Arapahoe Community College: a portrait collection to show the diversity in its commuSonya Ellingboe nity, consisting of friends, neighbors, merchants and students who live and work in Littleton.

Phase I has been exhibited on the second floor at ACC since 2007 and Phase II debuted on the first floor in 2015. The Colorado Gallery of the Arts at the college, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, will host a show of this work through Sept. 11. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Admission is free. Information: trish. sangelo@arapahoe.edu.

General Iron Works As Englewood’s old General Iron Works property begins a new phase,

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man School of Music as soloist in the Lone Tree Symphony’s May 4 concert.

“They selected me,” she says happily, “and it’s been great — some of my best friends are Denver Concert Band members. They come from all walks of life: teachers, dentists, insurance people, who learned an instrument and maybe put it down for 20 or 30 years … one can’t always play football, but you can always play an instrument. Our flutist is 90 years old and has been with the band for 50 years.”

When the Lone Tree Arts Center opened, Bouton was able to move the 90-member band there to enjoy the hall’s great acoustics.

Regarding programming: “A small music committee of band members meets and throws ideas out. They bring pieces I’ve never heard. We try for a theme…” Then Bouton decides the program.

She always attends the Midwest Band and Orchestra Convention in Chicago, especially to hear new music.

“Sonoran Desert” on this year’s Lone Tree Symphony program is one such work. “We need to play those.”

The Denver Concert Band’s season begins with “Western Winds” on Oct. 1, followed by “Harvests and Holidays” on Nov. 19. “Up and Away” will be Feb. 25 and “Spring Fever” on April 28. Concerts are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays or Sundays.

the Englewood Historic Preservation Society presents a program on Aug. 28 on its history by Roger Kinney, a longtime salesman for the company.

He will bring stories of patents the company held. Two examples from General Mills: a machine to make potato chips and another that formed the little round Cheerios from oats.

General Iron Works developed the machines, and built production facilities.

The program will be offered at 2:30 p.m. at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, and at 6:30 p.m. at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway.

Admission is free. 303-242-3257.

Dearfield lecture Charleszine “Terry” Nelson, special collection and community resource manager at the Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library in Denver, will speak at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Her topics will be Dearfield, Colorado, (about 30 miles east of Greeley) and Nicodemus, Kansas, both settled after the Civil War

by African-Americans. Free; pick up ticket in advance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. 303-795-3950.

Macy Dorf featured Potter Macy Dorf, who lives in Littleton, will be the featured artist in September at his gallery/artists’ studio collective, Artists on Santa Fe,

747 Santa Fe Drive, in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. His exhibit, “an exploration of technique and surface,” will open on First Friday, Sept. 1, 6 to 9 p.m., and will add an artists’ reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 8. 303-573-5903.

Louisa May Alcott Storyteller/author Linda Batlin will portray the life of celebrated author Louisa May Alcott at 2 p.m. Aug. 28 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free. 303-795-3961. Bestknown for the children’s novel, “Little Women,” she was a prolific writer of children’s books, as well as thrillers and adult novels.

Free community dinner All are welcome from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29 for First Presbyterian Church of Littleton’s August Free Healthy Dinner. Menu: chicken or beef tacos, with all the fixings, fresh fruit and hand-held desserts. Information: littletonpresbyterian.org, 303-798-1389.

Ballet assemblies Colorado Ballet is looking for schools in October, November and January that might want to schedule assemblies with excerpts from productions. Recently retired principal dancer Maria Mosina will be choreographing and working with the Colorado Ballet Studio Company dancers to prepare these programs.

For information, contact the Community Engagement Dept.: 303-3391619.

Gardeners invited The Littleton Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 and on the first Wednesdays of the month through the school year, except Dec. The long-running club welcomes visitors and new members. They meet at the Educational Services Center Lunch Room, 5776 S. Crocker St. Enter from Ida Street on the south side. (6 p.m. is social time; 6:30 p.m. is the meeting.)

