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DAYLIGHT RAVINGS TIME —

Finally, we can stop the inanity and pick one

I’m here to celebrate the heroes in our state and national legislatures willing to put an end to our annual vapid time traveling.

Weeks after Colorado, and the rest of the nation, gave up a precious hour to Daylight Savings Time, I’m tired and I want my damn hour back.

There is a short line of state lawmakers brave enough to assess our annual moving of the clocks ahead and back — and back, again, and again — and say, “this is really stupid.”

Everyone in the past has failed to find the votes of reason at the Colorado Capitol to end one of America’s dumbest ideas ever.

And so, we begin again.

This time, state senators Jeff Bridges, Ray Scott and Cathy Kipp are asking fellow lawmakers to stop the stupid and allow Colorado to bypass daylight saving time altogether.

Yes, please.

Or, the entire U.S. Senate unanimously agreed on a voice vote to approve yearround daylight saving time, inside a bill called the Sunshine Protection Act.

Yes, please.

Like a lot of Americans, I really don’t care about the relationship between my watch and where the sun is. Just pick one. One.

In the giant encyclopedia of incredibly stupid things humans have inflicted on themselves and the planet, which boasts such notable feats as Chernobyl, Lauren Boebert and cappuccino-flavored potato chips, daylight saving time rises to the top of the list of heinous gaffes.

To understand how stupid the idea really is, you have to hearken back to a time when people did things because it was practical, and because being impractical often made you lunch for something else, face down in a river or tied to other unlucky humans

building pyramids for some dude with too much eyeliner. Because people tended to get eaten or otherwise accosted in the dark, it was practical to avoid going out in it. And as people formed communities and taverns that opened and closed at particular hours, it became necessary to know how long until last call, and when morning-shift happy hour began.

So humans invented clocks. The first ones were sundials. This gets a little nerdy here, but the gist is that ancient Egyptians had a thing for “12,” just like modern Germans jones over “10.” Way-old timers identified 12 stars moving across the sky after sunset that marked the night. After several hundred years of refinement, voila, the 24-hour day was created. It wasn’t fancy, but it helped people know when to meet to watch mastodon demolition derbies, or something like that. In the summer, near the equinox, the shadow on the dial would point straight up at noon.

That’s important, Noon. Straight up. Mid-point of a 12-hour period of daylight. Simple and practical. If it’s noon, it’s four hours until two-for-one Egyptian honey wine at the CornerStone Pub and Pyramid. Within a few hundred years, we were all winding clocks and watches to let us know when to get to the bank to cover last night’s hot check before it got there.

Then came electric light, full-time jobs and The Great War. Germans (it’s always something with them, huh?) invented the game of moving the clocks ahead in an effort to conserve energy needed to generate electricity. Of course then we had to do the same thing. After the Great War, when the Germans went back to pouting and inventing other stuff, we all forgot about daylight saving time, because it was ridiculous, and we love us some electric light in this country.

Then the Germans started up again,

this time inventing World War II, and we all needed more of everything and decided we could get it if we just moved the clocks ahead one hour in the spring. A lot of things didn’t make much sense about World War II, and this was one of them. So the war ends and the Germans go back to making killer trochen riesling and kicking our butts with their cars and skis, but we don’t shake off the daylight saving time. If it’s any consolation, we didn’t get rid of lame dad pants, either — another heinous human blunder.

Rather than scrap this ridiculous notion of “saving daylight,” we institutionalize the damned thing. We say it saves energy, which several studies show it clearly does not. We say that we keep at it to appease the farmers, which is a lie. Farmers are smart, rational people. They don’t care if you call it Work-Thirty. When the sun’s up, there’s farming to be done.

And so for the past 60 years, we’ve been dragging this useless boat anchor all over the calendar, saying that we’re all too vacuous or too OCD to go back to having the celestial dog wag the intervallic tail.

Actually, if I could choose, I would prefer that we just keep standard time year-round, because I’m old and fall asleep before the sun sets at the end of June already. But I support anything that ends something as dumb and useless as a bucket of hair inflicted on me because state and federal lawmakers love them some hand-wringing, while most of us just want our hour back.

I want my hour back, and I’ll support any lawmaker’s quest to get it. Stand strong, because another change and another legislative election is coming. Make this your voting touchstone so we can get some sleep. Together we can beat the clock. Follow

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Dubious calls in censure debacle warrant release of tapes

The secrecy, scheming and political exploits among Aurora City Council members involved in a sordid effort to undermine a censure charge against Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky have gone too far.

Either the city attorney or the city council members themselves need to come clean on a growing list of dubious and illegal stunts, or the state’s attorney general needs to step in on behalf of city residents and taxpayers.

The debacle surrounding Jurinsky started in earnest with her Jan. 27 appearance on a local talk radio show.

Jurinsky spent considerable on-air time disparaging changes in Aurora’s beleaguered police department, which has entered into a consent decree with the state’s attorney general to make numerous reforms. The mandates came after a long investigation revealing patterns of racism, malfeasance, accountability and shrouding information.

During the radio show, KNUS host Steffan Tubbs asked Jurinsky how she would fix staffing and other problems in the police department.

“We remove the chief immediately, and with her takes out the trash of the deputy chief of police, Darin Parker.”

Jurinsky said that during a recent lunch with Wilson, she prodded the chief to sack Parker.

“I said, ‘Even a bigger problem than you, chief, may be your appointed deputy police chief,’” Jurinsky told Tubbs. “‘He may be the bigger problem. What do you think about, as a show of faith, you know, that you mean business, and you want to change, and you want to stop losing all of these officers on your watch, why don’t we reappoint someone else and try to start fresh?’”

Aurora operates under a council-manager form of government. City council members make policy. City staff implement it. City lawmakers are precluded from intervening or interfering in city operations and personnel matters.

When her city council political foe Councilmember Juan Marcano began a formal process of censure against Jurinsky, in part because of her comments, she claimed the issue was one of free speech.

Jurinsky is right. She’s free to say whatever she wants, but Marcano’s argument was compelling in that Jurinsky’s comments were a confession to interfering in city personnel issues.

