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City allows for new car dealerships on Arapahoe Road Possible petition could put decision in voters’ hands BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Usually, the Centennial City Council makes decisions without a hitch. But the council usually isn’t considering a change that runs counter to a petition more than 4,000 voters signed. That choice was whether to allow for new car dealerships on East Arapahoe Road, the city’s central business thoroughfare. A split council approved the change in a 5-4 decision Aug. 13, nearly two years after a law that would have allowed more car dealerships — among other businesses — was halted by the petition. With dozens in the audience, the council heard from a mostly opposed crowd that included several familiar names in Centennial politics. “Why are we dealing with this subject again?” said Nancy Nickless, who ran unsuccessfully for a seat on council last year. “We know what the people want.” Of the 11 speakers in the public hearing, three vouched for allowing new dealerships, all of whom had a personal interest in a potential Mercedes-Benz dealership near Arapahoe Road and South Potomac Street. Among them: John Brackney, a former Arapahoe County commissioner and former

president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, who said he’s “a proud member of Team Rahal.” That’s the company that owns the property for a potential dealership at 13831 E. Arapahoe Place. “It will be an attribute to the corridor, not a detriment to it,” said Brackney, known as one of the five founders of Centennial who helped organize citizens toward incorporating the city. Jill Meakins, one of the two residents who brought the petition forth in 2016, said current dealerships are near neighborhoods that have had issues with noise and test drives. Eric Hessinger, with Team Rahal of Centennial Inc., the Pennsylvania-based company pushing to open the dealership, said his policy is not to take test drives through neighborhood streets. Hessinger told the audience the dealership would have desirable design standards, like low lighting to avoid light pollution at night. But the most animated complaints against dealerships focused on a larger picture: What kinds of businesses could take up space on Arapahoe Road if not for a dealership. Former Mayor Cathy Noon jumped into the fray to argue medical uses would be preferable and that a dealership wouldn’t bring the city much tax revenue. Car-sales tax goes to the city where the buyer lives, not to the city where the car is bought. SEE ARAPAHOE, P6

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One of several car dealerships that line East Arapahoe Road in Centennial.

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INS AND OUTS OF CORRIDOR RULES In 2005, the City of Centennial limited several types of development on the Arapahoe Road corridor, which roughly stretches from South Parker Road to South Yosemite Street. It prevented new drive-in or drivethru restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations, car sales and rental services, and car washes from opening along that road. After a 2016 vote by city council to lift the restrictions and a petition effort by residents to overturn that vote, the council passed a set of compromise measures in 2017. Among the new rules were that the restricted types of businesses could open in a redevelopment if part of a “master-planned development,” which the city defined as including at least four non-restricted businesses and

50,000 square feet of gross floor area. The exception for master-planned developments existed since 2005, but the new rules allowed it to apply to redevelopment, too. But car dealerships are the one type of business to which the master-planned development exception did not apply. A new ordinance passed Aug. 13 allows for new (not used) car dealerships to be approved on a case-by-case basis under conditional-use approval from city council, which is a public-hearing process. The Arapahoe Road corridor technically stretches from South Parker Road to South Quebec Street, but the restrictions on types of businesses only run between Parker Road and South Yosemite Street, according to the city.

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Owner of Lakewood bakery sues state A 2017 request has again put Masterpiece Cakeshop at the center of the religious freedom debate BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jack Phillips was catapulted into the national spotlight when he refused to make a cake for a gay couple, because of his religious beliefs. The Lakewood baker won a highly publicized, but narrowly worded United States Supreme Court case decision in June, but his days in court are not over. Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, has sued Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and state civil rights officials, alleging that the state has “been on a crusade to crush (Phillips) because its officials despise what he believes and how he practices his faith,” according to a complaint filed Aug. 14. His latest case stems from June 2017 when Autumn Scardina, an attorney from Arvada, called the cake shop and asked them to bake a cake that was pink on the inside and blue on the outside. The cake was meant to symbolize her transition from male to female, and Scardina said the employee who she was speaking to hung up the phone when she said what the cake meant.

Phillips denied the request, because of what the cake would have symbolized, and he felt it would have gone against his religious beliefs, according to a statement from the Alliance Defending Freedom, the law firm defending Phillips. The day Scardina made the call to Masterpiece Cakeshop was the same day that the Supreme Court agreed to take up the Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. the Colorado Civil Rights Commission case regarding Phillips refusing to bake the cake for the gay couple. The state notified Phillips that it found probable cause that Colorado law requires his business to bake the cake for Scardina, only weeks after the Supreme Court ruled in his favor for refusing to do business with a gay couple in 2012. Scardina officially filed the complaint in July of 2017 to the Colorado Division of Civil Rights. “I believe that other people who request birthday cakes get to select the color and theme of the cake. I believe that I was not allowed to order a birthday cake because I requested that its color and theme celebrate my transition from male to female,” Scardina said in the complaint. The complaint indicates that her upcoming birthday would mark the seventh anniversary of her transition. Phillips’ court case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The lawsuit is asking Colorado officials to stop punishing Phillips for declining to create cake messages that violate his faith. Phillips’ lawyers

Jack Phillips works on decorating a cake in his bakery in Lakewood. JOSEPH RIOS

will wait for the defendants to respond to the lawsuit, and their response can take up to one month. “(The day Scardina called) was a busy, kind of crazy day. We tried to explain that we’d do any other custom work, or sell any other cakes we had in the shop. That was a cake, because of the message, that we couldn’t create,” Phillips said. The lawsuit names a number of Colorado officials, including Hickenlooper, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, Colorado Civil Rights Commission members Jessica Pocock, Miguel “Michael” Rene Elias, Anthony Aragon, Carol Fabrizio, Charles Garcia, Rita Lewis and Colorado Civil Rights Division Aubrey Elenis. Hickenlooper told the media that he wasn’t involved in the commission’s ruling regarding Phillips and Scardina, but he does expect the case to go to the Supreme Court. “The first ruling from the Supreme

Court did not address the (religious freedom matter), Hickenlooper said. “That’s what I think the U.S. Supreme Court will have to address with time.” Daniel Ramos, executive director of One Colorado, an advocacy organization for LGBTQ people and their families in Colorado, said the ADF has tried to launch similar lawsuits in the past that targeted laws and civil rights agencies. “All people — including LGBTQ people — deserve to be served equally in public spaces, and no religious belief gives anyone the right to pick and choose whom they serve and what laws they want to follow,” Ramos said. ADF Senior Counsel Jim Campbell said it’s clear that state officials are targeting Phillips, because they “despise his religious beliefs and practices.” “Jack shouldn’t have to fear government hostility when he opens his shop for business each day. We’re asking the court to put a stop to that,” Campbell said.

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PARADE showcases Littleton’s BEST

Kids ride on an antique fire truck representing the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Parade marshal Dick Lautenbach, right, and his wife Bonnie ride by in an antique car. Dick helped inaugurate Littleton’s sister city relationship in 1961, at the urging of Littleton Independent publisher Houstoun Waring.

other Nature waited until moments after the conclusion of the 90th annual Western Welcome Week Grand Parade to unleash one of 2018’s characteristic sudden downpours. The parade, true to form, featured the talents and jubilation of dozens of groups from around the city and the state. Karate kids, antique cars and tractors, horses, musicians and marching bands from as far away as Pueblo rolled down Littleton’s Main Street for more than an hour, thrilling throngs lining the thoroughfare. This being an election year, politicians didn’t miss a chance for some facetime. Congressman Mike Coffman sprinted down the route shaking hands. Coffman’s Democratic challenger Jason Crow waved from a convertible, as did Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton and Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane in cars of their own. Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher rolled along standing in a bomb squad containment vessel. Littleton City Council members zoomed around in golf carts. The delegation from Littleton’s sister city of Bega, Australia made a splash, shouting and chanting their Down Under pride. Littleton High School principal Amy Oaks flanked her school’s marching band, only a day after helping shepherd students to their classrooms on the first day of school. “This is a lot easier,” Oaks said. “At least here, everyone knows where they’re supposed to go.”

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Seven-year-old twins Bailey and Brooklyn Johnson watch the parade roll down Main Street.

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Swim Across America scheduled for Aug. 26 The Denver chapter of the national organization will host an open water swim to raise money for cancer research BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Swim Across America’s Denver Open Water Swim is coming to the Chatfield Reservoir Aug. 26. Swim Across America is a national organization that raises money for cancer research through local swimming events. There are 20 individual Swim Across America events throughout the country. The Denver chapter strives to raise money to “make waves to fight pediatric cancer,” said Nicole Vanderpoel, the chapter’s organizer, so patients don’t have to travel long distances to get proper treatment. The Denver Open Water Swim is led by Rock Can-

yon High School swim coach Nicole Vanderpoel. For some patients, battling cancer can be costly if they have to travel to find a hospital with proper treatment. “All of our funds for cancer research and clinical trials are absolutely necessary,” Vanderpoel said. “The funds stay in Colorado and the families can stay in Colorado too if we continue to provide.” The Chatfield Reservoir will be closed to the public, and will be open only for the Swim Across America Event. Swimmers can choose to participate in the half-mile, one-mile or 5K events. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to come. Kids who are nervous to swim

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“Let’s not get all excited about the money we’d get from repair and maintenance,” Noon said, adding that those transactions at a dealership account for a minor amount of the city’s revenue. Councilmember Carrie Penaloza launched into an uncharacteristically long address opposed to new dealerships, arguing the city should push for more walkable development in a time of change for retail businesses. Penaloza also pushed against allegations that the 2016 petition succeeded because of support by another MercedesBenz dealership in Littleton. “There have been many efforts to paint the referendum effort as shady,” Penaloza said, going on to refer to Meakins and Tammy Maurer, the other petitioner who was since elected to council. “For anyone to argue that these women were in the pocket of any business is preposterous.” Councilmember Ken Lucas raised that specter again after pro-dealership speakers brought it up in the public hearing. “To continue to say the people have spoken is wrong in my mind,” Lucas said. Mayor Stephanie Piko said the petition’s wording was too vague for the general public to understand. Residents in the public hearing said they’d rather see restaurants or other retail, a concern Councilmember Candace Moon echoed.

