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TEACHABLE FOMENT — don’t arm teachers to thwart school shootings

If you’re looking to blame something for much of the mess Americans find themselves in these days, blame Hollywood and gun nuts.

Movies are so good, so real, and so compelling to NRA types that they persuade a whole lot of folks that sending teachers to school with guns to fend off bad guys is a good idea.

It’s not. Not at all.

As regular as the seasons, Republican state lawmakers somewhere are trying their annual push to let everyone have more guns, bigger guns, bigger magazines, guns anywhere you want, guns without licenses or controls and — my personal favorite — guns for Mrs. Maylene R. Pugh, who teaches fourth grate at your local elementary school.

This year, Tennessee lawmakers were the ones pitching the idea of armed teachers after the horrific Nashville shooting there this year. Colorado Republicans have and still do call for this nonsense, most recently in neighboring Douglas County, where nonsense flourishes like beige on houses down there.

Following horror with ludicrous is not a recipe for good government or a safe place to live and go to school

I do, however, love the Hollywood-like action drama that comes with these state lawmaker bills each year:

It’sanotherdayontherollingTennesseehillsorthedustyColoradoplains. Goodconservativechildren,whowere readingtheirBiblesontheschoolbuson thewaytoclassthatmorning,aresitting quietlyinMrs.Farnsworth’ssocialstudieslesson.They’repolitelysmirkingto themselveswhilereadingthefollyofthe NewDeal.

Suddenly,thesoundofgunfireechoes downthehallway,outsidetheclassroom. Theloudspeakerfromtheofficeblurts

out,“CODEYELLER.”Thekidsimmediatelyrushsilentlytothebackoftheroom, withoutcommentingonhowFDRwould setuptheruinationofAmericabymakingoldpeoplelazywiththepromiseof SocialSecurity.

Farnsworthreachesintohertopdesk drawerandpullsoutanivory-handledhog leg,a.45-Calibergiftfromherdeardaddy, whoshotmanyacommiebastardwithit duringtheKoreanwar.Shepullsclose againstthewall,inspiredbytheAmerican flaghangingbetweenherandthedoor.

Suddenly, the classroom door is yanked open and a masked skinhead withnecktattoosandaneyebrowpiercinglurchesin,amacheteinonehandanda cheapSaturdaynightspecialintheother. Heturnsandfacesthesurprisedchildren.

Farnsworthstepsfrombehindtheflag, bothhandsgrippingthecoolivory.

“Nottoday,youskate-boardingScumbag,”shehollersfrombehind.Scumbag whirlsaround,swingingthemachete.Beforehecanevenfocusonwheretostrike, Farnsworthemptieshergun,creatinga heart-shapedpatternaroundtheplace inScumbag’schestwherehiscold,black heartwasandhasnowstoppedbeating.

ThechildrencheerasScumbagdrops tothefloor,andtheentireclassgoesoutsidetosing“GodBlessAmerica”andhave apicnicwithhotdogs.

It’s so compelling that a host of Republican state lawmakers across the nation keep trying to push through an assortment of bills that let teachers pack heat in school or give them a few hours of training by sheriff deputies to do the deed if they feel the need.

If you want to know what would really happen, ask a real expert. Ask a cop. They’ll tell you that highly trained experts wielding guns in places like schools is extremely risky and dangerous. Innocent

people can and do get killed in such situations. It’s chaos. It’s nearly impossible to tell a good guy from a bad guy — or any guy. Guns go off pointed at the wrong person.

A few hours on a firing range is not the equivalent of years of study and training to work on a SWAT team — unless it’s in the movies.

Teachers hate the idea. Real law enforcers hate the idea. Those with common sense hate the idea.

“These bills are about rhetoric and distraction—they’re not about solutions,” Rob Wilcox, federal legal director at Everytown for Gun Safety, told NBC News last year.

Think about it. What if Scumbag doesn’t look like one? What if he looks like every other kid in school? Do you want your kid taking a chance in the hallway as gunfire erupts between Scumbag and Dead-Eye Dan the Janitor? Do you want the shakiest gun in the west wing of school pointing her heater at the classroom door only to shoot some poor kid who comes in looking for a place to hide?

For those in faraway Colorado places who just can’t sleep at night worrying about this, create a local posse to act as deputies until real ones arrive, but have them get real training.

If we want to really make schools safer, pass meaningful gun control laws. Spend money on experts and training teachers to recognize when a student is having serious problems. Allow schools to monitor troubled students so they problem just doesn’t move on to an unsuspecting community.

Spend money on mental health programs to prevent children — or anyone — from becoming stars in reality shows that never have a happy ending.

DAVE PERRY Editor

In this AP file photo, Cori Sorensen, a fourth grade teacher from Highland Elementary School in Highland, Utah, receives firearms training with a .357 magnum from personal defense instructor Jim McCarthy in West Valley City, Utah, where teachers and administrators are allowed to bring guns to school. AP

Photo/Rick Bowmer, File

Editorials Sentinel

We are the people.

In the dangerous, mythical and deliberate alternate reality that former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Fox-ousted Tucker Carlson are trying to impose on America, the nation really has only one hope: the press.

Trump, suffering from grave legal jeopardy on multiple fronts as a result of his corrupt and criminal past, has turned to his familiar strategy of “fake news.”

It’s a meme that has been tried and true by despots in the United States and all over the world for generations: Attack and undermine the messenger.

Using Twitter and media outlets like Fox News, congresspersons Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert wield an army of social media trolls and right-wing propaganda websites in trying to groom Americans for their own nefarious purposes. These people have provenly and repeatedly outright lied regularly about critical and even trivial matters.

It is a treacherous and vile scheme that presents nothing but danger to Aurora, to the state, to the nation, and to the world.

It’s a scheme so fraught with peril that the framers of the Constitution and the nation installed free press rights unlike any in history, and any elsewhere, to combat it.

The nation’s creators had seen despotism. They knew then, just as enlightened Americans know now, only the press can keep America free from corruption and autocracy by being allowed to keep citizens informed about what their government really does and what leaders really say.

Because the provable truth of what the mainstream American press reveals about Trump, he and his supporters, his collaborators in Congress and his regime label us “enemies of the people.”

Despite Trump’s marginal mastery of English and his tentative, corrupted grasp on reality, his message speaks loudly to a small but vocal group of Americans sympathetic to his message of selfishness, fascism, greed, intolerance and despair.

We’re speaking back here — not from the news pages of Sentinel Colorado, which every single day accurately, fairly and honestly gives a clear picture of what leaders in the world say and do — we’re beseeching you from the part of our publication devoted to our editorial opinions and yours.

The opinions of this newspaper and every American are protected by one of the most powerful parts of the Constitution, because savvy founding fathers knew there would be people like Richard Nixon, Sen. Joe McCarthy, and President Donald Trump who would rise to power and attempt to use it against America and its citizens for their own specious purposes.

Reporters are not the enemies of the people. We are the people. We are Americans who willingly take stressful, low-paying jobs and face grueling hours. We make endless personal sacrifices for one purpose: to accurately, fairly and unabashedly tell you about your government, your community and your world.

Reporters, editors and photographers hold personal beliefs about politics, government, religion, culture and science as varied and disparate as everywhere else in the nation, because we are the nation.

If there is one underlying motivation among every journalist that’s ever worked here, or at newspapers like ours across the country, it’s the demand for truth and justice. Journalists are bound to ensure that our work promotes justice for the poor, the rich, Jews and Catholics, atheists and zealots, victims and criminals, the right and the left.

We strive to allow justice to flourish by telling America what we see, what we hear and what we reveal. Only truth can ensure justice in a society, and only a free and unfettered press can offer a society truth.

That’s what we do. Not as enemies of the people, but as the people.

JOHN MICEK, CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Woke? These people are wide awake

Let’s get a few things out the way right now. Transgender rights are human rights. Transgender women are women. Transgender men are men. And children who are coming to terms with their sexual and gender identity, often under the most difficult of circumstances, deserve our love and care.

They should not be ostracized, nor should they be subjected to the hurtful rhetoric that drives these young people to die by suicide at an alarmingly high rate.

In 2023, that shouldn’t be a matter of debate.

Yet it remains one, as events on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh last week provided ample reminder.

There, protesters closed down streets in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, while a debate on transgender rights took place inside the O’Hara Student Center.

The event, hosted by the campus chapter of the College Republicans, featured conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who supports policy that “protects two biological genders.”

He faced off against libertarian journalist Brad Polumbo, who believes that kind of talk flies in the face of conservative thinking that embraces personal freedom and rejects big government, WESA-FM in Pittsburgh reported.

A day or so later, my news organization, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, ran two columns on our Commentary Page related to this debate.

The first, by frequent opinion contributor John A. Tures, argues, through polling data, that Americans who know someone who is transgender are more likely to be accepting, and also supportive of embedding protections for them in law.

The second, by opinion regular Bruce Ledewitz, who teaches constitutional law at Klein Duquesne Law School in Pittsburgh, argues that, in the face of the distasteful views aired by Knowles, and calls for the event’s cancellation, university officials were correct to let it go forward because the principles of academic freedom demanded nothing less.

We ran Tures’ and Ledewitz’s pieces for the same reason we run all of our commentary pieces: In the earnest hope that they move the conversation forward.

And, in my view, move it to the only place it logically can end: With full acceptance and equality under the law for all Americans, no matter who they are.

And I believe that is the only outcome. Because the fiercest battles always come when society is on the verge of profound change.

Whether it’s the fight over abortion access, gun violence reduction, books in the classroom, or full equality and dignity for people who have always lived among us, those who oppose that progress will employ any means at their disposal to stop it.

But data show that most Americans support abortion access; support reasonable constraints on firearms ownership; support protecting transgender people from discrimination, and reject attempts to remove books from our library shelves.

Though it bends slowly, the arc of the moral universe continues to bend toward justice – even if we sometimes have to help it along.

And God knows, it could use all the help it can get right now.

I also believe that if we try to silence the views of those with whom we disagree, those of us who oppose book bans, or efforts to drive our transgender neighbors into the shadows, surrender the advantage.

You only counter darkness with light. You only beat back hate with love.

Some readers may dismiss this kind of talk as so much “woke” rhetoric. And, after a fashion, it might even be true.

But not in the way you might think.

Our transgender friends and neighbors are wide awake.

They’ve always been here and always lived among us. I don’t have to look any further than a beloved aunt to know that’s true.

If anything, it’s that some among us are now finally waking up to this long-overdue rebalancing of the scales, and to a nation that is haltingly, painfully, and despite itself, on the way to living up to its ideals.

An award-winning political journalist, John L. Micek is Editor-in-Chief of The Pennsylvania Capital-Star in Harrisburg, Pa. Email him at jmicek@penncapital-star.com and follow him on Twitter @ByJohnLMicek.

Newspapers aren’t the ‘enemy of the people,’ we are the people

AURORA OFFICER CONVICTED OF STANDING BY AS PARTNER PISTOL WHIPPED MAN

BY CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

former Aurora Police Department officer was found guilty last week of failing to intervene when her partner strangled and pistol-whipped a detained man, the first ruling of its kind following a state law making officers criminally liable for such inaction.