Whether the comments warranted formal censure

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Colorado making progress on quality early child care

Editor: Early childhood experiences shape a child’s development, education and journey throughout life. Yet, as an early childhood educator in the Aurora area, I see families struggling to access the early childhood experiences proven to benefit children. For example, securing child care, particularly for infants and toddlers, is costly and challenging.

In part, that is because Colorado’s early childhood programs are spread across multiple state agencies, each with varying eligibility requirements and funding streams. This can leave families and child care providers confused and jumping through unnecessary hoops. Without a single system, many families don’t know what programs they qualify for and they can spend unpredictable amounts of time submitting multiple applications to enroll in child care and preschool. Meanwhile, early education providers face challenges maintaining the ser-

was a matter for the city council.

They never rightfully decided the question.

The city attorney’s office hired outside counsel for fact-finding. In the meantime, Jurinsky announced she’d hired an attorney, and she indicated she would sue either Marcano, the city or both to stop the proceedings.

On March 14, the city council met in executive session to talk about the censure issue, a dubious move to begin with, given that the public has every right to understand the allegations and any defense Jurinsky could offer.

During the meeting, according to not only city council members there, but staff as well, outside attorneys were supposed to provide some details on fact-finding, shedding light on Marcano’s claims and Jurinsky’s public admissions, and provide counsel to city lawmakers on legal ramifications, dangers and options.

They did none of that, according to multiple sources.

It instead, reportedly, became a surreal shouting match with Jurinsky angrily making a variety of claims, including that her own attorney should have accompanied her in the closed city council meeting.

City code allows for council members to meet in executive session for advice from their attorney. But just having an attorney in the room does not create an exemption to the state’s open meeting law.

Why a member of council threatening to sue the city and other members of city council would be permitted to glean information as a possible plaintiff in a lawsuit from opposing counsel is mind boggling, but it’s not the biggest problem.

According to lawmakers and staff in the room, at one point, Mayor Mike Coffman polled each council member about the issue. The city council was split on ending the censure procedure then, but those wanting to stop the proceedings prevailed. It was what Colorado open meeting law experts said was a flagrant abuse of meeting laws, convening action in secret.

It gets worse.

Although the city council had illegally decided in a closed meeting to end the censure proceedings, a remaining question had to be answered in open session addressing Jurinsky’s claims that the city must reimburse her $16,000 for her attorney fees.

The city’s laws spell it out just like this: “if after a public hearing … a violation has not been established,

the Council Member who is the subject of the (censure) hearing shall be entitled to reimbursement from the City for all reasonable attorney fees incurred in his or her defense.”

There was no public hearing on the matter. There was no formal accusation of charges for Jurinsky to defend against. There was no defense by her counsel on the charges that were never made clear. The city never even allowed for investigative work that it apparently paid another $16,000 or so for to talk about what if any findings were gleaned.

The gist of these council rules is that a lawmaker accused and acquitted of wrongdoing would be subject to reimbursement of legal fees.

There was no hearing and no acquittal. There should be no reimbursement until the city attorney makes a good faith effort to investigate allegations against Jurinsky and a public hearing is held to weigh any evidence.

The entire debacle is a shoddy abuse of state open meeting laws and the public’s trust.

City council members should insist that the city attorney and clerk immediately release a recording of the closed meeting.

It would first allow the public to decide how detrimental the violations and misdirections are. Making public the recording could help determine whether the city’s violations warrant investigation by the state attorney general to protect the public’s interest, since, clearly, the city council majority won’t do that.

The public has every right to expect each city council member to respect and honor the spirit and the letter of Colorado open meeting laws.

Nothing good comes from conducting the public’s business behind closed doors. Few things are as important as having a clear, open understanding of every official move their elected representatives make, especially when those actions become clouded with suspicion.

Release the secret meeting recordings so the public can judge for themselves what some city lawmakers have gone to great lengths to avoid doing.

vices that families need.

Luckily, Colorado has made progress, with the passage of Proposition EE and the creation of the new Department of Early Childhood. This department will unite many early childhood programs and services under a single system that makes it easier for families and providers to give children the best start in life.

Right now, state legislators are building on this foundation with House Bill 22-1295, which ensures: one high quality early childhood system for all programs and services; one simple application for enrollment and one universal preschool program for all families who want it, regardless of income.

Join me in thanking the Colorado House of Representatives for voting in favor of this bill, and calling on our state senators to approve House Bill 22-1295 when it comes to a vote in the Senate. This legislation will help Colorado create better beginnings for children in across our state.

—Bobbie Parris, via letters@sentinel-

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AURORA CITY MANAGER FIRES POLICE CHIEF WILSON; SAYS SCATHING RECORDS AUDIT WASN’T A FACTOR

Aurora City Manager announced a “change of leadership” in the police department April 6, firing chief Vanessa Wilson without a specific cause.

Wilson, who has been at the helm of the department for two years now, will be paid a year’s salary for the termination “without cause.”

In answering questions from reporters that morning, Twombly said it was neither the rise in crime in Aurora nor a scathing records audit released this week that were grounds for the firing.

“Chief Wilson prioritized community involvement. This is something we all recognize as a strength of hers. However there is more to achieve that involves management of the police department,” he said. “There also needs to be effective management of department operations, engagement with officers and staff, and a strategic approach to moving the department forward.”

Twombly did not give any specific examples to reporters during a news conference about the decision.

Wilson’s lawyer told the Sentinel the termination was “a concerted campaign by Council woman Danielle Jurinsky and other conservative city council members to smear Chief Wilson’s reputation and credibility.”

A day before Twombly announced his decision, a consultant previously criticized for a lack of professional objectivity blasted Au-

rora police in an audit saying thousands of police reports for crimes as serious as murder and child molestation have gone unprocessed.

“She wasn’t fired because of the records,” Twombly told a reporter at a news conference Wednesday. Instead he pointed to two “themes”: overall management and overall leadership, he said.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of Aurora. I am proud of its police officers and what we’ve accomplished together,” Wilson said in a statement through her attorney.