Benefit for youths Colorado Youth for a Change, devoted to decreasing dropouts, will host their annual Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. Comedian Monty Franklin will headline. Presentation of “You Count” Awards. Tickets, $50: youthforchange.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BTSN2017.

Free concert “Let Them Roar,” with special guests, The Cody Sisters, will perform at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Curtis Park, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

Free ice cream. This is the closing event in the first ever Village Read program, where the book was Mark Stevens’ “Lake of Fire.”

IF YOU GO Tickets for the Denver Concert Band and the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra are available at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10025 Commons St. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. Denverconcertband.org/ lone-tree-arts-center; lonetreesymphony.org; 720-509-1000.

Some band members also play in the “Show and Tell Band,” conducted

by Ken Kopatich of Littleton, in concerts for school kids. Kopatich and his wife, Joanne, organize the band’s annual Young Artists Competition and feature the winner in the April 28 concert. High school seniors who play a band instrument compete and the winner receives a $2000 scholarship.

For the past 16 years, Jacinda Bouton has also conducted the Lone Tree Symphony, which will perform four concerts at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

She said a new group of volunteers, the “Symphomaniacs,” is formed this year and seeking members to help with grant writing, fundraising and other activities.

The LTSO tries to coordinate with the RTD Senior Ride Program when possible, Bouton said. Season programs: “British Isles” 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6; “Sleigh Ride in Winter,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2; “Symphony and Young Voices” at 7:30 p.m. March 2; “Clarinet and More!” at 7:30 p.m. May 4.

about mental illness IT’S OK TO HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS, MANY OF US DO. One in four Coloradans experience a mental illness each year. Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions, but people are still afraid to talk about them due to shame, misunderstanding, negative attitudes and fear of discrimination.

IT’S OK TO FEEL THE WAY YOU ARE FEELING. Mental illness is not imaginary. Mental illnesses are very real and very common. Mental illnesses cannot be willed away. They are medical conditions that do not define us.

IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP. Most mental illnesses can be treated effectively with medication, therapy, diet, exercise and support.

IT’S OK TO REACH OUT. If you think you know someone struggling with mental illness, what can you do? Talk. Listen. Replace awkward silence with questions and understanding.

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Drills prepare players for soccer matches Practices pair athletes with teammates for best approximation of games

SOCCER PLAYERS TO WATCH

Returning boys soccer players from south metro area schools who made all-league first or second teams last season: Arapahoe: Noah Anthony, Chris Grauberger, Castle View: Justin Howe, Dillion O’Connor Chaparral: Evan Olson Cherry Creek: Sam Hallam, Cesar Martinez, Jacob Wood, Peter McHugh Douglas County: Thomas Hoy, Noah Johnson Heritage: Adam McDaniel Highlands Ranch: Brian Lutz, Chase Goldsberry, Devin Sharpe Legend: Samuel Gardner, Keenan Palmore, Larry Kruger Littleton: Zach Mcguire, Omar Serrano Mountain Vista: Jake Edmund, Brady Stevens Ponderosa: Slade Walker Rock Canyon: Justin Olcott ThunderRidge: Chris Hood, Ethan Anderson, Chase Rojas Valor Christian: Ryan Pierce

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occer matches are packed with one-on-one confrontations as players mark each other up and down the field.

Therefore, many practice sessions also involve drills with players going against another player to simulate game action.

“We try to create a competitive atmosphere with some technical work,” explained Cherry Creek coach Marcelo Curi. “This generally revolves with players working with and against each other to improve technique. We try and play some tactical soccer following, and yes, we many times compete for shootouts at the end.

“We want to create game conditions as much as possible, and even though some exercises involve limited players and touches on the ball, they all have value in their purpose.”

Senior Zach Tripp says Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire lets his players select some practice drills.

“We play a lot of small side games so it’s a half field, some 6-v-6, sometimes we do 2-v-2 which is a lot of fun,” said Tripp. “We try our hardest to make it like a game. It’s not that much different. We try to push each other the

Andres Marquina (blue shirt) and Jack Hibbett go after a loose ball during a Rock Canyon scrimmage that will help coach Aaron Carpenter select the Jaguars varsity team. Other players watching from left to right are Nasser Marakcki, Bruno Zdravecky and Blake Perry.