Lawyers for former Aurora Police Officer Francine Martinez argued during the trial that she was following APD training at the time, which stated that officers could employ chokeholds or deadly force if they feared for their lives while trying to take someone into custody.

“For me, it felt like it was a deadly situation,” Martinez said on the stand Thursday. The trial on the misdemeanor charge ended with a conviction April 21.

On July 23 2021, Aurora police officers John Haubert and Francine Martinez responded to a trespassing call in the 3100 block of South Parker Road. At the scene, the officers detained 29-year-old Kyle Vinson and two other men on outstanding felony warrants.

The other suspects fled the scene as Martinez was attempting to place one of them in handcuffs. Haubert then tried to handcuff Vinson, telling the man to roll onto his stomach as he pressed the barrel of his pistol against the back of his head, according to an affidavit for Haubert’s arrest.

Body camera footage from the incident released by APD shows Vinson’s head becoming increasingly bruised and bloodied as Haubert strikes him. At one point Haubert can be heard yelling at Vinson, “If you move, I will shoot you.”

AVinson initially complied, then began to move his body and try to free one of his arms, at which point Haubert began to strike Vinson on top of his head with his gun more than a dozen times, the affidavit said. As the struggle continued, Haubert then put his hands around Vinson’s neck, apparently choking him for at least 39 seconds.

Through labored breathing, Vinson told Haubert, “you’re killing me” and repeatedly asked the officer not to shoot him, body camera footage shows.

Several days after the incident, then Aurora Police Department Chief Vanessa Wilson held a press conference announcing that charges had been filed against both officers. A visibly emotional Wilson condemned Haubert’s actions.

“We’re disgusted,” she said at the time.

“We’re angry. This is not police work … We don’t train this. It’s not acceptable.”

Haubert resigned shortly after, turning himself in on the arrest warrant. Martinez, who had been with APD for six years, was fired that August.

Colorado’s sweeping police reform bill, passed in 2020 following nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd and renewed attention statewide to the death of Elijah McClain, requires officers to intervene when seeing use of excessive force by colleagues and to report such cases to superiors, and makes it a misdemeanor to fail to do so.

Martinez pleaded not guilty to failure to intervene charges, and is the first person to go to trial under the new law.

Her lawyers argued that she had not been aware during the incident of how many times Haubert had struck Vinson and how long he had his hands on Vinson’s throat until after she went back and re-

viewed body camera footage of the arrest.

“My perception in the moment was he had put his hand there no longer than five seconds,” Martinez said.

University of Colorado Denver criminal justice professor Paul Taylor, who provided expert witness testimony on Martinez’s behalf, argued that police develop a form of tunnel vision during these kinds of tense situations. He said that Martinez was not in a position to assess the situation in the moment and could have been putting herself in danger by intervening.

“Officers in these encounters don’t have a lot of attentional capacity for anything else,” he said.

He criticized Haubert for drawing a gun on Vinson, saying it was unclear why he chose to do so.

“I don’t like those tactics,” he said.

Martinez said during questioning that she was unsure at the time why Haubert had drawn his gun on Vinson but assumed that he believed himself to be in danger.

Lawyers for the 18th Judicial District questioned why Martinez’s use of force report, which was only submitted after Wilson’s press conference, did not make any mention of she or Haubert feeling afraid at the time.

“You never described yourself as being in any kind of fear, much less fear for your life,” Deputy District Attorney Brian Sugioka said.

Sugioka also questioned a claim Martinez had made in an earlier filing attempting to have the case dismissed that she had touched Haubert’s arm and quietly told him to move his hands from Vinson’s neck. During questioning, she acknowledged that this cannot be heard in body camera footage of the incident and that none of the written statements of the oth-

er officers who arrived to the scene as backup mention her intervening.

A six-person jury deliberated for most of the day Friday before returning a guilty verdict.

“While the vast majority of police officers uphold the highest standards when interacting with victims and suspects, we are committed to holding officers accountable when they break the law and betray the badge,” 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner said in a Friday evening news release. “I’m grateful for the jury’s service and for returning a just verdict.”

Vinson’s lawyer, Qusair Mohamedbhai, said he hopes that police take note of the verdict.

“I think people are tired of the thin blue line,” he said.

His firm, Rathod Mohamedbhai, is also representing the parents of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old Boulder who was shot and killed by Clear Creek Sherriff’s Office deputies after calling 911 in June. Mohamedbhai noted that if other officers at the scene had intervened when deputy Andrew Buen shot Glass, who had already been tased twice at the time, he would still be alive.

Martinez is scheduled to be sentenced June 2. Based upon the sentencing statute in effect on the date of the offense, she faces a sentencing range of 6 to 18 months in jail but is also eligible to be sentenced to probation, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Haubert has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go to trial in November. He is facing charges of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree assault, felony menacing, official oppression and first-degree official misconduct.

LEFT: In this July 23, 2021, video image released by the Aurora Police Department shows police body camera footage of an unidentified man suffering face lacerations and several hematoma.

ABOVE: John Haubert was arrested after he allegedly beat a man with his pistol, choked him and threatened to kill him while attempting an arrest on July 23, 2021 Aurora Police Department via AP

Personal backgrounds but few policy differences separate 3 APS superintendent finalists

The APS school board have begun deliberations to select the district’s next superintendent after conducting final interviews of the three candidates last week.

The board will take “as long as it needs to make this important decision” without unnecessarily prolonging the process, board President Debbie Gerkin said after the final interviews.

The selection will be announced either at one of the board’s regularly scheduled meetings or at a special board meeting depending on when a decision is reached, Gerkin said.

In a four-hour special meeting April 17, board members heard presentations and asked questions of final candidates Andre Wright, Michael Giles and Nia Campbell. Each candidate had the opportunity to present to the board for 20 minutes, as well as to ask their own questions of board members and deliver brief closing remarks.

The candidates were each asked a preselected set of the same eight questions by the board members, which included how they would boost student achievement, how they approached decision-making, their familiarity with Blueprint APS, their view of the role of school resources officers and how they would manage the district’s budget.

There were no significant differences among the candidates throughout the relatively academic discussions of how they viewed leadership and teaching pedagogy. Each candidate said they valued

the district’s diversity, wanted to improve retention and recruitment of teachers, particularly teachers of color and saw school resource officers as one component of a multifaceted school safety plan that should also include mental health and social-emotional supports.

Candidates did not go into significant detail about changes they would like to make as superintendent. Giles said that he would like to create a safety task force similar to one that exists at Cherry Creek and to evaluate Blueprint APS to determine if it is still accomplishing the same things that it was intended for when it was created.

Campbell has similar comments regarding Blueprint and said that if hired one of the first things she would do would be to hire a consulting firm to conduct a thorough analysis of the entire APS system. She also said she would like the district to implement seals of biliteracy, an official recognition for students who graduate high school with fluency in two or more languages.

The preselected questions meant that there was little discussion of news about Gateway High School that became public after the final candidates were selected. According to an Aurora police report, former Gateway principal Ron Fay and his secretary embezzled more than $100,000 from the district during his time at the school.

Fay also faced accusations that he had pressured teachers to improperly change students’ grades, an internal investigation of which was led by Wright during his time as APS chief academic officer.

The results of the investigation have not been made public. An external audit said that several people involved believed that it was not as thorough as it could have been, something that Wright has said is not accurate.

At Monday’s meeting, Wright

provided the board members with documents related to the investigation and said that part of why he left APS in 2021 was because “things were happening in this district that I could not change regardless of my position.”

“The district entrusted me for seven years with over $1 billion of its money,” he told the board. “If I were not fiscally responsible, they wouldn’t have allowed me to continue.”

Gerkin said after the meeting that asking each candidate the same set of questions is a best practice for this type of search, and that asking questions about the Gateway scandal “was not our purpose tonight.”

“The police report speaks for itself,” she said.

— CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Arapahoe health officials say Eaglecrest meningitis case check is complete

Arapahoe County Public Health has finished contact tracing following the suspected meningitis death of an Eaglecrest High School teacher and have not identified any other cases.

Eaglecrest teacher Maddie Schmidt, 24, and paraprofessional Judith Geoffroy, 63, died the weekend of April 8. After a lab test confirmed last week that Schmidt had viral meningitis when she died, class was canceled at Eaglecrest for a day and the public health department began reaching out to Schmidt’s close contacts.

Arapahoe County spokesperson Anders Nelson confirmed Monday that contact tracing had since concluded. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office has conducted

autopsies on both women but their official cause of death is pending test results that Nelson said should be complete in about a week.

The Integrated Learning Center program at Eaglecrest, where both worked, was closed through April 11 but resumed normal operations April 14.

— CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Aurora man files civil rights complaint after ‘less lethal’ APD encounter left him seriously injured

Two years after an Aurora police officer shot a bean bag projectile through the abdomen of a man during an arrest, the man is suing the city, claiming police used excessive force and violated his Fourth Amendment rights.

Shawn Meredith was involved in a domestic dispute with his then-fiance in June 2021 that led to Aurora Police Department officers being called to his room at the InTown Suites extended-stay motel.

Police ultimately used a Taser on Meredith during a confrontation that followed and shot him from a few feet away with two bean-bag rounds, one of which penetrated his torso and had to be surgically removed.

According to the complaint filed in federal district court on Tuesday, Meredith lost his job and became homeless after the arrest and now suffers from gastrointestinal problems, chronic pain and night terrors as a result. Dan Williams, an attorney for Meredith, described Meredith’s treatment at the hands of Aurora police as part of a larger pattern of abuse.

“If someone does something (the police) don’t like, even when they know they have no legal right to compel an action, they’re unwilling to deescalate a situation or take the required steps and instead they’ll just use all the force to get immediate compliance,” Williams said. “It’s a police tactic that led to this incident in Aurora and incidents around the country.”

The complaint names Aurora police sergeant Brandon Samuels and officers Steven Evans and Steven Gerdjikian, as well as the city itself, as defendants.

Ryan Luby, a city spokesman said in an email that the city could not comment on the case before it was filed or served. Police spokeswoman Faith Goodrich said the department did not have anything to add to Luby’s statement.

The Sentinel submitted a request for criminal justice and internal affairs records related to the case to the Aurora Police Department on Monday.

The Sentinel evaluated the complaint, body-worn camera footage shared by Williams and an investigative report prepared by chief deputy district attorney Clinton McKinzie of the 18th Judicial District to better understand the incident.

The sources differ in the precise

telling of the events that led up to the violent encounter with Meredith. According to the complaint, Meredith’s fiance said she and Meredith got into an argument that escalated into a “physical altercation” which ended when Meredith pushed her out of the room.

Meredith’s fiance then called her grandmother and contacted police for help getting back into the room so she could retrieve her belongings. Police met Meredith’s fiance in the parking lot and “observed she had some scratches and scrapes.”