“I look forward to continue working in law enforcement to ensure transparency, reform, and accountability. We must all remain dedicated to practices that ensure the safety and well-being of our communities and the fair treatment of all citizens. During my time as Chief, my focus has been to bring about the reforms required by the consent decree and restore trust in our community. I am proud of the progress this department has made during the myriad of challenges that we have faced. I hope that the Aurora community understands that the amazing women and men of the Aurora police department care about them and will continue to protect and serve regardless of who leads this agency. I am proud to have been their Chief.”

City council members were mixed in their responses to the firing.

“Given the challenges that we had when she came on, I think she

was the right person for the right time at that time,” Mayor Mike Coffman said Wednesday. “Given the fact that we have rising crime, given the fact that there was a lack of urgency in her leadership, and resolving the problem certainly caused me to support the city manager’s decision.”

“I think Vanessa was in a tough position because she had lost the morale of her department, and when you lead an organization the size of Aurora’s, it’s very hard to lead when you’ve lost the rank and file (officers),” said Councilmember Curtis Gardner.

However, he said he did not think the problem was entirely her fault and that some of the reported crisis of confidence within the organization was caused by external factors.

“To me, there isn’t sufficient evidence that she should no longer be the police chief,” Gardner said, but he acknowledged the decision was ultimately Twombly’s to make.

Councilmember Alison Coombs said she was “disappointed” by Twombly’s decision to fire the chief, which she said would undermine ongoing efforts to reform the department.

“This tells the worst actors in our police department that the city management is not in charge, and the City Council is not in charge, and instead, they are,” she said.

Coombs accused new council members of working behind the scenes to orchestrate the firing of the chief.

Outside city hall, the comment was more targeted.

Lindsay Minter, an activist and member of Aurora’s Community Police Task Force, said that Wilson was “set up to fail.”

“Nobody likes change but to treat someone who served the department for 25 years in such a manner is deplorable,” she said.

Minter said she didn’t always agree with the decisions that Wilson made, but said that she had made significant strides in building back trust with the community. Now, all that has been undone.

“With a stroke of a pen he took all that trust she built with Aurora away,” Minter said.

State senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora), one of the cosponsors of Colorado’s sweeping 2020 police reform bill, voiced her displeasure on social media.

“I am disappointed by (the Aurora government’s) actions in firing Chief Wilson, who proudly protected our community for 26 years, and rose to become the first woman to serve as Chief of Police,” she said. “The city’s action shows that restoring public trust and holding police officers accountable still is not a priority for our community. This termination was deeply flawed, and I hope the city reconsiders this shameful and disruptive decision.”

Police record consultant Ed Claughton, CEO of PRI Management Group, issued a scathing assessment Tuesday of a long-standing police records backlog, laying blame on Chief Vanessa Wilson’s

administration.

The audit report comes on the heels of news of an effort to oust the chief, disliked by some council conservatives and police union members for her outspoken support of police reform.

Activist Candice Bailey said that Wilson’s firing “sends the message that change is not welcome or warranted in the city of Aurora.”

She criticized Twombly for placing the blame wholly on Wilson and believes that he should be fired as well.

“If her head is on the chopping block, his should be as well,” she said. “He is the most powerful man in our city and chooses to deflect leadership and accountability to one individual.”

Bailey sits on the citizen’s advisory budget committee, and said that anyone who has seen the city’s budget for the past several years would have known that there was a problem with records.

“There is not a question in my mind that every leader in our city knew there was a problem in the records department” but chose to place the blame on Wilson, she said.

According to the audit, the backlog of documents included 2,512 police reports as of March 11, 1,054 of which dated back to 2021, according to the audit report. Claughton warned that the backlog could hold up investigations or result in dangerous criminals not being arrested before harming more people.

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Jay B. speak to one another as protesters marched north on South Chambers Road, June 2, 2020 peaceful protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. The protesters marched from Gateway High School to the Aurora Municipal Center.

Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado

BY MAX LEVY, CARINA JULIG AND KARA MASON Staff Writers

METRO Council backs East Bank redevelopment

Lawmakers gave the final green light to the redevelopment of the East Bank Shopping Center in southwest Aurora this week, after the developer described plans to help impacted businesses.

The project would replace part of the shopping center with a 311-unit apartment complex and parking garage. In doing so, some existing tenants of the center — including Pet Palace, Casa Vallarta, EmNet Organics and others  — would be displaced.

City council members previously delayed by a month the hearing on the site plan and a variance from city code for building length to give developer Kimco more time to work with those businesses.

“Six weeks ago, when this came to us, councilmember (Steve) Sundberg and I were pretty harsh critics of this project but specifically Kimco,” councilmember Danielle Jurinsky said April 4. “I appreciate Kimco’s efforts to make small businesses in Aurora a priority. … I know this shopping center very well, and the worst thing we can do is do nothing.”

The hearing was called because a neighborhood group appealed the decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the plan and the variance. Neighbors also said they were worried about what would happen to businesses that had become staples in the community.

Marcus Pachner, a representative for the redevelopment team, said he was “ecstatic” to report that Pet Palace signed a 10-year extension of their lease and would be moving into the spot currently occupied by Second Chance Bicycle Shop.

“They, just like Casa Vallarta, will be at this center for another 11 years, which is pretty remarkable in this retail environment,” Pachner said.

Pachner said Second Chance would be able to remain in the space through October. He also said Second Chance would be given $20,000 for moving expenses and that Kimco and Pachner were “looking at other sites to find a location” for the bike store.

He said 80 parking spaces, including retail and residential spaces, were added to the original site plan, for a total of 433 spaces, and that $25,000 was being given to the nearby homeowners association to mitigate any impacts that new residents could have on green spaces.

Neighbors also presented April 4, asking that the first floor of the apartments include space for restaurants and retail and that the plan be reconfigured to include a roadway between Parker Road and Atchison Way that would run through the middle of the project

The council voted 9-2 to approve the plan without those suggestions in place. Alison Coombs and Angela Lawson cast the two “no” votes, saying they were concerned about the impact that the apartments would have on traffic. Lawson also said she felt more could be done

with the site and that not enough was being done to help service businesses specifically.

— MAX LEVY, Staff Writer

Aurora council spars over censure

Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky walked out in the middle of a public discussion about paying her attorneys for representation during proposed censure proceedings that were shelved behind closed doors March 14.