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“I know that people like to go where it’s the ‘it’ place to go to shop,” Moon said, adding that she’s heard people say they prefer going to other cities. “I would like to be able to do all my shopping in Centennial.” But Mike Sutherland, councilmember for District 3, which nearly covers the city between Interstate 25 and South Parker Road — roughly the whole Arapahoe Road corridor — said the city shouldn’t “be picking winners and losers.” He rationalized the council’s 2016 vote to allow more dealerships. “I have to think that it was probably because … the development outside of auto-related businesses simply had not occurred,” Sutherland said. Only two sites adjacent to Arapahoe Road in the corridor are at least five acres in size and vacant — a requirement for a dealership development — so possible locations for new dealerships are limited, said Derek Holcomb, deputy director of community development for the city. The ordinance passed over the “no” votes of Penaloza, Maurer, Piko and Councilmember Kathy Turley. Those four voted unsuccessfully in favor of a move to allow citizens to vote on the ordinance in a referendum in the November election. Piko said it would be easier for city staff in light of the possibility of citizens bringing a petition anyway, a move that could require an election likely in March to vote the ordinance up or down. A petition would have 30 days from Aug. 13 to collect signatures from at least 5 percent of the city’s registered voters.

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August 24, 2018

More, larger homes present ‘bigger target for hailstorms’ BY DAN ELLIOTT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hailstorms inflict billions of dollars in damage yearly in North America alone, and the cost will rise as the growing population builds more homes, offices and factories, climate and weather experts said. The role of climate change in hailstorms is harder to assess, the experts said Aug. 14 at a conference at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Climate change will likely make large hailstorms worse, but population growth is more of a certainty, said Andreas Prein, a climate modeling scientist at the atmospheric research center. “We know pretty certain that we will have more people in the future, and they will have more stuff, and this stuff can be damaged,” Prein said. “I think this component is more certain than what we can say about climate change at the moment.” This year is expected to be the 11th in a row in which the damage from severe storms exceeds $10 billion in the United States, and 70 percent of that cost comes from hail, said Ian Giam-

‘We know pretty certain that we will have more people in the future, and they will have more stuff, and this stuff can be damaged. I think this component is more certain than what we can say about climate change ...’ Andreas Prein, Climate modeling scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research manco, a research meteorologist for the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. “It’s such a huge driver of the dollar loss each year,” he said. Costs are rising in the U.S. because homes are getting bigger, from about 1,700 square feet in the early 1980s to 2,500 square feet in 2015, he said. New subdivisions also pack homes in more tightly, Giammanco said. “So it’s a bigger target for hailstorms to hit,” he said. The effects of climate change on hail and the resulting damage are harder to calculate because hailstorms require distinct ingredients, and global warming affects them in different ways, Prein said. To form, hailstorms require moisture, an updraft, variable winds and

freezing temperatures at lower levels of the storm cloud, he said. Updrafts lift water droplets into the clouds, where they attract other droplets and freeze together, scientists say. Winds of varying speed and direction keep the droplets suspended in the cloud long enough to grow into hailstones. When they eventually fall, freezing temperatures in the cloud keep them from melting before they hit warmer air closer to the ground. Climate change will likely increase updrafts, helping hailstones form, Prein said. But it will inhibit two hail-producing conditions, he said. Warmer temperatures will expand higher into the atmosphere, so falling hailstones have more time to melt before hitting the ground. And differences in wind speed

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Innovation Pavilion makes leadership changes cades ago, and has started and led five ventures over her career. Her portfolio includes a commercial real estate research firm, a specialty sales solutions firm, an immersive marketing company, a next-generation marketing platform and most recently, an innovative business dedicated to helping companies unlock value in data. Her work has focused on the areas of market research, marketing tech, marketing services and data. She also held a series of executive positions at Jupiter Research, where she helped grow revenues to more than $100 million. Most recently, she was

CEO of Infocore, where her team of global data sourcing experts worked with Fortune 500 marketers and their agency partners in 90 countries. Over the years, Kolding has partnered on several projects with Innovation Pavilion. “I have always been compelled by the brilliant vision that has been at the core of IP. The idea of creating powerful innovation programs that breathe life into the development of fully equipped innovation campuses across the country is unlike any venture I’ve seen. It’s a big, bold vision,

and I’m enormously proud to lead this exciting venture,” Kolding said in a news release. Barkat brings more than 30 years of experience in operational and leadership roles at various aerospace corporations including Boeing and Curtiss-Wright, as well as smaller companies. After joining IP to kickstart an aerospace innovation ecosystem, Barkat initially assumed leadership of the company’s corporate and real estate development. In his new role as CFO, he brings expertise in strategic finance, business operations and corporate development.

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greeting clients, answering phones, verify client eligibility, completing food/clothing orders and assist where needed. Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS enrichment events including Mother’s Day, Ready, Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday programs. Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising events including Nibbles and Sips event, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf); Booa-thon event (bowling) Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org or call 303-7890501.

tance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions. Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance. Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement. Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159.

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Centennial-based entrepreneurial ecosystem Innovation Pavilion recently instituted leadership changes. Kitty Kolding joins Innovation Pavilion as chief executive officer, while Jameel Barkat assumes the chief financial officer role and Jennifer Bustamante was promoted to vice president of national expansion. Having served as CEO of several organizations, Kolding has a strong background in data, sales, business development and marketing. She founded her first company three de-

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Sophomore Jacob Sunga holds the door for his classmates at Littleton High School on the first day of the 2018-19 school year on Aug. 17. Littleton Public Schools changed its start times this year, with the district’s three high schools starting more than an hour later than in the past. DAVID GILBERT

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VOICES Wishing it were earlier in the late-night world

am drifting into obscurity and irrelevance, and there is no known cure, except to lie about it, and to pretend I know what is going on. I used to be current. I used to know these people, these “personalities,” but that’s all changed, and I blame David Letterman. When he retired, I retired. I began to watch late night talk shows in 1954, when Steve Allen originated “The Tonight Show.” Admittedly, I rarely watched it because I was rarely allowed to watch it. I liked the format. It seemed live and unscripted, although I learned that it was never live, and that some conversations were prearranged. Late-night talk shows introduced me to just about everyone I now appreci-

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Week by week, year by year, I recognize fewer and fewer of the guests. I never see Orson Bean’s name anymore. Eventually, I will be referring to personalities my young readership has never heard of, and when that happens, I might as well grow a Civil War general’s beard and join Letterman on the sideline. I guess I could subscribe to “People,” but I don’t have the stomach. Who is Meghan Markle? The poor girl. Every headline I read about her is frightful. Carson had the newest acts, but he also brought out relics like The Mills Brothers, and at first I was disinterested. Until I heard them sing, and did a little research.

ate and quote and refer to, from 1960 until Letterman packed up on May 20, 2015. I haven’t watched late night programming since then, and it shows. Who are these people? Who is Ariana Grande? Craig Marshall Or is that a large Smith coffee? As a barometer of my irrelevance, I take a look now and then at the upcoming guest lists for Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert, Meyers and Corden. (Who is Corden?)