Officers decided to confront Meredith, who was still in the motel room, according to the complaint. They tried to coax him out, knowing they needed a warrant to enter the room, but Meredith refused to open the door. Eventually, the police began warning Meredith that they would force the door open if he wouldn’t come outside voluntarily.

Body-worn camera footage that Williams said was captured from the perspective of Samuels appears to show the sergeant discussing how officers might “boot the door” of Meredith’s room to arrest him, even though they would have lacked a warrant.

After about 20 minutes of talking with Meredith through the door of his room, the officers were becoming “visibly frustrated,” according to the complaint.

“Having had their request for Mr. Meredith to go into the hallway for a voluntary interview declined, defendants could have followed the constitutional path, stopped trying to gain entry to the room, and secured a warrant,” the complaint said.

“Instead, however, they continued to argue with Mr. Meredith, alternating between being threatening and suggesting that they could help Mr. Meredith avoid prosecution for a felony if he opened the door.”

The officers talked about using a ram to break down the door until a hotel manager arrived and tried to unlock the door with a master key. When that didn’t work, the manager rammed his shoulder into the door and broke it open.

Illustrating the discrepancies between the three sources, the complaint describes the manager taking “several” tries to break the door with the “tacit approval” of officers, while the body-worn camera footage shows the manager taking just two tries as officers stood by passively. McKinzie’s report merely says that the manager broke the door open “abruptly,” noting that the officers present “had not requested (the manager) to force the door.”

Once the door was breached, the complaint says officers found Meredith standing about 20 feet from the doorway with “a metal object in each hand.” Police told Meredith to “drop the weapon,” and after hesitating, he dropped the two objects.

Officers ordered Meredith to come toward them, all while pointing their weapons at him, and after hesitating for several minutes, Meredith approached the now-broken doorway.

“While he did so, three officers were there, with Defendant Gerdjikian pointing a shotgun and Defendant Samuels pointing a Taser at him at close range,” the complaint reads. “A short time later, as he had been requested to do repeatedly throughout the encounter, Mr. Meredith took a step forward and almost, but did not quite, exit the room.”

Body-worn camera footage shows Meredith leaning his upper body backward and extending his leg toward the doorway and Samuels. The McKinzie report characterized this movement as “a quick step,” while Williams later said Meredith was trying to exit the room “gingerly.”

“They had been, for about 25 minutes, telling him to come out of the room. So he was, after a lot of back and forth, doing what they asked him to do,” Williams said.

It was at that point that Samuels shot Meredith with a Taser. Meredith appeared mostly unaffected and lowered his right arm, which had been folded over his chest. Gerdjikian then shot him in the stomach from about four feet away with a bean-bag round — a small fabric bag containing lead pellets, fired from a shotgun like an ordinary shell.

Bean-bag ammunition is advertised as a “less lethal” alternative to slugs and buckshot, though the rounds can and have caused deaths. In Meredith’s case, one of the bean bags deployed during the incident, which would have been traveling through the air at about 270 feet per second, pierced his flesh and became lodged inside of his abdomen, requiring surgery later to remove.

Once shot with the first bean bag, Meredith “attempted to deescalate the situation” by pointing to a knife clipped to the front left pocket of his pants and urging officers to take it from him, the complaint and body-worn camera footage indicated. Gerdjikian shot him again with a bean bag. After this, Evans took Meredith’s knife and tossed it on the ground.

Evans then dragged Meredith out of the room by the arm and threw him into the wall on the opposite side of the hallway. Once Meredith was on the ground, Samuels again used his Taser on the plaintiff “for no apparent reason other than to inflict additional pain,” according to the complaint.

After Meredith was handcuffed, the complaint states, he lost consciousness and became unresponsive. Body-worn camera footage shows officers trying to speak to Meredith as he begins breathing irregularly, followed by officers trying and failing to find his pulse. Eventually, he appears to regain consciousness somewhat and paramedics transport him out of the building.

The complaint asserts that Meredith’s heart stopped during the incident and that he was only revived after an officer performed a “chest massage,” apparently referring to a sternal rub, which is used

to test a person’s responsiveness to pain. The McKinzie report also said the officers were forced to perform “life-saving procedures” and radioed for medical help.

“Eventually, after Officer (Caroline) Keevey performed a chest massage, Mr. Meredith cameback to life,” the complaint reads.

The McKinzie report includes additional details of what allegedly happened between the forcing of the motel room door and Samuels’ initial decision to shoot Meredith with a Taser that were absent from the complaint and excluded from the footage shared by Williams.

According to the DA’s office, the “objects” held by Meredith when officers breached the door were collapsible metal batons, which he “extended … as if preparing to fight the officers.” Meredith’s fiance had reportedly told police downstairs that Meredith may have been planning to fight them with his “bang sticks.”

The report also said officers were concerned about Meredith reaching for something on the top of the refrigerator, where his right hand was located as he stood inside of the doorway, and that earlier Meredith had warned them to “back up, because this will not turn nice” and threatened to “arm” himself while holding the batons.

When interviewed later by investigators, according to the report, Meredith said he only took the batons out to show that they weren’t guns and said they had “accidentally” extended, though officers allegedly told him to drop the weapons at least a dozen times before he complied.

Meredith also said he didn’t want to fight with officers but admitted to investigators that, at one point, he had considered whether he wanted to “create an all-out war.”

In the complaint, Meredith was said to have passed out on the way to the hospital, woken up having a severe coughing fit and vomited several times. That night, surgeons operated to remove the bean bag that pierced Meredith’s abdomen and traveled toward his hip. After nine days in the hospital, he was released onto the streets.

“Forced to convalesce in a homeless state, Mr. Meredith subsequently had to haul his belongings with him even while injured,” the complaint states. “Shortly thereafter, he had to return to the hospital and seek care in the emergency room because of his ‘worsening abdominal wound.’”

A computerized tomography scan revealed bleeding in his abdomen, which was later diagnosed as a muscle tear. According to the complaint, Meredith suffered longterm medical complications as a result of the arrest, including “extreme and chronic pain,” burn scars on his midriff where he was shocked with the Taser, night terrors and gastrointestinal problems.

“The damage caused by Defendants firing a less-lethal round into Mr. Meredith’s midsection have also included Mr. Meredith losing

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Paws and effect

STORY BY CARINA JULIG, PHOTOS BY PHILIP B POSTON Sentinel Colorado

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has two new officers on the force ready to don their badges, as well as maybe a harness.

Puppies Otis and Bear were sworn in last week as the department’s fourth and fifth therapy dogs.

Just nine weeks old currently, the two dogs will be trained to work alongside School Resource Officers to help students in the Byers, Deer Trail and Cherry Creek school districts.

Black Labrador puppy Otis will work with SRO Deputy Drew Matthews, and the pair will split their time between Byers and Deer Trail schools. Chocolate lab Bear will become the second therapy dog in the Cherry Creek

School District, joining Riley and his handler Deputy Adam Nardi, who started last fall.

Bear will be partnered to SRO Deputy Candace Gray, who is now the first female canine handler in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Gray is no stranger to the program, however. According to a news release from the office, she’s the spouse of Deputy John Gray, who works with therapy dog Rex in Littleton elementary schools. Gray and Bear will work in the Cherry Creek schools in unincorporated Arapahoe County and Centennial, according to the release.

With Otis and Bear, the Sheriff’s Office now has more therapy dogs than any other law enforcement agency in the state. All five come from Wellington-based breeder Duck Creek Kennels.

“We are so proud of the partnerships we have with all

these school districts,” Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown said in a statement. “These dogs are helping kids in ways we couldn’t have imagined. They’re making a huge impact in their mental health and touching lives in very positive and meaningful ways.”

Therapy dogs fill a range of responsibilities in schools, including working with students who have special needs, are suffering from anxiety or depression or are undergoing some type of crisis and need help calming down.

During a school visit in September, ACSO Sgt. Matt Cleveland said the dogs are beneficial in helping the officers connect with students who might otherwise be hesitant to engage with them.

“If I walk down the hall in a high school, some kids won’t even say hi to you,” he said. “You walk in with a dog, they all say hi to you.”

The program has drawn interest from other agencies in the state, and has been praised by both the sheriff’s office and the partnering school district. During a Cherry Creek school board meeting April 10, board members and district administrators voiced excitement about getting a second therapy dog.

Kasey Ellis, president of the district’s teacher’s union, said that students “light up” when the therapy dogs enter a classroom.

“We can’t really say enough about these dogs,” said Ian Lopez, the district’s director of security and safety.

Lopez said the dogs have been invaluable at providing support after student or staff deaths or other traumatic events in the community.

“I can tell you from just sitting there watching them, it’s pretty amazing,” Lopez said. “When the dogs come out even if it’s just for a minute, the kids kind of forget about what was troubling them.”

Bear, top left, and Otis are the two newest members of the canine therapy program with Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department.  School Resource Officer Deputy Candace Gray, above, if the first female canine SRO at the department.

Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

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Night Market at The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace

May 13 beginning at noon, 2501

N. Dallas St. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit http://alturl.com/qxpp2 for more information.

Join your fellow shoppers at Stanley Marketplace next month as they embark on their inaugural Night Market. The free event will feature a bevy of activities to keep you entertained throughout the day including an origami class, music to tickle your ears, delicious grub and a continuing list of other events to keep you entertained as you mingle through the shopping options from local makers and artisans.

After you have spent some serious coin supporting local retailers, pop in to one of the many spots serving libations and cap off a pretty good little Saturday at Stanley.

May 13 from noon to 4 p.m. 9800 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit http://alturl.com/hhii4 for more information.

Is Second Saturday here already? Where does the time go? Well, as we figure that out, maybe consider attending an art event where time has been made to stand still.

The theme for May’s Second Saturday event with ACAD focuses on the importance of photography as it relates to the power of storytelling, preserving historic moments and a melange of other beneficial purposes visual imagery can serve.

The work of local photographers will be showcased during this show as well as exploring the cultural roots of this impactful art form.

And feel free to come hungry as there will be plenty of local food trucks serving up a cultural smorgasbord of tasty bites.

Beer and Cheese Pairing

Modern Swing Mondays at Stampede

Harmony Ridge End of Year Market at Harmony Ridge P-8

Southlands Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands Mall

Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6. 2430 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014. Visit www. stampedeclub.net/tm-event/modern-swing-mondays/ for more information.

Fancy yourself a dancer, do you? Yes? No? Either way, Modern Swing Mondays at Stampede is a great opportunity to cut a rug, or even just learn the skills necessary for aforementioned rug cutting should you not yet possess the required skill set. You read that right, you can pop into Stampede every Monday, grab a swing lesson at 6:30 p.m. and then showcase your newly-learned moves the same night during Open Dance which begins at 7:30 p.m.. This seems like a truly perfect date night as well, so definitely keep it in mind when trying to woo your significant other(s). Admission is $10.

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Pet Care Coalition

April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 52 N. Robertsdale Drive Aurora, CO 80018. Visit https://shorturl.at/ ouHT8 for more information.