Councilmember Juan Marcano previously attempted to censure Jurinsky for provocative comments made to and about Aurora Police Department Chief Vanessa Wilson, which he said violated the city charter and council rules. In an executive session on March 14, the group decided to end the censure process without confirming any violation by Jurinsky.

According to council rules, “if after a public hearing … a violation has not been established, the Council Member who is the subject of the hearing shall be entitled to reimbursement from the City for all reasonable attorney fees incurred in his or her defense.”

No public hearing on Marcano’s allegations took place — regardless, the council voted 6-4 along party lines in open session to pay $16,162.50 to defense attorneys David Lane and Suzanne Taheri of law firm Killmer, Lane & Newman.

The city also hired outside law firm Burns, Figa & Will to investigate Marcano’s allegations. While city spokesman Michael Brannen said March 30, that the city hadn’t received the bill for those services yet, City Attorney Dan Brotzman told Marcano on April 4, that the cost would likely be “nearly the same as the defense counsel.”

Jurinsky and Marcano argued over the appropriateness of the payment as well as the majority vote to end the censure in executive session, which experts say was illegal under state open meetings laws.

“This should have been a public process,” Marcano said. “What’s happened instead is we’ve had a nakedly partisan display of corruption employed to protect bad actors. … If you have a majority, a partisan majority, you can get away with whatever you want.”

Jurinsky, in turn, accused Marcano of wasting public resources with his censure attempt.

“Not one attorney, (including) the outside counsel, said that I violated anything. So the public should really know, Councilmember Marcano, that you in fact are the one who has wasted the taxpayers’ dollars,” she said.

A letter from Burns, Figa & Will that was attached to the council’s agenda packet notes, however, that the firm halted its investigation “without making any findings regarding the alleged violations, and without advising the City Council or preparing any report on the merits of the charges.”

Marcano and Councilmember Alison Coombs previously told The Sentinelthat Jurinsky began argu-

ing with the third-party attorneys before those attorneys were able to present any of their findings March 14.

“You stopped the investigation in an executive session, breaking sunshine laws while we were at it, to protect yourself from any kind of investigation,” Marcano said. “So, sure, you have the votes to pat yourself on the back and say, ‘Look, I didn’t do anything wrong.’ … You wasted money the moment you decided to go on the public airwaves and violate the city charter.”

Marcano told Jurinsky to read the charter. She interrupted to say that she had and “so have several attorneys.” Mayor Mike Coffman gaveled at her and said the discus-

sion was “not a back-and-forth.”

“You’re right, we are protecting bad actors, because I haven’t filed my censure charges against you yet,” Jurinsky told Marcano. She previously asked Brotzman about censuring council members who shared information about the closed meeting with the media.

“It’s not me that ended (the censure); it took a majority of council,” Jurinsky said. “The only reason you brought these censure charges against me, Councilor Marcano, in my opinion … is because you now stand in the minority on this council.”

Part of Marcano’s allegations focused on Jurinsky’s recent appearance on a radio talk show where she

criticized the police chief, referring to her as “trash.”

Coombs, too, said she was “appalled” by the “partisan” and “behind-closed-doors” nature of the proceedings. She also brought up Jurinsky’s past comments about meeting with Wilson and suggesting that Wilson “reappoint someone else” in place of Deputy Chief of Police Darin Parker. Coombs characterized those comments as telling the chief to fire Parker.

The chief’s attorney has since said that a group of council members are conspiring to oust her and that, last week, Wilson was pressured by City Manager Jim

METRO Polis signs abortion law

Colorado joined a handful of other states April 4, in codifying the right to abortion in statute, a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access in anticipation of a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a challenge to the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that banned states from outlawing abortion.

Gov. Jared Polis signed into law the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which passed the Democratic-led Legislature after dozens of hours of testimony by residents and fierce opposition by minority Republicans. The law guarantees access to reproductive care before and after pregnancy and bans local governments from imposing their own restrictions.

It also declares that fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses have no independent rights. That’s a response to failed ballot initiatives that sought to restrict abortion by giving embryos the rights of born humans. In 2014, voters rejected a proposal to add unborn human beings to the state’s criminal code, allowing prosecutors to charge anyone who kills a fetus with a crime.

Colorado was the first state to decriminalize abortion in most cases in 1967, and it allows access to abortion but had nothing in state law guaranteeing it. New Jersey, Oregon and Vermont had previously codified the right to abortion throughout pregnancy, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.

Republicans would still be able to introduce legislation and ballot measures to reverse the new law. For that reason, abortion rights groups are weighing a 2024 constitutional ballot measure, much like Nevada did in 1990.

Colorado Democrats cited the high court’s consideration of a Mississippi case that could overrule Roe v. Wade, as well as a new Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. If Roe is overturned fully, at least 26 states are likely to either ban abortion outright or severely limit access, the Guttmacher Institute says.

Idaho has enacted a law modeled after the Texas statute. Missouri lawmakers have introduced a bill to make it illegal for the state’s residents to get abortions in other states. Arizona’s legislature has approved a ban on abortion after 15 weeks and, like other states, has a law that would automatically ban abortion if Roe is overturned.

In California, Democratic leaders are considering more than a dozen bills this year to prepare for a Roe reversal. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last month to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans. Washington state enacted a law banning legal action against people who aid

or receive an abortion, responding to the Texas law’s provision allowing people to sue abortion providers or those who assist them.

— JAMES ANDERSON, The Associated Press

POLICE

2 shot in north Aurora

Police released few details so far after a man and woman were shot while in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Beeler Street in Aurora April 4.

Police said officer were investigating the shooting at about 4:30 p.m. No information was available about a possible shooting suspect.

“Both victims transported to local hospitals with serious injuries,” police said in a social meeting post.

“No confirmed suspect information at this time.”

— SENTINEL STAFF

Iliff reopened after crash

Aurora reopened all lanes of East Iliff Avenue April 4 evening between South Peoria and Troy streets after an earlier two-car crash near Revere Street.

Police reported the crash at about 2:30 p.m., which sent two people to local hospitals with what officers described as serious injuries.

All or some of the lanes in both directions were closed for nearly five hours as police investigated the scene and crews cleaned up wrecks and debris.