Sure, “Up a Lazy River” in 1965 didn’t do much for me, but when they were at their peak in the 1930s, they were incredible. They were “Four Boys and a Guitar,” but seemed like a small orchestra because they made musical instrument sounds with their voices. Bob and Ray? Professor Irwin Corey? I met them on “The Tonight Show,” along with a character named Brother Theodore, who was parts Boris Karloff and Salvador Dali. He called his act “stand-up tragedy.” Now? I don’t recognize names, and that makes my references dated and stale. Maybe I could hire a personal trainer to rejuvenate me, and bring me up to date. SEE SMITH, P13

To be heard we must first learn to listen

H Having no plan means having a plan to fail FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

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he recent Washington Post article, “Dying at your desk is not a retirement plan” caught my attention. I recall when I first began creating financial plans in 1986, we had a motto, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Of course, no one intentionally sets out on a path to fail. But over time, it

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becomes the default when we never get around to it. The article about dying at your desk is a great example of what could happen when you never take the time to map out a strategy for the future. “Every one of us is making a decision on retirement every day, in the way we live and spend SEE KUMMER, P14

was something that they did that hurt ave you ever had a one-sided us and we needed to bring it to the foreconversation? You know what I front, or it was something we see them mean, the kind of conversation doing that is possibly causing damage that is more of a monologue to themselves or others, either way we than a dialogue, where one of the felt like we needed to say it. parties is talking “at” the other party We see this happening at home and instead of engaging in a discussion. in the workplace, and we see These never feel good, do they? WINNING it happen on television as we Perhaps if we are the person watch analysts and panelists, delivering the monologue and we WORDS reporters and pundits talk feel like we had to get something at each other and over each off our chest, we just might take other instead of having a real a little satisfaction in thinking conversation. And when we we were heard. There are two dissect this problem and look primary problems with this at the root cause of why it is approach. The first is that even happening, we find that it is though we initially feel good because each person or party about what we said, the reality is has their own agenda. Somethat in most cases the feeling is times these agendas are out in only temporary and we may even Michael Norton the open, and in other cases, have some regrets. The second they are hidden agendas and problem, and maybe the more that is where a potentially meaningful important problem is that we actually believe that we were heard, when in fact conversation gets hijacked and turned into a monologue with one person talkthe majority of the time the person that we were talking “at” had shut down and ing “at” and over the other person. What would you think about this stopped listening within the first few very simple, yet common-sense pracsentences that we uttered. tice as a way to fix this problem? KeepNow we probably had a very compeling in mind of course that common ling reason to be talking “at” someone. sense is not always common practice. In our own minds we were completely justified, and they certainly had it com- The potential fix is to make sure that a very clear agenda is agreed upon ing. After all, this has been going on too long and we were now forced to say something and take action. Whether it SEE SMITH, P13

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SMITH

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Let’s start with Bruno Mars. Maybe on the Twelfth? The Twelfth of Never. Today’s music has passed me by. I let it play through. I wave it on ahead. I can’t stand it, is what it amounts to. And I know exactly what tthat means. I am the chaperone at the dance who separates the boys and girls who are rubbing up against each other. Before my warm milk and a nap, I just wanted to admit the truth about my condition. I don’t want to wind up like Joe Franklin, who was still interviewing people five years after he died. But seriously. I guess there is some good news. Except for Corden, I still recognize the names of the late-night hosts. Eventually, I won’t and then I know it will be time to wander off with Larry “Bud” Melman. Who? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

before the conversation takes place. Even if we feel so strongly about wanting to talk “at” someone. If we are to be heard, we need to make sure that the playing field is level, and that the other person will be in active listening and participation mode. And we need to be in active listening mode too. The agenda is really very simple. First, we agree on the topic that we will be discussing. Secondly, we set the stage that we both might have questions about the topic or incident or subject and that we are both given permission to ask those questions. The third part of our agreed-upon agenda is that we will stay on topic and not drift into other areas that aren’t really relevant to the conversation we want to have. And lastly and most importantly we set the stage for a positive outcome at the end of our time together. Here’s how it might sound, “Mary, thanks for meeting with me today. Today I was hoping we could talk about the last few association meetings we attended together. I would love to hear more about what you were thinking and some of your actions and responses, so is it okay if I ask you some questions while we are talking? I would also like to share a little about

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how that made me feel and I am sure you might have some of your own questions too. I really do appreciate our friendship, so I hope we can stay focused on this topic today and that by the end of our coffee time and conversation that we will both have a better understanding of how each other is feeling about our projects and our association meetings. Would you like to add anything to our list of topics? Does this sound fair and like a good way to talk through this?” Equal time for both parties, mutual understanding of what is to be discussed, and agreement on the rules of engagement will always turn a monologue into a meaningful conversation. Everyone’s agenda is important to them, and as long as both people or parties have a chance to express their thoughts in a safe environment, it will give room for both agendas to be discussed. So how about you? Have you ever been talked “at”? Have you ever found yourself being the one to talk “at” someone else? Either way I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can learn to listen first in order to be heard, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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our money,” says Fritz Gilbert as he was interviewed for the article. “Not making a decision is still making a decision. Spend the money to buy that `thing’ and you’ve made a decision to work longer.” Regardless of whether we are ready to stop working, it is widely published that most Americans have not planned well for retirement. Baby boomers, roughly 75 million — those born between 1946 and 1964 — have a median nest egg of $164,000. ¹ The Insured Retirement Institute study found 42 percent of baby boomers have no retirement savings. Among those that do have savings, 38 percent have less than $100,000 set aside for retirement. The majority of the bubble generation, 62 percent have not planned for or calculated what they may need in the

future once they are no longer working. In addition to having an awareness that there needs to be a plan, make sure it includes inflation, taxes, health and elder care expenses, longevity and market fluctuations at the bare minimum. Then start layering your own wishes for a certain standard of living, including sustainable housing, transportation and care as you age. The feared epidemic of millions of baby boomers scrambling for retirement dollars is getting closer every day with 10,000 people turning 65 every 24 hours. By 2029, 18 percent of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older. This will likely change the entire economy, including what goods and services are available and how investments perform. ² Millions of people will rely on Social Security for the main staple of their income in retirement. However, Social Security was never designed to be the sole support for retirees. At

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Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. Support Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org. Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorcework-

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Labor Day weekend event features good grub and great tunes BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hat does it take to cook turkey legs for upward of half a million people? Rick Seewald, the owner of Parker’s Sweet Lorraine’s Catering, is pretty straightforward about it: “Well, a really big grill helps.” Seewald and his crew will cook up thousands of turkey legs in a 200-square-foot booth at A Taste of Colorado, the legendary Labor Day weekend event that transforms Denver’s Civic Center Park into a smorgasbord of the state’s culinary offerings. This year’s festival runs Sept. 1-3. Say “Taste of Colorado” to many Denver-area residents, and the first two things that come to mind are corn on the cob and turkey legs. But the Taste, now in its 35th year, is growing into a food and musical event to rival the state’s big bashes, said spokeswoman Cary Krukowski. “Best of all, admission is free,” said Krukowski. Organizers beefed up the Taste this year, with a main stage triple the size of the old one, Krukowski said. A smaller stage will host musicians from around Colorado. The musical offerings are the largest in the festival’s history. The main stage musical lineup is split into three days. Saturday is classic rock, featuring REO Speedwagon, Firefall and George

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IF YOU GO When: Saturday, Sept 1 to Monday, Sept. 3 Where: Civic Center Park, sandwiched between the Denver City and County Building and the Colorado State Capitol at Broadway and Colfax Ave. Cost: Admission is free, but food and vendors aren’t. Guests can book VIP tickets for concerts that offer food, drinks, and primo seats. One-day VIP tickets are $119 each (plus fees and taxes) and can be booked at atasteofcolorado.com. Contact: Visit atasteofcolorado.com for more info. Thorogood. Sunday goes country with LeAnn Rimes, David Nail and Mitchell Tenpenny. Monday features an epic ‘90s throwback lineup: Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Everclear and Soul Asylum. “We’re taking the whole experience up a notch,” Krukowski said. “Denver has grown substantially in the last few years, and there are lots of people who have never attended A Taste of Colorado. We wanted to freshen it up while retaining the classic feel the die-hards love.” New this year is the Capitol VIP Experience, where for $119 a ticket plus fees and taxes, guests can watch the big shows from a special deck beside the main stage, meet Broncos players, and kick back with exclusive meals and drinks. The festival will also host nearly 200 artisans and vendors in the Mountain and Plain Marketplace. SEE TASTE, P17

It wouldn’t be A Taste of Colorado without turkey legs.

Dozens of the state’s best restaurants will have booths at A Taste of Colorado.

ate summer moving into early fall is my favorite time of year in Colorado. Usually, the heat is dying down and nature is starting to show off its fall colors. In other words, it’s the perfect time of the year to spend outdoors. If the weather isn’t excuse enough to explore some of the beautiful open spaces around Jefferson County, PLAN Jeffco’s In Plein Sight festival is back Sept. 10-15 to add an artistic touch to nature. The free, six-day public painting event features 25 professional artists painting at different Jeffco Open Space locations. The completed works can be seen at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. in Golden, Sept. 12-16, with new works being added as they are comCOMING pleted. ATTRACTIONS “We want to get people into parks and see what can be done in them,” said John Litz, PLAN Jeffco board member and event chair. PLAN is a nonprofit organization that advocates for open space. Clarke Reader “And, if they see art being created they like, they can take a little of the park home.” All the artists are creating work In plein air, which means “open air,” and was developed in the mid-19th century by French impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The nine returning artists and 16 new ones will spend each day in different locations, like Lair O’ the Bear Park, Elk Meadow Park, and along the Clear Creek Trail in downtown Golden. Art fans can watch the artists work for free and buy the paintings if they find something that moves them. When In Plein Sight hosted its first event in 2016, more than $35,000 of artwork was sold. “It has become more important than ever to preserve our open space as the Colorado population continues to boom,” Litz said. “We feel this event is the perfect way to celebrate our parks and inspire a new generation to learn how to both conserve and enjoy the gorgeous landscape that draws so many to our beautiful state.” For more information, including painting schedules, visit www. planjeffco.org. SEE READER, P17

