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A new kind of street gang is only part of a wave of gun violence in Aurora and the metro area. What’s causing it and what to do about it are eluding police, schools and experts
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Extreme displeasure: Threats from the far right hit close to home
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ince our community and political leaders can’t seem to muster what it takes to draw the line against our increasingly violent “legitimate” political discourse, allow me to insist this has gone too far already. The only difference between me and the rest of the region, exhausted and repulsed by the seemingly endless political delirium overtaking everything these days, is that I have no choice but to wallow in it. It’s my job. I feel for those of you who nearly gag when news turns to whatever new nuttery someone actually elected to public office disgorges. It’s frequently some ridiculous tripe that any normal person would attempt to say only as risky satire or to be funny in a bully-ish, fourth-grade kind of way. But you have to pay attention now. We all do. There’s a growing number of people who don’t just whisper appalling, dangerous and malevolent things these days. They broadcast it. They repeat it. They defend it. They even demand DAVE PERRY it. Editor Sometimes the threats are only slightly demure and couched in what on the surface might appear to be acceptable, even laudable, expressions of freedom and democracy. For years, employees of abortion clinics have been targeted at their homes, outed by “pro-life” extremists who purposely seek to horrify neighbors and extort doctors and nurses. Not so long ago, a band of protesters, rightfully repulsed by the killing of Elijah McClain at the hands of police, wrongfully targeted the home of an Aurora council member. They lured Councilmember Francoise Bergan into a frontyard confrontation that she courageously but dangerously engaged in. Those acts are tame compared to where our community has gone in the past several months. Recently, the superintendent of Littleton Public Schools received death threats after two teenagers in the district produced videotapes of them lying to get around parental consent for COVID-19 vaccine. They wanted to make it appear a school vaccine clinic ignored the wishes and consent of parents. It was a scam that unnerved Superintendent Brian Ewert and others after it prompted serious threats of violence. One person threatened to inject him with a syringe full of anthrax, as reported by the Douglas County News Press. Flirting with the threat of violence or outright insisting on it has now become a thing too many people gloss over among the morning headlines. Douglas County Schools has become a hotbed of abhorrent behavior by adults, supposedly acting on behalf of kids, while in reality, acting like them. Former Arapahoe County DA George Brauchler last week took to social media and his radio talk-show to jump into a fray. He insisted that teachers who faked a sick day in order to protest the repugnant and possibly illegal firing of the schools superintendent be outed. He said “someone” should use state open record laws to find out which teach-
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Mesa County, clerk Tina Peters speaks during a truth and justice rally Dec. 1, 2021, outside the old Mesa County Courthouse in Grand Junction. She cheered at a recent FEC United meeting when someone called for the hanging of the current secretary of state. McKenzie Lange/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ers called in sick on the day of the protests and publish the list so parents could “confront” the teachers. And someone did just that. At press time, the list of errant teachers hadn’t been released, nor the person who demanded it, nor how much they paid the school district to get it. Tactics like this were common in the 1950s during the Sen. Joe McCarthy era, where people associated with causes that displeased neo-fascists were regularly outed and doxxed. The current wave of extremism seems to breed even more of it. This week, a live Cherry Creek School board meeting was changed to a virtual event after the district received threats of a bombing. And the metro area pretty much yawned. Why wouldn’t they? Just days before a group of far-right extremists met in Castle Rock to dive even deeper into Trump’s Big Lie about election security, which seems to be the equivalent of social meth for violent Republican extremists. A group calling itself FEC United, standing for Faith, Education and Commerce, borders on becoming a terrorist organization after leaders repeatedly call for public hangings of those they disaprove of, and members of the group cheer them on. During a meeting last week, FEC United speaker Shawn Smith told a group that Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold should hang for what he and others say is persecuting those perpetuating election fraud claims in the name of Donald Trump. “I think if you’re involved in election fraud, then you deserve to hang…,” Colorado journalist Chase Woodruf first reported. “I’m not endorsing violence, I’m saying when you put your hand on a hot stove, you get burned.” The crowd approved of that message, and so did discredited Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who showed up at the FEC United meeting the same day she was arrested earlier in Grand Junction for ignoring police commands and trying to kick an officer. The FEC United repeated chants for hangings comes from the top. Leader Joe Oltmann regularly in one breath calls for hangings of those who commit transgressions against his faithful
flock, and then denies he ever said such a thing. He then “points out” that hanging is the penalty for “treason.” And if you have it coming… Oltmann, who has repeatedly threatened reporters and others who oppose him, takes his cues from the top of the extremists’ food chain: Trump. Oltmann not only insists that execution is appropriate for election officials but journalists, too. Next on 9News host Kyle Clark has taken up the cause of shining a light on local right-wing extremists’ growing push for violence. In one report, Clark revista some of Oltmann’s more worrisome threats. “Flanked by Republican elected officials and candidates in 2020, conservative leader Joe Oltmann of Douglas County warned journalists, “We’re coming for you… If you’re part of the media and you write something bad about us, better take your byline off it.” The report, which originally came from Colorado Times Recorder reporter Erik Maulbetsch, was a quick reminder of how Trump regularly referred to reporters as “enemies of the people” and dismissed anything he didn’t like as just “fake news.” The only reason these extremists continue their violent threats of terrorism, is because political leaders allow it. Peters and Oltmann are mentally unstable and dangerous, yet Republican leaders and rank and file either look the other way or outright defend their right to their very public opinions. They’re warped in ways that history has repeatedly shown results in nothing but chaos, death and misery for everyone. It’s not enough to just roll our eyes at their sick and crazy talk. All of us, and especially conservatives, have to step up and speak out against serious threats of violence, as well as the winkwink-nudge-nudge it’s just hyperbole discussion about outing teachers, health-care workers, journalists and those the far right see as a threat to their political ideals. Follow @EditorDavePerry on Twitter and Facebook or reach him at 303-750-7555 or dperry@SentinelColorado.com
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Get real: Political hysteria only makes addressing crime harder
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urora has two serious quandaries: crime — and politicized hysteria about crime. Like much of the nation, and almost every large urban area in the country, the incidence of violence, gun violence and other crimes has been on a steady climb. Some crimes, like shootings, have boiled over into what have become almost daily events in Aurora and Denver. Just as bad as the reports that violence — and especially gun violence — is on a sustained rise is the news that there is no easy or fast remedy to the problem. Anyone who tells you differently is either uninformed or dishonest. Among those looking to leverage a public crisis for political gain is former Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler. Since being term limited out of his 18th Judicial District office at the beginning of last year, after eight years on the job, Brauchler has become a Republican activist, wielding a regular spot on a local right-wing radio talk show and in the Denver Post to promote a political party that has lost huge partisan ground locally and across the state over the past decade. He frequently uses his media spots to point out that crime and gun violence are a critical problem in Colorado and falsely assign blame to Democrats and their policies. Savvy residents and voters should dismiss Brauchler’s rants for the political nonsense they are. He touts a December “study” he and former Denver DA Mitch Morrissey collaborated on for the right-leaning Common Sense Institute that fails to tie evolving policies focusing on sentencing and bail reform with spikes in all kinds of crime. While no one disagrees that a rise in crime is a serious problem, real experts point to numerous reasons why different kinds of crime have increased here, across the state and across the nation — including states that have not begun meaningful sentencing or bail reform. Republican lock-hold states such as South Dakota, Alaska, Tennessee, Arizona and Missouri have consistently recorded top per-capita crime rates. Texas and California, both suffering high incidents of all kinds of crime, have virtually the same rate of crime and probably the most contrasting criminal justice systems and philosophies. In his treatises, Brauchler fails to point out that he was head of one of the largest judicial districts in the state as crime rates began to soar. The biggest mistake Brauchler and other Republicans make is dismissing the fact that the largest increase in all kinds of crimes has coincided with the pandemic. Even then, real experts caution about how little is known, too little to pin blanket causes. But as more credible research and information becomes available, equally credible and consequential plans to address the crisis can be reviewed and implemented. Last week, Gov. Jared Polis, regional and statewide Democrats, and Republicans announced plans to focus more than $100 million on regional and local programs addressing the spike in crime. While it’s unclear what will come of a spending proposal that essentially could allow local communities to decide how best to address the problem, there are three consistent messages surfacing across the state: • Proposed solutions must be data driven. • Mental illness, including addiction, is an undeniable problem crossing all demographics and types of crime demanding action. • While boosting police resources and targeted policing are critical, neither Aurora nor anywhere can “police their way out” of the crime wave, as Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and others have pointed out. Joining the call for “data-driven” analysis and proposals are newly-elected council members Dustin Zvonek and Danielle Jurinsky. Both penned an essay for The Sentinel last week, accurately assessing that addressing crime must be a priority, and pointing out that both the problem and the solutions are complicated, must hinge on reliable data and will certainly be varied. The key word here is “data.” Jurinsky just the week before took to the radio airwaves on a local right-wing talk show claiming that “if you live in Aurora, you’re not safe.” She went on a bizarre rant making wild and unproven accusations about police and others that undermined the credibility needed by officials to lead on this issue. Data can’t come from politicized marketing efforts like Brauchler’s. It has to come from trained, credible experts in Aurora, the state and the nation. If Aurora, or Colorado can’t get clear answers to vital questions, that’s where resources need to go. It’s unclear what effect nascent sentencing and bail reforms have had on crimes, and Colorado needs to find out how changes can impact recidivism and how other factors — such as housing costs, addiction, employment and mental illness — also affect repeat offenders. That takes credible data and credible, dependable leaders managing it toward solutions.
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Aurora needs to find comprehensive answers to reduce violence, crime
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ot a day goes by that Aurora isn’t faced with another tragic reminder of the violent crime that continues to terrorize our city. As candidates for city council, addressing crime was a common concern that we heard about from citizens at almost every doorstep, in every business we visited, and in every corner of the city. We vowed that, if elected, improving public safety would be our top priority. As Members of Council, we believe there is no greater responsibility than ensuring the safety of our citizens. Aurora was once one of the safest cities in America, and we know it can be again. However, current trends suggest not enough is currently being done to address the crime wave sweeping across our city and that must change. It is increasingly clear that the out-of-control rise in crime threatening the safety of Coloradans is in large part a result of the offender-friendly laws passed by state lawmakers, and that these out-oftouch policies have created hurdles that will be difficult to overcome. But as local elected officials, public safety must be our top priority, and we can’t wait for the State Legislature to come to their senses. As the chair and vice chair of the city’s public safety committee, we are co-sponsoring a resolution that outlines a comprehensive plan – the Aurora Action Plan – integrating a combination of new and ongoing strategies aimed at addressing the surge in crime head on. The Aurora Action Plan directs the City Manager to work with Council, to develop additional tactics toward the core strategies, and to implement a comprehensive crime reduction plan. As part of the plan, the City Manager will be required to provide monthly updates on progress made toward each of the core strategies to the public safety committee. As the axiom goes, what gets measured gets done. Our 5-point Aurora Action Plan includes: A fully-staffed and fully-funded Aurora Police Department (APD). We believe an intentional focus must be given to ensuring that APD has the resources they need, including all specialty units critical to building and maintaining community relationships. We also want our officers to have access to ongoing
and industry leading training to protect our citizens and themselves. Implementation of Data Driven Policing. We want to improve overall data collection, utilize hot spot analysis to put more officers on patrol in key neighborhoods, and improve the operational efficiency of the department through data analytics. Rebuild Aurora Gang Reduction Impact Program (AGRIP). Our colleague, Council Member Angela Lawson, has led the way to restore and expand AGRIP to address youth violence through immediate intervention and long-term prevention strategies. We believe the integration of this program into the overall effort to address violent crime in our city is critical. Expand Crisis Response Teams (CRTs). Early indications suggest that this program has been a success, with the one shortcoming being a lack of clinicians to fully support the program. We want to address that challenge and increase the number of clinicians available to respond to mental health calls. Implementation of an urban camping ban. The homeless encampments that have popped up along our highways, in our neighborhoods, and next to our small businesses have created significant public health and safety challenges. Mayor Mike Coffman recently introduced a commonsense proposal that would ban camping and ensure that alternative options are available. We believe the implementation of this plan is vital to improving public safety in our community. We know that altering the trajectory of the outof-control rise in crime in Aurora will not happen overnight. But we recognize that we have a duty to act. The Aurora Action Plan is a first step toward fulfilling our commitment to make your safety and the safety of our community a top priority. We look forward to community feedback and input from public safety experts as this plan is further refined and put into action. The current situation is simply untenable. It is time to act.
Dustin Zvonek and Danielle Jurinsky are at-large council members of the Aurora City Council
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Joining the pack INITIAL VOTE PASSES TO LIFT WOLF-HYBRID BAN IN AURORA
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ray wolves are returning to roam the rockies, and wolf-hybrids will soon be allowed to call Aurora home, as the city prepares to do away with a ban on the crossbreed canines. A package of changes to the city’s animal code made it out of an Aurora City Council study session on Feb. 7 with little fanfare and no discussion, and council members voted on first reading to approve the changes Feb. 14. One of the proposed changes would be to remove wolf-hybrids from a list of banned animals that includes foxes, coyotes and wolves. Wolf-hybrids, also known as wolfdogs, are the offspring of wolves and domestic dogs. While breeding between BY MAX LEVY, Staff Writer the two species is rare in the wild — because wolves tend to defend their territory against other canines — wolf-hybrids are bred in captivity as pets, guard animals and working dogs. City spokesman Michael Brannen said the move to get rid of the ban follows last year’s decision to lift the local ban on pit bulls, which didn’t affect wolf-hybrids but meant Aurora AnThis Jan. 1, 2012 photo shows imal Services no longer tests dog DNA. Lorin Linder, co-founder and “Rather than engage in the cumbersome propresident of the Lockwood cess of acquiring such a test and relying solely Animal Rescue Center, with on a dog’s breed to gauge its risk to public safeone of the 29 rescued wolf ty, Animal Services believes observing the dog’s dogs at the center in behavior and actions is a better measurement,” Lockwood, Calif. Once banned Brannen wrote in an email. in numerous communities, Wolf-hybrids may be more likely than doincluding Aurora, the hybrid mestic dogs to act instinctively, for example wolf-dogs may be able to call by showing aggression toward humans. That the city home. AP Photo/Nick Ut behavior has fueled controversy over whether
wolf-hybrids are tame enough to be kept as pets, a practice opposed by both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Brannen said Aurora residents have been barred from owning wolves since 1979, when the city’s first animal ordinance was implemented. That ban was used at least once to prosecute the owners of a suspected wolf-hybrid. Capone, a German Shepherd-Labrador mix, was impounded for nearly a month in 2017 after sneaking into a neighbor’s yard. The case drew statewide attention when city staffers questioned the dog’s lupine lineage, only to have their concerns debunked by a DNA test. Brannen said just the one DNA test had been performed on a suspected wolf-hybrid since 2015. He added animal protection officers and the city’s staff veterinarian have used “visual IDs of wolf characteristics” to assess whether a dog is a possible hybrid, paying special attention to the animal’s teeth, legs, snout and behavior toward strangers. Language specifically prohibiting the ownership of wolf-hybrids was added to the city code in November 2020 at the same time as the new dangerous dog ordinance, which otherwise focused on regulating the behavior of dogs regardless of their breed. The language of the wolf-hybrid ban was further refined when the pit bull ban was lifted in 2021. The City Council’s decision to abolish the pit bull ban was controversial, in part because voters opted to keep the ban in place in 2014, around nine years after the council passed it into law. Councilmember Francoise Bergan specu-
lated that the lack of furor so far about wolfdogs being allowed in the city could have to do with the fact that the city’s electorate has never weighed in. “This never went to voters,” she said. “We do have the authority to make the change. I think it got confusing before because Council had let it go to the voters. … A few of us were basically saying it should go back to the voters again.” “I haven’t heard anything either way on this,” said councilmember Alison Coombs, who voted last year to get rid of the pit bull ban. She said she still supports getting rid of breed bans, including the ban on wolf-hybrids. “If the problem is dangerous behavior, that’s what needs to be addressed … and that was addressed in what we passed,” Coombs said. Aurora’s wolf-hybrid ban is relatively unique within the metro area. While Denver’s municipal code prohibits owning “wild or dangerous animals,” there is no breed ban targeting wolf-hybrids specifically. Representatives of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties said wolf-hybrids aren’t banned in their jurisdictions either. Only the city and county of Broomfield reported an ordinance banning ownership of “any hybrid or breed mix between wild animals and domestic animals,” which would include wolf-hybrids. The council voted unanimously to lift the ban Feb. 14. Other parts of the package would clarify the distinction between aggressive and potentially dangerous dogs and change policies for when a dog is seized by the court so that the dog’s owner would not have input on what happens with it.