JIM BENTON hardest we can.”

Official soccer practice started Aug. 12 and Arapahoe was one of six teams from the Colorado Community Media circulation area that were ranked in the preseason rankings compiled by CHSAANow.com.

Arapahoe was sixth in the Class 5A poll with Cherry Creek ninth and Ralston Valley 10th. D’Evelyn was

sixth in the preseason Class 4A poll with Standley Lake seventh. Jefferson Academy was second in Class 3A. All regular season matches must be completed by Oct. 21. First of three rounds of the state playoffs competition begins Oct. 25. State semifinals are set for Nov. 8 with the state title games for 3A, 4A and 5A scheduled for Nov. 11 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.

“We work on technique, tactics related to our previous game and upcoming opponents and physical maintenance work,” said Heritage coach Adam Buseck. “We use video analysis to view previous games and show the players positive and negative things they are doing as individuals and in groups.

“We utilize the depth of our program and scrimmage with our JV team a good amount. We work situational concepts this week on how do we adjust when we are winning or losing by one goal, two goals or if we are overmatch playing a strong team.”

Volleyball squads work in ways like football teams Offense centers on setter, whose role is similar to that of quarterback

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A good volleyball team can relate to what makes a football team successful.

Volleyball players have to know each other and work together just like a good offensive line in football that is directed by an effective quarterback.

“We liken offense to football a lot but the most important part of that is the setter, who is the quarterback of the team,” said Arapahoe coach Jordan Wright. “Setters are running the offense, telling players what plays they are doing, then setting the smartest option within those plays.”

Chaparral coach Amanda West

VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH The following are returning players from south metro area schools who made last year’s all-league volleyball teams: Castle View: Lauren Lowry, Leanne Lowry, Katie Menz.

Cherry Creek: Katie Sherman Douglas County: Melanee Bauer, Jessika Linnemeyer Heritage: Sydney Larson Highlands Ranch: Kelsie Minkowski, Allison Conor Lutheran: Tori Bjorgum, Payton Brjoch, Kennedey Johnson Mountain Vista: Amanda Keller, Sam Novak Ponderosa: Abigail Hildebrand, Taylor Weible Rock Canyon: Keeley Davis SkyView Academy: Tiana Schwarz Valor Christian: Lily Thomason claims team unity goes hand in hand with success.

“Our pre-competition practices are full of team building and consist of a lot of 6-on-6 competition drills to get

the girls used to playing next to each other,” she said.

Girls’ high school volleyball teams opened practice Aug. 14.

Eight teams from the Colorado Community Media circulation area were ranked in the CHSAANow.com preseason volleyball polls.

Rock Canyon was third in the Class 5A ratings with Chaparral fourth, Mountain Vista fifth, Cherry Creek sixth and Arapahoe eighth. Holy Family was second in the 4A poll with Valor Christian fifth, while Faith Christian was eighth in the 3A poll.

Teams will have two months of practice and matches to tune up their games before the regionals that must be completed by Nov. 5. The all-classification state tournament is set for Nov. 10-11 at the Denver Coliseum.

“We are in some form of 6-v-6 during 80 percent or more of our practices,” related Castle View coach Scott Dowis.

“We do a lot of statistical drills in this environment. We also do one position-

al practice each week.

“In terms of technology we use an iPad that films our team and projects it to a TV in our gym on a 15-second delay. That way we review a play or player performing a skill right after it happened. The visual feedback is a great tool.”

Ralston Valley coach Debbie Erickson rationalizes that “practice varies depending on where we are in the season.”

At Lutheran, coach Alicia Oates stresses ball control during practice and games.

“We will practice ways to utilize our team strengths while improving any areas of weakness,” Oates said. “As we get into game competition we like to look for ways to use our strengths against our opponent’s weaknesses, but our primary focus is on controlling our side on the net. The more competition, pressure situations and game-like experiences we can create in practice, the better.”