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True to the festival’s name, though, the heart and soul of the festival is the grub. More than 50 restaurants and food trucks will set up shop, Krukowski said. The festival is great exposure for some of the area’s hidden-gem restaurants, said Brett Carson, owner of Large Marge’s Philly Cheesesteaks of Wheat Ridge. “Lots of people don’t know this little place in Wheat Ridge is turning out such great cheesesteaks,” Carson said. Expats from the City of Brotherly Love dig Large Marge’s because it’s the real deal, Carson said. “We use bread and shaved ribeye flown in at least twice a week from Philadelphia,” Carson said. “It’s not those little frozen hockey pucks of meat. It’s all fresh-cooked to order — no heat lamps here.” Food vendors bring their A-game to Taste, Carson said, which makes it a joy for restaurateurs too. “It’s so cool to see what others from around the state offer,” Car-

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Rugby and beer at Bruises and Brews Some kinds of sporting events just seem to perfectly pair with beer, and one of those perfect pairings is definitely rugby. Which is what makes Glendale’s Bruises and Brews Beerfest, held -from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 and 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, such a great event. Held at the Festival Plaza at Infinity Park, 4599 E. Tennessee Ave. in Glendale, the event is hosted in conjunction with the international RugbyTown Sevens tournament. For rugby fans, the event features 20 teams from across the world in one place. Sevens rugby, a variation on 15-a-side rugby union play, was recently featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics. For those more interested in the brews side of the event, it features more than 20 local and national

This year’s A Taste of Colorado will be the biggest ever, organizers say.

A TASTY EXPERIENCE Dozens of local restaurants will be on hand for A Taste of Colorado, representing the Denver area’s diverse foodie culture, including Large Marge’s Philly Cheesesteaks, Lazo Empanadas, Barbed Wire Reef, Msosi Kenyan Cuisine and Tacos Y Salsas.

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Close to 200 artisans and vendors will hawk their wares, ranging from local honey, henna tattoos, clothes, soap and plenty more. Kids will have plenty to do at the South Platte Kids Zone, where youngsters can watch musicans and dancers, and get food — like mac and cheese and hot dogs — more suited for the youthful palate. son said. “We’re so darn busy that we don’t get to walk around much, but we always make friends — and do some great food-trading.” For plenty of guests, though, a stop at the Sweet Lorraine’s booth is a must. “A lot of customers tell us it’s the highlight of their year,” Seewald said. “They say summer isn’t complete until they’ve had a turkey leg at the Taste of Colorado.”

WHO’S PLAYING? This year’s A Taste of Colorado features 32

4 p.m.: Mitchell Tenpenny

Colorado bands. The music is divided into

5:30 p.m: David Nail

three theme days: classic rock, country and ‘90s. For a complete list, visit atasteofcolorado.com. Sept. 1 — Classic Rock 3 p.m.: Firefall 5 p.m.: George Thorogood 7:30 p.m.: REO Speedwagon

breweries, as well as distilleries and hard ciders. For tickets and all other information, visit www.glendalebeerfest. com.

were among the biggest concerts of the year. While the band, formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the early 1990s, may not be the same radio powerhouse they used to be, the group still knows how to put on quite the show. The Dave Matthews Band will be stopping by Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Greenwood Village, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 and Saturday, Aug. 25. The band’s latest album “Come Tomorrow,” is their first in six years, and one of my favorite pop albums of the year. Don’t miss the group by getting your tickets at www.fiddlersgreenamp.com

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dave Matthews Band at Fiddler’s Green As someone who entered their teen years in the late 1990s, the Dave Matthews Band was one of those groups that seemed to be in the air at all times. They had a slew of radio hits and their tour stops in Denver

Say ‘aloha’ to the summer in Highlands Ranch Get into the aloha spirit as the summer winds down thanks to the Pi’ilani Hawaiian Civic Club of Colorado. The 6th Annual Ho’olaule’a will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat-

IF YOU GO BRUISES AND BREWS BEERFEST: features 20 rugby teams from around the world in one place and more than 20 local and national breweries. WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 and 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 WHERE: Festival Plaza at Infinity Park, 4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Glendale. MORE INFORMATION: Learn more about the festival at www.glendalebeerfest.com.

Sept. 2 — Country

bands on two stages, including numerous

7:30 p.m.: LeAnn Rimes Sept. 3 — ‘90s 12:30 p.m.: Soul Asylum 2:30 p.m.: Everclear 4 p.m.: Sugar Ray 6 p.m.: Smash Mouth

urday, Aug. 25, at Highlands Ranch Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. The Ho’olaule’a is a free event that celebrates Hawaiian and Polynesian culture and includes entertainment, vendors of gifts and food, children’s activities and cultural arts demonstrations. Slack-key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr. will also be offering workshops for those interested. Monies raised by the Ho’olaule’a help provide resources for the underserved Hawaiian and Polynesian community in Colorado. The Pi’ilani Hawaiian Civic Club of Colorado offers college scholarships, language and cultural classes, as well as civic and community service activities. Visit www.piilani.org/aloha/ for more information. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Community college lawn to offer artistic adventure

he west lawn at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, is the place to be on Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.! More than 160 artists, local and out-of-state, will offer their artwork for $100 or less. And for the first 200 to SONYA’S buy tickets that day SAMPLER ($10), there will by swag bags. A coffee cart will help as you wait for opening — and food is available. South area artists participating include: Castle Rock — Robert Michael Berry, jewelry; Ken Smith, photography; Sarah Sonya Ellingboe Gonzales, 3D mixed media. Centennial — S. Brian Berkun, photography; Susan Kelley, glass; Marla Sullivan, painting. Highlands Ranch — Patricia Barr Clarke, painting; John Strong, photography; Brad Loving, 3D mixed media. Littleton — Susan Mikkelson, clay; Ted Mellin, wood; Jo Zechiel, painting; Blair Hamill, digital art; Bruce White, painting; Tracy Haines, painting; Scott Hildebrandt, 3D mixed media; Judi Bergin, 3D mixed media. Parker — Yuri Shemetov, painting. Proceeds support scholarships for ACC students. Read together Arapahoe Library District will present Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, pediatrician

Art lovers visited the 2017 version of the Affordable Art Festival, which will repeat on Aug. 26 on the west lawn at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO and early literacy advocate, to assist parents, grandparents and caregivers with the science of early childhood brain development. He blends medical expertise and a love of books. He will speak at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S, Biscay Circle, Centennial and 7 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Light refreshments will be served at both libraries at 6:30 p.m. Register at 303-LIBRARY (303542-7279) or arapahoelibraries.org. Highlands Ranch Days The Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch, is the site for Highlands Ranch Days, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 6, 7, 8. Among activities offered: gold panning, hay rides,

HawkQuest, fry bread, Native American dancers, petting zoo, mansion tours and more. Tickets: $5 adults; $3 ages 3-12; free 2 and younger. (Mansion parking lot closed on Sept. 8. Free shuttle parking at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch. And in a repeat reminder, remember that Lannie Garrett and her quintet, Errand Boys of Rhythm, will perform “Great Women of Song” at the Highlands Ranch Mansion at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. Tickets at HRCA recreation centers or 303-791-2500. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. — tour the mansion first. (Sellout is probable.) Speedway Revival #2 On Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Englewood Elks will present Englewood Speedway Revival #2 at 3690 S. Jason St., Englewood. The Englewood Historic Preservation Society is assisting with the free event. Vandehar workshop Watercolorist Phyllis Vandehar will help painters explore a number of creative painting techniques at a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 1, presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Participants will create a number of little paintings, rather than one “paint along with the instructor” piece. Register at: heritage-guild.com/ current-workshops. Members: $35, non-members: $50.

Kanopy available Douglas County Libraries have added Kanopy on-demand film-streaming service for DCL card holders Access includes four free plays a month of more than 30,000 films. Information: DCL.org/digital-media, 303-791-7323. Community dinner A free community dinner will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28. No reservation needed. Baked chicken is on the menu. Rox and Stones Roxborough Arts Council is partnering with Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery to celebrate local artists and Art Encounters, a yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit on Aug. 25 from noon to 7 p.m. at 9635 Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Artists, music, food trucks, beverages, yard games and more. The council’s gallery is in Aspen Grove at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, where members’ artwork is exhibited and various classes are offered. RoxArtsCouncil.org Denver Ballet Theatre moved The Denver Ballet Theatre has a new address as it starts fall classes: 5960 County Line Place, with four large studios. An open house is planned for Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Auditions for “The Nutcracker” will be held in the afternoon of Sept. 8. Call 303-7996609 or see denverballettheatre.org.