On the last Saturday of the month, you should find yourself meandering through the offerings of more than 30 vendors at the Harmony Ridge End of Year Market at Harmony Ridge P-8. With Mother’s Day, graduations or any other event which needs celebrating likely coming up, you’ll surely find the right gift here.

Food, clothing, a variety of toys and tumblers are just a few of the goodies that will lay in wait to be scooped up by you eager shoppers. The event is hosted by Aura Luna Collective and other local small businesses.

May 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6155 S. Main St. Aurora, CO 80016. Visit https://shorturl.at/hzDT3 for more information.

It’s that time of year, almost — a couple weeks away anyways. Fancy hat day, err, Derby Day rather. And your favorite suburban mall, Southlands, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Celebration in the mall’s town square.

Food and drinks from the surrounding restaurants will be offered, live music from Montage and a kids corral to keep the youngsters occupied while you enjoy a mint julep or three. Just, ya know, commute responsibly. There will also be a handful of contests and prizes, including best hat.

So get your bets in, bust out your seer sucker or don your biggest brim and plan on watching the ponies at Southlands.

May 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 884 S. Buckley Road. Aurora, CO 80017. Visit http://alturl. com/8py9g for more information.

Launch Pad Brewery and their head brewer Paul Mahoney have put together a pleasant evening pairing two major food groups for your imbibing pleasure — beer and cheese.

You read that correctly. For a mere $25 you can purchase a ticket to this event which will provide you with five, 5 ounce Launch Pad brews and five hand selected artisanal cheeses to perfectly match.

You must pre-purchase tickets in order to attend, and those can be procured at https://launchpadbrewery.com/beer-and-cheesepairing.

April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1300 S. Potomac St. Ste 116. Aurora, CO 80012. Visit http://alturl.com/ ntcxb for more information.

We love our dogs. It’s actually a prerequisite to live here — it’s a little known fact about CO residency. It’s no secret, however, that they do cost money. Food, treats, toys and most importantly keeping up with their health so they are with us as long as possible.

Fortunately Pet Care Coalition, in partnership with RezDawg Rescue, and in case you missed the one this past weekend, they are offering another low cost vaccination clinic later this month on April 29.

This drive through clinic will be giving free DAPP vaccines, $15 rabies and Bordatella shots. Plus you can get your pupper microchipped for $20.

This is a cash only affair and it is requested that you bring any previous vaccine information you may have.

No animal will be turned away due to any cost prohibitive circumstances pet owners may have.

They ask that you keep your fur baby leashed and in your vehicle until it is their turn.

control of his bowels,” the complaint says. “The condition is so extreme that he cannot use a urinal without defecating on himself. He suffers the ongoing humiliation of inadequate bowel control.”

Meredith is also reportedly unable to return to work as a truck driver because of the extent of his injuries. Williams said his client was charged with two misdemeanor assault charges but that the charges were eventually dropped. A search of statewide court records did not show any charges or convictions resulting from the 2021 incident.

McKinzie ultimately found that the Aurora officers’ use of force was “justified.” However, many of the details revealed in the report were cited in the 2023 complaint as proof that the responding officers had violated Meredith’s constitutional rights.

The complaint lists numerous examples of excessive force lawsuits settled by Aurora police and describes the findings of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office’s investigation into the department, which included the conclusion that officers regularly used excessive force.

Williams insists that Meredith did not pose a threat and was not trying to flee when officers decided to use force against him.

“At the time when Defendants Samuels, Gerdjikian and Evans used excessive force, plaintiff had a clearly established constitutional right under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution to be secure from unreasonable seizure through excessive force,” the complaint says.

The decision of officers to shoot Meredith with a bean bag round while he was standing just a few feet away was also criticized in the complaint. The specific ammunition used — two Safariland Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag-Stabilized Rounds — had a minimum safe distance of 20 feet, according to the McKinzie report.

The same report notes that Gerdjikian did not know the specific brand of ammunition used in the shotgun, though police said their less-lethal shotguns were typically loaded with a bean-bag round made by Combined Tactical Systems that does not have a minimum safe distance.

“It is … beyond the scope of this review to determine how the Safariland Defense Technology rounds came to be in a less-lethal shotgun that is normally used with Combined Tactical System rounds,” McKinzie wrote.

“The investigation did find that the less-lethal shotgun that was handed to Officer Gerdikian contained eight Safariland Defense Technology rounds and one Combined Tactical System round.”

Meredith’s complaint also describes allegations of warrantless and illegal seizures by Aurora police that led to settlements, including the 2015 case of Dwight Crews, in which Gerdjikian was named among the defendants.

Crews, a 60-year-old disabled man, was thrown to the ground after being ordered out of his home by Gerdjikian and another officer, who did not have a warrant for Crews’ arrest, according to Crews’ lawsuit. The American Civil Liberties Union announced in 2018 that the city was settling with Crews for $35,000.

Meredith’s complaint stresses the fact that officers did not have a warrant when they entered his motel room and said the plaintiff had “a clearly established constitutional right under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution to be secure in his person from unreasonable searches and seizures, including warrantless entry into his residence.”

Samuels was separately accused of being aware of and “acquiesc(ing) in the constitutional violations committed by his subordinates.” The complaint also alleges that officers violated Meredith’s right under the state constitution to not be subject to excessive force or illegal seizures.

All three of the officers named as defendants in the case were included on a roster of current Aurora Police Department employees turned over to the Sentinel in January.

Meredith is demanding that the defendants compensate him for medical bills and lost wages as well as the pain and suffering caused by the incident. Williams said they had not committed to asking for a specific amount of money but that the request would be comparable to the $7 million settlement reached between the city of Idaho Springs and Michael Clark last year.

Williams said in a news release shared with the Sentinel that it was important that the public “never grow numb to this type of police violence no matter how often the story repeats itself.”

“The grossly disproportionate force used in this case nearly cost Mr. Meredith his life,” he said. “It is shocking but not surprising that Aurora, with a significant history of violating the rights of those they are sworn to protect, once again needs to be held to account for brutalizing a resident of the community.”

— MAX LEVY, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

END OF A MILE HIGH ERA: Bandimere closing after 2023 season

Bandimere Speedway, a longtime stop on the NHRA circuit tucked into the foothills of Colorado’s Front Range west of Denver, plans to close after the 2023 season.

The drag racing track and the NHRA said Friday the last NHRA race at so-called “Thunder Mountain” will be the Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16.

The speedway opened in 1958 — making this season its 65th anniversary — but the Bandimere family said in a news release that they are selling the property and surrounding land, which is just over a ridge from the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater.

About 30 minutes from downtown Denver and near an off-road motorcycle track that’s also on the national circuit, the speedway is in an area seeing more residential development.

Second-generation owner and operator John Bandimere Jr. said the hope is to find another place for a drag track in the Denver area.

“We have been blessed to occupy one of the most unique places in our state and feel that our commitment to the sport is not done yet,” Bandimere said. “It’s part of the fabric of our family’s life, and we’re hopeful that another equally unique location can be found to continue the legacy that was started by my parents over six decades ago.”

— The Associated Press

Semi-auto gun ban sputters in Colorado as other measures progress

A high school student told Colorado state lawmakers he’d work to oust them if they didn’t support a sweeping ban on semiautomatic weapons. The bill’s sponsor wiped back tears as she implored her Democratic colleagues to support the ban. A representative for a gun rights group vowed that if the bill passed and is signed by the governor, he’d sue the state before the ink dries.

These were just a few highlights from a marathon hearing Wednesday that attracted hundreds of people hoping to speak for and against a bill that has Colorado’s progressive lawmakers beseeching their Democratic colleagues — who control the state’s Legislature and consequently the bill’s fate — for support.

State lawmakers have already

cleared a package of narrower gun control measures this session. But the proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms faces much stiffer odds, illustrating that even Democratic-controlled statehouses don’t have free reign when it comes to overhauling laws rooted deep in American culture.

“I think we’ve discovered the edge and the limit of how progressive this state wants to be,” Rep. Mike Lynch, the Republican House minority leader, said in a press conference outside the hearing.

The bill, which would prohibit the sale and transfer of semiautomatic rifles, along with certain pistols and shotguns, comes months after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs — the latest in the state’s long history of massacres.

In response to the shootings, Democrats pushed forward bills to strengthen red-flag laws, raise the firearm purchasing age to 21, open the gun industry up to legal liability and install a three-day waiting period after buying a gun. Those laws, expected to be signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, will more closely align Colorado with the liberal strongholds of California, New York and Washington state.

But unlike those states, the proposed semiautomatic firearm ban has not received the same urgency.

Kicking off the impassioned hearing, Rep. Elisabeth Epps, the bill’s sponsor, appealed to her fellow Democrats. “I’m scared of what it says about us, if, when there are 69 members of my party in the body, we don’t run this bill,” Epps said.

While Washington state’s Democratic-controlled Legislature cleared a semiautomatic rifle ban Wednesday, Colorado Democrats, who hold a 9-4 majority on the committee, have voiced concerns over the bill’s constitutionality and breadth.

In a potentially major concession to other members of her party, Epps said the bill may be significantly pared back to effectively ban bump stocks — a gun attachment that increases the rate of fire and which is already federally prohibited.

Grant Cramer, a freshman at a Denver high school, called out four Democratic committee members by name in his testimony, saying they had blood on their hands.

“All of Denver high schools are ready to march on the Capitol once more on April 29 to demand that you step down from power,” Cramer said, referring to previous marches to the building by students to demand gun restrictions. “We are ready to make sure that you lose your reelection in a landslide vote.”

He added: “Don’t think for a sec-

ond that you will get away with this because you are part of the Democratic party.”

On the other side, Austin Hein, director of political operations for the National Association for Gun Rights, argued that none of the gun control bills would do “anything to address the root cause of the mental health, overly medicated children in fatherless homes and gun-free zones that are plaguing our state.”

Hein added that a semiautomatic ban “will leave law-abiding citizens defenseless to the alarming rise of violent crime caused by the progressive criminal justice reform.”

Deeply Democratic states such as California, New York and Massachusetts have restricted semiautomatic rifles. The proposal in Colorado, however, has unearthed divides among Democrats and fomented tension between the urban and rural parts of the state.

House Speaker Rep. Julie McCluskie and Majority Leader Rep. Monica Duran said they haven’t yet made up their minds on the legislation. McCluskie cited concerns from her more rural constituents. Polis has demurred when asked questions about the ban.

Colorado is a state where Democrats know well that going too far on gun laws can put them in political peril.

A decade ago, Colorado voters ousted two state lawmakers in first-ever recall elections that came in reaction to the Democrats’ support for tougher gun laws in the aftermath of the Aurora theater shooting.

Colorado has suffered some of the nation’s most notorious massacres, including 13 killed in 1999 at Columbine High School, 12 killed in 2012 in Aurora, 10 killed in 2021 at a Boulder supermarket and five killed last November at the Colorado Springs gay nightclub.

Lawmakers in Texas set aside a slate of proposed new gun restrictions without a vote after hours of emotional appeals from Uvalde families whose children were killed last year. The hearing didn’t end until the early morning hours Wednesday and may wind up as the only debate in the Legislature this year.