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Democrats unveil crime, safety plan Aurora state Sen. Janet Bucker joined Gov. Jared Polis and other legislators last week in presenting an ambitious new plan to improve public safety in the state. The rollout is part of Polis’ commitment to making Colorado one of the 10 safest states in the nation over the next five years, and will devote $113 million to improving public safety over the next two years. Currently Colorado ranks 23rd safest in the nation for violent crime and 29th for property crime compared to other states, according to the governor’s office. “That’s not good enough for Colorado,” Polis said at a Feb. 10 news conference on the steps of the Capitol introducing the rollout. “We deserve to be one of the safest places to live and raise a family and this package of bills will help get us there.” The bills include efforts to improve retention of law enforcement, reduce recidivism and increase behavioral health resources. Polis stressed that the approach will be “data driven” and said that the state plans to create an online dashboard soon that will track crime in Colorado. Buckner, D-Aurora, is one of the legislators introducing bills that are part of the package. She is currently cosponsoring Senate Bill 1 along with colleagues Naquetta Ricks, Le-
roy Garcia and Kerry Tipper, which would allow local governments to apply for grant money to make infrastructure upgrades in high-crime areas. The legislation will create more co-responder programs in Colorado, as well as devote more resources towards violence interrupter programs and programs deterring at-risk youth from entering the criminal justice system. She credited Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown and Omar Montgomery, president of the Aurora NAACP, for their input in ensuring “this plan makes communities safer in a way that works for everyone.” “Rising crime is not an easy topic to address,” she said. “That’s why we have put in the legislative work to ensure these reforms will be fair, equitable and effective.” State Sen. Chris Kolker (D-Centennial) said that he plans to introduce a bill to invest in school safety, allowing districts to apply for grants to improve safety and mental health investments. “We know we must do more, and these measures will go a long way towards improving security at school and keeping our kids safe,” he said. Along with several lawmakers Polis was also joined by community leaders and members of law enforcement, including the sheriffs of Summit and Boulder counties and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason.
Mason called the package a “historic” investment in community safety and mental health concerns in particular, which he said “disproportionately impacts the criminal justice system.” The DA for Adams and Broomfield counties estimated that 37% of federal and state prison inmates report a mental health disorder, along with 44% of county jail inmates. He specifically praised the package’s investment in law enforcement co-response, violence interruption, trauma screening for children and intervention in domestic violence, which he said has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This package will allow us to address mental health problems before people get into the criminal justice system and seek to keep them out of it altogether,” he said. The proposals earned a chilly reception from the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, County Sheriffs of Colorado and the Fraternal Order of Police’s Colorado State Lodge, who declined to endorse the package in an open letter to Polis published Thursday. “At this time, our organizations do not have an official position of support on your public safety budget package in its entirety due to its failure to advance policy changes alongside ongoing budgetary proposals,” they wrote. The letter went on to blame increases in certain crimes on recent
legislative changes, saying the “inability to arrest and hold offenders results in offenders continuing to commit criminal acts,” and that “confusing and rapidly changing legislative standards on policing have caused officers to question what they can and cannot do to address a threat, protect victims and the community, and protect themselves in violent situations.” Chris Amsler of the Aurora Police Department said on behalf of Vanessa Wilson that the chief “fully supports” the positions taken in the letter. When asked whether Wilson thought increasing police department budgets could help drive down shootings specifically, Amsler said more funding would allow the department to attract and retain more officers by offering competitive wages, which would help Aurora address violent crime proactively. More funding could also be used to purchase new technology that would help the city prevent and suppress crime, he said. — MAX LEVY & CARINA JULIG, Staff Writers
DougCo clerk cleared in breach probe Colorado’s secretary of state says a Republican elections clerk has been cleared of accusation that he was involved in a potential security breach of elections equipment and that she is closing her investiga-
tion of the case. Secretary Jena Griswold said in a Thursday statement that Merlin Klotz, clerk and recorder of suburban Douglas County, had responded to an order that he disclose information about a possible copying of data from an elections server. The investigation was triggered by a social media post attributed to Klotz, who denied anyone had made images of server hard drives, Griswold said. Griswold, a Democrat, said her office’s investigation also determined no one had unauthorized access to voting equipment in the suburban Denver county. Klotz, who with others filed a lawsuit against Griswold in November demanding a third-party audit of Colorado’s 2020 election, was the third Republican election clerk in Colorado under investigation for alleged breaches of state election systems. Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters is being investigated by a grand jury in a breach of the system there. Elbert County Clerk and Recorder Dallas Schroeder is under scrutiny for allegedly copying his voting system’s hard drive. All three are associated with former President Donald Trump’s lies about widespread election fraud. — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Fenberg selected senate president Colorado’s Democrats in the state Senate have chosen Majority Leader Steve Fenberg of Boulder to succeed Leroy Garcia of Pueblo as the new Senate president. The Denver Post reports that Fenberg was chosen in a vote by the Democratic caucus on Wednesday. Sen. Dominick Moreno of Commerce City, a former chair of the powerful Joint Budget Committee, was selected as the new majority leader. Moreno will step down from his current position on the committee and be replaced by Sen. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada. The full Senate will vote on a new president later this month. Garcia, a Marine Corps veteran and licensed paramedic, has been Senate president since 2019. He is resigning effective Feb. 23 to accept a Biden administration appointment as a special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Pentagon. The Colorado Senate Democratic caucus holds a 20-15 majority in the chamber. — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Parents lobby for virtual education Dozens of parents and teachers lobbied this week for Cherry Creek to continue a remote learning option for K-5 students, created as a stopgap project for the pandemic. The appeal came at a lengthy school board meeting that was abruptly turned remote due to a perceived bomb threat. The board’s February meeting was originally scheduled to take place Monday evening at West Middle School, but on Monday afternoon the district announced it would be broadcast over Zoom instead because of a threat made to the district by an individual with a documented criminal history. Only one discussion item was on the agenda, a report about strategic planning that was not time-sensitive. The board unanimously voted to remove the discussion from the agenda so it could be held at a later meeting. The meeting was largely taken up by public comment. More than 60 people signed up to speak, the majority of whom were there to ask the district to reconsider its decision to end its K-5 online learning program at the end of this school year. Pre-pandemic the district had Cherry Creek Elevation, an online learning program for students in sixth to 12th grade. The district created a similar option beginning in the 2020-2021 school year for K-5 students as an alternative for families that did not want to do hybrid learning. The program was connected to the students’ brick and mortar
school but fully online, and families had to commit for the entire school year. The program continued in the 2021-2022 school year. Unlike Elevate, however, the primary-school program was always intended to be a temporary option during the pandemic.This spring, families were notified that it would not be continuing into the fall. Several dozen parents and teachers, along with several students, voiced disappointment with that decision on Monday evening. Speaking through Zoom, many said that the online program was beneficial to them in ways that would outlast the pandemic and should become permanent. Sarah Hoskinson is the parent of a boy with ADHD and sensory processing disorder, and said that the online program has allowed him to grow academically in ways he couldn’t in a traditional classroom. “The K-5 program has changed the way our child views school. It has made a huge positive impact on his education,” she said. Several parents and teachers acknowledged that the online program had some growing pains during the last school year, but has evolved into something valuable. “Last year it started as a COVID response program, but this year it has turned into a completely new entity all on its own,” teacher Nicole Kerr, who teaches music in the online program, said. She believed that the decision to close it was made prematurely and didn’t take into account feedback from the community, something several other speakers said as well. “I understand that online learning is not best for everyone, but it is what’s best for the families and students who have chosen it,” she said. The Douglas County School District has a K-12 online schooling program predating the pandemic. Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools and Jeffco Public Schools have all expanded their online high school programs to include more grades, but none appear to be making the changes permanent, according to information on their websites. During opening remarks, board members discussed the bomb threat and thanked the district’s IT and security team for their quick work. The threat did not reference a specific district issue or policy, and is currently under investigation by the Greenwood Village Police Department. “If you don’t like something that the board is doing, please contact the board of education,” board president Kelly Bates said. “But please do not stoop to threatening board members, superintendents, staff or our students’ safety.” Whether real or fake, this kind of threat “erodes our social and communal trust,” board member Angela Garland said. Superintendent Chris Smith said he was “disturbed and saddened” that the district was not able to meet in person, and said that Cherry Creek fully intends to hold its March board meeting in person as usual. “It is imperative that we take
these situations very seriously,” he said. “As always, it will be our goal to be in person next month. I hope we can do that.” The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, March 7 at Sky Vista Middle School. — CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer
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or be fired. Hundreds of teachers held a “sick out” the day before the vote, and on Feb. 7 students from at least eight Douglas County high schools held a walkout in protest of his firing. Board of education members from across the state are also criticizing the way the vote was handled, with an open letter signed by 65 current and former school board members calling for greater transparency from the Douglas County board. “As elected School Board Directors our job is to prioritize the needs of students and staff across our districts and to put our communities first,” said the letter, which was posted on Medium by Denver Public Schools director Tay Anderson.
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County School District superintendent who was fired without cause Feb. 4. Wise was fired 4-3 in a special meeting Friday evening, with the vote split between newly elected conservative board members and a remaining more progressive minority. During the meeting the majority did not articulate a clear reason for the firing, but said that they did not feel they could trust Wise or that they had his support. Earlier in the week, the board minority held a meeting claiming that Wise had been given an ultimatum by the board’s new president and vice president that he resign
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“Effective leadership is rooted in transparency and accountability and requires us to work across ideological divides to create strong and resilient schools. Removing an effective superintendent like Corey Wise without cause, without opportunity for public engagement, and despite strong and vocal pushback from teachers, students, and staff is a failure of governance.” Aurora Public Schools board of education directors Stephanie Mason, Michael Carter, Nichelle Ortiz, Tramaine Duncan and Vicki Reinhard all signed the letter, along with former Cherry Creek board president Randy Perlis. — CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer
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Consent decree monitor chosen Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General’s office have selected Florida-based risk management firm IntegrAssure to oversee police and fire reforms. “I welcome IntegrAssure’s commitment to collaborate throughout this process,” city manager Jim Twombly said in a news release. “I believe the IntegrAssure team has a varied background and depth of experience that will ensure all stakeholders have a voice and a seat at the table over the next several years.” IntegrAssure fielded questions alongside another finalist, The Bowman Group, at a Jan. 5 public forum
after interviewing with senior city leadership and the office of attorney general Phil Weiser. At the forum, IntegrAssure founder Jeff Schlanger expressed optimism about Aurora’s ability to reform along the lines of the consent decree reached between the city and Weiser’s office, drawing parallels with the Los Angeles Police Department’s consent decree, the implementation of which he personally oversaw. “Experience has shown us that a consent decree can be an extremely effective mechanism to catalyze reform, which in turn fosters community trust, reduces crime, and enhances officer safety,” Schlanger said in the city’s news release. “These are our goals for the city of Aurora, and we are honored to play a role in creating a fairer and safer Aurora for all.” Aurora’s consent decree was finalized in 2021 and came after outcry over the death of Elijah McClain as well as an investigation by Weiser’s office that found police were using force disproportionately against residents of color and paramedics had been administering sedatives inappropriately. Reforms mandated by the decree include improving use-of-force policies and prioritizing de-escalation, increasing the representation of minorities in Aurora police and fire, and evaluating any proposed policies on the use of ketamine and other sedatives. Aurora’s City Council is scheduled to vote on the contract with In-
tegrAssure and finalize the bidding process during its Feb. 14 meeting. The consent decree monitor position is separate and apart from the independent police monitor division that the city will establish later this year. — MAX LEVY, Staff Writer
Man shot near Havana and Colfax An unidentified man was taken to a local hospital Monday night after being shot while in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street, according to Aurora police. The man’s condition and circumstances surrounding the shooting were unknown. Police reported the shooting on social media at about 8:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said. — SENTINEL STAFF
Shot man self-transports to hospital An unidentified man was shot in the leg while in the area of East Colfax Avenue early Sunday and apparently found his own way to a hospital about 20 hours later, according to police.
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His story in the making Maurice Wade hangs out on a ranch in Bennet, Colo., where his horse, Beer Money, lives. Denverite
AS RARELY SEEN ON TV, DENVER AREA BLACK COWBOY RETELLS THE REAL HISTORY OF BLACK RIDERS ON AND OFF THE RANGE
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rom the moment he saw them on screen, Maurice Wade wanted to be a cowboy. As a child, he played pretend on his grandfather’s farm in Mississippi. His grandfather, Jackson, wouldn’t let him ride horses because he was afraid he’d get hurt. So Wade rode mules, Old Jake and Burley, all over the farm, chasing cows and bulls across pastures, acting like the cowpokes he saw on TV shows. “We visualized being the ‘Lone Ranger,’” Wade said. “We was the good guy, always catching the bad guys, and shooting them up or taking them to jail. It was fun. When I was not with my grandpa, we rode broomsticks.” Wade watched The Roy Rogers Show and The Cisco Kid, shows that were popular during the 1950s. The cowboys Wade saw on TV were all white. “I never saw a Black cowboy,” Wade said. “I had the audacity to think I was gonna be the first Black cowboy.” Black cowboys, of course, were a very real presence in the American West. Yet, they were basically unseen on TV shows and movies that idolized cowboy culture, especially during the heyday of Western movies and shows that made Wade and millions of other children grow up wishing they could
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wear Stetsons, carry six-shooters and ride horseback for a living. “Hollywood got ahold to it and wrote us out of the history books,” Wade said. Wade, who lives in Montbello, isn’t the first or only Black cowboy in Denver, but decades after pretending to be one in Mississippi, he’s an honest-to-God cowboy in Colorado. Wade is a roper — a champion roper, in fact — who even at 73 can still wrestle down a calf after lassoing it while on his horse, Beer Money, who stays on a farm in Bennett when the two aren’t together. The duo were in action last month during the National Western Stock Show, when Wade roped in the MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo, which features Black cowboys and cowgirls from the Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo. The cowboys participate in various rodeo events and tour around the country, with upcoming events in Fort Worth, Texas and Los Angeles. The first Black cowboy Wade remembers seeing is Myrtis Dightman. Dightman participated in perhaps the most thrilling — and, let’s be honest, probably the most dangerous — of all rodeo competitions: bull riding. In 1964, Dightman became the first African-American to compete in the National Finals Rodeo. Wade saw him on TV during a competition in Oklahoma City. It was a big moment for Wade.