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First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Sunday Worship 8:30am and 10:00am 10:00am - Sunday School Little Blessings Parents Day Out www.littleblessingspdo.com

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St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School

Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

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Sunday Services - 10 a.m. Cimarron Middle School 12130 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

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Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Sunday Worship Times 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School and ECEC (Ages 2 1/2 - 5; Grades K-8)

www.tlcas.org 303-841-4660

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Chefs to take on competition to help scleroderma patients STAFF REPORT

Returning chefs are ready to take on the newcomers at the 2018 Food Fight. Presented by UC Health and benefiting the Scleroderma Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter, the competition pits challengers Ad Hominem, Seasons 52 and Personal Chef Lisa Givens against returning chefs from The Arvada Tavern, Citizen Rail, and Panzano. Judges and guests will score the competitors in three categories: Savory, Sweet and Sips. Since 2015, Food Fight! has raised more than $140,000 to continue the foundation’s mission of support, education and research for scleroderma patients and their families. This event features both a silent and live auction. Guest judges this year include

Sommelier Daniel McGaughey, general manager of food and beverage operations for the Denver Performing Arts Complex and Centerplate; Priya Shah of Shah Squared Consulting, who has a master’s degree in gastronomy from Boston University; and Max Krieger, Sysco Marketing Associate. Former Denver Broncos running back Reggie Rivers will provide play-by-play commentary of the competition and serve as master of ceremonies. Following the live auction, which will include a private chef dinner for eight at Ad Hominem, a Terrell Davis football and dinner with Randy Gradishar, Rivers will announce the Food Fight! Winners. This year’s event is Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the BAC Appliance Center, 1880 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Tickets are available at https://e. givesmart.com/events/4F5/.

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Affordable Arts Festival: Every year in August, on the Sunday before Labor Day weekend, over 160 artists from around the country come to Colorado to offer art patrons the unique opportunity to buy fine art for $100 or less. Visit affordableartsfestival.com. Pastel Paintings Dazzle at Mile High National Pastel Exhibition: on display through Aug. 27 at Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. The Mile High National Pastel Exhibition features 80 pastel paintings from artists across the country. Visit www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org. Watercolor Techniques: 7 a.m to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at First Presbyterian Church Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County kicks off its 2018/19 season with a watercolor workshop by popular artist and teacher Phyllis Vandehaar. $35 for HFAG members ;$50 for nonmembers. Visit heritage-guild.com. Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday Sept. 8 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; Contact judypendleton4@ gmail.com.

Castle Rock Chess Club: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. All ages and abilities. No registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Free Community Dinner: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 at First Presbyterian Church Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Our volunteers will be preparing Baked Chicken, Creamy Potato Salad, Tomato and Herb Salad, Fresh Fruit and Handheld Desserts. All are welcome to come and enjoy the meal and warm hospitality and no reservations are required. Call 303-798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner for more information.

EDUCATION

this week’s TOP FIVE Survivors: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Parker Library, Event Room B, 20105 Mainstreet. Needle workers are gathering in Parker Saturday, August 25 for a Knit-a-Thon! Reserve your spot today to join this fun project making Knitted Knockers to donate to post-mastectomy breast cancer survivor.

Summer Sunset Concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. This is a free concert presented by the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highlands Ranch Community Association. Food trucks will have food and drinks available for purchase. The food trucks will be ready to serve at 6 p.m. and the band will begin at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early to buy food and find a seat. Puppy Power 5K: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 25, at Butterfield Park, 3952 Butterfield Dr., Castle Rock. The Puppy Power 5k is a non-profit fun run for you and your dog to raise funds and awareness to stop puppy mills. For more information, visit puppypower5k.com Parker Knit-a-Thon to Benefit Breast Cancer

Volley 4 Vets: 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at Littleton High School. The volleyball game between Littleton and Heritage will honor veterans and active-duty military and raise money for Hope for the Warriors.

The Future of Bees: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St. Littleton. Join Active Minds as we dive into the world of bees and examine the factors that are affecting these important species. For more information call the library at 303-795-3961. Kids’ Zone: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Get creative with markers and rubbing alcohol to make your own painting. Ages 8-12. No registration required. More information is available at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

the Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Max Maven’s mysteries transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries. Tickets: $30-$35 All Reserved Seats! (Rows One & Two are Premium Seats). He’s performed in over two dozen countries and now you can see him up-close and personal in Castle Rock. Reservations required: Tickets.AmazingShows. com or call (303) 660-6799 during business hours to book by phone. Centennial Car Show & Concert: 11 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. The City’s 3nd annual Car Show will feature an exciting collection of classic and exotic cars. Visit www. centennialco.gov.

EVENTS

Unburdened: Letting go of Guilt: 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Conference room Ridgeline, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. A group discussion about guilt and how we struggle with it. Participation is free. Contact Roy H Koerner 303-814-0142 or roykoerner@msn.com

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Brews and Views Beer Festival: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Featuring craft beers from over thirty-five Colorado breweries, stunning views encompassing thirty acres of natural, open spaces, dishes from Colorado’s premier food trucks, local vendors, music, games, and more. Visit hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. What’s all this fuss about DNA testing for genealogy? To find out, join us in September at the Highlands Ranch Library for “Cracking the Code: DNA Testing Myths & Reality.” For more information about the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society, visit our website at hrgenealogy.wordpress.com. Max Maven - World’s Top Mentalist: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at

Meet the Alpacas: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock. Free Parking, Admission, Seminars and Demonstrations with Alpaca Fiber. Come see an alpaca up close and pet them. Family Fun For All. Talk to the Alpaca Farms Owners and learn. Visit pacabuddies.org for more information. Scotland, more than kilts and bagpipes: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Rox Arts (Aspen Grove Shopping Center) in Littleton. Scotland may be greener than the Emerald Isle, you be the judge. Art and travelogue regaling a country worth a visit. Come witness Scotland, and prepare for

travel. Cost is $25 including refreshments. Sign up online at www. roxartscouncil.org or in the gallery. Doggie Splash: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Sept. 8 at Recreation Center at Westridge Outdoor Pool, 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch. Summer is winding down so come and have a ball and cool off with your favorite four-legged friends and family at the Westridge outdoor pool (no humans in the pool). 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. is reserved for small dogs only. 15 pounds and under and/or 15 inches in height and under. $7 in advance per dog, $10 at the door. Info: HRCAonline. org or 303-791-2500. Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020. Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-8143164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org

Taming Big Data: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Learn how to use big data to improve strategic decision-making and develop a data-savvy team. Visit southdenver.cu.edu/portfolio/ taming-big-data. Practice Your English: 10:30 to noon, Saturday, Aug. 25 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Lively, informal conversation on everyday topics for intermediate to advanced English learners of all cultures and language backgrounds. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Ages 17-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. HSE Prep Class: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams, including GED, HiSET and TASC. Ages 17-plus. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. Improv Acting Camp: 4 to 4:45 p.m Thursdays, Aug. 30 to Sept. 27 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E County Line Rd #102, Highlands Ranch. Spotlight will be hosting a 5-week “Who’s Line Is it Anyway?” Camp. This camp will focus on improv and acting techniques. For more information, visit spotlightperformers.com. Living a Rich Life: Finding Meaning and Purpose: 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Conference room Ridgeline, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Finding meaning and purpose is important to our happiness. Let’s talk about it. Participation is free. For more information, contact Roy H Koerner 303-8140142 or roykoerner@msn.com The Fundamentals of Improv Comedy: Sept. 13 to Nov. 15 at The PACE Center, 20000 Mainstreet, Parker. An 8 week course in the basics of improv comedy, helping students grow in self-confidence and creativity while having a ton of fun. Tickets: https://go.evvnt. com/265218-0?pid=4951.

`Nemo’ Musical 12-week camp: Spotlight Performing Arts Center will be holding a 12-week “Nemo” camp on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm for ages 3-12 years. This camp will teach singing, dancing & acting techniques. For more information, visit spotlightperformers.com. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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In preparation for a periodic evaluation by Higher Learning Commission accrediting agency, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking comments from the public about the College. RMCAD will host a visit on December 3-5, 2018 with a team from the Higher Learning Commission. RMCAD has been accredited by the HLC since 2000. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding RMCAD to the following address: Third-Party Comment on Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments online at www.hlcommission.org/comment. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. All comments must be received by November 5, 2018.

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Friday & Saturday August 24th & 25th 8am-2pm 8635 Dover Court All Nice Items Furniture, Glassware, Dishes, Garden, Yard & Patio Furniture, Lamps & Shades, Tools and Lots of Misc. Arvada

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7417 Garland St. Arvada Saturday August 25th 8am-2:30PM Jewelry Display Stands, Beads, Furniture - Wardrobe, Love Seats, Glass Coffee and End Tables, Buffet and Serving Chest, 48" Glass Patio Table with 4 chairs, Desk and Credenza, Kitchen Items, Clothing, Plant Pots, Purses, Walker, Light Bulbs and More Arvada

Saturday August 25th Start at 8am 13856 West 68th Avenue Arvada 80004 Antique Toys, Stereo and Record Player, Records 78s & 45s and newer, insulators, canning jars, pickling crocks, and so much more!