Colorado’s Republican lawmakers have put up a vigorous fight against the other gun measures, filibustering into the wee hours of the morning as debates spilled into long weekends. The attempt to stymie the bills finally ended when McCluskie invoked a rarely used rule — considered the nuclear option — to shut down debate and push the bills to a vote.

— JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press

Monitor praises new Aurora chief for putting reform efforts ‘back on track’

BY MAX LEVY, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Afirm tasked with monitoring Aurora police says interim Police Chief Art Acevedo has put the department “back on track” to complete mandated reforms in the next few years and that the city has fulfilled roughly a quarter of its mandates so far.

It was the fourth of 12 reports planned by Florida-based risk management firm IntegrAssure, which the city hired last year to supervise its compliance with public safety reforms imposed by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.

In the April 15 report, the monitoring team noted how, in the first year of IntegrAssure’s contract with the city, three different people held the title of police chief. After Vanessa Wilson was fired last April, the city invited former chief Dan Oates to take the reins on an interim basis.

Wilson was fired by then-City Manager Jim Twombly, who said he took issue with her management of the department. Oates left in December of last year after his six-month contract expired.

The monitoring team wrote tepidly about Oates’ tenure from June until December, though they had previously waved off suggestions that Wilson’s departure would impact the pace of reforms.

“The first change of leadership came with a shifting of some focus away from the reforms called for by the Consent Decree,” the team wrote in its latest report.

“We are happy to report, however, that the current leader of the department, Interim Chief Art Acevedo, understands not only that reforms are sorely needed, but that the Consent Decree offers the best roadmap and impetus for achieving those reforms.”

Acevedo stepped in after a national search for a new chief of police ended in failure. Since taking over in December, he has focused on meeting deadlines that were missed under Oates, introducing new policies on stops and searches as well as racial bias, the report said.

Acevedo said he believed Oates had to commit a significant amount of police resources to managing crime, along with the tail-end of the COVID-19 pandemic and other problems. Acevedo said that, since he arrived, he had witnessed a “great desire” to successfully imple-

ment the reforms in the decree.

“That’s from the command staff on the executive team all the way down to the officers,” he said. “I think the sooner that we can restore trust and restore the luster and the shine of our department, the better.”

He anticipated the next reporting period would see the department continuing to grapple with staff shortages and said that although the department may not meet every one of the deadlines in the decree, officers were committed to “getting it right” when implementing reforms rather than working hastily.

And he said he was proud that recent crime reports published by the department show across-the-board reductions in all categories of crime. Denver police report similar general reductions in crimes for the same period, year over year.

“I don’t think people have an appreciation for the workload the department faces. And we’re not NYPD with tens of thousands of officers or billions of dollars in a budget,” he said. “But we’re doing the work. And we’ll take any positive characterization of our work, and we appreciate that, and that was very generous of the monitor.”

The report includes updates on the status of 68 of the 79 individual reforms mandated in the consent decree as well as recommendations in light of numerous personnel controversies that have dogged the department in the past year.

As of Feb. 15, Aurora was said to have fully complied with roughly a quarter of the mandates in the decree, including:

• Nine mandates related to the administration of ketamine and other sedative drugs by Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics.

• Five mandates related to law enforcement policies and training on stopping members of the public and documenting those stops.

• Two mandates related to policies on mitigating racial bias in policing.

• One mandate related to the creation of a policy on cooperation between the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue.

• One mandate requiring the Aurora Civil Service

Commission and the City of Aurora to hire an outside expert, in this case IntegrAssure, to advise regarding recruiting and hiring processes.

Aurora Fire Rescue and the Aurora Civil Service Commission were also said to be in full compliance with a mandate requiring the city’s public safety agencies to submit new policies to the monitor for final approval, and the fire service was in full compliance with mandates requiring agencies to submit training plans for approval and create procedures to streamline policy development.

Several mandates described as being on a “cautionary track” in the previous report, meaning the monitoring team was uncertain whether the city would meet expectations, were said to be on the “right track” under Acevedo’s leadership.

For example, two of the mandates having to do with addressing racial bias in policing and three mandates dealing with stops were marked as complete after the monitoring team expressed doubts in January. The team wrote that the introduction of the constitutional policing and bias-based policing policies along with officer trainings had satisfied the relevant mandates.

The constitutional policing policy lists several different types of stops and searches, and describes when officers are allowed to initiate each and what officers are allowed to do during these encounters while respecting the public’s Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Training on the policy was completed in February. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against “unreasonable” searches and arrests. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right to due process.

A separate policy on bias-based policing reiterates the importance of officers relying on the constitutional policing policy when making stops and describes the negative consequences of officers stopping citizens based solely on demographics when those demographics aren’t part of a suspect description.

“Taken together, the policies on Bias-based Policing and Constitutional policing send a powerful message that conduct that violates either the Fourth or Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution will not be tolerated,” the report says, adding that the team would “be

reviewing the operational integrity of this policy in practice to ensure that, indeed, no violation of Constitutional rights are occurring.”

The department’s inability to view the data it obtains through a new data entry system meant to collect information about stops continues to be a problem after it was noted in the previous report, though the monitoring team said it wasn’t directly the fault of APD. The team again suggested the department consider setting up its own IT unit to help address the problem.

Police did receive praise, however, for moving closer to implementing a public data dashboard that will include information about crime, arrests, contacts, offense reports, summonses, uses of force, consent decree progress, demographics of APD employees and police discipline. The department was said to have identified a vendor that they are working with on the project.

Other reforms included in the decree address when and how Aurora police use force against members of the public. Several of those mandates were said to be on a cautionary track in the most recent report, with the monitor reminding police of missed deadlines for new policies and training, even though they estimated that the milestones would be met prior to the next report.

The monitoring team also described progress made toward transforming the internal Force Review Board into an entity willing to hold police officers accountable for inappropriate uses of force.

The team said the board was becoming more willing to critically evaluate incidents, but repeated its criticism that “there is currently no critical analysis of officers and the number of use of force incidents in which they have been previously engaged.”

The board has been particularly reluctant to consider officers’ past uses of force when determining what remediation is appropriate, and can still do better when evaluating incidents involving a mental health crisis, the report said.

Police told the Sentinel last month that the department’s rewritten use-of-force policy would be finalized by the first week in May and that the department previously underestimated how long the policy-writing process would take.

“While there were some concerns raised in the last reporting period due to missed deadlines, the Monitor believes that APD, through the leadership of interim Chief Art Acevedo, … has put the department back on track to achieve full compliance with the Consent Decree within the five-year period envisioned by the Consent Decree,” the monitoring team wrote.

New issues regarding old problems

The team also dedicated part of its report to recent personnel scandals, which, to some, have illustrated why the consent decree is still a necessity. Scandals such as the January arrest of officer Douglas Harroun, who was accused of attacking a disabled woman and charged with felony assault. He resigned from the department on Jan. 30.

The team wrote that the arrest demonstrated why internal affairs investigations should be allowed to move forward regardless of any pending criminal proceedings. Prior to a rule change under Acevedo, police postponed internal affairs investigations until the conclusion of any criminal case.

“This often led to extremely lengthy delays in the adjudication of those matters and kept officers on the City’s payroll when termination was the ultimate outcome,” the report said.

“APD will no longer wait for the conclusion of the criminal investigation to conduct its own internal investigations. … The Monitor applauds this change and recommends that the policy be retained irrespective of who the next APD Chief is.”

The monitor also blamed the Civil Service Commission for hiring Harroun in 2020, at a time when the commission was hiring applicants “with no input from the agencies and unilaterally set cut-off scores on the written exam and acceptable minimum score for the job suitability assessment without agency input,” according to the team.

On the subject of Zachary O’Neill — a rookie police officer who last year was arrested for a drunken distur-

bance in Arkansas but kept his job, at the behest of former Chief Oates, on the condition that he attend counseling and adhere to other probationary employment conditions — the monitoring team suggested that Aurora police use body-worn camera footage to closely monitor the performance of officers in O’Neill’s situation.

Nathan Meier is yet another example of an Aurora cop who hung onto his job after a run-in with the law. Meier passed out drunk behind the wheel of a running police vehicle in 2019 and had to be dragged out of the vehicle by other officers, though he escaped DUI charges thanks to Aurora police officers’ mishandling of his investigation.

This year, Meier earned a promotion to the rank of agent, a decision which, according to the monitoring team, caused “significant alarm in the community and called into question the promotion process and minimum qualifications for promotion.” Acevedo has said the promotion was automatic and that he would have been unable to block it under existing rules.

Meier was demoted following the drunken driving incident, but the rules of the Civil Service Commission allow a person to test for promotion two years after they’re demoted against their will. The monitoring team questioned in the report whether a two-year moratorium was enough, and whether an officer’s history was weighed heavily enough in the promotional process.

David Sandoval also broke state law when he used a police database to find the home address of his ex-girlfriend, who had accused him of stalking her, according to APD internal affairs documents dating back to 2019. The sergeant was subsequently chosen to lead one of APD’s Direct Action Response Teams, which were reconstituted last year.

The monitoring team stressed that an officer’s disciplinary history, skills and experience should be considered in such high-profile appointments and that the appointment process should be transparent. The team said they were continuing to review the matter.

The team also questioned the decision to hire Chandler Phillips, a former Glendale police officer who made headlines for shooting a member of the public to death and then making a social media post joking about his department’s decision to place him on administrative duties while the incident was investigated.

Phillips was mentioned in a Facebook post by Mayor Mike Coffman introducing new Aurora police officers in January, and his name was included on a roster of current Aurora Police Department employees that the department shared that same month.

The monitoring team said Phillips’ hiring “does raise questions about APD’s decision-making process” and suggested that a member of the public be consulted in lateral hiring decisions in the future

“While the Monitor appreciates the critical need to hire more officers for APD, it is imperative that officers hired through both the entry-level and lateral process are aligned with the core values and the mission of APD,”

the report says.

In light of the reinstatement of Matt Green — the K-9 officer who threatened Elijah McClain with a police dog while the 23-year-old was restrained on the ground — the monitoring team encouraged those involved in the reinstatement process “to ask themselves for each potential reinstatement, ‘is the reinstatement of this officer what my community would want?’”

A Sentinel story earlier this year about Green’s rehiring drew sharp rebukes from some readers and local officials.

The team also dismissed criticism of new rules related to police hiring, which include rolling back restrictions on people with criminal convictions becoming officers, as well as people who have used drugs in the recent past or whose background check turns up “dishonesty and / or integrity issues.”

“The clear purpose of the change is not to reduce standards for hiring, but to eliminate potential barriers for the best candidates to be hired, as many well qualified candidates may nonetheless have blemishes in their background,” the monitoring team wrote in defense of the changes.

“The change recognizes that those without minor arrests may very well have engaged in minor criminal behavior and were lucky enough not to have been caught or arrested. Likewise, it recognizes that some individuals may lie about drug use, where others tell the truth. Moreover, it recognizes that a single bad decision does not necessarily define an individual.”