“I saw just Black bull ride,” Wade said. “I said, ‘Man, that’s a Black guy. That’s a Black guy riding bulls on TV! So that was a big thing for me.” Historians believe one in four cowboys was Black, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Slaves in Texas developed cattle-herding skills while ranchers fought in the American Civil War. After the war was over, some former slaves were hired as cowhands to work on cattle farms. “Right after the Civil War, being a cowboy was one of the few jobs open to men of color who wanted to not serve as elevator operators or delivery boys or other similar occupations,” African-American history scholar William Loren Katz told the Smithsonian Magazine in 2017. Wade’s journey to Denver started in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was young when he left the Deep South. His grandmother, Eva Terry, feared for his safety. Wade’s hometown was near another town that’s now infamous for one of the darkest chapters in the state’s history: the lynching of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old African-American boy who was killed in 1955 in Drew, Mississippi, by white men who believed he had flirted with a white woman. Till would go on to become an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. “After Emmett Till had gotten [killed], she didn’t think it was wise for me to stay there,” Wade said about his grandmother.
He joined millions of other Black Americans who moved from the South to other parts of the country as part of the Great Migration. Wade’s family relocated to Michigan, where he would graduate from high school before joining the Army. After serving in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, and after a brief stint back in Michigan, he ended up at the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora for treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in the early 1970s. He started helping out a friend’s cattle ranch in Aurora during the 1980s. That’s where he started meeting more cowboys, which eventually led to him working at the Silver Buckle Ranch in Elizabeth. He slowly started to realize his childhood dream, working every day with horses, and learning how to rope. During that time, Wade met Charles “Charlie” Sampson. He’s a legend in the rodeo circuit, for good reason: In 1982, he became the first African-American cowboy to win a world championship in professional bull riding. Wade also met the late Lou Vason, a Californian who, as the story goes, decided to create an allBlack rodeo after visiting Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1977 and seeing no Black cowboys. Seven years later, the inaugural Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo took ›› See COWBOY, 10
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Feb. 19 at Aurora Town Center Mall. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the lower level between Macy’s and Dillard’s. Free. Call 720-505-4167 for more information. Anyone who says the sprawling suburbs of metro Denver don’t have their own fashion trends would be vastly understating the rich mix of cultures that inhabits these parts. People from all over the world have brought to Aurora their food, their religion, and yes, even their personal style. That’s evident in any community gathering, but this month — Black History Month — Black models, boutiques, artists and designers are the main event. This weekend celebrates them all at Aurora’s Town Center Mall. The event, hosted by Black Pearl Entertainment, is for the family and will feature musical acts Miss C Hope, Shocace, Jae Wies Jalyn with special guest Lenny Harold formerly of the R&B Group Black Street. Vendors will also be on site during the fashion show.
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Now through Feb. 20, 2022. Ticket information can be found at www. shopsouthlands.com/eventprograms/thepond Few things scream winter activity more than ice skating (even if the day’s temperature reaches toward 60 degrees). Luckily, Southlands Mall has again opened the ice skating rink The Pond for another year of lacing up the skates and moving throngs of others as one unit, counter-clockwise. And even with the unseasonably warm weather, the fine people of Southlands Mall have found a way to bring this triedand-true tradition to life once again. Given the social distancing protocols resulting from the ongoing pandemic, reservations need to be made this year, and tickets can be purchased well in advance through the website above. As well as taking social distancing into account, due to the Tri-County Health mandates. But that small requirement shouldn’t hinder the fun times you are sure to have on the ice.
Now through April 17. Tickets $20 for individuals, $18 a piece for groups of 12 people and more. Book tickets now at selfieatstanley.com. Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. 2501 N. Dallas Street, Aurora, CO 80010. Few online tasks get the serotonin flowing like switching out your profile picture. Racking up the likes and the comments elicits true heart-eyes emoji feels. Thanks to a new installation at Stanley Marketplace in north Aurora, you could have a new headshot to post every week for the next six months! The Selfie@Stanley art pop-up features more than 25 “unique and unexpected” backdrops. From a doughnut wall to backdrops from well-known places, you’re sure to find something that fits your Insta aesthetic. The only real rules here are to bring a fully-charged phone and vaccination proof. The rest is up to you, you influencer. Tickets for groups of 12 or more people are $18 a piece and individual tickets are $20 for an hour of shooting in the pop-up. For a full-fledged selfie party, you can even rent the venue. More information at www.selfieatstanley.com.
‘Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea’ takes stage at the Fox
Organic Tarot: Works by Tya Alisa Anthony
Thursday and Sunday showings at 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. showing on Sunday through Feb. 20. 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80010. Tickets are $40. Call 303-739-1970 or visit www. aurorafoxcenter.org What does it take to right history’s wrongs? That’s the question in the Aurora Fox Theater’s latest production, “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea.” Through humor, wordplay and poetry, Dontrell Jones III searches the Atlantic Ocean for answers about his heritage lost during the Middle Passage, though it’s his family that isn’t quite ready to surrender him to the sea. The 90-minute production, a heartfelt social commentary, debuted in 2014 at the Source Festival in Washington, D.C. It quickly won over patrons and critics, who said it “illuminates a corner of the human condition and will change the way we understand a hero in the context of his family.” The production is the third of the Fox’s 37th season. NOTE: Masks are required while inside the building and throughout the performance, regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking.
Open Jan. 15 through April 3, 2022. Included in general admission. 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206. www.botanicgardens.org for more information and tickets It’s that dreaded cold January weather, and usually events at some of the metro region’s best attractions fall off the radar. Here’s a little secret: Despite it being the dead of winter, there’s always something to see at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Now through April 3 it’s “Organic Tarot,” an exhibit by artist Tya Alisa Anthony, who describes her work as “reimagining histories to create autonomous spaces for bodies of color.” “Organic Tarot” takes on the personal stories of Depression-era Black sharecroppers and transforms them into icons of mystical power, much like a tarot card would. Tarot is the ancient practice of telling future and fortune through divine guidance via a deck of vibrant cards. Anthony illuminates these old photos and layers them with vibrant botanical imagery. The finished products are as refreshing as they are bold, creating a new narrative that weaves together history, art, storytelling and life’s journey.
The Culture Museum Pop-Up
Open through Feb. 27. Tickets range $10-$22. 1439 26th St., Denver, CO 80205. www.theculturemuseum.com Now through Feb. 27 take yourselfie to The Culture Museum Popup in Denver for an immersive popup dedicated to moments in Black culture. The multi-room experience was designed by seven local artists and is a place “to collaborate with under-represented artists and creatives, to inspire our community and to leave a lasting impact on each unique individual that enters The Culture Museum,” event organizers told online news and culture publication Denverite. Each room takes on a different theme, representing iconic ‘90s moments, films and family reunions. Grab tickets before the event ends later this month. Tickets range $10-$22.
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place in Denver, and with it, Wade’s first rodeo. Named after Bill Picket, a legendary cowboy and showman, Wade got to compete and hang with dozens of other cowboys that looked like him during the first rodeo, in 1984. They came from Arkansas, California, Texas and Oklahoma. Valeria Howard-Cunningham, president and producer of the rodeo, called Wade a good person who tries to teach others, including kids, about the legacy of Black cowboys. “He still has a passion for people,” Howard-Cunningham said about Wade. “Just making sure his people know the history of Black cowboys and what the importance of Black cowboys or cowgirls are to our country.” Vason, her late husband, wanted to do something similar when he organized the first Bill Picket rodeo. “It had a vision of making sure we educated the world and the community about the involvement of Blacks in the development of the West, and that there are Black cowboys and cowgirls today,” Howard-Cunningham said, adding the rodeo now has more than 500 members across the country. During his first rodeo, Wade was thrilled to see attendants of different races and ethnicities cheering them on. Nearly 40 years later, he’s proud that multiple generations of cowboys have gotten a chance to participate in the Bill Picket rodeo. He’s not just part of its history, he’s part of its legacy too, winning Rookie of the Year in 1985. He’s a lifetime member. “I don’t know if you ever been
to one, but if you go to one, it’s electric, man, I’m telling you,” Wade said. “I mean, you can feel the pride from the people. Because, you know, they never knew. For them to see Black guys on horses and girls on horses, that was a big thrill to them.” These days, you might run into Wade joking around with the staff of Corral Western Wear, a clothing and barn supplies shop in Aurora. Even if you don’t run into him, you can still see him at the store. He’s one of several real cowboys and cowgirls featured in large photos outside the shop. Store manager Michelle Harpham, who knows Wade as “Moe,” said Wade is usually there four to five times a week. He’s got time for that since he retired from the United States Department of Agriculture in food nutrition, working as an analyst who would audit state agencies to make sure they were running programs following USDA regulations and policies. “He’s definitely a character,” Harpham said, as Wade stood nearby in the store. “He’s always super-driven and always brings us a smile to all our faces when he comes in — or a little bit of razzing always, too.” Wade, a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, tries to practice roping twice a week. He said it’s been helpful for his PTSD; a counselor told him it likely helped him adjust to life post-war a bit. He calls roping his escape. When he straddles Beer Money in the pen before bursting out to chase down a calf, he’s that kid in Mississippi again, the crowd roaring, his arm raising to sling his lasso. Only this time, he’s not pretending. He’s the real deal.
Flood of violence different day different gangs different gun crisis BY MAX LEVY AND CARINA JULIG
Sentinel Staff Writers
ABOVE: Jason McBride is a secondary violence prevention specialist with the Struggle of Love foundation. Portrait by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado
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urora police say that a lunchtime gunfight next to a high school this fall was only supposed to be a fistfight among a group of bickering teenagers. The Nov. 15 episode of teen angst-turned-gunfire in Nome Park is a prime, and increasingly common, example of what many community leaders and experts fear is the new normal in urban areas like Aurora. Police suspect that an unrelated shooting just days later in the parking lot of Hinkley High School started as a dispute between one group of friends and another group calling themselves “Boner Boys.” In both cases, gang-like politics and guns raised the stakes of teen skirmishes that likely would have never made the news. Instead, the incidents left nine wounded, and several teens face charges as adults for crimes as serious as attempted first-degree murder. Aurora is grappling with the twin threats of gangs, which have evolved from how they looked a few decades ago, and youth violence — specifically shootings, police and experts say. The two problems are related, complicated but different. Last year, 33 people were shot to death in Aurora, including two juveniles. Among 157 non-fatal shootings, 39 of the victims were juveniles, and a total of 16 non-fatal shootings were said to have been gang-related, according to police data. Mark Hildebrand, metro division chief for the Aurora Police Department, said as many as 5,000-6,000 people considered by police to
BELOW: Aurora Police Officers Arturo Zepeda, left, and Ken Hernandez stand for a portrait outside of Gateway High School, Feb. 16. The two serve as School Resource Officers at the high school. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado
be gang members may call Aurora home, but quantifying the gang problem is its own challenge. He said police are struggling to keep up with a proliferation of “hybrid” youth groups that are difficult to track and classify. “What we now have are these youth-based hybrid gangs and groups that we can’t even attach the label of ‘gang’ to,” Hildebrand said. “It’s very difficult from a law enforcement aspect to figure out what we’re dealing with.” Council members have debated the overlap between the problems of youth violence and gang violence at length in recent council meetings. While progressive members have pushed for Aurora to expand its social safety net, members of the conservative majority have said it’s time for the city to step up enforcement to stem violence. “If there’s a group of individuals that are armed and shooting at another group, I don’t care if you call them a gang or a community activity, it’s the same problem,” Mayor Mike Coffman said Jan. 18. Hildebrand said a “significant percentage” of violent crime is gang-related — anywhere from 20% up to potentially 50%, depending on how agencies define gang ties. Local activists and education professionals say that social media, the growing mental health crisis among youth, and behavioral issues spurred by the pandemic all play a part, too, combining to form what some worry could be an escalating problem. “This is going to be a year that will go down in the history books if
we don’t get involved right now,” said longtime anti-gang activist Jason McBride. “I think we’re in some real trouble.”
New gangs. Same problems. Newly-minted hybrid groups buck many of the trends observed in traditional street gangs, Hildebrand said. There’s the matter of territory. Historically, gangs such as the Bloods and Crips have laid claims to geographic areas where they exert influence and control certain criminal activities, such as drug dealing. Hildebrand said sets of those gangs were often established by people living in close proximity with one another, who would then organize crimes to make money. Hildebrand said new Aurora gangs haven’t claimed large swathes of territory like other gangs — namely the Crenshaw Mafia Gangster Bloods of Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood — have. “Aurora’s really been transient in the way gang members operate,” he said. Gentrification shuffling people around the metro area could have a hand in that, Hildebrand said. But the “fracturing” of gangs and gang territory is a nationwide trend that he attributes in part to the rise of social media. Where youths might have formed a gang with others in their apartment complex or neighborhood before, now, young people can use social media platforms to align and discuss criminal activity.
“I equate it to how businesses are working today with COVID,” Hildebrand said. “You don’t have to be standing right next to one another to talk about what your gang is going to do.” McBride, who has been working at the Denver-based nonprofit
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social media, which often helps to fan the flames of what could otherwise be a minor disagreement that blows over. “Kids are doing a lot of things for likes,” McBride said. “If you embarrass a kid on social media, and you have 1,000 people telling you that you aren’t worth anything, what do you think is going to happen?” The anonymous nature of social media makes it easy to spread threats, whether or not they are sincere. Over the past several months both Aurora Public Schools and the neighboring Cherry Creek School District have implored families not to share threats of violence online, and instead report anything they see to the district or directly to police. APS Superintendent Rico Munn told The Sentinel that speed of communication over social media is what makes it such a challenge. “Things can blow up a lot quicker than they might have when I was in high school,” he said. “And it can also bring in a larger group of people who are paying attention and participating in whatever is happening.” Gun access is another aspect of the problem that offers no easy answers. “It’s really disappointing and so discouraging that so many kids have access to guns,” said state Sen. Janet Buckner, D-Aurora. “I was talking to some teenagers and they told me ‘oh yeah, we know who has guns.’” Buckner is one of the prime sponsors of Senate Bill 1, a bill under consideration in the state legislature that contains a raft of crime prevention policies. Teen gun ownership can have tragic consequences. A 17-year-old Vista PEAK student was shot and killed in December after getting into a traffic dispute with a former Greenwood Village police officer, who is now facing murder charges. According to police, the teen had a “ghost gun,” a firearm created with untraceable parts, and his parents did not know he owned it. McBride said that minors often get guns illegally by stealing them, mostly from parents or other relatives, or by getting friends who are over 18 to purchase guns on their behalf. An affidavit for the Nome Park shooting said that some of the guns were stolen in advance of the shooting from a parents’ safe. McBride particularly points the finger at gun shows, which he said are an easy place for minors to get others to buy guns for them. Gun shows have been a frequent target of criticism from gun control groups because they usually do not require background checks or waiting periods. (Colorado law is slightly stricter, and requires gun shows to conduct background checks and conduct sales through a licensed firearms dealer.) According to the Giffords Law Center, guns purchased at gun shows are disproportionately used in criminal activity. “We have these gun shows, and as soon as they’re over, there are
shootings,” he said. “Maybe we shouldn’t be having gun shows in neighborhoods that are having issues with gun violence.” Gun purchases have spiked nationwide since the beginning of the pandemic, including in Colorado. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations approved 443,060 gun sales in 2021, over 100,000 more from 2019. In response to the spate of shootings, the Aurora and Denver city councils partnered to host a series of gun buybacks scheduled for this spring and summer. Aurora Councilmember Curtis Gardner said the events will be an opportunity for people to return guns “no questions asked.” But with so many firearms already on the streets, it’s unclear how much any voluntary program can do to stem the tide. The first city-sponsored buyback is scheduled to take place at Mile High Stadium in Denver the weekend of March 19. Two local churches also held a buyback in January in partnership with RAWtools, a faithbased nonprofit that turns guns into gardening tools.