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Multi Family Moving Sale 2224 Fox Fire Court, HR 80129

Friday 8/24, 8am – 4 pm Saturday 8/25, 7am – 3 pm Call for an early appointment 239-273-9908 Art work, lamps, furniture, area rugs, dishes, bedding, bath, small appliances, holiday décor, kids toys/games, mens XL clothing

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8/24 & 8/25 Furniture, Freezer and lots more! 6586 South Elmwood St Littleton 8 to 3 Furniture, Freezer and lots more! Arvada

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8/23-8/25 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-6pm & 8/30-9/1 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-6pm 13690 West 66th Place, Arvada 80004 Collectibles, Many things from different countries, furniture, artwork, glassware, vintage, lamps, tools, patio set, outdoor stone deer figures, so much more to list Lakewood Change of date from previous week August 25 & 26 9am-3pm 1619 South Van Gordon Court Furniture plus household items Couches, Chairs, Desks, Beds, Mattresses, Toddler Beds, Chest of Drawers, Bedside Tables, Coffee Tables, End Tables, Twin Stroller, Freezer, TV Cabinet, Too much else to list

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Putting a focus on FUEL Eating right and staying hydrated are crucial elements of high school sports success BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

thletes and coaches are paying more attention to the role of nutrition, with an eye toward improving sports performance. “We just used to eat meat and potatoes,” said Amy Faricy, manager of Menu Services for the Douglas County School District, “but people have really come around.” Athletes must eat enough calories, while consuming the right types of foods and avoiding the wrong ones, stay hydrated and not succumb to the quick-fix promises of supplements, coaches and nutrition experts say. Being smarter about what they eat doesn’t mean all teenage athletes have nutrition down to a science. One of the biggest problems is simply not eating enough, which often includes skipping the day’s first meal, said Jenna Moore, a performance dietitian for the Panorama Wellness and Sports

Institute in Highlands Ranch. “Breakfast is essential,” she said. “If these kids are going from dinner to lunch the next day, that could be 18 hours without any food. These (athletes) with very fast metabolisms need to be eating frequently.” In a sport like cross country, in which endurance is critical and calories are burned at a high rate, nutrition’s role can’t be overlooked. “We talk about proper nutrition and fueling your body like an athlete frequently,” said Mountain Vista cross country coach Jonathan Dalby. “Most of what we teach our athletes are basic principles of good eating. “We emphasize with the kids that they should eat plenty of calories, good fats, carbohydrates and protein. Keep things like sugar, bad fats and empty calories in moderation. If our athletes are hungry, we want them to eat. This is their bodies’ way of telling them that they need more fuel.” Faricy said eating frequently during the day with small snacks can avoid gaps in energy levels. Meals hours before competition are important, and helping muscles recover after a competition with a meal, snack or a drink like chocolate milk is also crucial. SEE FUEL, P23

FOOTBALL Overview There will be a lot new this season, starting with league alignments. The season will start a week earlier, on Aug. 24 . The 5A playoffs have been expanded to 24 teams with the top eight seeds getting first-round byes. Class 5A teams will not have a bye week but 6-man through 4A classes will have a bye week. Perennial state contenders Valor Christian, Cherry Creek and defending 5A state champion Pomona are expected to be among the top teams in the state again this season. Creek was top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com preseason poll with Valor Christian third, Pomona fourth, Ralston Valley ninth and Highlands Ranch 10th. Arapahoe and Chaparral received votes. Ponderosa, which graduated a lot of key starters, was ranked eighth in the 4A poll. Top returning players The following are some of the top returning south metro-area football players: Alex Padilla, Cherry Creek; Adam Mullen, Rock Canyon; Luke McCaffrey, Valor Christian; Nick Moss, Lutheran; Andre Norman, Lutheran; Marcus Miller, Cherry Creek;

Trustin Oliver, Legend; Ikaika Gonzalez-Bentosino, Englewood; Dominic Bettini, Highlands Ranch; Spencer Lambert, ThunderRidge; Joshia Davis, Valor Christian; Drake Nugent, Highlands Ranch; Michael Lynn, Cherry Creek; Austin Johnson, Highlands Ranch; Carson Lee, Cherry Creek; Mikey McClelland, Chaparral; Caden Meis, Legend; Isaac Wilson, Chaparral; Alec Pell, Cherry Creek; Aiden Kneller, Cherry Creek; Ethan Frasier, ThunderRidge; Connor Kelly, Castle View; Angelo Marchiol, Lutheran; Kevin Lukasiewicz, Arapahoe; Campbell Lancaster, Mountain Vista; Brian Brogan, Valor Christian; Ethan Zemla, Valor Christian; Jaden Triplett, Cherry Creek; Justin Boyd, Legend; Tizell Lewis, Chaparral; Christian Bemiller, Castle View; Braydon Nelson, Douglas County; Ethan Waite, Ponderosa. State competition Class 5A preliminary-round playoff games will be Nov. 3. Class 3A and 4A prelims are set for Nov. 10. Semifinal games for 3A, 4A and 5A will be Nov. 24 with the championship games for 3A, 4A and 5A set for Dec. 1. The 4A and 5A title games will be played at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.

Highlands Ranch High School football players hydrate during a recent practice. Drinking plenty of water and eating the right foods are critical to players’ success, coaches and nutrition experts say. JIM BENTON

BOYS SOCCER Overview New this season is that the Rating Percentage Index (RPI) will be utilized to determine that state tournament brackets. Also new is the home team will wear dark jerseys and socks, which allows home teams to wear the school-colored jerseys. Visiting teams will wear solid white jerseys and socks. Arapahoe’s Cameron Gail, the Player of the Year in the Centennial League last season, is back and the Warriors were ranked seventh in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A preseason poll. Defending state champion Broomfield was the preseason top-ranked team and Cherry Creek was placed eighth behind Arapahoe. Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon gained votes. Littleton was eighth in the Class 4A preseason rankings while Lutheran and SkyView Academy got votes in the 3A poll. Top returning players The following are some of the top returning south metro-area boys soccer players: Austyn Le Marr, Legend; Neon Sapkota, Rock Canyon; Evan Olson, Chaparral; Grey Lapiano, Chaparral; Thomas Hoy, Douglas County;

Noah Johnson, Douglas County; Nick Bernardoni, Legend; Jaden Henry, Castle View; Parker Landry, Castle View; Cole Davis, Chaparral; Blake Mandler, Douglas County; Josh Harnden, Legend; Sean Marek, Legend; David Addei, Ponderosa; Chris Cornn, Ponderosa; Tyler Huesch, Rock Canyon; Brennan Leck, Rock Canyon; Blake Eaton, ThunderRidge; Teddy Gallegos, ThunderRidge; Cameron Gail, Arapahoe; Ian Elliott, Cherry Creek; Caesar Martinez, Cherry Creek; Spencer Cobb, Arapahoe; Ben Davis, Arapahoe; Zach Westerman, Arapahoe; Patrick Rooney, Cherry Creek; Omar Serano, Littleton. State competition State playoffs are scheduled to begin Oct. 24 and 25. State semifinal games for 3A/4A/5A will be Nov. 7. The 3A semifinal games will be held at Englewood High School, the 4A semis at Legacy Stadium and the 5A semifinals at Echo Park Automotive Stadium. The 5A state title game is set for Nov. 9 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. The 2A/3A/4A titles matches will be played Nov. 10 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

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Christina Chisler, a registered dietitian with Jefferson County Public Schools, said the timing of a pregame meal is important. “It is recommended an athlete eat a meal two to three hours before the competition or practice to supply energy to their muscles and delay fatigue,” she wrote in an email. Another tip from Chisler: “A good rule of thumb is also never to introduce a new food on a race/game day.” Horizon football coach Frank Ybarra said athletes have plenty to learn about good eating habits. “To a point, I think high school athletes are smarter but that may be more because the parents are better informed on good nutrition,” Ybarra said. “A lot of athletes are still looking for the next great quick ﬁx that they can purchase at a supplement store.” Some supplements, such as multivitamins, protein and some recovery drinks, can be beneﬁcial, Ybarra said. But popular supplements purported to build muscle and boost performance, like creatine and nitric oxide, are not needed, he said. Moore agrees that knowing which supplements are helpful and which are harmful is integral to young athletes’ success — and that ultimately, pills and powders can’t replace what’s on a plate. “There are a lot of good supplements like vitamins, especially vitamin B,” she sad. “Then there are supplements that are pre-workout that are basically energy drinks in a powder form. That’s not doing anything for your energy level

FALL 2018 SPORTS PREVIEW except giving you a blast of caffeine. What is happening is, athletes are not dealing correctly with their food and their energy levels are low, and instead of trying to get food, they go to the nutrition stores looking for help for their energy levels.” Perhaps as important as anything athletes put in their bodies is water. “Being hydrated is essential for peak performance,” Dalby said. “Our athletes typically have a water bottle with them wherever they go.” Valor Christian golf coach Jason Preeo is no stranger to performing at the highest level — he played in the 2010 U.S. Open. To him, nutrition is more of a mental matter than a physical one. “The effort and energy to hit any one shot is not great, but as energy levels drop the ability to continually make good decisions diminishes,” he said, “and golfers tend to make mental mistakes that are typically much more costly.” While coaches in all sports today emphasize the importance of eating right, they are dealing with teenagers, and that means candy bars and chips are still going to be part of the equation at times. Highlands Ranch softball player Taryn Dragseth, a senior, admits she sometimes eats junk food. But overall, she’s says she’s focused on eating right and has noticed the increased importance coaches put on that. “Deﬁnitely eating right is more important now,” she said. “Like two years ago, it was never mentioned. Now, we have certain things we are supposed to eat throughout the day. I’ve noticed that a lot more recently, especially as we get older. I think it is a maturity thing, too.”