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FALL 2017 SPORTS PREVIEW

In tennis, players often climb a lengthy ladder

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ladders and challenge matches are vehicles used by tennis coaches to rank players on a team.

For a large school like Cherry Creek. the ladder is big.

Members on teams from all schools must play documented challenge matches and either move up or down on the ladder, which eventually will deternmine a team’s lineup based on ability.

The Colorado High School

Activities Association has the following ethics rules regarding challenge matches in its tennis bulletin: A tennis coach must present a player’s list at the beginning of each dual match/tournament. The list shall certify that the team’s best player determined by play is the #1 singles, #2 singles, etc. with the exception of temporary replacements. A tennis ladder or challenge match results must be provided to prove a team lineup.

Challenge matches don’t

continue into the regular season because of another CHSAA guideline.

All players must have competed in at least six events at that position before they can play at that position in regionals.

Cherry Creek had 169 players on its ladder when challenge matches started Aug. 14, and coach Art Quinn admits it takes time to understand just how a substantial ladder works that is complete with SEE TENNIS, P30

TENNIS PLAYERS TO WATCH Returning players from south metro area schools who qualified to play in last year’s boys state tennis tournaments: Heritage: Skyler Gates, Jack Alexander, Will Jones, Zach Kennedy, Cole Sullivan, Carson McLeod.

Arapahoe: Tyler Larson, Nick Stephenson, Jake Hall, Kick Zieser, Jack Kikkeri, Chase Wern, AJ Nelson.

Ponderosa: Henry Cox, Hayden Smith, Luke Lindell, Trent Lowe, Peyton Correll,

Cherry Creek: Alex Gordon, Sam Angell, Drew Hill, Stone Heyan, Nick Eidler, Ben Murray, Zack Smith, Nick Suichar.

Mountain Vista: Collin Bean, Tommy Hipp, Brian Benson, Naman Kapasi.

ThunderRidge: Benton Haensel, Carson Sexton Rock Canyon: Luke Smith Legend: Luke Grant Valor Christian: Carter Logan, Xavier Pacheco, Chapin Schott, Truman Osburn, Ben Findlow

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Report puts health of young athletes in spotlight

aybe that last-place ranking that Colorado recently received in the report released by the Korey Stringer Institute on managing injury risk has turned into a positive for the OVERTIME Colorado High School Activities Association.

Colorado was last among 51 state associations in the high school sports Safety Policy Rankings. Rankings are based on guidelines for sudden cardiac arrest, exertional heat stroke, Jim Benton traumatic head injury, appropriate health care coverage and emergency preparedness.

North Carolina was ranked first, followed by Kentucky.

CHSAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations objected to the Aug. 8 report.

CHSAA responded loudly and has made people aware of what the organization is doing.

“It gave us pause to look at what we were doing, double check our best practices with others and provide reassurance that we had many good things in place,” assistant CHSAA Commissioner Bert Borgmann said. “We know that we will be adding additional measures, and we would have without the survey. We are focused on and will continue to be focused on the health and safety of Colorado’s student participants.”

CHSAA claims the Stringer ranking was not an accurate reflection of safety measures employed and the organization said it did not participate in the questionnaire involved with the rankings.

The Korey Stringer Institute is a safety research and advocacy organization based at the University of Connecticut.

Stringer, a pro football player, died of complications from heat stroke at the age of 27 in 2001.

NFHS felt the grading of state associations was an incomplete measurement of the states’ ability to help member schools with heat, heart and head issues.

New CHSAA Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green felt the institute’s questions were flawed and didn’t allow CHSAA to elaborate on alternatives and overshadowed safety measures CHSAA has implemented. To learn more about those measures, go to www2.chsaa.org/ sports/medicine/ The KSI report can be found at ksi. uconn.edu/high-school-state-policies Friday Night lights For decades, Friday nights have been when the spotlight shines on high school football games. Saturday was the day that college football teams were in the limelight. However, that has been changing in recent years, with more and more college games showing up on TV on Friday nights.