Gang territory goes digital
Placards marking shell casings at Nome Park. Photos provided by Aurora Police Department.
Another difference between today’s hybrid groups and traditional gangs lies in their organization. Whereas traditional street gangs often included senior members who directed the activities of younger initiates, hybrid groups may lack a hierarchical structure.
“You may not have someone who’s directing and is in charge,” Hildebrand said, adding that police have also seen members of established groups working in tandem to commit carjackings and other crimes. McBride concurred with much of Hildebrand’s assessment, saying that while organized gangs still have a presence, much of the current activity isn’t based on geography or affiliations with large groups. “Gangs have evolved, they’ve changed from when they first started to affect us in Colorado,” he said. “You had Bloods and Crips coming in from L.A. … now you may have six or seven kids that identify with each other and they start their own thing regardless of what neighborhood they’re in.” Hildebrand also said police have seen members of established gangs like the Crips, Bloods and Gangster Disciples working together in “crews” to perpetrate carjackings and other crimes. “We’re seeing things we’ve never seen before,” he said. Hildebrand said the differences between hybrid and traditional gangs don’t make it any easier for police to crack down on the newer groups. Gang members coordinating electronically may leave digital traces of their behavior, but police still have to obtain a warrant to conduct electronic surveillance. Police also have to be mindful of the bar set by organized crime statutes such as the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act that weren’t written with the new groups in mind. Hildebrand said the department defines a gang in part as “three or more people who come together under a sign or symbol, and one of their main purpose is to commit crime for … the benefit of the group.” Those benefits could include money, with members kicking up the proceeds of a crime to other members, or enhanced reputation, for example when a member attacks someone for wearing the colors of a rival gang. He said police are cautious when labeling youth groups as gangs, not only because it could increase the group’s standing, which could have the added consequence of making it a target for established gangs, but also because they need to defend their designations in court. Dedicated police units such as the Gang and Robbery Investigative Team focus on gang crime specifically, and APD coordinates with other agencies through investigative partnerships such as the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network. Since April 2021, through its Youth Violence Prevention Program, the city has also reached out to at-risk youth through community events, distributing recreation center passes and more. In January, the City Council indicated it wanted to relaunch Aurora’s Gang Reduction Impact Program, which dissolved in 2018 due to the end of the red-light enforcement cameras that had provided
funding. Council members said they wanted to fold the Youth Violence Prevention Program into Aurora’s Gang Reduction Impact Program, focusing more on the problem of gang violence and directing more of a proposed funding increase to gun-violence intervention efforts rather than prevention. Youth Violence Prevention Program manager Christina Amparan declined to be interviewed for this story, City spokesman Michael Brannen said the city wanted to wait until a presentation for the YVPP scheduled for Feb. 28. Hildebrand said he doesn’t believe existing restorative justice programs go far enough to curb violence and that limits on how juveniles can be detained and charged in connection with violent could be contributing to a perception of impunity. “There’s a limit to what the accountability will be,” Hildebrand said. “And that’s understandable. And I’ll be the first to tell you that incarceration is not the answer for our youth population. But we need to find something that works, because what we have right now is not working.”
The school connection One area where the city may be able to expand their presence and preempt bloodshed is in schools, Hildebrand said. He said “many” of Aurora’s young gang members are in school, where tensions that simmered remotely during the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic are erupting since the return to in-person learning. “There is a reluctance to come to law enforcement,” Hildebrand said. “I think we can do better with that (so) we can see the warning signs early on, getting something in place to get them off that trajectory.” A dozen officers are assigned to Aurora high schools already as part of the department’s School Resource Officer program. According to the department’s website, the officers “perform normal law enforcement functions in and around the school, along with providing education and counseling to the students in their school.” “Schools can help turn us on to, ‘There’s this group over here that calls themselves this, and they’re talking about guns, and now there’s this rival group that they have a disagreement with.’ And that’s a situation where we could intervene,” Hildebrand said. “We’re not getting there right now. And the only other option is a heavy presence in the community, and then we’re accused of overpolicing.” Community members have mixed views of the efficacy of policing to stem youth violence. APD Chief Vanessa Wilson herself acknowledged that the city can’t police its way out of the problem. “The pipeline to prison is real, and I don’t want to be a part of
it,” Wilson said at a meeting at the Dayton Street Opportunity Center following the two November shootings. “We need to find community solutions so we can save our youth.” The number of SROs at APS has remained the same for the past several years, and APS Superintendent Rico Munn said that the district expects SROs “to do police work and not education work.” Security issues are being handled on a school-by-school basis, he said, and the district is soliciting parent involvement in many cases. After the November shootings APS decided to prohibit high school students from leaving school grounds during school hours, including lunch. That remains in place district wide but is being assessed regularly, Munn said. The racial justice protests of 2020 brought renewed scrutiny to the use of SROs in both APS and Cherry Creek, but neither district ultimately chose to do away with partnering with them. Janiece Mackey, founder of Young Aspiring Americans for Political and Social Activism, said that youth councils at YAASPA are currently examining how SROs operate and what type of offenses, such as drug use on campus, they are required to discipline students for. “It’s not necessarily a ‘get them out’ type of question. It’s more of thinking about what their role is in these contexts,” she said. Similar to the ways in which cities including Aurora are starting to implement co-responder models where mental health professionals accompany police to certain calls, Mackey thinks a similar approach could be beneficial in schools. Instead of having an SRO respond first to every situation, a social worker or therapist could be the first point of contact. APS is currently keeping an eye on a bill that state Sen. Chris Kolker, D-Denver, plans to introduce this legislative session, which would provide Colorado school districts with grant money to spend on security measures. It’s part of a rollout of public safety measures that Gov. Jared Polis is touting as the first step in a data-driven plan to lower Colorado’s crime rate. McBride was also present at the November meeting, which he said he left early out of frustration of what he perceived as all talk and no action. But he and other community members all stress a need to address the root causes of the issue, which he says include poverty and a lack of opportunity. Struggle of Love and YAASPA both work to give local youth access to paying jobs and career development opportunities. “Many young people are sharing in the financial responsibilities of their households,” Mackey said. “It’s critical to provide a conduit for them.” A desire for connection and a lack of other opportunities can both lead young people into gang life, McBride said. But when presented with more options, he said “most of the time they’ll choose the option that keeps them away from violence.”
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Shooting at Hinkley High School
ABOVE: Police Chief Vanessa Wilson again asked for help from the community and the parents in curbing the rise in gun violence among school aged children during a forum hosted by Sen. Rhonda Fields, Nov. 22, 2021 at the Dayton Opportunity Center. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado BELOW: Scenes from the security camera during the shooting which took place at Hinkley High School. Photos provided by Aurora Police Department
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fter gunfire erupted Nov. 19 in the parking lot of Hinkley High School, witnesses painted a picture of chaos and confusion. Three boys expecting a schoolyard fight had drawn handguns and fired at scattering students, police allege, and one teen wounded in the melee told police she didn’t think she was the intended target. The Sentinel reviewed Aurora Police Department affidavits to stitch together the story of how cops say the shooting unfolded. Four boys have been arrested and charged with attempted murder and other charges in connection with the violence, in which three teenagers were wounded. All of the boys, although minors, were identified by name because district attorney officials charged them as adults. They are Alejandro Carillo Hernandez, 17, and Larry Renee Jefferson, Dalen Lenale Brewer and Diego Flores, all 16 years old. Police later collected video surveillance and interviewed witnesses, including Flores and another boy involved in the shooting whom prosecutors have not charged or publicly named. Here’s how police think the shooting unfolded — and why.
Before the shooting The boys charged in connection with the shooting were friends who knew each other from middle school, Flores told police. Aurora Public Schools won’t say whether the charged boys were students at Hinkley. Flores told police that he and Hernandez were not.
According to one probable cause affidavit, the unnamed boy told police he and his friends had “beef” with a rival clique of teenagers they called the Boner Boys. The boy said this clique had “shot up his house” several times in the past, and Flores said they’d gotten into fights before. Police didn’t say whether any victims belonged to this rival group. On Nov. 19, police say Flores picked up Hernandez, Brewer and Jefferson and drove to Hinkley in his white Chevrolet pickup truck near 10:45 a.m. Flores said he ran into the rival clique, who called him a “bitch” and a “pussy.” Flores said he wanted to fight them, and they all agreed to fight at a Wendy’s restaurant, but the other crew never showed up, according to police. Flores then drove the group to pick up a friend, the unnamed boy, and they all went to a nearby Walgreens to smoke a blunt, according to an affidavit. The unnamed boy went to “scout” at Hinkley for the rival group. When he returned to Walgreens, Hernandez, Jefferson and Brewer were showing off their handguns, police say. It’s not clear how the boys came to possess the firearms. At this point, another unnamed boy called Flores and said the socalled Boner Boys were at Hinkley, police say. The boy said he was in danger of getting jumped and “he needed help,” the affidavit says, so Flores drove the boys to Hinkley and they arrived in the parking lot just before noon. Most of them got out of the truck. They talked to the unnamed boy who’d just called. At this point, one of the unnamed boys said he “knew they were going to
fight.” A witness later told police she saw one of the boys step out of the truck with a handgun and heard him say, “You all are gonna get it.” Two boys got back in the truck, with Brewer now in the driver’s seat, police say. Hernandez walked alone down the parking lot, appearing “animated.” He strode toward three people, pulled out a handgun and began firing at them, according to police. >>>>> During the shooting People who “appear to be innocent bystanders” scattered across the lot “to run for their lives,” police say. The affidavits say Flores jumped into the bed of his truck when the shooting began. Inside the cab, Brewer piloted the car through the parking lot while firing shots with a handgun out of the window. Jefferson was in the back seat on the driver’s side and was also firing his handgun that includes an extended magazine, according to police. One of the shooting victims, an unnamed boy who was seriously wounded, was running toward Hinkley’s front doors. Surveillance footage reported by police shows the boy falling to the ground after apparently being shot. Aurora Public School Officers Ronald Banks and Darius Walls told police they were sitting in their marked car by the front entrance when they heard gunshots. Banks told police they took cover behind the car and Walls began firing at the truck while he yelled at the schoolchildren to get inside or get down. Another teenage victim, who wasn’t seriously wounded, told police she was hanging out in the parking lot when the shooting began. She ran to her cousin’s car, where they took cover as the white truck neared her. Brewer drove the car out of the parking lot and onto Chambers Road, and the shooting stopped, police say. She realized she was injured and went to the hospital.
After the shooting At 12:04 p.m., two minutes after Hernandez began shooting, a police camera captured the white truck traveling north on Chambers Road before making a U-turn and traveling south, where it pulled into the parking lot of Vasa Fitness. Flores was still in the bed of the truck, according to police. The unnamed boy in the car told the boys he’d been shot. Flores got in the car and the truck rolled to the nearby Burger King at the intersection of Chambers Road and East Colfax Avenue, police say. Jose Trejo later told police he was working at a food truck in the Vasa Fitness parking lot when he saw the white truck with six teenagers. He noticed a bullet hole through one of its windows. Two of the boys got out of the truck and told him “don’t take pictures of us, or call the police or we will shoot you,” according to the affidavit. The two boys then “took off” on East Colfax Avenue, both holding guns. The shooting victims began arriving at the Anschutz Medical Campus for treatment. One APD officer near UCHealth’s emergency room noticed a white pickup
truck with a “broken spot” in a window and “a young looking Hispanic male driver.” It’s Flores, police say, and the unnamed boy, who has a bloody abdomen. The officer said he directed the unnamed boy to the hospital and later looked in the car, finding a bullet casing. Flores told him the car is his but in his mother’s name. Police later said they interviewed the unnamed boy and Flores at length. They learned that the boy had thrown a spent magazine out of the car while driving to the hospital, which police said they later recovered. Aurora police said their investigation included obtaining a search warrant for the white truck. Inside, they found a shell casing, two empty handgun boxes and a black backpack containing a temporary Colorado instruction permit with Hernandez’s name and photo. Charges against each of the four boys include: 4 counts of attempted first-degree murder 1 count of first-degree assault 1 count of second-degree assault 1 count of possession of a weapon on school grounds 2 crime-of-violence sentence enhancers Jefferson was also charged with one count of using a prohibited large-capacity magazine during a crime.
Nome Park Shooting Weeks after a Nov. 15 shooting in a park next to a school, involving several boys, just one, 16, is facing numerous attempted murder charges in the chaos that left six Aurora Central High School students injured. Investigators said the shooting appears to have been the result of a conflict among students belonging to groups and possibly some kind of gangs. Daniel Ruelas, 16, was charged earlier in February in 18th Judicial District Court with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder, a class 2 felony; three counts of first-degree assault, a class 3 felony; one count of possession of a handgun by a juvenile, a class 2 misdemeanor and sentencing enhancers including use of a deadly weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ruelas, a minor, was identified because he is being charged as an adult. District attorney officials justified charging him as an adult because of the nature and gravity of the alleged crimes. The Sentinel is including the boy’s identity, which is available to the public, to ensure clarity in news about the case and also because of the nature of the crime. Ruelas was one of four boys arrested in December in connection with the shooting, which took place across the street from Aurora Central High School two days before three students were wounded in a shooting in the parking lot of Hinkley High School. The other three
suspects, all 15-year-old boys, have not been identified. According to an arrest affidavit, witnesses to the shooting told police that at about 12:45 p.m. two cars drove up to the park. One of the cars had its windows rolled down, and several people with masks covering their faces started firing out of it. Four students were transported to Children’s Hospital Colorado with gunshot wounds, one of whom had an injury so severe it was reported he could potentially lose his leg, according to the affidavit. Two other victims drove themselves to local hospitals. Police identified the cars involved in the shooting as a Black Chevy Tahoe and a Black Chrysler 300 through witness interviews and camera footage and lengthy investigation came after. >>>>> Before the shooting Police interviewed a student who said he had been jumped in a fight at Nome Park the week before and wanted a fair rematch, without weapons, that day during lunch. He went to the park with his friend, who had enlisted some additional backup from a group called the Polo Gang, according to the affidavit. About nine of the gang members were standing next to a minivan by the park. Aurora police have said previously that they are trying to determine what type of gangs these are, indicating it’s a “hybrid” type of gang. While waiting, the student saw two cars start to circle and thought the other participant in the fight was in one of them. They exchanged texts and he asked why the cars were circling but did not get an answer. >>>>> During the shooting The Chrysler then came to a stop and several people began firing out of it, the affidavit said. According to the affidavit, police interviewed one of the other suspects, who was in the Chevy Tahoe. The suspect said he was in the car driving around with his friend, looking for the person his friend was supposed to fight. The suspect said some of their other friends approached in the Chrysler, and that he, Ruelas and several other people got in the Chrysler. He said that Ruelas had a rifle that he had stolen from a home safe earlier that year, along with a handgun. The suspect said the group saw the gang members by the minivan and thought that they were armed. They approached the group and rolled down the windows, and as several of the gang members approached the car they opened fire. The suspect said he “thought his friends started shooting because they feared the approaching males were going to shoot them.” Several people said that the gang members returned fire, the affidavit said. A search of the Chrysler conducted by police found a bullet hole in the truck lid. Another suspect in the car said that they were on speakerphone with the people in the Chevy Tahoe, and they had told them to start shooting, the affidavit said.