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SOFTBALL Overview There are some new things this season, including: • The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. • Equipment no longer has to be inspected by the umpire or placed outside the dugout/bench prior to the start of a game. Responsibility for ensuring that players are legally and properly equipped rests with the head coach and school administration. • Umpires now have the authority to allow a reasonable number of warm-up pitches to an incoming pitcher due to circumstances that required a pitcher to be removed by rule or injury. Previously, there were no guidelines for the incoming

pitcher under these circumstances. Defending 5A state champion Legend returns six starters and both of its pitchers from last season. The Titans face a rugged non-league schedule and then jump into the competitive Continental League play, where Legend has to compete against strong teams led by Douglas County. Valor Christian, a dominant team in 4A the past four years, moves up into Class 5A with a team loaded with players that gained experience last season. Fossil Ridge, 5A runnerup to Legend, and semiﬁnalist Legacy also return a notable nucleus of players from the 2017 campaign. Legend was ranked No. 1 in the preseason CHSAANow.com preseason Class 5A poll followed by Fossil Ridge. Legacy was fourth, Valor

Christian ninth and Douglas County 10th. Top returning players The following are some of the top returning players in the south metro area: Zoey LeCompte, Legend; Payton Lincavage, Legend; Alley Kim, Douglas County; Katie Meredith, Valor Christian; Maggie Swank, Englewood; Savannah Behaetz, Valor Christian; Savanna Reiners, Douglas County; Olivia Bradley, Legend; Annie Rouke, Mountain Vista; Kennady Warder, Mountain Vista; Julia Qualteri, Pondersoa; Bridgette Strobl, ThunderRidge; Alexa Cordes, Castle View; Haley Hoy, Castle View; Kiah Parker, Castle View; Moranda Ramey, Chaparral; Katie Hilsman, Douglas Coun-

ty; Abby Stallcup, Douglas County; Bella Mumford, Legend; Cailey Oldemeyer, Legend; Audrey Burt, Rock Canyon; Katie Dack-Howell, Rock Canyon; Erin Keen, Rock Canyon; Megan Seltzer. Rock Canyon; Brooke Callard, ThunderRidge; Amanda Hedge, ThunderRidge; Meleia Schaap, Heritage; Kaleigh Krueger, Arapahoe; Annie Landon, Cherry Creek; Keely Holt, Arapahoe; Katie Maney, Arapahoe; Casey Grant, Cherry Creek; Alex Frey, Cherry Creek; Taryn Dragseth, Highlands Ranch. State competition Regional tournaments for 3A, 4A and 5A are set for Oct. 13. State championships for 3A, 4A and 5A will be played Oct. 19-20 at Aurora Sports Park.

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Cattlewoman of old Colorado is subject of biography Ann Bassett led exciting life in area of fabled ranchland wars BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

She was the first white child born in Brown’s Park, and ranch woman Ann Bassett continued to make history as a cattle queen — actually called “Queen Ann” in later years — a woman who could ride, shoot and curse with the best of them. Her story is told in the new book “Ann Bassett: Colorado’s Cattle Queen” by Littleton author Linda Wommack, and this reader rather immediately started envisioning the related movie she’d love to see … Ann, a small, dark-haired, pretty woman was born on the Bassett Ranch to parents who differed dramatically. She grew up under the tutelage of a mother, Elizabeth Bassett, who was a skilled, strongwilled ranch operator. Her father, Herb Bassett, was soft-spoken warm man with health issues, who was justice of the peace and local postmaster, welcoming people to stay at the Bassett Ranch.

Ann’s parents were early subjects of threats by surrounding cattle owners who wanted their land — a fight Ann took up with gusto, especially after her nemesis, J. S. Hoy, the big-time cattle owner who wanted the Bassett land for himself. Hoy hired gunman Tom Horn to shoot Ann’s fiancé, Matt Rash, who headed a cattlemen’s organization in Brown’s Park, as well as the Bassetts’ kind ranch hand, Isom Dart, who taught the children to ride and function on the ranch. Disputes were violent and ongoing. The Craig Museum had a lot of information about Brown’s Park and about Ann’s older sister Josie McKnight (seven marriages and a history of cattle rustling). Wommack is now launched on a book about Josie McKnight, she added. Littleton author Linda Wommack has been writing about the West “for 10 years, off and on,” especially about Western women. “I’ve loved Colorado history since childhood and first learned about Ann Bassett while a student at DU,” Wommack said during a recent interview. About 10 years ago, Wommack learned that Bassett had left unpublished memoirs and she was soon started on her ninth book. She also had memoirs by Ann’s

third husband, cattleman Frank Willis, other family letters and memoirs as well as material from old newspapers. In the Craig Museum, she found a “large newspaper archive, memoirs, court documents” and 80 percent of the photos she used. Just across the border in the Vernal, Utah, library, she found more information, especially about Josie, who is buried there and left written memoirs. Ann and Willis lived near Josie in Ann’s last years, until Ann died in 1956. “Every book is a joy, but this …,” a huge smile said it all. Brown’s Park is in northwestern Colorado on the Green River at the far edge of Dinosaur National Monument, extending into Utah. It was reputed to be a legendary stomping ground for outlaws such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. (An initial internet search reported that the sisters were “girlfriends” of the notorious outlaws, but it seems more likely after reading Wommack’s interesting tales, that they were just friends and cohorts.) Craig, in Moffat County, was the seat of activity for the area — where a newspaper was reporting on interactions of outlaws and the ranchers those who used, or wished to use, the public land to graze cattle and sheep.

Learn about ranch woman Ann Bassett, who made history as a cattle queen, in a new book “Ann Bassett: Colorado’s Cattle Queen,” by Littleton author Linda Wommack. Bassett was born in Brown’s Park, in northwestern Colorado on the Green River, at the far end of what is now Dinosaur National Monument. COURTESY PHOTO

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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.

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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0260-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 18, 2018, 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) ARIEH SZIGETI AND JAN Z. SZIGETI Original Beneficiary(ies) WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CIT Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 24, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2247444 Original Principal Amount $945,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $916,199.98

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/19/2018, 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: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 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;

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

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DATE: 05/18/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007431901 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.: 0260-2018 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0273-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2018, 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) LISA VASKIN AND DAVID VASKIN Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5026824 Original Principal Amount $204,725.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $196,126.69 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 3, BLOCK 5, AURORA HILLS FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 11718 E. ALASKA AVENUE, AURORA, CO 80012. 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, 10/03/2018, 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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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

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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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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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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: 06/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007584238 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.: 0273-2018 First Publication: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0271-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 25, 2018, 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) THE FALLS OF LITTLETON, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) RLS CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RLS CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6059465 Original Principal Amount $2,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,479,510.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 8199 SOUTHPARK COURT, LITTLETON, CO 80120-5637. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 996.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE 8199 SOUTHPARK COURT, EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF LITTLETON, CO 80120-5637. SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 266.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 03 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENOF 398.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DECUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF GREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A TRUST. DISTANCE OF 204.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF If applicable, a description of any changes to WEST HILLTOP DRIVE; the deed of trust described in the notice of To to advertise yourTHENCE public notices call 303-566-4100 ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTelection and demand pursuant affidavit as OF-WAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) COURSES: LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORREC1. NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 TED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORSECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 114.55 DED 5/17/2018 AT RECEPTION NO. D8047978 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 2. THENCE 39.93 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTNOTICE OF SALE RAL ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 09 SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 75.00 FEET; The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se3. THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 23 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale OF 76.59 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. 4. THENCE 82.76 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A CENTTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, RAL ANGLE OF 37 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 55 09/26/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 125.00 FEET; Administration Building, 5334 South Prince 5. THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 40 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE highest and best bidder for cash, the said real OF 31.84 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), 6. THENCE 22.89 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 01 purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OFand other items allowed by law, and will issue to WAY LINE OF SOUTHPARK CIRCLE; the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) First Publication: 8/2/2018 COURSES: Last Publication: 8/30/2018 1. NORTH 09 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 45 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 90.80 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A 2. THENCE 294.02 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOA CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE RAL ANGLE OF 17 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 49 PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 966.50 FEET; EXTENDED; 3. THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A OF 100.60 FEET TO A POINT OF LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE CURVATURE; REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF 4. THENCE 132.37 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A CENTCONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE RAL ANGLE OF 07 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECSECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 1083.50 FEET; TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY 5. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32 FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF 255.45 FEET; (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSTHENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES URE PROCESS. 56 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE Colorado Attorney General OF SAID LOT 2, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor FILING NO. 5; Denver, Colorado 80203 THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES (800) 222-4444 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov ERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 255.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, Federal Consumer Financial EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION Protection Bureau OF PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF P.O. Box 4503 LITTLETON IN STATUTORY WARRANTY Iowa City, Iowa 52244 DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 2000 UN(855) 411-2372 DER RECEPTION NO. B0148527. www.consumerfinance.gov THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF DATE: 05/25/2018 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado WHICH BEARS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF SOUTHPARK The name, address, business telephone numSUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, THE SOUTHWber and bar registration number of the EST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 IS A attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the CDOT MONUMENT IN A RANGE BOX, PLS indebtedness is: 25384 AND THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 32 IS A 3 1/4" ALUMINUM CAP Lynn M. Janeway #15592 IN A RANGE BOX, PLS 28 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Legal Notice NO.: 0271-2018 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 First Publication: 8/2/2018 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Last Publication: 8/30/2018 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Attorney File # 18-018510 CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0256-2018 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given tion provided may be used for that purpose. with regard to the following described Deed of ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado ReTrust: vised 1/2015 On May 18, 2018, the undersigned Public Trust0271-2018 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ee caused the Notice of Election and Demand A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF relating to the Deed of Trust described below to LOTS 1 & 2, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION - FILbe recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. ING NO. 5, SITUATED IN THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, Original Grantor(s) RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL ANITA C. BRANCH MERIDIAN, CITY OF LITTLETON, COUNTY OF Original Beneficiary(ies) ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLSYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERLOWS: SAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt OF LOT 2, SAID SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC FILING NO. 5 FROM WHENCE THE SOUTH Date of Deed of Trust 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS February 12, 2010 SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 04 County of Recording SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 996.10 Arapahoe FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 Recording Date of Deed of Trust MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE February 17, 2010 EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ALSO BEING Recording Information (Reception No. THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF and/or Book/Page No.) SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 266.50 D0015908 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 03 Original Principal Amount MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE $212,657.00 OF 398.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEOutstanding Principal Balance GREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A $177,740.71 DISTANCE OF 204.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are WEST HILLTOP DRIVE; hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHTtrust have been violated as follows: failure to OF-WAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) pay principal and interest when due together COURSES: with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and 1. NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 other violations thereof. SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 114.55 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A 2. THENCE 39.93 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF FIRST LIEN. A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 09 LOT 16, BLOCK 9, TOLLGATE CROSSING SECONDS, AND A RADIUS OF 75.00 FEET; SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF AR-