The next regular update by IntegrAssure is scheduled to be published in October.

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LEFT: APD Chief Art Acevedo stands with Ethel Goodrich during a Feb. 28, 2023 press conference discussing a double homicide where Goodrich’s daughter Nekeya Brown, and Brown’s friend Katon Hutt were killed on Dec. 24, 2022.

ABOVE: Aurora Fire and Aurora Police recruits participate in joint training scenarios as a celebratory closing out of the current respective academies, March 17, 2023 at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center. The event is seen as one final hoorah with hands on experience before graduating from the police and fire academies.

ON THE COVER: Aurora Police Chief Art Acevedo watches on as potential recruits participate in various fitness tests, similar to those administered during new recruit training, March 15, 2023 at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center.

Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

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Raiders round into form

RELAY PERFORMANCE AT JOHN STRAIN MEET BUOYS REGIS JESUIT’S SPIRITS WITH CHANCE TO DEFEND LAST SEASON’S 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COMING SOON

Adual meet loss at Cherry Creek left the Regis Jesuit boys swim team stung a bit, so the Raiders were determined to make a memorable return visit to the Bruins’ home pool April 23.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

Though they again finished behind Cherry Creek, the defending Class 5A state champions left the John Strain Memorial meet with a lot more encouragement for final weeks of the season. The Raiders went out in style at the meet with victories and pool and meet records in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays that inspired them at the right time.

“I think this gives us a lot more confidence going into state that we really needed,” said senior Truman Inglis, referring to the 180.5-128.5 loss April 4. “The dual meet really set us back, but now we know we can get the job done.”

Rolling relays: Regis Jesuit senior Ronan Krauss, center, and Hawkins Wendt, left, celebrate after the Raiders set a John Strain Memorial meet and Cherry Creek High School pool record in the 200 yard freestyle on April 23, 2023, at Cherry Creek. Regis Jesuit established records in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays on its way to second place as a team. Photo by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado

Cherry Creek won the second straight headto-head meeting between the programs (with 1,014 points to Regis Jesuit’s 891), while coach Nick Frasersmith’s Raiders topped the Bruins 1,018-519 at the Dick Rush Coaches Invitational March 25, though both sides missed key swimmers that were out of state at a sectional meet.

This time, the teams were complete and getting prepared for the upcoming weeks, which will include league championship meets followed by the 5A state meet May 11-12 at the Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center.

Cherry Creek again had an advantage in diving as Regis Jesuit doesn’t have any on the roster. With only nine divers in the entire field, the Bruins picked up 75 points with three placers in the top eight.

But the Raiders were outstanding in the relays, especially the two freestyles.

In the 200 freestyle relay, Inglis anchored a team that included fellow seniors Hawkins Wendt, Carter Anderson and Ronan Krauss, which touched the wall in 1 minute, 24.02 seconds. It bettered the Cherry Creek pool and meet record of 1:24.85 from 2022 with a group that also included Inglis and Wendt along with graduated Gio Aguirre and Mack Dugan.

The 400 freestyle was also an all-senior group of Wendt, followed by Charlie Klein, Kraus and finally Inglis, who went into the water about a half-body length, but beat Bruins’ anchor Jaime Crawford to the wall by half a second.

The Raiders looked up at the scoreboard behind the starting blocks and saw 3:05.17, which shattered the previus pool and meet record of 3:08.34. That came from last season’s foursome that went on to win the state champinoship in Krauss, Wendt, Aguirre and Dugan.

“I did not think we were going to be close to that record and then we beat it by three seconds, so it was kind of surreal,” Inglis said. “I looked up and it was just crazy. It was super fun.”

Earlier in the meet, Wendt won his specialty — the 50 yard freestyle, which he took in 21.21 seconds, which was 0.02 in front of Inglis — but he was thrilled with how the relays finished.

“The 400 free is a special race because it’s always the last race of a meet and this one was so close,” Wendt said. “I would that that is a little more special if I had to rank them, but it’s no suprising. We’re a finals team, so we always swim better in the finals.”

The Raiders also got a second-place finish in the 100 butterfly from Anderson, a third from Krauss in the 200 individual medley and a third from Inglis in the 100 freestyle. while freshman Nolan Kohl was a two-event championship finalist among other highlights.

Regis Jesuit is set to host the Continental “B” League meet April 29, then finish up at the “A” League meet May 5-6 at Heritage High School.

Grandview also had a strong performance at the John Strain meet as coach Dan Berve’s team finished in fourth place and added to its state contigent in the process.

Leading the way for the Wolves was junior Oliver Schimberg, who captured the meet championship with a time of 49.59 seconds, which bettered the 50.51 of Cherry Creek’s Cade Martin from 2022 that stood as the pool record. With some significant underwaters off each wall, Schimberg finished 0.16 of a second ahead of Cherry Creek’s Zach Reese, his club teammate, who he often measures himself against.

“Last year I broke the pool record here and one of my club teammates (Martin) took it back, so it’s fun to come and get it back,” Schimberg said. “It was a great race for sure. ...This puts me in a great spot for state. It’s a good spot to be.”

Berve believes his team is “stronger and deeper than we’ve ever been.”

Cherokee Trail finished sixth with sophomore Bronson Smothers leading the way with topfive finishes in both sprint freestyles, freshman Colton Markum took fourth in the 500 free and junior Hugh Mullen was a two-event championship finalist for coach Kipp Meeks’ team.

Centennail League teams have the “B” League meet April 29 at Cherokee Trail, followed by the “A” League competition May 5-6 at Arapahoe.

Preps

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports

MONDAY, APRIL 24: Maddyn Walker scored the eventual game-winning goal in the first half and Kiana Sparrow also tallied as the Cherokee Trail girls soccer team earned its fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory at Cherry Creek. ...SATURDAY, APRIL 22: All scheduled Aurora prep sports contests were canceled by weather, save for a single boys swim meet. ... FRIDAY, APRIL 21: Jibreal Jones absorbed a big hit as he headed towards the Palmer goal, but his shot found the net that gave the Rangeview boys lacrosse team a 5-4 win in three overtimes. Jones scored his second goal of the game, while Connor White, Nolan Long and JuJu Smith also scored for Rangeview. ...Jax Pfister pitched 3 2/3 shutout innings and improved to 4-0 on the season for the Grandview baseball team in a 7-3 win over Cherokee Trail under the lights. Tanner Pachorek drove in three runs and Tucker Smock had a triple and RBI for the Wolves, while Brody Ceyrolles and Akoi Burton had RBI for the Cougars in a seventh-inning rally.

Grant Gedrose had four hits, Jace Filleman homered and Brien Kenny knocked in three runs in the Regis Jesuit baseball team’s 12-2 win over Heritage. ...THURSDAY, APRIL 20: Ayden Shaw racked up 21 kills and 22 digs and Dillan Ancheta recorded 51 assists as the Eaglecrest boys volleyball team rallied for a 20-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-11, 15-8 victory over Grandview, which got 15 kills from Nick Safray and 10 from Alex Riddick. ...The Gateway boys volleyball team dropped two close sets to open its home match against Hinkley, but reeled off three straight for a 23-25, 24-26, 25-21, 25-19, 15-12 victory.

Amir Khabiri had 13 kills, while Harold and Vincent Johnson added 11 apiece, while Francisco Beltran had 35 assists and five service aces. Saul Garcia paced the Thunder with 10 kills, while Ryan Bieber had 10 blocks and Devon Penias 23 digs. ...Cherokee Trail’s Bead Boonta played a steady final 11 holes at Aurora Hills .G.C, which earned her a one-stroke victory in the Centennial League girls golf tournament. Boonta shot a plus-2 74 in cold, windy conditions, while Kaleigh Babineaux shot 77 and Haylee Clark 79 to join their teammate in the top 10 as the Cougars were second as a team behind Cherry Creek. Grandview placed fifth. ... Shylin Collins racked up a career-high 13 goals for the Rangeview girls lacrosse team, which won for the first time on the season with a 17-8 defeat of Eaglecrest at APS Stadium. Alyssa Dozier, Olivia Meldahl, Jazmyn Nunez and Victoria Yancey also had goals and Alexis Pettes made six saves for the Raiders. ...The Regis Jesuit baseball team scored in every inning and needed just about every run in a 23-18 Continental League win at Highlands Ranch. Christian

TOP: Gateway sophomore Vincent Johnson (11) and Hinkley’s Lawrence Morris (10) both tip a ball that is directly over the net in the Olys’ come-from-behind five-set boys volleyball win over the Thunder April 20 at Gateway High School. FAR RIGHT

TOP: Rangeview sophomore Shylin Collins

(13) piled up 13 goals as the Raiders got their first win of the season with a 17-8 victory over Eaglecrest April 20 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. FAR RIGHT

BOTTOM: Rangeview junior Jibreal Jones

(2) smiles as he is helped to the huddle after he scored in triple overtime to give the Raiders a 5-4 boys lacrosse win over Palmer April 21.

RIGHT: Grandview senior Naomi Clark settles a ball near midway during the Wolves’ 5-1 Centennial League girls soccer win over Eaglecrest April 20 at Legacy Stadium. Clark had a hat trick in the victory. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

Lopez had five hits and scored four times, Brody Chyr had seven RBI and homered, as did John May, for the Raiders, while John Reasbeck got the win in relief. ...Heber Almeida struck out seven batters and scattered five hits over six innings and the Gateway baseball team scored 13 times in its final two at-bats for a 13-3 win over Aurora Central Edgar Alejos Torres homered and drove in two of the Trojans’ three runs. ...Brooke Metcalfe scored in the second half to lift the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team to a 2-1 win over Castle View in a game that also saw Lexi Meyer put one in the net. ...Naomi Clark scored the tying goal in the first half and had two more in the second half as the Grandview girls soccer team rallied past Eaglecrest for a 5-1 win. Lexi Yi had the goahead goal and Crystal Sesma also scored for the Wolves. ...Maria Herrera scored two goals and Celeste Anaya assisted on all but one score in the Gateway girls soccer team’s 4-2 win over Alameda. ...Maddie Dossey shot 118 and finished second for the Gateway girls golf team to lead the way for locals at the Colorado League

minor tournament at Thorncreek

G.C. Shaya Kelley finished third for Aurora Central, which was second as a team behind Thornton. ...Natali Marshall and Isabella Mestas won at Nos. 1 and 3 singles, respectively, as the Eaglecrest girls tennis team lost to Mullen 5-2. ...WEDNESDAY, APRIL

19: Brian Herrera yielded just one hit over six innings on the mound, plus had three hits and stole three bases as the Vista PEAK baseball team topped Rangeview 7-1. Anthony Porras, Tyson Gray and Emilio Morales also had three hits for the Bison and Porras felt just a home run short of the cycle. ...Edith Cardoza and Cinthia Escobedo Anguiano tallied two goals apiece and Karen Peprah added a goal and three assists to pace the Hinkley girls soccer team to 6-0 win over Jefferson. ...The Rangeview boys volleyball team earned a 25-12, 25-15, 25-20 sweep of Kennedy behind seven kills from Nicholas Tapparo TUESDAY, APRIL 18: Kiana Sparrow scored both goals for the Cherokee Trail girls soccer team, which defeated previously unbeaten Mullen 2-0 in Centennial League play. Ruby Arsenault and Kiley Hyde each

stopped four shots in goal for the Cougars. ...Naomi Clark converted a pass from Lexi Yi for the only goal of the game for the Grandview girls soccer team in a 3-1 loss to Cherry Creek. ...Caden Surratt had half of the offensive output for the Rangeview girls soccer team in a 4-0 win over Hinkley Samantha Baca had a goal and an assist as well for the Raiders. ...Brooke Metcalfe, Lexi Meyer and Adeleine Walick also tallied goals in the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team’s 3-0 Continental League home win over Legend. ...Jaslyn Sanders racked up four goals, Brooke Roth had three and Luciana DiMateo collected three assists in the Smoky Hill girls soccer team’s 10-0 win over

Overland Clifford Goldy drove in four runs, while Collin May had three hits and Spenser Smock scored three times as the Grandview baseball team downed Mullen 10-6. ...Logan Henry had six kills to pace the Regis Jesuit boys volleyball team to a 25-10, 25-15, 25-17 win over Highlands Ranch. ...John Clinton piled up 14 kills and David Weiss dished out 30 assists as the Cherokee Trail boys volleyball team topped Grandview 25-20, 25-22, 25-23. ...The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team dropped a five-setter at Valor Christian. ...Colten Burch threw a complete game for the Rangeview baseball team in a 9-2 win Kennedy. Micah McPhail and Ryan Luevanos had two RBI apiece.