Preps
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Right: Rangeview junior Greg Brooks seeks a takedown against his opponent from Pomona on his way to winning the Region 1 boys wrestling championship at 182 pounds and qualifying for the Class 5A state tournament. Middle: Junior Ellis Williams settles in for a pin to become one of Cherokee Trail’s 11 qualifiers for the 5A state meet out of the Region 1 tournament on its home mats Feb. 12. Below: Eaglecrest junior Blythe Cayko won the 185 pound title at the Region 1 tournament Feb. 12 and is one of 11 Aurora girls who will compete in the state tournament at Ball Arena Feb. 17-19. PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/SENTINEL COLORADO
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early 50 boys and girls wrestlers from Aurora programs will get to experience the state wrestling tournament in its return to Ball Arena. For nearly all of them, it will be the first time. All 11 of the Aurora girls that qualified — seven from Eaglecrest, plus two each from Overland and Vista PEAK — will be part of the first girls state tournament to be held at the professional venue that has been home to the boys state tournament for decades, while 33 of the 38 boys state qualifiers will be there STATE WRESTLING for the first time as well.
won the Region 1 championship and headlines an Aurora-best contingent of 11 wrestlers in the state brack from Cherokee Trail, which finished as the regional runner-up behind state favorite Pomona. Grandview took 10 varsity wrestlers to the Region 2 tournament at Fort Collins and all 10 qualified for the state tournament, including Quintana and Arnett — who wrestled at Ball Arena in 2020 — as well as Falise, who was there in 2019. Coach Ryan Budd’s Wolves had five regional finalists and a single champion in 152-pound Andrew Sarro. Eaglecrest had a Region 1 finalist at 106 pounds in junior Dorian Ervin, while six other Raptors made the state tournament through the consolation bracket, including two (Ethan Diaz and Dalton Leivian) via wrestleback. Regis Jesuit has a state-bound trio in Garrett Reece, Zion Taylor and Dirk Morley — all Region 2 runners-up, while Overland (Dominic Pacheco and Versean Steward), Smoky Hill (Dashawn Jenkins and Zach Brophy) and Vista PEAK (Ezekiel Taylor and Oscar Valdez) have in two apiece. Rangeview has a single qualifier, but it is one that should score major points in junior Greg Brooks, the Region 1 182-pound champion who is a contender for the state title. Championship night on Feb. 19 could also include a local girls wrestler as Eaglecrest junior Blythe Cayko comes in as one of the favorites to win the 185 pound championship. Cayko placed third last year and is coming off winning the Region 1 championship in which she beat Calhan’s Taylor Knox, who won the 185-pound bracket last season. Cayko leads the way on a contingent for the Raptors that also includes Savannah Smith, Caici Mitchell, Katrina Cervantes, Kaiya Winbush, Gianna Falise and Echo Tremeear. Overland has two state qualifiers in its first season with a team in Katelynn Czerpak and Vianca Mendoza, while Vista PEAK will have Leilani Camaal and Samiah Andrews compete, while qualifier Reagan Perez had to withdraw due to injury,
Ready to Ball out The coronavirus pandemic shifted last season’s state tournaments to Pueblo, where the experience was nothing like it will be under the bright lights and in front of the big crowds that are expected as the state’s best compete Feb. 17-19 at the home of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. Of Aurora’s boys contingent — which includes at least a single qualifier BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor from Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Overland, Rangeview, Regis Jesuit, Smoky Hill in 5A and Vista PEAK in 4A — only Cherokee Trail senior Derek Glenn Jr., Rangeview junior Greg Brooks and the Grandview trio of seniors Sonny Quintana and Angelo Falise and junior Sean Arnett have been on the Ball Arena mats before. Glenn Jr.’s last memory there came when he topped Grandview graduate Frankie Sanchez Jr. 4-2 in the 106-pound state championship match in 2020 to become the program’s first-ever state winner (he was later joined by Sam Hart). Glenn Jr. lost in the championship match in Pueblo last year, but is a favorite to get back to the final again this season in the 120-pound weight class, in which he is ranked No. 1 by On The Mat. Despite a performance he called “sloppy,” Glenn
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PREPS
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GIRLS SWIMMING
Aurora teams get off to strong start to Class 5A state meet In an odd bit of scheduling, the Class 5A girls state swim meet is scheduled for midweek and it began Feb. 15 at the Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. The swim prelims included 45 individuals and 14 relays teams combined from Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Regis Jesuit and Smoky Hill, which hit the water in hopes of turning in times that would get them into the championship or consolation finals Feb. 16. Diving prelims and finals and swim finals took place after press time Feb. 16, but visit sentinelcolorado.com/preps for final results and a recap of the meet. Projected to finish fourth by the pre-meet psych sheets, Regis Jesuit moved itself up to potentially finish third behind Cherry Creek and Fairview with its prelims performance, which saw six different swimmers qualify for at least one championship finals heat in addition to all three relay teams. Seniors Emma Weber and Grace Dale made two finals apiece — 200 yard individual medley and 100 breaststroke for Weber and 50 and 100 freestyles for Dale — while senior Allie Sanchez and juniors Samantha Aguirre, Sophia Frei and Olivia Roumph made one apiece. The Raiders also have several consolation finalists. Regis Jesuit expected to get a boost from the diving competition as well as they had six qualifiers and several potential scorers. Projected to finish 10th by premeet psych sheets, Grandview bumped up to a possible eighthplace finish after prelims as all three of the Wolves’ relay teams made it to the championship finals. Junior Paige Dailey earned Grandview’s lone individual championship finals berth in the 100 yard breaststroke, but the Wolves had six consolation finals qualifiers and could also score on the diving board. Cherokee Trail bumped up to a possible 11th-place finish after coming in projected in 12th with a big prelims session turned in by senior Skylar Brgoch. Brgoch earned championship finals spots in both the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle and helped the 400 freestyle relay team advance to the finals as well. The Cougars will score in all three relays, while Sarah Woren made two consolation finals heats. Rounding out the individual championship finalists for Aurora programs is Smoky Hill senior Annelise Thomas, who grabbed a finals spot in the 100 butterfly. She also set the school record of 57.60 seconds in the 100 backstroke, which put her in the consolation finals. For a full recap and preliminary results for all Aurora swimmers and relay teams, visit sentinelcolorado. com/preps.
TOP LEFT: Regis Jesuit’s Emma Weber takes a breath as she nears the wall during her preliminary heat of the 100 yard breaststroke at the Class 5A girls state swim meet Feb. 15. Weber earned the No. 2 seed in the event going into the Feb. 16 finals. LEFT: Eaglecrest’s Nia McKenzie went all out to corral this loose ball, but the Raptors fell to Arapahoe 47-38 Feb. 12. ABOVE: Gateway’s Oriel Bailey rises for a dunk attempt in the Olys’ 71-40 loss to Brighton Feb. 10. Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado MEMORIAL
Scholarship set up in honor of late track coach Fritz Fulton A longtime staple of Aurora’s track coaching community died last week when Fritz Fulton lost his battle with cancer. The 55-year-old Fulton spent the last three years coaching the hurdlers for coach Chris Carhart’s Rangeview team, a time during which he was diagnosed with colon cancer that eventually spread to his Fulton liver. He agreed to come over to Eaglecrest when Carhart got the job there last summer and worked with the Raptors in the offseason through winter break. Fulton’s health deteriorated in late December and early January and Carhart — who befriended Fulton when he was coaching at Hinkley and Fulton was the head coach at Aurora Central in the mid 2000s — talked with Fulton about setting up a scholarship in his honor before he died. “Myself and a number of kids went to see him last Tuesday and a little bit on Wednesday and we had a nice visit and talked about the scholarship,” Carhart said. “All he wanted to talk about was the team and how he was sorry he was not going to be at practice. He was a coach to his core. …He coached every single kid like he was getting them ready for the Olympics.” Carhart ordered wristbands that say “Fulton Strong” in the green of
Fulton’s beloved Colorado State and began raising funds for the EHS Fritz Fulton Memorial Scholarship, which is run through the Cherry Creek Schools and plans to award a senior on the team each year with a $1,000 scholarship that will renew for four years. Fulton, a state champion hurdler himself while at Fort Collins High School in the 1980s, taught physical education at Columbia Middle School in the APS system and lived in Parker. Services for Fulton are at 4 p.m. March 4 at the Parker Arts Center. WEEK PAST
The week past in Aurora prep sports TUESDAY, FEB. 15: The Vista PEAK boys basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit on the road at Brighton for a 68-61 win that kept the Bison undefeated in EMAC play. The Vista PEAK girls also defeated Brighton as Breanna Jefferson scored 29 points and Mikenzie Jones 15 in a 78-47 home win. ...Shaya Kelley tallied 17 points and Jazlynn O’Roy 14 as the Aurora Central girls basketball team topped Arvada 59-18 to open the Colorado League tournament. ...MONDAY, FEB. 14: The Rangeview girls basketball team cruised past Brighton 64-26 in the lone contest of the day. ...SATURDAY, FEB. 12: The Eaglecrest boys basketball team won its 10th game in a row with a 5744 win over Arapahoe that brought it to the verge of clinching the Centennial League championship. Joshua Ray led four players in double figures with 10 points. ...Chase Titus poured in 36 points and the Cherokee Trail boys basketball team used
a 36-point fourth quarter to rally for an 81-66 win over Mullen. ...Brayden Maldonado scored 21 points and Anthony Harris Jr. added 14 as the Smoky Hill boys basketball team held off Grandview 59-50, despite Kahden Rullo’s 16 for the Wolves. ...The Rangeview boys basketball team celebrates its seniors with an 85-56 win over Aurora Central that was fueled by 15 from KK Stroter and 14 from Elijah Thomas. ...The Eaglecrest girls basketball team had a fourth-quarter lead over Arapahoe, but the Warriors prevailed 47-38 despite Laci Roffle’s 12 points and 10 from Nia McKenzie. ...Jacob Zinno had a hat trick and an assist, Sean Holloway had two assists and Gage Bussey made 26 saves as the Regis Jesuit ice hockey team finished a one-loss regular season with a 5-2 win over Chaparral. ...Addy Powell (Grandview) had two goals and an assist as the Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team doubled up Heritage 6-3. ....FRIDAY, FEB. 11: The Regis Jesuit boys and girls basketball teams swept Legend with 52-39 and 57-36 wins, respectively. Ben Rasure tallied 16 points to lead the boys, while the girls were paced by Madden McHugh and Coryn Watts, who had 12 points apiece. ... Andrew Capra and Luke Brennan (Eaglecrest) and Addy Powell (Grandview) scored goals, Dalton Berkey had three assists and Walker McEntire (Smoky Hill) made 25 saves as the Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team edged Chaparral 3-2. ...THURSDAY, FEB. 10: A’jhzan Williams tallied 17 points and Alante Monroe-Elazier had 16 as the Vista PEAK boys basketball team picked up a big 67-58 EMAC
road win at Prairie View. ...Anthony Harris Jr. scored 20 points (plus 12 rebounds), Brayden Maldonado added 19 and Rickey Mitchell 12 as the Smoky Hill boys basketball team avenged a close loss to Cherry Creek with a 76-59 win. ... Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq finished with 15 points as the Overland boys basketball team eased past Mullen 70-37. ...Xander Smith’s 24 points held lift the Hinkley boys basketball team over Adams City 72-65. ...Oriel Bailey’s 20-point effort wasn’t enough for the Gateway boys basketball team in a 71-40 loss to Brighton. WEEK AHEAD
The week ahead in Aurora prep sports THURSDAY, FEB. 17: The boys and girls state wrestling tournaments open at Ball Arena, with the girls 1st round at noon and the 5A/4A boys at 4:30 p.m. ....FRIDAY, FEB. 18: Among some solid boys basketball matchups are Eaglecrest’s 7 p.m. visit to Cherry Creek plus Cherokee Trail’s visit to Smoky Hill and Grandview’s road game at Overland. ...The state wrestling tournaments continue with quarterfinals and semifinals plus consolation. ...SATURDAY, FEB. 19: A girls (11 a.m.) and boys (1 p.m.) basketball doubleheader at Vista PEAK with Rangeview visiting will decide EMAC titles. ...Consolation and placing matches at the boys and girls state wrestling tournaments begin at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Champions ahead of finals at 5:30 p.m. ...The Cherry Creek ice hockey team ends the regular season with a 3:20 p.m. puck drop vs. Resurrection Christian at Family Sports.
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Because the people must know COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0092-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2021, 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) HV INVESTMENTS, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) CANTOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LENDING, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WM CAPITAL PARTNERS 86, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 11, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D4116104 Original Principal Amount $10,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $9,309,551.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS COMMUNITY CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 IN BOOK 4881 AT PAGE 227, AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 24, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B6010584 AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION PLATTED AS THE TIMBERS COMMUNITY CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 RECORDED JANUARY 24, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B6010585, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15102-15282 HAMPDEN AVENUE, AURORA, CO 80014. 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, 03/30/2022, 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 2/3/2022 Last Publication 3/3/2022 Name of Publication Sentinel 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; DATE: 11/30/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Douglas W Brown #10429 Rachel H Connor #50831 Drew P. Fein #48950 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Brown Dunning Walker Fein PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 4402-002 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
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 16, 2021, 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) Linda M Still and Matthew E Still Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for InstaMortgage.com Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 31, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B8012464 Original Principal Amount $314,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $288,743.05 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 26, BLOCK 2, DOVE HILL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5457 S Buchanan Court, 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, 03/16/2022, 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 1/20/2022 Last Publication 2/17/2022 Name of Publication Sentinel 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; DATE: 11/16/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-21-893996-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0093-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 3, 2021, 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) Robin M Watson Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Date of Deed of Trust November 18, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9135302 Original Principal Amount $423,922.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $415,418.79 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 14, BLOCK 5, ADONEA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1175482 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 119 S. Oak Hill Court, Aurora, CO 80018. 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 11/16/2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1175482 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/06/2022, 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 2/10/2022 Last Publication 3/10/2022 Name of Publication Sentinel 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; DATE: 12/03/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026006 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 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0094-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 3, 2021, 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) AMBROSIA MOLLET-GLENN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust August 02, 2018 County of Recording
Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8078628 Original Principal Amount $117,012.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $113,643.93 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 20, BLOCK 4, SOMERSET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO APN #: 034520597 Also known by street and number as: 1188 S PITKIN WAY, AURORA, CO 80017. 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, 04/06/2022, 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 2/10/2022 Last Publication 3/10/2022 Name of Publication Sentinel 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; DATE: 12/03/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026080 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 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0097-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 7, 2021, 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) HOLLY A. LIVEZEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR JMAC LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 30, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6031863 Original Principal Amount $176,641.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $161,900.61 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 20, BLOCK 4, AURORA HIGHLANDS, SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1101 SOUTH SALIDA WAY, AURORA, CO 80017. 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, 04/06/2022, 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 2/10/2022 Last Publication 3/10/2022 Name of Publication Sentinel 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; DATE: 12/07/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026062 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
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FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, EXCLUDING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF PAINTED PRAIRIE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND INCLUDING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF PAINTED PRAIRIE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO
TRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO AND THE DISTRICT Ordinance 2022-07, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-08 FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 2-2 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Ordinance 2022-04, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/.
Ordinance 2022-08, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/.