Police reopened the last of the closed lanes at about 7:30 p.m.

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Driver struck, killed pedestrian

Police said a pedestrian struck by a car and killed April 2 in Aurora is a case of hit and run, although a second motorist who also struck the man stopped and stayed on the scene, according to police.

“It is believed that at least one vehicle traveling north on South Buckley Road at East Exposition Drive struck an adult male pedestrian who was walking (west) across South Buckley Road,” police said about the fatality, which happened at about 9:30 p.m. A second motorist also struck the man and stopped.

“The driver of that vehicle remained on scene, and no drugs or alcohol is suspected to be contributing factors,” police said.

The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity will be released at a later time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.

— SENTINEL STAFF

Woman identified by coroner

A woman who was shot and killed in the parking lot of an Aurora apartment complex March 28, has been identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office as Tyeisha Lynnice Daniel. She was killed on her 34th birthday.

According to police, Daniel was killed and another woman was shot and critically injured in the parking lot of Aurora Hills apartments, 11895 E. Archer Place. The coroner’s office said her death took place on March 28, police arrived at the scene during the early hours of Tuesday, March 29.

“Upon officers’ arrival, they located two women suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,” according to a statement from the Aurora Police Department. “Tragically, one woman was pronounced deceased on the scene and the second was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.”

The department has not released any further information on the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.

— CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer

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Brighton parents charged in toddler death

A Brighton couple face felony charges in connection with the fentanyl death of their 1-year-old child, whom prosecutors say died after ingesting enough of the extremely lethal drug to kill an adult.

Alonzo Montoya, 31, and Nicole

Casias, 30, of the Denver suburb of Brighton were charged with child abuse resulting in death and distribution of a controlled substance in connection with the girl’s death on Jan. 2, the 17th Judicial District’s Office said in a statement March 31.

It said the Adams County Coroner had determined that the child died after ingesting fentanyl and that Montoya and Casias “participated in illicit drug activity” in the child’s presence at home before and after her death.

Montoya was being held on $250,000 bail at the Adams County Jail. Bail was set at $100,000 for Casias. A status hearing for both was set for April 4.

Telephone and email messages seeking comment from Casias’ attorney, Rachel Lanzen, were not immediately returned. Montoya was being represented by the public defender’s office, which doesn’t comment on pending cases.

Court records that would provide details on the accusations weren’t immediately available from the county district court. Christopher Hopper, a district attorney’s spokesman, said he could not pro-

vide additional information.

Fentanyl is an unpredictable and powerful synthetic painkiller blamed for driving an increase in fatal drug overdoses. It’s 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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“It is administrative errors and failures such as this that lead to cases like the Charleston, SC church mass murder and the Marjorie (sic) Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, both of which would not have happened had law enforcement not erred in the processing of prior cases involving the suspects,” he wrote.

“While the police department is aware of this, it has not assigned the level of urgency that it should and has taken insufficient steps to correct this high-liability matter,” he said. “Ultimately, such failures are the result of a lack of leadership and accountability.”

The chief’s critics seized on the report, demanding accountability.

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on social media Tuesday that “there is absolutely no excuse for this, and the safety of our residents has been compromised because of a catastrophic failure of leadership within the department.”

Danielle Jurinsky, linked to a news article on the audit and said it was “time for significant leadership changes in the APD.”

The firing immediately drew attention to the city’s consent decree with the state’s attorney general, mandating reforms in APD, partly because of death of Elijah McClain at the hands of Aurora police.

“Sheneen McClain and Kyle Vinson are very alarmed after learning of Aurora City Council’s suspicious termination of Police Chief Wilson,” said the family’s attorney, Qusair Mohamedbhai. “Aurora is already regressing soon after the ink has dried on the consent decree. McClain and Vinson recognize Chief Wilson’s efforts to engage with community, and they both demand Aurora stop undoing efforts to combat systemic racist and violent policing. Aurora has unfortunately not learned from the recent $15 million Elijah McClain settlement.”

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a statement Tuesday, saying the consent decree will be unaffected by Wilson’s firing.

“The consent decree requiring improvement of policing and building trust in law enforcement in Aurora is with the City of Aurora, not any one person or agency,” Weiser said. “The attorney general’s office will continue this important work with Aurora leadership and the next Aurora police chief.”

While Claughton blamed department leadership for a backlog of hundreds of reports, some members of the department and an attorney for police Chief Vanessa Wilson questioned his judgment, suggesting he was beholden to the “political agenda” of the chief’s opponents on the city council.

Wilson’s leadership of the department has become a divisive topic on Aurora’s city council in recent months — attorney Paula Greisen previously said City Manager Jim Twombly asked Wilson on March 21 to resign, claiming Twombly was under pressure from a council contingent unhappy with Wilson’s

efforts to reform the department.

A veteran Aurora police officer of color, speaking on the condition of anonymity to The Sentinel, for fear of reprisal, said numerous female officers and minority cops are convinced that the audit controversy is just the latest effort to stymie police reform, especially transparency and accountability.

“There are forces at work here that want to turn back the clock,” the officer said, referring to multiple mandates for police reform. “New conservative members of the city council are either agents of some police union leaders or themselves working to push back against a chief who has worked to restore credibility and trust from the community.”

The officer said Wilson was put in a Herculean predicament from the beginning, trying to rebuild credibility with the public and shore up a police department while making clear “it would no longer be business as usual.”

“The chief has made it clear that she’ll fire cops who commit fireable offenses,” the officer said. “That infuriates some cops who see nothing wrong with pistol-whipping suspects or telling officers that the chief wants to replace white male cops with inferior officers of color.”

The officer said there are many cops afraid to speak out against this effort, fearing it could cost them a future promotion or even their job. More worrisome, the officer said, is bullying and hazing by fellow officers.

“Cops are like lemmings,” the officer said. “They follow the leader.”

Many cops are afraid to step up against those fighting reform because they worry what might happen at a critical moment when they need help from someone who sees them as a political opponent.

“Am I going to be covered when I’m out on calls?” the officer asked. “It may never come to that, but I can tell you, the worry and the fear that it could happen is palpable,” adding that it prevents many officers from voicing their opinions.