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COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0062-2023

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

On February 17, 2023, 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)

Cheryl Lynn Patrick AND Helen Elaine

Blem

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

May 22, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 02, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E0065295

Original Principal Amount

$750,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$273,124.66

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 9, BLOCK 3, WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

TAX ID: 2071-32-3-03-009

Also known by street and number as: 8108 S Jackson Gap St, 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, 06/21/2023, 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 4/27/2023

Last Publication 5/25/2023

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: 02/17/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029309

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.

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COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0032-2023

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

On January 24, 2023, 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)

Shawna Gale Sellmann

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for NFM, Inc. dba NFM Lending, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NFM, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust

August 17, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 21, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D8083260

Original Principal Amount

$206,150.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$195,757.42

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: The failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO. EXHIBIT “A” 0032-2023

Also known by street and number as: 18255 East Alabama Place, Unit C, 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, 05/24/2023, 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.

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Last Publication 4/27/2023

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DATE: 01/24/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

DEANNE R. STODDEN #33214

MESSNER REEVES LLP 1550 WEWATTA STREET, SUITE 710, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800

Attorney File # 8020.0071

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.

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0041-2023

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

On January 31, 2023, 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) Casey Kroger

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

April 20, 2017

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 24, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D7045691

Original Principal Amount

$242,250.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$236,699.10 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 4, BLOCK 47, HOFFMAN TOWN SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 031063795

Also known by street and number as: 860 Scranton Street, Aurora, CO 80011.

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, 05/31/2023, 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 4/6/2023

Last Publication 5/4/2023

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: 01/31/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029185

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.

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COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0045-2023

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

On February 3, 2023, 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)

Dion Reid AND Michael Reid

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC, DBA THELENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

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 9, BLOCK 1, KENSINGTON SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

A.P.N. : 1973-22-1-25-009

Also known by street and number as: 9843 E Idaho St, Aurora, CO 80247.

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, 06/07/2023, 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 4/13/2023

Last Publication 5/11/2023

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: 02/03/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029224

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.

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Revised 1/2015

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0052-2023

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

On February 7, 2023, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

ROBERT JUSTEN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY

AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 22, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 04, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D9118916

Original Principal Amount

$71,225.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$66,975.09 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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 19251 EAST NASSAU DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80013. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED

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, 06/07/2023, 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 4/13/2023

Last Publication 5/11/2023

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: 02/07/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Randall M. Chin #31149

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009701053

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.

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COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2023

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

On February 10, 2023, 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)

Brooke K Ware AND Kane A Ware

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

July 26, 2021

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 30, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E1120075

Original Principal Amount $333,841.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $327,157.04

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 4, HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3720

S Danube Cir, Aurora, CO 80013.

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, 06/14/2023, 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

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: 02/03/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Randall M. Chin #31149

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009708348

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.

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COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0044-2023

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

On February 3, 2023, 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)

Freddy Andrew Lacunza AND Yazmine Ari-

anna Lacunza

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

June 02, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 06, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E2061523

Original Principal Amount

$509,599.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$509,027.97

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 45, BLOCK 1, KINGSBOROUGH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 1975-29-4-19-002

Also known by street and number as: 2508

S Ouray Way, Aurora, CO 80013.

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, 06/07/2023, 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 4/13/2023

Last Publication 5/11/2023

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: 02/03/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029236

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.

of Colorado

COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0051-2023

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

On February 7, 2023, 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)

Kurt R. Stansbery

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting soley as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Data Mortgage, Inc., dba Essex Mortgage

Date of Deed of Trust

May 04, 2020 County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 06, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E0054088

Original Principal Amount

$397,664.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$392,819.74

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:

Kurt R. Stansbery, a single man failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust. Such failure constitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 78, Smoky Hill 400, Filing No. 7A, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as:

17050 E Prentice Ave, Centennial, CO 80015.

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, 06/07/2023, 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 4/13/2023

Last Publication 5/11/2023

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: 02/07/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Marcello G. Rojas #46396

Susan Hendrick #33196

Nigel G Tibbles #43177

Sandra J. Nettleton #42411

THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO220144

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.

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Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0054-2023

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

On February 7, 2023, 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)

Joseph Urstadt

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

$230,743.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$155,671.12 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 25, BLOCK 4, STONE RIDGE PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 197522216017

Also known by street and number as: 1421

S. Biscay 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, 06/07/2023, 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 4/13/2023

Last Publication 5/11/2023

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: 02/07/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 20-024186

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 NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0068-2023

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

On February 17, 2023, 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)

MILAN CHYTIL

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

LoanDepot.com, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

December 04, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 10, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E1187254

Original Principal Amount

$407,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$401,636.15

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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 3, STERLING HILLS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2417 S HALIFAX WAY, AURORA, CO 80013. 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

on Wednesday, 06/21/2023, 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 4/27/2023

Last Publication 5/25/2023

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: 02/17/2023

Michael Westerberg,

Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Randall M. Chin #31149

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391

Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009721044

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. 0069-2023

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

On February 17, 2023, 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)

HUNG NGUYEN AND THU NGUYEN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

CQ INVESTMENT, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CQ INVESTMENT, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

May 01, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 15, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D8047262

Original Principal Amount $150,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $150,000.00

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 49, BLOCK 4, SADDLE ROCK RIDGE FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 22406 EAST MAPLEWOOD PLACE, AURORA, CO 80015.

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, 06/21/2023, 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.

ver, CO 80209 (303) 333-9810

Attorney File # 26842.0002

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 NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0070-2023

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

On February 21, 2023, 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)

Cross Creek 3, LLC

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Boomerang Finance SUB-REIT LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BFSR4, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 27, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 13, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E2053786

Original Principal Amount

$447,750.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$417,000.00

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 Nine (9), Block Three (3), Highpoint Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 18839 E. KENT PL, AURORA, CO 80013. 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, 06/21/2023, 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 4/27/2023

Last Publication 5/25/2023

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: 02/21/2023

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21010

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.

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Revised 1/2015

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 and must be located on the 237 acres of the above described property. Well permits for wells to withdraw not-nontributary (actual impact replacement) groundwater from the Denver aquifer would also be subject to the conditions of a replacement plan to be approved by the Commission.

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 close of business May 27, 2023. 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 303-866-3581.

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Final Publication: April 27, 2023

Sentinel BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, DJ HORIZONTAL NIOBRARA FIELD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535

DOCKET NO. 221200337

TYPE: POOLING

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

Crestone Peak Resources Operating

LLC, (Operator No. 10633) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QaK0JG6

G35gvqwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view

APPLICATION LANDS

Township 4 South, Range 64 West, 6th

P.M.

Section 6:All

Township 4 South, Range 65 West, 6th

P.M.

Section 1:All

Section 2:All

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)

The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:

Date:June 21, 2023

Time:9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203

PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: May 22, 2023

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud. com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/ Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at http://cogcc/documents/reg/ Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Handbook_December_2021_Final.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of May 22, 2023, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state. co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By /s/ Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary

Dated: April 14, 2023

Crestone Peak Resources Operating LLC

c/o Jillian Fulcher Ryan McKee Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. 1675 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80202 303-407-4499 jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com rmckee@bwenergylaw.com

Publication: April 27, 2023

Sentinel

DISTRICT COURT

ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICA-

TION

CASE NUMBER: 2023DR30222

Notice is given that the following has been filed and this Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process to no avail.

The Court has ordered this publication.

In Re: the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities for: Wilson Eduardo Mejia Cruz Oscar Eduardo Ramirez Marroquin, PETITIONER AND Esvin Villanueva, RESPONDENT.

A copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Court. Final Orders may be entered against that party upon whom this notice makes service if they fail to file a response within thirty-five days.

Dated: March 17, 2023

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Final Publication: April 27, 2023

Sentinel

DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS Case No. 2023CV30085

DARLENE L. GRAYSON, Plaintiff, vs. ANSELMO RODRIGUEZ, Defendant.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Anselmo Rodriguez

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Respectfully submitted this 28th day of March, 2023.

BURNS, WALL AND MUELLER, P.C.

By: /s/ Robert T. Cosgrove Robert T. Cosgrove #12217

Attorneys for Plaintiff Burns, Wall and Mueller, P.C.

303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 920

Denver, Colorado 80203

Phone: (303) 830-7000

Email:rcosgrove@bwsm.com

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Final Publication: May 4, 2023

Sentinel

INVITATION TO BID

STERLING HILLS WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the Sterling Hills West Metropolitan District (“District”) seeks bids from qualified contractors for the landscaping maintenance and snow removal services in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, Colorado (“Project”) as outlined in the Request for Proposals, dated April 18, 2023 which can be obtained by contacting the District as follows:

Edward Laves, District Manager Colorado District Management and Operations 1100 Johnson Road, #17477 Golden, Colorado 80401 manager@shwmd.org

Sealed Bids are due by Monday, May 22, 2023, not later than 5:00 P.M. MT to the District at Edward Laves, District Manager, Colorado District Management and Operations, 1100 Johnson Road, #17477, Golden, Colorado 80401 or via email to manager@shwmd.org. Bids not received by 5:00 P.M. MT will not be considered. Bids will not be publicly opened and read.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: STERLING HILLS WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Publication: April 27, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Serenity Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

NameTerm

Fernando Dias Second Regular Election, May 2027

Jennifer Elsea Second Regular Election, May 2027

/s/ Steve Beck

(Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District:

Steve Beck

Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: sbeck@sdmsi.com

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aurora Highlands Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Cynthia R. Shearon Four-Year Term to 2027

Michael Sheldon Four-Year Term to 2027

Four-Year Term to 2027

THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aurora Highlands Metropolitan District No. 3, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Cynthia R. Shearon Four-Year

Term to 2027 Michael Sheldon Four-Year

Term to 2027 Vacancy Four-Year Term to 2027

THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGU-

LAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE TBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the TBC Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Larry A. Lance Four-Year Term to 2027 Elizabeth R. Rowley Four-Year Term to 2027

Vacancy Two-Year Term to 2025

TBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the 2022 budget has been submitted to the Strasburg Fire Protection District No. 8 (“District”). Such proposed budget amendment 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 May 18, 2023. A copy of the proposed amended 2022 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 2022 budget, file or register any objections thereto.

STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8

By:/s/ Jeff Thain, President

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER

DISSOLUTION OF SOUTHSHORE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012 the City of Aurora City Council (the “City Council”) will consider a request by the Board of Directors of Southshore Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District No. 1”) for the City Council’s consent to the dissolution of District No. 1 (the “Dissolution”), without an election pursuant to Section 32-1-704(3) (b)(I), C.R.S. District No. 1 will convey all of its assets to Southshore Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District No. 2”), with District No. 2 assuming all of District No. 1’s liabilities and obligations. The hearing will also have a virtual option; see https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/mayor___city_council/council_meetings for more details.

Publication: April 27, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to § 32-1-204(1), C.R.S., and Sec. 122-32 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances (the “Aurora Code”), a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Service Plan (the “First Amendment”) for the Aurora Crossroads Metropolitan District Nos. 1-2 (the “Districts”) has been filed with the City of Aurora, Office of Development Assistance. The First Amendment is available for public inspection by contacting Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq. of the Offices of White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron, 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado 80122, by phone at (303) 8581800, or by email at jtanaka@wbapc.com.

A public hearing on the First Amendment will be held by the Aurora City Council (the “City Council”) on May 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the City Council may hear such matter (the “Public Hearing”). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the public hearing will be held via teleconference with advanced posting of call-in and log-in information on the City’s website (https://www.auroragov.org/ city_hall/mayor___city_council). Depending on public health guidelines at the time, it may be possible to attend the public hearing in-person at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, Colorado 80012. If this in-person option is available, it will be publicly stated on the City’s website.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the First Amendment and to form a basis for adopting a resolution approving, conditionally approving or disapproving the First Amendment. The maximum property tax mill levy to be imposed for debt service within the District shall be fifty (50) mills. This mill levy may be adjusted if there are changes in the method of calculating assessed valuation or any constitutionally mandated tax credit, cut or abatement.

In accordance with Sec. 122-34(e) of the Aurora Code, any person owning real property within the boundaries of the Districts may request that such property be excluded from the Districts, prior to the approval of the First Amendment, by submitting such request to City Council no later than ten (10) days prior to the Public Hearing.

The Districts are generally located in the City of Aurora, bounded by Interstate Highway 70 on the North, North Gun Club Road on the West, and East 6th Avenue on the South containing approximately 210 acres. BY ORDER OF THE AURORA CITY COUNCIL

Publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Security Self Storage, in accordance with C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, hereby gives Notice Of Sale, to wit: On MAY 18, 2023 at 2 P.M. at 2078 S Pontiac Way, Denver, CO 80224 will conduct a sale on Lockerfox.com prior to the sale date for each storage space in its entirety to the highest bidder for cash, of the contents of the following units to satisfy a landlord’s lien, Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and to withdraw any property from sale, The public is invited to bid on said units.

James Sherman: car rims, fish tank, furniture, TV’s, bike clothes, misc. Marcos Quintero: totes, clothes, misc. Sean Flynn: smoker, mattress, sofa, humidifier, snowboard, vinyl printer, golf clubs, misc.

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Final Publication: May 4, 2023

Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Security Self Storage, in accordance with C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, hereby gives Notice Of Sale, to wit: On MAY 18, 2023 at 2 P.M. at 4480 S Buckley, Aurora, CO 80015 will conduct a sale on Lockerfox.com prior to the sale date for each storage space in its entirety to the highest bidder for cash, of the contents of the following units to satisfy a landlord’s lien, Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and to withdraw any property from sale, The public is invited to bid on said units.

Lena Stevens: mattress, kid 4 wheeler, chairs, artificial trees, misc. Christopher Rusty Wade: air compressor, bike, tools, tires, ladder, welder, stereo receiver, speaker, misc. Hendrick Garner: drums, sofa, table, chairs, mattresses, misc. McKenzie McNamara: clothes, clothes rack, step ladder, misc.

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Final Publication: May 4, 2023

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termination) will be completed and mailed by August 15, 2023.

Business Personal Property Assessments

All appeals of Business Personal Property assessments mailed by June 15th must be postmarked, faxed or delivered in person by 4:30pm on July 1, 2023. Telephone appeals are not accepted.

Any appeals by representatives or tax agents of the property owner must have a current Notarized Letter of Authorization. Without a current Notarized Letter of Authorization, the appeal is invalid.

All Business Personal Property decisions

(Notice of Determination) will be complete and mailed by August 15, 2023.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Adams County Assessor’s office at 720-523-6038.

Publication: April 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) and the City of Aurora (City). The purpose of this application is to request up to $4,000,000 from DOH and up to $1,000,000 from the City to rehabilitate 64 units and develop 22 new units of rental homes at 14001 E. Colorado Drive, Aurora, CO 80012. The request of funding from DOH and the City is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Sable Ridge/Willow Park neighborhood. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.

All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014 or svogl@aurorahousing.org and will be forwarded to DOH and/or the City for consideration during the application process.

Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the Applicant. Applicant shall post notice of meeting (Date, Time, and Location) to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact the Applicant.

Publication: April 27, 2023 Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR

ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO

Case No. 23CCV24

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 3,

2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition request that the name of Dominic David Lovato be changed to Dominic David Lovato-Peschel.

/s/ Clerk of Court/ Depury Clerk

First Publication: April 27, 2023 Final Publication: May 11, 2023 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ADAMS COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 23C0462

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 28,

2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The Petition request that the name of Quinana Sydrina Lorenza de la Rosa be changed to Xenia Quianna Sydrina Lorenza de la Rosa.

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Final Publication: May 11, 2023 Sentinel

/s/ Judge

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 23C100244

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 31, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition re- quest that the name of Charles William Ford II be changed to Chaz Neeko Ford.

/s/ Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Final Publication: May 4, 2023

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON Case No.: 2020-ES-10-1305

IN THE MATTER OF:

Elijah Dominic Weatherspoon, Deceased

Melanie Lisa Lamb as Statutory Beneficiary, Petitioner, PETITIONER’S MOTION TO DENY XAVIER WEATHERSPOON vs. PROCEEDS FROM SETTLEMENT OF SURVIVAL AND WRONGFUL DEATH

Xavier Weatherspoon and The Estate of ACTIONS

Elijah Dominic Weatherspoon, Deceased, Respondents.

SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT XAVIER WEATHERSPOON ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer or respond to Petitioner’s Motion to Deny Xavier Weatherspoon Proceeds from Settlement of Survival and Wrongful Death Actions filed in the Probate Court for the County of Charleston on January 3, 2023, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at her office located at 3300 West Montague Avenue, Suite 102, Charleston, South Caro lina, 29418 within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judg ment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

PETITIONER’S MOTION TO DENY XAVIER WEATHERSPOON PROCEEDS FROM SETTLMENT OF SURVIVAL AND

WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned, as counsel for Movant Melanie Lisa Lamb, will move before the Presiding judge for the Probate Court of Charleston within ten (10) days hereof, or as soon hereafter as the matter may be heard, for the relief requested herein.

Movant Mother Melanie Lisa Lamb, [hereinafter “Ms. Lamb”] an interested party having a real, material, and substantial interest in the above-referenced litigation as a statutory beneficiary of the Estate of Elijah Dominic Weatherspoon, by and through her undersigned counsel, respectfully moves this Court to enter an order denying Xavier Weatherspoon [hereinafter “Weatherspoon”] disbursement of any funds stemming from the settlement of Case Number 2022CP1003625 as were awarded generally by the Honorable Jennifer B. McCoy. This motion is based upon the following:

Ms. Lamb is a former resident of the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston. The decedent was formerly a resident of the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston.

2. Respondent Weatherspoon, upon information and belief, is currently a resident of the State of South Carolina, County of Colleton.

3. Ms. Lamb is the Mother of decedent Elijah Dominic Weatherspoon [hereinafter “Elijah”] and is one of only two statutory beneficiaries pursuant to S. C. Code of Laws 15-51-20 (1976 as amended).

4. Respondent Weatherspoon is the other of the two statutory beneficiaries pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws 15-51-20 (1976 as amended).

5. Decedent’s Estate is presently being probated in the Probate Court of the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina.

6. Ms. Lamb, as Personal Representative of Elijah’s Estate, brought Wrongful Death and Survival claims against Rigoberto Espinoza and Alejandro Espinoza.

7. On September 17, 2022, an Order Approving Settlement of the above Wrongful

Death and Survival actions was approved by the Court of Common Pleas

8. The settlement was for a total of $450,000.00, of which $425,000.00 was allocated to the Wrongful Death Action and $25,000.00 to the Survival Action

9. Ms. Lamb seeks to exclude Weatherspoon from benefitting from Elijah’s death because Weatherspoon provided little financial and emotional support for Elijah; he pursued no meaningful relationship with Elijah; he did nothing to assert himself as the father of Elijah; he did not even attend Elijah’s funeral or assist in any of the funeral arrangements; and he has shown no evidence that he has suffered from the death of Elijah, whether it be pecuniary loss, mental shock and suffering, wounded feelings, grief, sorrow, or loss of companionship. The presumption in the law that a parent suffers loss upon a child’s death states the strength of such presumption is a function of the closeness of the relationship, and Weatherspoon had no real relationship with Elijah.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays for this Court to inquire into the matters set forth hereinabove and deny any benefits to Respondent, together with such other and further relief as to the Court seems reasonable and proper.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/Veronica G. Small, Esquire, SC Bar #5159 Family Legal Services, LLC 3300 West Montague Avenue, Suite 102 North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 3) 556-8838 Telephone vsmall@familylegalservicesllc.com At North Charleston, South Carolina December 30, 2022

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Final Publication: April 27, 2023 Sentinel

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FILED IN THIS COURT UNDER THE “UNIFORM DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE” AND “UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION” ACTS, due diligence has been used to obtain personal service within the State of Colorado and further efforts would be to no avail; therefore, publication has been ordered:

CASE NUMBER NAME TYPE OF ACTION

2022DR00718 Adriana Salas v Cristian Eduardo Salas Dissolution

2023DR30055

2023DR30205

2023DR30220

Harvey Dwayne Davis v Darda Janoah Davis Dissolution

Nora Maesy Villalvir-Hernandez v John Doe Custody

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