/s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk
/s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk
Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-05
CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-09
FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE PLAN FOR ATEC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 AND 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO AND THE DISTRICTS
FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 11427 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO STORAGE OF TRASH CONTAINERS
Ordinance 2022-05, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/. /s/Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-06 FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO ACCEPTING DESIGNATION AS THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR THE FIRST CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISRICT, APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE PLAN FOR THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 AND FIRST CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (TO BE KNOWN AS THAT AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO AND THE DISTRICTS Ordinance 2022-06, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-07 FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE PLAN FOR AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DIS-
Ordinance 2022-09, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2022-10 FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO ANIMALS AND THE AURORA ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION Ordinance 2022-10, which was introduced on February 14, 2022, will be presented for final passage at the February 28, 2021, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_notices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As required by City of Aurora Municipal Code, as amended, notice is hereby given that an application for a Class “A” Cabaret License has been received by the Local Licensing Authority for the granting of a license to permit dancing by the customers and to allow live or recorded vocal or instrumental music on the premises. Sean’s Sports Bar, LLC dba Sean’s Tavern for a location at 10395 East Iliff Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80247 filed the application on January 6, 2022. The LLC members reside in Colorado and Texas. A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held virtually before the Local Licensing Authority on March 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Webex from the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, 5th Floor, Tax and Licensing Office, Aurora, CO 80012. Information as to the application, procedures, or remonstrances, may be handled
with the Liquor Licensing staff up to and including the date of the public hearing. Kellye Chatman Senior Licensing Officer 303-739-7282 Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 2021-2008-00 Applicant: City of Aurora - Planning & Development Services Application Name: Buckley Space Force Parcel - Zoning Map Amendment You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on February 28, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado. THIS MEETING WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING, PLEASE GO TO THE CITY OF AURORA WEBSITE (AURORAGOV.ORG) FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON PARTICIPATION. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE 10.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM POS TO APZ. Site Location: North of Jewell Avenue and east of The Plains Conservation Center Site Size: 10.0 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Unclaimed, confiscated, and recovered property will be auctioned to the highest and best bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7500 York Street, Denver, Colorado. These items may be inspected at 7500 York Street, Denver, Colorado, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the day before the sale, then between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the auction. A complete list of all items will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Room 1400 (1st floor), Aurora, Colorado. 21-35346 238418-1 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 21-36646 239011-43 Ender 3D Printer 21-27825 232669-1 Reciprocating Saw 21-27825 232669-2 Lantern 21-27825 232669-3 Wrench 21-27825 232669-4 Bolt Cutter 21-27825 232669-6 Light 21-27825 232669-10 Husky Tool Backpack 21-36411 239906-2 Milwaukee Sawzall 21-36299 241579-4 Motorcycle Saddlebags 21-39437 241549-1 Ring Security Smart Lights 21-39437 241549-2 Ring Security Lighting Transformer 21-39437 244533-2 Bow w/Case and Arrows 21-39437 244533-3 Arrows (11) 21-39437 244533-4 Hog It Spot Hog Bow Scope 21-39437 244533-33 Hart 20V Cordless Impact Driver 21-39437 244533-34 Hart 20V Cordless Drill 21-39437 244533-35 Hart 20V Cordless Circular Saw 21-39437 244533-36 Porter Cable Cordless Drill 21-39437 244533-37 Porter Cable Cordless Impact Driver 21-39437 244533-38 Porter Cable Cordless Impact Driver 21-39437 244533-39 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 21-39437 244533-40 Makita 18V Cordless Impact Driver 21-39437 244533-41 Dremel Rotary Tool 21-39437 244533-42 Dremel Rotary Tool 21-31929 237597-2 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-3 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-4 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-5 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-6 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-8 Tool Bag w/ misc. Hand Tools 21-31929 237597-12 Socket Set 21-31929 237597-13 Lock Out Kit 21-31929 237597-16 Dewalt Sawzall 21-31929 237597-17 Dewalt Drill 21-31929 237597-18 Dewalt Impact Driver 21-31929 237597-19 Dewalt Angle Grinder 21-31929 237597-20 Milwaukee Ratchet 21-31929 237597-21 Ingersoll Drill 21-31929 237597-22 Ingersoll Drill 21-31929 237597-23 Makita Drill 21-31929 237597-24 Makita Drill
21-31929 237597-25 Ryobi Circular Saw 21-31929 237597-26 Fluke Volt Meter/Electrical Tester 21-31929 237597-28 Gas Generator 21-31929 237597-29 Maestro Guitar Dewalt Tool 21-31929 237597-30 Bag 13-7598 137598Z-61 HP Printer/ Computer 13-7598 137598Z-64 HP Monitor 13-7598 137598Z-70 HP Monitor 13-7598 137598Z-71 IMAC IMAC Apple 13-7598 137598Z-72 Keyboard 13-7598 137598Z-75 Sansui TV 16-43807 60737-26 Spare Power Tool Battery 16-43807 60737-27 Flood Light Kit 16-43807 60737-31 Uniden CB Radio 16-43807 60737-41 Craftsman Reciprocating Saw 16-43807 60737-42 Craftsman Angle Drill 16-43807 60737-43 Craftsman Power Drill 16-43807 60737-44 Craftsman Circular Saw 21-44614 248743-14 Tool Box 21-44614 248743-15 Roll of Cable 21-44614 248743-19 Snap-On Tool Bag w/Tools Radio Shack 21-33717 240433-5 Channel Mixer 21-47383 250232-16 Craftsman Circular Saw 21-47383 250232-17 Bosch Hammer Drill 14-36329 8949-27 Garmin GPS 14-36329 8949-28 Garmin GPS 14-36329 8949-29 Speaker w/ Cord 14-36329 8949-30 Go Pro Underwater Camera Garmin GPS 14-36329 8949-31 w/Charger and Mount 14-36329 8949-32 Garmin GPS w/Charger and Mount 14-36329 8949-34 Beats Headphones 14-36329 8949-35 Beats Headphones in Box 14-36329 8949-36 Beats Wireless Headphones in Box 14-36329 8949-37 Garmin GPS w/Cords and Mount 14-36329 8949-38 Garmin GPS w/Cords and Mount 14-36329 8949-39 Go Pro Camcorder 14-36329 8949-40 Beats Wireless Headphones in Box 14-36329 8949-41 Headphones in Case Garmin GPS 14-36329 8949-42 w/Mount and Charger 14-36329 8949-43 Garmin GPS 14-36329 8949-44 Beats Headphones in Small Case 14-36329 8949-45 Beats Headphones in Small Case 14-36329 8949-46 TomTom GPS w/Charger 21-35346 238418-1 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 16-245 33508-11 Collector’s Sports Cards (3) 15-39027 26466-21 Walt Disney Silverware 15-47578 35651-6 Corded Milwaukee Sawzall 15-47578 36647-31 Corded Dewalt Swazall 21-25635 231198-1 Milwaukee Cut Off Tool 21-25635 231198-2 Milwaukee LED Light Stick 21-25635 231198-3 Milwaukee Impact Wrench 21-25635 231198-4 Dewalt Oscillating Multi Tool 21-25635 231198-5 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 21-25635 231198-6 Small Power Inverter 21-25635 231198-7 Wagner Heat Gun 21-25635 231198-8 Craftsman Drill 21-44410 246907-1 Dewalt Toolbag 21-44410 246907-6 Misc. Hand Tools 21-44410 247506-6 Dewalt Disc Sander 21-44410 247506-8 Makita Reciprocating Saw 21-44410 247506-11 Dewalt Cordless Wrench 10-39876 1039876Z-2 Lug Nuts 21-28015 239036-1 Bose Sound Bar 21-47161 249461-2 2 Purses 21-47161 249461-3 Bosch Drill Set in Box Crain Carpet 21-44643 251590-1 Stretcher 21-44643 251590-2 Husky Assorted Hand Tolls and Case 21-44643 251590-3 D u r a l a s t Ratchet Set 21-44643 251590-4 R e d m a x Hedge Trimmer 21-44643 251590-5 6ft Fiberglass Ladder 21-44643 251590-6 Demolition Hammer 21-44643 251590-7 Milwaukee Rotary Tool 21-44643 251590-8 Milwaukee Rotary Cut Off Tool 21-44643 251590-9 Roberts Saw
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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 21-44643 251590-10 Makita Worm Drive Saw 21-44643 251590-11 Wagner Tool 21-44643 251590-12 Rigid Finish Stapler w/Bag 21-44643 251590-13 Porter Cable ¼ Narrow Crown Stapler 21-44643 251590-14 Powernail 20 GA Power Tacker 21-44643 251590-15 Traxx Carpet Stapler 21-44643 251590-16 Carpet Stapler 21-44643 251590-17 18V Ryobi Circular Saw w/Battery 21-44643 251590-18 18V Ryobi Circular Saw w/Battery 21-44643 251590-19 Ryobi Class 2 18V Battery Charger 21-44643 251590-20 Ryobi Class 2 18V Battery Charger 2 Boxes of Misc. Hand Tools 18-12217 128889-1 Diamond Replica Earring 20-13312 190239-7 Silver Necklace w/Multi colored Gems 21-1729 214715-6 Q u a r t z Watch 21-1729 214715-7 Apple Watch 18-17691 112895-32 Gold Ring w/ Clear Stone 21-1640 214653-1 Gold Ring w/ Possible Diamond 21-22786 229128-18 Black Shaarms Wrist Watch 21-22786 229128-24 2 Silver Colored Necklaces 15-47179 31038-1 Necklace 15-47179 31038-2 Bracelet 20-40761 209614-1 Black Apple Watch (no strap) 20-46191 213805-1 Clears Stones/ Possible Diamonds 21-11992 222024-27 Invicta Angel Watch 21-11992 222024-28 Michael Kors Watch w/Clear Stones on Rim 21-11992 222024-29 Single Stud Earring w/Clear Stone 21-11992 222024-34 Gold Colored Chain 16-12686 47268-3 Hennessy Watch w/Black Leather Band 17-24892 80785-6 Silver Colored Ring w/Clear Stones 17-44325 91057-1 Brown Imitation Leather Watch 17-46589 92511-3 Black Colored Earrings 19-48128 179532-11 Metal Watch 20-296 181650-1 Silver Chain w/Jesus Pendant 20-296 181650-2 Flat Gold Necklace 20-296 181650-3 Broken Bracelet 20-296 181650-4 5 Stud Earrings w/ Crystal Gem 20-296 181650-5 Coach Ring 20-296 181650-6 Flower Ring 20-296 181650-7 Men’s Wedding Band 20-296 181650-8 Broken Piece of Jewelry 19-48308 188390-9 3 Wrist Watches 19-48308 188390-10 3 Wrist Watches 19-48308 188390-11 1 Wrist Watch 20-13461 190409-1 Silver Colored Ring w/Clear Stones 20-32304 203855-1 Silver Colored Ring 21-8042 219212-19 Earring 21-8042 219212-20 Bracelet 21-8042 219212-21 Ring 21-8042 219212-22 Ring 21-35445 238009-2 Black Apple 3 Watch 18-2671 98207-3 1 Silver Colored Chain (broken) 18-6276 100581-8 Gold Chain w/Grim Reaper Medallion 13-2365 132365Z-16 Thin Chain 13-2365 132365Z-17 Religious Yellow Metal 13-2365 132365Z-18 Religious Silver Color Necklace w/Cross 13-2365 132365Z-19 Big Face Watch w/Silver & Yellow Metal 13-2365 132365Z-28 Stud Earrings Yellow & Silver 13-2365 132365Z-29 Silver Colored Bracelet 19-6398 150175-7 3 Watches 20-1821 182710-1 Size 3 Silver Colored Ring w/Stone 20-9043 187390-3 Men’s Watch (broken glass face) 20-18953 194473-1 Silver Colored Earring w/Purple Stones 20-28025 201074-6 White Metal Ring 20-28025 201074-7 White Metal Necklace 20-28025 201074-8 White Metal Bracelet 20-38973 208375-6 Silver Watch 20-46622 213440-2 Watch 21-1283 214306-1 Gold in Color Ring 21-6969 218465-19 Nixon Watch 21-7472 219446-1 White Metal Ring w/White Stone 21-7472 219446-2 Necklace w/ Clock Pendant 21-13762 223243-4 Ring without Gems 21-13762 223243-6 Ring w/ Gems 21-28212 233646-1 Silver/Gold Dragon Ring w/Jade Green Stone 16-23207 47974-1 Necklace 16-21783 52441-34 Watch White A12813 16-21783 52441-35 Watch Invicta Provider
16-42548 60334-11 Silver Necklace 16-43807 60737-38 Cross Shaped Pendant 16-43807 60737-39 Necklace 16-43807 60737-40 Pair of Silver Earrings Gold False 17-24206 79314-11 Teeth 17-38477 87787-47 Necklace 17-39352 88197-9 Yellow Metal Ring 17-39352 88197-10 Porcelain Type Ring 15-29201 20695-4 Rings (2) 15-29201 20695-5 Earrings 21-37666 239888-20 G e n e v a Watch 21-37666 239888-21 Black Watch 14-20741 1420741-1 Yellow Bracelet 14-21367 1421367-23 Medallion-Swords of Justice 14-21367 1421367-24 Ankle Bracelet 14-21367 1421367-25 Earring 14-41204 2860-2 Black String Bracelet 14-41204 2860-3 Gray Watch w/Clear Stones in Parklane Box 14-42202 3222-16 Ring- 101st Airborne 14-42202 3222-17 Gold Ring 14-42202 3222-18 Michael Kors Watch 16-472 33782-3 CE Rohs Smart Watch 15-7389 8940-6 Gold Colored Rope Chain 15-7389 8940-7 Gold Colored Chain w/ Cross 15-7389 8940-8 Gold Colored Rope Chain 15-10727 10670-8 Silver Colored Men’s Watch 13-42606 1342606Z-21 Watch 14-16597 1416597-62 Watch 14-17612 1417612-4 Class Ring 14-2096 142096-8 Green Watch 14-2096 142096-9 Yellow Gold Watch 14-2096 142096-10 Bracelet 14-7885 147885Z-1 Necklace 15-3115 7582-8 3 Charms 15-3115 7582-9 Intricate Design Earring 15-3115 7582-10 Ball Earrings 15-3115 7582-11 Clear Stone Earrings 15-3115 7582-12 Clear Stone Earrings 15-3115 7582-13 Clear Stone Earrings 15-3115 7582-14 Clear Stone Dolphin Earrings 15-3115 7582-15 Chain 15-3115 7582-16 Chain 15-3115 7582-17 Chain 15-3115 7582-18 Chain 15-3115 7582-19 Ring w/Blue Stones 15-3115 7582-20 Ring w/Teal Stones 15-3115 7582-21 3 Charms 15-3115 7582-22 3 Charms 15-3115 7582-23 3 Charms 10-30931 1030931-2 Watch 10-35464 1035464Z-5 Gray Hoop Earrings 10-35464 1035464Z-6 Gray Tear Shaped Earring w/Red Stone 10-35464 1035464Z-7 Watch w/Picture on Face 11-27785 1127785-3 Ring 11-27785 1127785-4 Ring 11-46040 1146040-15 Ring 11-46040 1146040-16 Ring 11-46040 1146040-17 Ring 11-46040 1146040-18 Earrings 11-46040 1146040-19 Rosary Necklace 11-46040 1146040-20 Rosary Necklace 11-46040 1146040-21 Hooked Earrings w/3 Bangles 11-46040 1146040-22 Necklace Charm 11-46040 1146040-23 Bracelet w/Clear Stones 11-46040 1146040-24 Necklace 11-46040 1146040-25 Hair Clip Bow w/ Clear Stones 11-46040 1146040-26 Christmas Santa Earring 11-46040 1146040-27 Ring w/White Stone 11-46040 1146040-28 Hair Clip 11-46040 1146040-29 Earring w/Clear Stones 11-46040 1146040-30 Charm 11-46040 1146040-31 Pink Hair Rubber Band 11-46040 1146040-32 Silver Charm 11-46344 1146344-13 Pair of Earrings 11-47174 1147174-16 Costume Feather Earring 11-47174 1147174-17 Clear Stone Earrings 11-47174 1147174-18 Black Costume Earrings 11-47174 1147174-19 Yellow Color Earring 11-47174 1147174-20 Double Ring 16-41402 59010-7 White Timex Watch 16-41402 59010-8 Red & White Geneva Watch 16-41402 59010-9 White & Brown Geneva Watch 08-22025 0822025-5 Ring 08-22025 0822025-6 Necklace 08-22025 0822025-7 Necklace 08-22025 0822025-8 Ring 08-22025 0822025-9 Key Chain 12-15907 1215907Z-5 Bracelet 12-15907 1215907Z-6 Necklace 12-16241 1216241Z-22 Ring 12-16241 1216241Z-23 Ring 12-25147 1225147-9 Ring 12-4760 124760Z-8 Earrings 14-36329 8949-8 Watch in Box w/Charger 14-36329 8949-11 Watch in Box 14-36329 8949-23 Nike Smart Watch w/ Box 14-36329 8949-24 Nike Smart Watch w/ Box 14-36329 8949-25 Tom Tom Smart Watch 14-36329 8949-26 Garmin Smart Watch 08-53769 0853769-5 Watch 09-5517 095517Z-5 Watch 05-44224 0544224Z-4 Metal Bracelet