The officer said too many cops and political leaders are mistaken in thinking that policing requires oppressive authority and control.

“You can fight crime and endear yourself to the community at the same time,” the officer said.

A veteran ranking officer in the Aurora Police Department also questioned the validity of some claims made in the report, specifically that the public was in imminent danger because cases involving murderers or sexual predators languished.

The officer also spoke on the condition of anonymity, saying they were not authorized to talk about questions the audit raised.

That officer said the PRI report was highly unusual in the language used in the assessment, levying a political charge against the police department “leadership.”

City Manager Jim Twombly said in a statement that he and the city’s internal audit team hired PRI in December, after an internal audit of the department’s compliance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records

Act showed widespread problems within the records section.

The act primarily covers public access to police records, as well as protocols for handling and storing all kinds of reports and materials. The internal audit — requested last year by Wilson and city leaders —concluded the department had at times not complied with regulations and said the records request process needed improvement to ensure accessibility and transparency.

Alleged violations mostly had to do with how long requests took and how they were handled. The auditors said the records section was understaffed and struggling with a variety of inefficiencies as well as old and incompatible technologies.

“The problems this section faces did not occur over a short period of time, are numerous and in some cases complex,” Twombly said at the time. He also recognized the chief for her attempts to remedy the records problem.

“As I’ve mentioned above, this situation didn’t happen overnight, and I believe she inherited much of it,” he wrote.

Besides backlogged police reports, Claughton said in the Tuesday report that more than a thousand public records requests were unfulfilled, several thousand court-ordered record seals and expungements had not been processed, and several thousand Colorado Criminal Information Center second-party quality control checks had not been completed.

He blamed the “organizational structure and work schedule” of the section, criticizing how it was split between a “law enforcement / operations side” and a “public window side.” Claughton said that “while staffing may also be a contributing factor, it is likely not the primary, or even secondary, cause of any backlogs.”

He also said there was an “alarming lack of urgency” within the section that he believed could be addressed by assigning a police lieutenant to get involved in operations.

Claughton suggested the majority of records section employees be assigned to addressing the backlog. He recommended the department:

• Reduce the number of mistakes in police reports which are not caught by police supervisors and tell sergeants to scrutinize reports more closely.

• Direct the municipal court to fully implement the Versaterm system, which would reduce the burden on the section to print records and provide copies and paper documents.

• Train officers during daily briefings on how to look up records within the backlog.

• Give officers the ability to look up criminal histories from their mobile computers without having to contact the records section.

Twombly said in the statement Tuesday that the consultant released its report after spending a week on-site in March and that the records section was “in many ways … the backbone of Aurora’s criminal justice system.”

“These are not failures that have

occurred overnight,” Twombly said. “Nevertheless, it is the city management team’s responsibility to make sure there is a plan in place that prioritizes a swift, thorough and lasting resolution to these problems.”

News of the audit promoted top prosecutors from Aurora’s two judicial districts to sound alarm.

“We have read the PRI report regarding Aurora Police Records Staffing and, suffice to say, we are alarmed,” district attorneys Brian Mason and Johns Kellner said in a joint statement. “Our first concern is to ensure that the public – and specifically victims of crime – are protected. Failures in processing police reports of new crimes or processing reports in ongoing investigations must be remedied immediately to both protect the public and the integrity of existing cases.”

City spokesperson Ryan Luby said that, since March, the backlog had been cut down to 1,252 pending reports. Twombly described a variety of steps taken by the department to address the backlog, including:

• Assigning a police lieutenant with prior records management experience to oversee the section.

• Transitioning to fully in-person work in the records section.

• Temporarily closing the section to the public on Wednesdays to focus on transcription.

• Training sergeants on quality control measures to fix reports before they’re submitted to the records section.

• Temporarily assigning officers on light duty to the records section.

• Automating more of the records management system to reduce errors.

• Adding more records technicians and a supervisor as well as an open records coordinator to process CCJRA requests.

• Conducting a pay study to ensure the city can continue to hire and retain records staff.

• Prioritizing “significant” cases that require more investigation or jail follow-up.

Claughton recommended there be a backlog of no more than 50 reports at a given time.

Greisen, Wilson’s attorney, said the chief recognizes the need for improvements in the records section — which is why she supported the

original audit and recommended the corrective actions mentioned by Twombly — but does not agree that she is to blame.

Wilson’s attorney reiterated what Twombly said about the problems in the records section existing prior to the chief taking office.

“If the city wanted these conclusions to be taken seriously, then they would have been careful to make sure that it was done by an unbiased firm with no political agenda,” Greisen said. “It’s clear the author does have a political agenda that aligns with the council members trying to oust chief Wilson.”

According to PRI’s website, Claughton founded the firm in 2008. In 2012, after PRI was selected to audit the Milwaukee Police Department, social media posts by Claughton came to light in which he repeatedly praised then-chief Edward Flynn.

Milwaukee Police Association president Mike Crivello and others publicly questioned Claughton’s commitment to objectivity, and Crivello told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the auditor was “absolutely compromised if he has already formulated an opinion without doing an investigation.”

Claughton has continued to weigh in on police policies and leadership on his public LinkedIn page, where he’s also criticized the influence of Black Lives Matter — one of the rallying cries heard during protests over police brutality following the death of Elijah McClain.

PRI told Sentinel Colorado to refer questions about Claughton’s work on behalf of the city to the city itself. Twombly did not respond immediately to an email asking how PRI was selected and whether his office was aware of the controversies involving Claughton.

While Greisen said Wilson has not given any more thought to resigning, she said she viewed the audit as an attempt to build a case for the chief’s firing.

“Chief Wilson is planning on doing her job. Unfortunately, the city is making it virtually impossible,” Greisen said. April 5, “I can’t speculate on what is going to happen. The city appears to be hell-bent on firing her and claiming they have justification for her termination.”

Then-interim Chief Vanessa Wilson shows one of two photos of the three police officers mocking the death of Elijah McClain at the site of McClain’s 2019 encounter with APD, during a July 3 press conference discussing the photos in question.

Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado

Gov. Polis signs law to protect abortion rights

Colorado joined a handful of other states this week in codifying the right to abortion in statute, a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access in anticipation of a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a challenge to the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that banned states from outlawing abortion.