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trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 9, TOLLGATE CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 23787 E. BELLEWOOD DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80016. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/19/2018, 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: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 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: 05/18/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018102 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.: 0256-2018 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0276-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2018, 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) ELLIS N. ABBEY Original Beneficiary(ies) BANKERS EXPRESS MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4060788 Original Principal Amount

REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4060788 Original Principal Amount $191,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $274,792.13

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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 6, BLOCK 3, SETTLERS VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15092 EAST WALSH DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80012. 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, 10/03/2018, 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: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 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: 06/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018751 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.: 0276-2018 First Publication: 8/9/2018 Last Publication: 9/6/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0291-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 8, 2018, 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) Kevin Paul Orton

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0291-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 8, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Original Grantor(s) Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies) Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2109492 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,664.95 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.

0291-2018 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Legal Notice NO.: 0291-2018 First Publication: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0293-2018

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 3396 W Aksarben Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.

On June 8, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

Original Grantor(s) James Pachorek and Tina Pachorek Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely as Nominee for Lender, American Liberty Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust May 20, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3063895 Original Principal Amount $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $388,277.58

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, 10/10/2018, 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: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 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: 06/08/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-4 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 0291-2018 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF

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(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

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

DATE: 06/08/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80261-FMC

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.: 0293-2018 First Publication: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0296-2018

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

On June 8, 2018, 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) John S Wegienka and Cheryl S Wegienka Original Beneficiary(ies) Universal Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 31, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7017499 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2007 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7057122 Original Principal Amount $252,583.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $232,060.46

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 5, THE FARM AT ARAPAHOE COUNTY FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6047 South Walden Court, Aurora, CO 80016.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) GRANTOR'S NAME HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 11/9/2012 AT RECEPTION NO. D2130107 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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.

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

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Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale 30 Centennial Citizen and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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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;

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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/10/2018, 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: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 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

Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452

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

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-828148-LL

DATE: 06/13/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0296-2018 First Publication: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0303-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 13, 2018, 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) Jacquelyn Glenn Original Beneficiary(ies) FirstBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirstBank Date of Deed of Trust May 19, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 19, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6052062 Original Principal Amount $588,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $571,649.50

LOT 33, CHERRY CREEK EAST FILING NO.4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6050 South Olathe Street, Centennial, CO 80016.

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.

Trevor G. Bartel #40449 Lindsay L. McKae #39200 Stephen Johnson #10226 ROBERT S. ARTHUR #9614 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1200 17th St, #3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 230374-00299 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.: 0303-2018 First Publication: 8/16/2018 Last Publication: 9/13/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0305-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 15, 2018, 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) Neal Haddock Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 11, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7131737 Original Principal Amount $157,426.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,015.06 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 23, BLOCK 3, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7840 S. Kalispell Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF

FIRST LIEN. LOT 23, BLOCK 3, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Also known by street and number as: 7840 S. Kalispell Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 3/10/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. D7027558 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust October 26, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7124115 Original Principal Amount $252,543.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $252,543.00

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NOTICE OF SALE

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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.

LOT 1, AND THE NORTH 15 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, PLEASANT VIEW, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/17/2018, 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.

Also known by street and number as: 4550 SOUTH KNOX COURT, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/15/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO180128 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.: 0305-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0308-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 15, 2018, 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) RICHARD A. KAHM AND VELINA L. KAHM Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust October 26, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7124115 Original Principal Amount $252,543.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

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, 10/17/2018, 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: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 19, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) CHRISTINE L. REED AND RICKEY B. REED, SR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR DENVER MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust June 06, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5188102 Original Principal Amount $240,601.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $340,611.61

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 13, BLOCK 1, CHADDSFORD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1404 SOUTH VAUGHN CIRCLE, AURORA, CO 80012.

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.

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

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;

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

DATE: 06/15/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-018579 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.: 0308-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0314-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 19, 2018, 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) CHRISTINE L. REED

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: 06/19/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007624877

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.: 0314-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Attorney File # 00000007624877 August 24, 2018

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0314-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0321-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 20, 2018, 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) Mackenzie A Leonard Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely as Nominee for Lender, Catalyst Lending Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4089161 Original Principal Amount $156,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $148,547.93

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 38, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2554 E Nichols Circle, 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.

First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 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;

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

DATE: 06/20/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80298-NSM

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely as Nominee for Lender, Catalyst Lending Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4089161 Original Principal Amount $156,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $148,547.93

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 38, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2554 E Nichols Circle, 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, 10/17/2018, 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: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 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: 06/20/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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: Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80298-NSM 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.

FIRST LIEN. LOT 38, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2554 E Nichols Circle, Centennial, CO 80122.

Public Trustees

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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

Public Trustees

DATE: 06/20/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

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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;

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.

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

Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80298-NSM

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.: 0321-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 06/20/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80298-NSM 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

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. Legal Notice NO.: 0321-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 06/20/2018 Susan K Ryden, 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:

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Every day, the government makes decisions that can affect your life. Whether they are decisions on zoning, taxes, new businesses or myriad other issues, governments play a big role in your life.

Legal Notice NO.: 0321-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Governments have relied on newspapers like this one to publish public notices since the birth of the nation. Local newspapers remain the most trusted source of public notice information. This newspaper publishes the information you need to stay involved in your community.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0321-2018 First Publication: 8/23/2018 Last Publication: 9/20/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Rocky Mountain field guide is blessing for flower lovers Denver Botanic Gardens experts produce volume with 1,200 photos BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver Botanic Gardens botanists have worked for more than three years to produce a really comprehensive guide to the many spectacular flowers that bloom in the Rocky Mountains each year. They range from 50 kinds of blue penstemon to rare and retiring orchids — totaling 1,200 species from eight states and Canada. Each is identified by a photograph

and location map, a description, popular name, where found and when, and if native. Some are noted as highly toxic or used as native medicine — or in the case of Aquilegia coerulea, Colorado blue columbine, it’s the state flower of Colorado. Four varieties are identified, and the reader learns that “all columbines hybridize freely.” After months of listing, photographing, sorting and organizing, the Botanic Gardens has issued a sturdy, handsome, flexible book to carry in your backpack to identify as you go — or used another way, it might suggest where and when you’d want to go to hunt for a particular species ... The inside covers and endpapers have explanatory black-and-white drawings illustrating the parts of a

flower and different leaf forms so one can be certain what one has found. The concise introduction by Panayoti Kelaidis sets the scene, with descriptions of the areas covered by this book: The Northern, Middle and Southern Rockies (Colorado is in the Southern Rockies), a bit on plant distribution, on elevation is various regions, and a clear reminder to “leave no trace” — and pick no flower! A section follows on “How To Use This Book”: description, names, abundance, bloom season, growth cycle, height. Then one must recognize life zones: alpine, subalpine, montane, foothills, pinyon-juniper, sagebrush steppes, intermountain parks (especially in Southern and Middle Rockies), high plains, wetlands — with photos to help.

Then, how botanists classify plant families, with some clues about appearance. Finally, 1,200 well-organized photographs and descriptions, divided by color: green, maroon and brown, red, blue, white, yellow. And finally, a section on what scientific names mean, a glossary of descriptive words, a section on sources and resources. The authors include: Sonya Anderson, Mike Bone, Nick Daniels, Dan Johnson, Panayoti Kelaidis, Mike Kintgen, Sarada Krishnan (director of horticulture), Cindy Newlander, Savannah Putnam, Jen Towes, Katy Wieczorek. “Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region” is available at the Denver Botanic Gardens and at bookstores for $27.95.