05-44224 0544224Z-5 Metal Bracelet 05-44224 0544224Z-6 Metal Link Bracelet 05-44224 0544224Z-7 Metal Bracelet 05-44224 0544224Z-8 Black Rubber Bracelet 05-44224 0544224Z-9 Earrings 05-44224 0544224Z-10 1 Earring 05-44224 0544224Z-11 Silver Ring 05-44224 0544224Z-12 Multi Colored Beaded Necklace 05-44224 0544224Z-13 Ring Purple Stone 05-44224 0544224Z-14 Bracelet/Thread 05-44224 0544224Z-15 Bracelet/Metal Beaded 05-44224 0544224Z-16 Ring w/Clear Stones 05-44224 0544224Z-17 Rubber Rings 05-44224 0544224Z-18 Rubber Bracelet 05-48480 0548480-20 Watch w/Broken Band 05-48789 0548789-14 Bracelet 05-48789 0548789-15 Watch w/No Band 06-51601 0651601Z-1 Earring 06-51601 0651601Z-2 Earrings 06-51601 0651601Z-3 Earring 06-51601 0651601Z-4 Earring 06-51601 0651601Z-5 Earring 09-17465 0917465Z-3 Men’s Wedding Band 09-20958 0920958-4 Earrings 09-20958 0920958-5 Watch 15-20013 14793-2 Watch 20-29135 201812-1 Silver/Chrome Men’s Watch w/Copper Accent 20-29135 201812-2 Men’s Watch 20-29135 201812-3 Men’s Multi Colored Smoke/Chrome Watch 20-29135 201812-4 Watch w/ Chrome Face 20-29135 201812-5 Watch Face 20-29135 201812-6 Square Kenneth Cole Watch Face 20-29135 201812-7 Yellow Men’s Watch 20-29135 201812-8 Black Casio Watch 20-29135 201812-9 Silver Watch w/ Blue Face 20-29135 201812-10 W o m e n ’ s Watch w/Leather Band 20-29135 201812-11 W o m e n ’ s Chrome and Yellow Faced Watch Women’s Plas20-29135 201812-12 tic Watch 20-29135 201812-13 Gold Ladies Watch 20-29135 201812-14 Watch Face 20-29135 201812-15 Seiko Watch Face 20-29135 201812-16 B u l o v a Watch 20-29135 201812-17 Women’s Fossil Watch 20-29135 201812-18 Women’s Geneva Watch 20-29135 201812-19 Women’s Plastic Bolun Watch 20-29135 201812-20 Women’s Plastic Accutime Watch 20-29135 201812-21 W o m e n ’ s Guess Watch w/Leather Band 11-7010 117010-29 Bill Fossil Watch 11-7010 117010-30 Relic Watch 11-7010 117010-31 NY&C Watch 11-7010 117010-36 W o m e n ’ s Watch 17-9237 70806-1 Diamond Bracelet 17-9237 70806-2 Gold Necklace 17-9237 70806-3 Silver Metal Watch 20-28025 201074-8 White Metal Bracelet 15-47179 31038-18 Russian Coin 15-47534 31415-1 Foreign Money Pesos 15-47534 31415-2 Foreign Money Bahamas One Dollar 15-47534 31415-3 Foreign Money Canadian 2 15-47534 31415-4 Foreign Money Canadian 2 15-5234 8169-10 One 50 Pesos Bill 16-25093 48926-4 Foreign Currency 21-11992 222024-25 Misc. Foreign Currency Coins 21-12103 222097-6 2 Mexican Bills 21-13003 222729-19 2 Canadian Coins & Chuck E Cheese Token 21-31929 237597-41 8 Foreign Coins 21-34589 237438-1 Misc. Foreign Currency 21-3686 216146-6 2 Japanese Yen Coins & 1 Mexican Coin 21-6969 218465-26 Assorted Mexican Pesos 21-7081 218516-3 10 Soviet Coins in Bag 21-7081 218516-4 8 Soviet Kopeck Coins in Case 21-7081 218516-5 5 Silver Soviet Kopeck Coins in Case 21-7081 218516-6 11 Soviet Animal Coins in Case 18-9784 180858-2 Foreign Money 20-1190 182308-4 Mexican Coin 20-879 182062-7 4 Ecuador Coins & 1 Australian Coin 11-10863 1110863-12 Chinese Bank Note 11-43150 1143150-16 Foreign Coin 14-6837 146837-15 Pesos 20-2303 183074-12 Russian Bill 10-44993 1044993Z-16 Canadian $2 Coin Terms of the sale will be cash, certified check, Visa, American Express, or Mastercard at the conclusion of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to remove all items after the close of the sale. All sales are final WITH NO WARRANTY. Any and all bids can be rejected at the discretion of the City of Aurora.
/s/ Kadee Rodriguez, City Clerk First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel
BEFORE THE COLORADO GROUND WATER COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS OF WATER RIGHT KIOWA-BIJOU DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER BASIN AND NORTH KIOWA BIJOU GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT - ARAPAHOE COUNTY TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 37-90-107(7), C.R.S., and the Designated Basin Rules, 2 CCR 410-1, Dutch Creek Holdings, LLC has applied for determinations of rights to allocations of designated groundwater from the Laramie-Fox Hills, Arapahoe and Denver aquifers underlying 800 acres generally described as the SW1/4 of Section 27, S1/2 of Section 33 and W1/2 of Section 34, all in Township 5 South, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. (Overlying Land). Only a 692-acre portion of the Overlying Land is underlain by the Denver aquifer (Reduced Overlying Land). The applicant claims ownership of this land and control of the groundwater in these aquifers underlying this property. The groundwater from these allocations is proposed to be used on the described property for the following beneficial uses: domestic, livestock, wildlife, irrigation, recreational water features, commercial, industrial, replacement and storage, either directly or after storage. In accordance with section 37-90-107(7), the Colorado Ground Water Commission shall allocate groundwater from the above aquifers based on ownership of the overlying land. A preliminary evaluation of the application finds the volume of water available for allocation from the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be 19,800 acre-feet for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer; 14,300 acre-feet for the Arapahoe aquifer; 632 acre-feet for the nontributary portion of the Denver aquifer and 1,900 acre-feet for the not-nontributary (4% replacement) portion of the Denver aquifer. These amounts are subject to final evaluation, and subsequent to issuance of the determinations, adjustment to conform to the actual local aquifer characteristics. In accordance with section 37-90-107(7) (a), well permits issued pursuant to subsection 107(7) shall allow withdrawals on the basis of an aquifer life of one hundred years. In accordance with Rule 5.3.6 of the Designated Basin Rules preliminary evaluation of the application finds the replacement water requirement status for the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be nontributary for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer and not-nontributary (4% replacement) for the Arapahoe aquifer. For the Denver aquifer the replacement water requirement for a 372 acre portion of the Reduced Overlying Land is nontributary and the replacement water requirement for the remaining 320 acre portion of the Reduced Overlying Land is not-nontributary (4% replacement). Upon Commission approval of determinations of rights to the allocations, well permits for wells to withdraw the allocations shall be available upon application, subject to the conditions of each determination, the Designated Basin Rules, and approval by the Commission. Such wells must be completed in the aquifer for which the right was allocated. Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer wells and Arapahoe aquifer wells must be located on the 800 acres of Overlying Land and Denver aquifer wells must be located on the 692-acre portion of the Overlying Land that is underlain by the Denver aquifer. Any person wishing to object to the approval of these determinations of rights to allocations must do so in writing, briefly stating the nature of the objection, the name of the applicant, a general description of the property, and the specific aquifers that are the subject of the objection. The objection, including a required $10 fee per application being objected to, must be received by the Colorado Ground Water Commission by March 19, 2022. Objections should be sent via email to DWRpermitsonline@ state.co.us, upon which the objector will be emailed an invoice for paying the fee online. If the objector is unable to provide the objection via email please contact 303866-3581.
to serve until May 2025. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at https://whitebearankele.com/. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 25, 2022. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on April 26, 2022. You may contact the DEO’s office at (303) 858-1800. HILLTOP AT DIA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 By: Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 3RD AND HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of 3RD AND HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (2) two directors will be elected for a 1-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Stephanie Net, DEO SNet@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3712 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to SNet@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. 3RD AND HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication February 17, 2022 Sentinel CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Hilltop at DIA Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3, City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2023, and three (3) directors will be elected
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www.publicnoticecolorado.com CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PIONEER BUSINESS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 3 (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Pioneer Business Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (1) one directors will be elected for a 1-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Stephanie Net, DEO SNet@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3712 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to SNet@spencerfane.com . If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CALL FOR NOMINATIONS EAST QUINCY HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of East Quincy Highlands Metropolitan District (“District”) of the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected for a 3-year term and two (2) directors will be elected for a 1-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Brenden Desmond, DEO bdesmond@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3743 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to bdesmond@spencerfane.com . If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. EAST QUINCY HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Brenden Desmond, Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Stephanie Net, DEO SNet@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3712 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to SNet@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. PIONEER BUSINESS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CALL FOR NOMINATIONS STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 (“District”) of Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Stephanie Net, DEO SNet@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3712 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to SNet@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Sky Ranch Metropolitan District No. 4 of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time one (1) Directors will be elected to serve 1-year terms to May 2, 2023 and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Jessie Stamper, the Designated Election Official for the Sky Ranch Metropolitan District No. 4, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: jstamper@specialdistrictlaw.com; and on the District’s website at https://SkyRanch. colorado.gov. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 25, 2022, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on February 28, 2022, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from and filed with Jessie Stamper, the Designated Election Official of the District at the above information, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). SKY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 By: /s/ Jessie Stamper Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR TBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the TBC Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a one-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. TBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID PARK LANDSCAPING – FILING 4 AND FILING 5 JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/ companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the construction of local landscaped park in Aurora, CO. Scopes of work under this Request for Proposal are concrete, landscaping, and site amenities. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on February 17th , 2021. Instruction to Bidder documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday January , 27th 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Bidder documents. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from bidders that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.
First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID PARK LANDSCAPING – CSP01 JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/ companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the construction of local landscaped park in Aurora, CO. Scopes of work under this Request for Proposal are concrete, landscaping, and site amenities. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on February 17th , 2021. Instruction to Bidder documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday January , 27th 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Bidder documents. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from bidders that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required. First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID PHASE 1 INTERIOR MONUMENTS JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/ companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the construction of the Phase 1 Interior Monuments at The Aurora Highlands in Aurora, CO. Scopes of work under this Request for Proposal are earthwork, structural concrete, masonry, stucco, metals, and electrical. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@ jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on March 3rd, 2021. Instruction to Bidder documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday February 17th, 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Bidder documents. Upon inquiry from interested bidders, bid documents will be made available electronically through BuildingConnected only. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from bidders that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required. Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID WATER LINE RELOCATION JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the construction of a water line relocation in Aurora, CO. Scopes of work under this Request for Proposal are earthwork, erosion control, water line utility, utility boring and site restoration. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@ jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on February 24th , 2021. Instruction to Bidder documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday February 3rd, 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Bidder documents. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from bidders that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required. First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID Colorado International Metropolitan District No. 7 (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the 66th/68th Ave and Denali Project (the “Project”) at 18591 E 64th Ave, Denver CO until 10:00 am., March 15, 2022. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. A description of the Work to be performed is: underground utilities, storm drainage, approximately 4000 LF of roadway improvements and erosion control. Electronic bid packages will be available
after 10:00 am. on February 18, 2022. Send request for bid documents to Nate Lapp at Nate@silverbluffcompanies.com. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $10,000.00 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. [Optional Owner reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests.] Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed in writing to: Nate Lapp at Nate@ silverbluffcompanies.com no later than 5:00 pm, March 11th. Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID Sky Ranch Community Authority Board (the “CAB”) will receive sealed Bids for the Fencing Installation Services (the “Project”) at the office of the CAB Engineer: Independent District Engineering Services, 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite #125, Lakewood, CO 80401, Email: stanfowler@ idesllc.com. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the CAB and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder and must be delivered to the CAB Engineer no later than 10:00 a.m., on March 4th, 2022. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Attention is called to the fact that the Successful Bidder will be required to advance funds to the CAB in an amount equivalent to the amount of the bid submitted in order to fund the Project (the “Project Advance”), and to enter into a capital funding agreement with the CAB to address the CAB’s repayment of the Project Advance to the Successful Bidder. A description of the Work to be performed is: Fencing material procurement and fencing installation services to the CAB for the Sky Ranch development. Bid packages will be available upon request to the CAB Engineer for pickup after 10:00 a.m. on February 17th, 2022 via email. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the CAB and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more in labor and/ or materials to the Project. Bidders are hereby advised that the CAB reserves the right to not award a Contract until ten (10) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the ten (10) day time period. CAB reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non- responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the CAB in its best interest. The CAB also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed in writing to: /s/ Stan Fowler, PE District Engineer 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite #125, Lakewood, CO 80401 stanfowler@idesllc.com First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe and Adams Counties, Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from said District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on March 10, 2022 final settlement with Velocity Constructors, Inc. will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, for the “Western Well Field Chlorine Analyzer – Western Booster Pump Station” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.