Just days after the Colorado law was signed, lawmakers in neighboring Oklahoma sent a bill to that state’s governor virtually outlawing all abortions, which could affect Colorado clinics.

Gov. Jared Polis signed into law the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which passed the Democratic-led Legislature after dozens of hours of testimony by residents and fierce opposition by minority Republicans. The law guarantees access to reproductive care before and after pregnancy and bans local governments from imposing their own restrictions.

It also declares that fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses have no independent rights. That’s a response to failed ballot initiatives that sought to restrict abortion by giving embryos the rights of born humans. In 2014, voters rejected a proposal to add unborn human beings to the state’s criminal code, allowing prosecutors to charge anyone who kills a fetus with a crime.

“Colorado has been, is and will be a pro-choice state,” Polis said, calling increasing abortion restrictions elsewhere “an enormous government overreach, an enormous government infringement” of individual rights. “No matter what the Supreme Court does in the future, people in Colorado will be able to choose when and if they have children.”

Colorado was the first state to decriminalize abortion in most cases in 1967, and it allows access to abortion but had nothing in state law guarantee-

ing it. New Jersey, Oregon and Vermont had previously codified the right to abortion throughout pregnancy, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.

Republicans would still be able to introduce legislation and ballot measures to reverse the new law. For that reason, abortion rights groups are weighing a 2024 constitutional ballot measure, much like Nevada did in 1990.

Colorado Democrats cited the high court’s consideration of a Mississippi case that could overrule Roe v. Wade, as well as a new Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. If Roe is overturned fully, at least 26 states are likely to either ban abortion outright or severely limit access, the Guttmacher Institute says.

“We don’t want to ever see what’s happening in Texas to happen in Colorado,” said House Majority Leader Rep. Daneya Esgar, a sponsor of the Colorado legislation.

Idaho has enacted a law modeled after the Texas statute. Missouri lawmakers have introduced a bill to make it illegal for the state’s residents to get abortions in other states. Arizona’s legislature has approved a ban on abortion after 15 weeks and, like other states, has a law that would automatically ban abortion if Roe is overturned.

In California, Democratic leaders are considering more than a dozen bills this year to prepare for a Roe reversal. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last month to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans. Washington state enacted a law banning legal action against people who aid or receive an abortion, responding to the Texas law’s provision allowing people to sue abortion providers or those who assist them.

The Oklahoma House gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony, punishable by up to

10 years in prison.

With little discussion and no debate, the Republican-controlled House voted 70-14 to send the bill to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who has previously said he’d sign any anti-abortion bill that comes to his desk.

The bill is one of several anti-abortion measures still alive in Oklahoma’s Legislature this year, part of a trend of GOP-led states passing aggressive anti-abortion legislation as the conservative U.S. Supreme Court is considering ratcheting back abortion rights that have been in place for nearly 50 years.

The Oklahoma bill, which passed the Senate last year, makes an exception only for an abortion performed to save the life of the mother, said GOP state Rep. Jim Olsen, of Roland, who sponsored the bill. Under the bill, a person convicted of performing an abortion would face up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

“The penalties are for the doctor, not for the woman,” Olsen said.

Similar anti-abortion bills approved by the Oklahoma Legislature and in other conservative states in recent years have been stopped by the courts as unconstitutional, but anti-abortion lawmakers have been buoyed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow new Texas abortion restrictions to remain in place. The new Texas law, the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the U.S. in decades, leaves enforcement up to private citizens, who are entitled to collect what critics call a “bounty” of $10,000 if they bring a successful lawsuit against a provider or anyone who helps a patient obtain an abortion. Several states, including Oklahoma, are pursuing similar legislation this year.

Colorado officials worry how bans in Oklahoma and surrounding states might impact clinics in Colorado.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks before signing into law the reproductive health equity act during a ceremony outside the governor’s mansion April 4, 2022, in Denver.

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JAMES ANDERSON, Associated Press

The Magazine

As winter winds down, gardeners collectively look for signs of life, whether from the green sprouts of fall-planted bulbs or the return of foliage as deciduous trees leaf out. But our gardens could retain interest year-round.

When doing your spring planning — and planting — include ideas for next winter’s landscape too.

Some tips when planning a garden for winter interest:

americana), a bushy Southeast U.S. native whose bright purple berries hang on all winter – or until the birds eat them.

Winterberry holly (Ilex verticiallata), another North American native, sports a profusion of red berries that are a feast for the senses, as well as the birds. Plant one male for every six to eight female plants to ensure they produce fruit.

Witch hazel trees and shrubs are stunning in winter. The bare branches of the Aurora variety hold

Camellia (Camellia japonica), known as “the queen of winter flowers,” has an unfair reputation as a diva. Although susceptible to fungal diseases and scale insects, the late-autumn bloomer is easy to grow. The species includes varieties with white, pink, red, yellow and lavender blooms.

BEG YOUR GARDEN

Think about next winter while planning spring planting

BY JESSICA DAMIANO, The Associated Press

First, create an evergreen backdrop so that when deciduous shrubs and trees lose their leaves in autumn, your beds will still have “bones,” or structure, to provide screening, height and visual interest.

Next, re-evaluate the importance of curb appeal. Although the aesthetic from the street matters, it’s not the only view: The person who sees the garden most is you.

Consider where you spend your time. Do you work from a home office? Is there a window above the kitchen sink? Study the vista and plan the garden from indoors. When selecting plants, evaluate how their berries, bark and bare stems will enhance your view.

Some plants with the best winter interest aren’t much to look at during summer. But tolerating the ho-hum redtwig dogwood (Cornus alba) during the growing season will reap bright red stems that stop traffic over winter. So, too, will American beautyberry (Callicarpa

large, tassel-like yellow flowers beginning in mid-winter, followed almost immediately by my favorite cultivar, Jelena, which seems to burst aflame with red and orange blooms. Two others — Ruby glow, and strawberries and cream — live up to their names.

Heathers (Calluna vulgaris) are cold-hardy evergreens with flat, scale-like foliage that changes color as the weather cools. Wickwar flame turns copper; firefly evolves from chartreuse to orange as the seasons progress, landing at a dramatic brick-red hue in winter. Heaths (Erica carnea), also evergreen but with needled foliage, have bell-shaped flowers that bloom from winter into spring. Favorite varieties include springwood pink and furzey.