The National Federation of State High School Associations adopted a resolution that urges schools and teams at the college and pro levels to honor the longstanding tradition that Friday nights in the fall should be reserved for high school football.

That just won’t happen because money talks and college football can gain revenue from television contracts by playing games on Friday.

Colorado and Colorado State play on Friday, Sept 1. The Big 10 is exploring playing Friday games and joining the many other schools already seeking paydays by playing a day earlier than usual.

There are 38 games this season that will be played and televised nationally on Friday nights between Sept. 1 and Nov. 17.

Big shoes to fill Matt Bocklet, team captain for the Major League Lacrosse Denver Outlaws and a four-time all-star selection, has accepted a new challenge as he replaces Brian Perry as the Cherry Creek boys lacrosse coach.

Perry retired after the 2017 season. He led the Bruins into 10 state championship games, won five of those title encounters and logged 258 career victories.

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Bocklet, 31, has been head coach at Highlands Ranch, where he compiled a 43-36 record in six seasons. He said he is looking forward to the journey ahead as he takes the reins of the Bruins, who graduated 13 players off last season’s state championship team.

He plans to continue playing professional lacrosse.

four-player clusters.

Quinn, a 1982 graduate, played tennis at Creek and was an assistant coach for eight seasons before assuming the head coaching position two years ago.

“It took me five to six years as an assistant coach to completely understand each part of the ladder and understand it as a whole,” said Quinn.

“Every year there’s something that will happen that you cannot foresee.

With a program the size of Cherry Creek and the amount of variables you have, there’s really no way to predict every outcome. There are surprises every year, no doubt.

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“There are so many processes within the processes. As you get near the top of the clusters, the top 14, it’s still the same ladder, but it’s a different system within the system.”

The system has worked as the Bruins head into the 2018 season, having won the past six straight Class 5A state titles and 42 of 45 championships since 1971.

This season, tennis state qualifying regionals must be completed by Oct. 7 and the state tournaments are scheduled for Oct. 12-14. The Class 5A state tournament is set for the Gates Tennis Center in Denver and the 4A meet will be held at Pueblo City Park.

Challenge matches provide a competitive, intense start to the season but coaches usually wait until the lineup is established to work on helping

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players with particular phases of the game.

“For our challenge matches, I do not coach our athletes,” said Mountain Range coach Karl Buck. “I do not want our athletes to feel that I am coaching one more than the other, so I avoid it altogether. I watch every singles and doubles challenge match, taking notes on what I feel our players can do better in the future.”

Heritage coach Chad Hanson is also a spectator during the early-season challenge matches.

“The boys have been coached by me or their private coaches all summer and have a chance to show me how hard they’ve worked during the challenge matches,” he said. “We begin normal practices as soon as the ladder is set.”

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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.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0332-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 27, 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) Robert Timothy Reeder and Sharon Jean Reeder Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139366 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,531.98

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 11, BLOCK 52, SOUTHGLENN-SEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7052 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/18/2017, 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: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 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. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/27/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

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DATE: 06/27/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, 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-17-774067-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.: 0332-2017 First Publication: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0336-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 27, 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) NEIL J BUTTERFIELD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0022742 Original Principal Amount $190,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,156.49 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH Also known by street and number as: 5400 S Windermere St, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/18/2017, 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: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 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;

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/18/2017, 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: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

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.

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 To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Book/Page No.) B6063046 Original Principal Amount $155,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,203.08

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Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 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.

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

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

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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.

DATE: 06/27/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-015925 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 0336-2017 Exhibit A THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF BLOCK 1, STARK BROTHERS NORTH WOODLAWN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE EAST 140 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE WEST 140 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal Notice NO.: 0336-2017 First Publication 8/24/2017 Last Publication 9/21/2017 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 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

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice

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 requirements of the Statutes. The Answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 North Ninth Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 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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