1. The name and address of the petitioner and description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows: Petitioner: Pauls Development East, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Address: 100 Saint Paul Street, Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80206 Legal Description: LOTS 1 AND 2 AND TRACT A, STRASBURG STATION FILING NO. 1, AS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. B5135453, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO (APPROX. 29 ACRES). 2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the District at 9:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, on February 22, 2022 via Telephone Conference Call Number: 646-813-3054 / Participant Code: 12693975570# and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the property described in this notice. EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Ron Fano General Counsel for the District Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on February 24th, 2022 final settlement with Conroy Excavating will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, for the “Stonetree Pressure Modifications Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. /s/ East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District Publication: February 10, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on March 10, 2022 final settlement with Weifield Group Contracting, Inc. will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, for the “Zone 3 Booster Pump Station Electrical Upgrades Project, Phase 2” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. /s/ East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
/s/ East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT (“District”) of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of The Trails Recreation Center located at 16799 East Lake Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80016, on March, 15, 2022, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. to Concrete Express, Inc (CEI), for work performed by said Contractor for a trails construction project performed within the District and commonly known as the Copperleaf Trails Implementation Phase 1 Project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District, whose address is c/o Delos Searle, The Trails Recreation Center, 16799 East Lake Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80016 on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. All of the above is pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Mark Brinton President First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24 and ‘ 15-10-401, C.R.S. Case No. 21PR31446 ****Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. **** In the Matter of the Estate of: HOUN THACH, a/k/a THACH HUON, Deceased. TO: Unknown Heirs Last Known Address, if any: Unknown
the requested action set forth in the motion/petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate. /s/ James A. Kaplan Atty Reg #: 7741 Rausch Sturm LLP 5500 S. Quebec St., Ste. 260 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Eastern Hills Metropolitan District Nos. 9-11 (collectively, the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-650-479-3208 and enter passcode 145 721 3768. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.easternhillsmds.com or by telephone at 303-839-3885. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the abovereferenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler. Please contact Diane Wheeler by email at diane@simmonswheeler.com or by telephone at 303689-0833 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. EASTERN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 9-11 By: /s/ Thomas Clark, President Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the Strasburg Fire Protection District No. 8 (“District”) will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 56281 East Colfax Avenue, Strasburg, Colorado at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the public may attend by teleconference only. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 650-479-3208 and enter passcode 79646209. A copy of the amended 2020 budget is available for public inspection at 56281 E. Colfax Avenue, Strasburg, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the amended 2020 budget, file or register any objections thereto. STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 By: /s/ Don Sherer President Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DISSOLUTION OF EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 1
A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for (brief description of relief requested) Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe and Adams Counties, Colorado, will hold a public hearing on the dissolution of Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District Subdistrict No. 1 (the “Subdistrict”) at the date, time and location provided below.
Date: March 15, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80111
The Subdistrict is described as Lots 1 and 2 and Tract A, Strasburg Station Filing No. 1, as Recorded September 9, 2005 at Reception No. B5135453, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, consisting of approximately 29 acres.
***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to
Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all
interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the District at 9:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, on February 22, 2022 via Telephone Conference Call Number: 646-813-3054 / Participant Code: 12693975570# and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such dissolution should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing Subdistrict to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the dissolution of the subdistrict. EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Ron Fano General Counsel for the District Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE OF RETENTION REDUCTION NOTICE is hereby given that Sky Ranch Community Authority Board of Arapahoe County, Colorado, will make partial retention payment at 8390 E Crescent Pkwy, Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or after February 24, 2022, to the following: Bemas Construction, Inc. 80 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 For all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on Sky Ranch Neighborhood A Grading and performed for the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, their subcontractors or suppliers, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for partial retention settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC 1626 Cole Blvd, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for partial retention release. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such partial retention payment will release the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board, its directors, officers, agents, consultants, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SKY RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Barrett Marrocco, PE District Engineer by and for the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2021PR158 Estate of Mary Ruth Cole Johnson aka Mary Ruth Cole aka Mary Cole Johnson aka Mary Cole aka Mary R. Johnson aka Mary C Johnson aka Linda Ruth Johnson, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Anthony De’Marcus Johnson Personal Representative 6621 Morrison Rd. New Orleans, LA 70126 Attorney for Personal Representative Cornell Johnson Atty Reg #: 34449 The Law Office of Cornell Johnson, P.C. 1800 Glenarm Place, Ste. 100 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-298-8598 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2021PR31230 Estate of William Owen Maxwell aka William O. Maxwell aka William Maxwell, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Attorney for Estate Michael R. Meaux, Atty Reg #: 35658 P.O. Box 22451 Denver, CO 80222-0451 Phone: 303-906-5518 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2021PR31471 Estate of Marilyn J. Ohman aka Marilyn Ohman aka Marilyn Jac Ohman, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. David J. Ohman Personal Representative 482 Lima St. Aurora, CO 80010 Attorney for Personal Representative Patricia L. Clowdus Atty Reg #: 8744 Ashley L. Thompson Atty Reg #: 44059 Robinson, Diss and Clowdus, P.C. 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Ste. 340 Denver, CO 80209 Phone: 303-861-4154 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2021PR458 Estate of Sherrill Kitto aka Sherrill V Kitto aka Sherrill Verdeen Kitto, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Rebecca Pardini Personal Representative 565 Delmonico St. NE Palm Bay, FL 32907 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2021PR461 Estate of John Michael Smith aka John M. Smith aka Michael Smith aka J. Michael Smith aka John Smith, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michelle Sylvain Personal Representative PO Box 1431 Eagle, CO 81631 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30041 Estate of Eva Lou Jones aka Eva L. Jones aka Eva jones aka Lou Jones aka E. Lou Jones aka Eva Lou Toms, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 15, 2022, or the claims may be barred forever. Robert Michael Jones Personal Representative 11 Lark Lake Forest, CA 92630 Attorney for Personal Representative Michael L. Nicklos Atty Reg #: 10270 13 W 2nd St., PO Box 581 La Junta, CO 81050 Phone: 719-384-5946 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30045 Estate of Barbara S. Dorsey aka Barbara Somers Dorsey aka Barbara Dorsey aka Barbara Somers, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Reynolds W. Dorsey Personal Representative 2427 Columbine Dr. Durango, CO 81301 Attorney for Personal Representative Brent S. Hultquist Atty. Reg. #: 37274 Hultquist Law Firm, LLC 6081 S. Quebec Street, Suite 203 Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: 720-805-3800 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
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www.publicnoticecolorado.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30061 Estate of George D. Wetzel aka George Donald Wetzel aka George Wetzel, Deceased. All persons claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert Wetzel Personal Representative P.O. Box 429 Cascade, CO 80809 Attorney for Personal Representative Ethan D. Rector, Esq. Atty Reg #: 42945 Cook Rector Law 7222 Commerce Center Dr., Ste. 112 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: 719-375-5619 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30082 Estate of Celsa Teresa Vialpando aka Celsa T. Vialpando aka Celsa Vialpando, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michelle L. Fox Personal Representative 6445 Flintridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Attorney for Personal Representative David W. Kirch Atty Reg #: 5259 Gerard Deffenbaugh Atty Reg #: 47462 Kirch Rounds Bowman & Deffenbaugh PC Marketplace Tower II 3025 S. Parker Rd., Ste. 820 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-671-7726 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30084 Estate of William D. Schneider, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Teresa L. Schneider Co-Personal Representative 627 W. Valleyview Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Dana P. Maudlin Co-Personal Representative 627 W. Valleyview Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Attorney for Personal Representatives David M. Swank Atty Reg #: 23408 Swank Law Firm LLC 4600 S. Syracuse St., Suite 900 Denver, CO 80237 Phone: 303-773-2000 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30101 Estate of Karalyn N. Gay aka Karalyn Gay aka Kara Gay, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Attorney for Personal Representative Krista Beauchamp Atty Reg #:47615 Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: 303-500-1221 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30102 Estate of Joan G. Young aka Joan Gay Young aka Joan Young, Deceased. All persons hacing claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kari Braswell Personal Representative 631 E. Fremont Ave. Centennial, CO 80122 Attorney for Personal Representative Patrick M. Plank Atty Reg #: 24024 26 W. Dry Creek Circle, #420 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 303-794-5901 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30119 Estate of Winifred Drasky aka Winifred H. Drasky aka Winifred G. Drasky, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Raymond G. Drasky Personal Representative P.O. Box 41 Central City, CO 80427 Attorney for Personal Representative Charles E. Rounds, Esq. Atty Reg #: 37786 Marketplace Tower II 3025 S. Parker Rd., Ste. 820 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-671-7726 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel
Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 E. Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-320-0023 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30126 Estate of Harriet P. Siegel aka Harriet Paula Siegel, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Attorney for Personal Representative Kristi M. Radosevich Atty Reg #: 34335 Karnopp, Radosevich & Preston, LLC P.O. Box 2708 Elizabeth, CO 80107 Phone: 303-646-2763 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel
BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4 – 10 /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30135 Estate of Thomas Hadley Billings, II, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas Hadley Billings Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry ST., #710 Denver, CO 80246 Phone: 303-355-8500 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30149 Estate of Steven Michael Barnhisel aka Steven M. Barnhisel aka Steven Barnhisel, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Rhonda Montera Barnhisel Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-245-2100 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 21PR455 Estate of Shelley R. Voorhees aka Shelly Richards Voorhees, Shelley Voorhees, and Shelley G. R. Voorhees, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert T. Voorhees Personal Representative 4424 E. Peakview Circle Centennial, CO 80121 Attorney for Personal Representative Suzanne D. Nelson Atty. Reg. #:51994 10111 Inverness Main Street, Unit 332 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Phone: 720-900-0947 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 22PR30016 Estate of Richard K. Welle Jr. aka R. K. Welle, Jr. aka Richard Kinsley Welle, Jr., Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark W. Welle
NOTICE TO ELIGIBLE ELECTORS OF HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4 – 10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one or more vacancies exist on the Boards of Directors of the HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4 – 10 (the “Districts”), County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(1), C.R.S., any qualified eligible elector of the Districts may file a letter of interest in filling the Boards’ vacancies. A letter of interest may be filed at the office of Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. located at 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237.
Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: BETZABE NAVA for Minor Child: GERSON DROMEYET to change the Child’s Name to: Gerson Diaz Nava Notice to: Mario Dromeyet, non-custodial parent Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: February, 23, 2022 Time: 11:30am Location: Remote Hearing in Courtroom 303 To appear via Webex: 1) Visit www.webex.com or download the webex app on your phone 2) Click Join 3) Enter the access code 145 682 7276 Join from a video conferencing system or application Dial angela.boykins@hudicial.webex.com Join online: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/angelaboykins If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling the following number: 720-650-7664. When prompted enter the following access code or meeting number: 145 682 7276 for the purpose of requesting a change of name for Gerson Dromeyet. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: January 12,2022 Betzabe Nava 2347 S. Elkhart St. Aurora, CO 80014 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 10th date of 2022, final settlement with W.E. O’Neil Construction Company of Colorado, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for APS Aurora Central High School PE Lockers and Athletic Lobby Remodel Bid #3093-21, and that any person co-partner- ship, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on ac- count of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their sub- contractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, February 10, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 10th date of 2022, final settlement with W.E. O’Neil Construction Company of Colorado, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for APS Aurora Central High School ADA Upgrades Bid #3092-21, and that any person co-partner- ship, asso- ciation, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contrac- tors for or on ac- count of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their sub- contractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, Febru- ary 10, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 10th date of 2022, final settlement with Wilderness Construction Company, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Au- rora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for APS 2021 Mobile Moves, Bid #3103-21, and that any person co-part- ner- ship, asso- ciation, company, or cor- poration who has an unpaid claim against any of the contrac- tors for or on ac- count of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their sub- contrac- tors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and includ- ing said time of such final settlement on/ or after, Febru- ary 10, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of:
by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or af- ter, February 8, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF A DAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 8th date of 2022, final settlement with Bassett & Associates, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for Pickens Tech Building C Addition Remodel and KidsTech Remodel 3067-20, and that any person co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, February 8, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22C100006
Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Ave. Aurora, CO 80011
Public Notice is given on January 17, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.
The Petition requests that the name of Leroyeisha Aaliyah Lee Grace Thomas to be changed to Aaliyah Leroyeisha Thomas.
JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: February 24, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22C100030 Public Notice is given on January 18, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Amanda Brooke Kirkwood to be changed to Mandi Brooke Thompson. /s/Anne Marie Ollada, County Court Judge First Publication: February 17, 2022 Final Publication: March 3, 2022 Sentinel
/s/ Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22C100009 Public Notice is given on January 6, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Wyatt Wheeler Giddings to be changed to Wyatt Wheeler Giddmore. /s/ Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk First Publication: February 3, 2022 Final Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 8th date of 2022, final settlement with Mark Young Construction LLC, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construc- tion Contract for Virginia Court Elementary - Whole Building Remodel and Additions #3045 -20, and that any person co-partner- ship, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed
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A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the above Court between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; failure to respond to this service by publication within thirty-five (35) days of the publication date may result in a default judgment against the nonappearing party. Shana Kloek CLERK OF THE COURT 7325 S. POTOMAC ST. CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 by Janett Esquivel Publication: February 17, 2022 Sentinel
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It appears the man’s trip to get medical help Sunday night at about 9:30 p.m. promoted notification of police. The man said he was shot while in the area of Beeler Street and East Colfax Avenue at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said there is no suspect information, and that the shooting victim is expected to survive his injury. No other details were released. Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said. — SENTINEL STAFF
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Man killed by police who say was armed, knocking apartment doors Aurora police said officers shot and killed a 31-year-old man wielding a gun Friday morning at apartments in the 1300 block of Idalia Court. Public information Agent Matthew Longshore said that at about 4:30 a.m., multiple 911 callers reported that a Hispanic male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt was armed with a gun and knocking on apartment doors. When police arrived, they tried unsuccessfully to communicate with him in English and Spanish, Longshore said. “After giving the male multiple commands, officers did fire their weapons at this male,” Longshore said. Longshore said he did not
know whether the suspect had fired his gun. First responders attempted to resuscitate the man, but he died at the scene, police said. “The two Aurora Police Officers who fired their weapons were equipped with department-issued body cameras, which will be used in this ongoing investigation,” police said in a statement. “They have both been placed on paid administrative leave per department policy.” The Critical Incident Response Team for the 18th Judicial District is now leading the investigation because of officer involvement, which is standard state procedure. The man’s identity is expected to be released by the Arapahoe County coroner’s office at a later date. — SENTINEL STAFF
Church shooting suspect killed by police
A suspect in a shooting at an Aurora church has died after being shot by police during the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 9. According to police, Jose De Jesus Montoya Villa, 30, went on a “crime spree” Wednesday afternoon that began with a shooting at 3:45 p.m. in a parking lot in the 800 block of Dayton Street. A 26-year-old man was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Aurora Police Department spokesperson Matthew Wells-Longshore said during a news conference. In that same parking lot, Villa carjacked a car at gunpoint and was involved in a hit-and-run crash at East 11th Avenue and Dayton, Wells-Longshore said.
Shortly after 4 p.m., Villa allegedly robbed a liquor store in the 700 block of Peoria Street. At 4:30 p.m., Wells-Longshore said Villa carjacked another car at the intersection of Parker Road and Interstate 225. Officers were responding to the area, and a patrol car spotted the car and apprehended Villa at Jamison Avenue and Parker. The officers attempted to make a stop of the car, were confronted by Villa, and shot at him, Wells-Longshore said. Villa was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A critical incident response team from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office will investigate the shooting. Aurora police will continue to investigate the crime spree. No police were injured. Wells-Longshore did not say whether Villa returned fire to police. Police were not aware of Villa’s identity until after he was taken to the hospital, Wells-Longshore said. Villa had an active warrant for first-degree murder in connection to a shooting that killed one woman and injured two men at Iglesia Faro De Luz church at 538 Olathe Street in Aurora the evening of Friday, Feb. 4. Police said Villa was the boyfriend or ex-boyfriend of the slain woman, whose identity has not yet been released. Police do not know why Villa was in the north Aurora area Wednesday or if he had any connection to any of the victims. “I’m thankful we found him,” Wells-Longshore said. “It’s unfortunate it ended the way it did.” — CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer
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