The white blossoms of Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) typically open in late autumn; Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis), available in white, pink, purple and near-black, starts its show as winter winds down.

Its cousin, Camellia sasanqua, blooms in pink or white starting in late fall, and has fewer pest and disease concerns. As with all plants, select varieties that will thrive in your climate; hardiness zone information is typically included in catalog descriptions and on plant tags at the nursery.

Trees with eye-catching bark can steal the show, too. That of paperbark maple (Acer griceum) peels in sheets to reveal swaths of cinnamon-toned bark beneath. And the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) provides four seasons of interest, with beautiful yellow fall foliage, dangling spring catkins and smooth bark that begins to peel when the tree is about 3 years old. River birch (Betula nigra) is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed tree with bark that also curls and peels as it ages.

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia), the darlings of the mid-Atlantic and southeast corridor from Virginia through the Carolinas, have been bred to withstand cooler climates in recent years. Natchez, a cold-hardy, white-flowered cultivar hybridized to resist powdery mildew, entertains over winter with smooth, cow-patterned bark. And as black cherry (Prunus serotina) matures, its bark takes on a unique burnt-potato-chip appearance.

Plants aren’t the only eye can-

dy in the winter garden, however. Consider wildlife. A hanging birdfeeder viewed from inside the home can have a calming effect on everyone. Place a birdfeeder outside children’s bedroom windows and the kids will benefit from stress relief without even realizing it.

And to nurture that wildlife, save cleanup for spring. The wispy seed heads of spent perennials and the rustling, straw-like blades of surrendered ornamental grasses not only lend height and interest to what might otherwise be a flat and barren landscape, but they also serve a purpose.

Grasses like little bluestem, fountain grass and sea oats, left standing until spring, help insulate roots and provide shelter for wildlife and hibernating insects. Dry seed heads lend beauty to beds and borders, especially when snow catches on them, and they provide a food source for hungry birds.

However, there are some plants that gardeners should clear away in fall. Hosta, a favorite winter hideaway for overwintering slugs, should be cut down when it fades, as should iris, which often harbors borer eggs. Other candidates for the seasonal chopping block are perennials that are susceptible to mildew diseases, such as bee balm, peony and phlox, plus any plants that showed signs of disease during the past growing season.

Plant early-blooming bulbs in fall to take advantage of sunny winter spots that are too shady for flowers in summer. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), Siberian squill (Scilla tubergeniana) and spring snowflake (Leucojum verum) thrive under bare trees at the end of winter. And winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) unleashes a yellow carpet over bare soil or dormant lawn as you await the beginning of spring.

“Strawberries and Cream” witch hazel blooming in Oyster Bay, NY, Feb. 21, 2022.

Jessica Damiano via AP

“The Rise of the Aurora Suburb During the Cold War” at the Aurora History Museum

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Skyward: Breakthrough in Flight at Wings Over the Rockies

Beginning April 3 through early-May. Admission varies. 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO 80019 Aurora, CO 80019. Phone: 720-452-6900

Welcome to a Rocky Mountain spring time! It’s windy, cold, warm, cold, hot, snowing?! If your soul needs a little reset from the whiplash weather, trek no farther than Gaylord Rockies for a staycation. Between the pools and the spa, it’s easy to find some R&R. Spring It On specials are available now for families (think: Easter bunny visits, live animal encounters and a springthemed scavenger hunt). For the more mature among us, a detox and renewal body treatment at Relâche Spa and a few days where you don’t have to make your bed. You’ll feel brand new before you know it. Isn’t that what the season is all about anyway? For more information on spring specials, visit www.marriott. com.

2022 Spring Masterworks: Opera Favorites

Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The exhibit is expected to be up until next month The Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. Free. Visit auroragov.org or call 303-739-6660 for more information.

Most Aurora residents of 2021 likely don’t know the name Sam Hoffman, but they’ve undoubtedly seen his work. A Russian immigrant and plasterer by trade, Hoffman and his sons were the masterminds behind one of the first meticulously planned out subdivisions that sprung up in the area in the late 1940s and early 1950s, as thousands of military officials and their families were descending on the city with GI Bill funds in hand. The hand Hoffman played in shaping Aurora from the late 1940s to the early 1960s is the focus of the newest exhibit at the Aurora History Museum. The display centers on Aurora’s growth at a time when duck-andcover drills and nuclear explosion simulations at the nearby Rocky Mountain Arsenal were quotidian affairs. The exhibit is even adorned with a replica 1950s kitchen and mock fallout shelter that residents can peruse as they learn about how Aurora (née Fletcher) became the bustling burg it is today.

“Hurricane Diane” at the Aurora Fox Arts Center 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Showtimes March 18-April 10 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Tickets start at $28 for adults and can be purchased at aurorafoxartscenter. org.

The Aurora Fox Arts Center is back with its fourth show of the season. Diane is “a permaculture gardener dripping with butch charm” who’s hiding a tiny secret: she’s actually Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, festivity and theatre. On a mission to return earth to its natural state, she sets up shop in suburban New Jersey and draws the curiosity of the local housewives. With a description like that, who could resist? The play debuted in 2017 and has been performed in New Jersey, New York and San Diego before making landfall in Aurora. With a run time of just 90 minutes, this “comedy with a twist” will have you holding onto your seat from start to finish. The Fox is partnering with Denver Urban Gardens on this performance; enter the promo cord DUG20 at checkout for discounted tickets.

Now through April 17. Tickets $20 for individuals, $18 a piece for groups of 12 people and more. Book tickets now at selfieatstanley.com. Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. 2501 North Dallas St., Aurora, CO 80010.

Few online tasks get the serotonin flowing like switching out your profile picture. Racking up the likes and the comments elicits true heart-eyes emoji feels. Thanks to a new installation at Stanley Marketplace in north Aurora, you could have a new headshot to post every week for the next six months! The Selfie@Stanley art pop-up features more than 25 “unique and unexpected” backdrops. From a doughnut wall to backdrops from well-known places, you’re sure to find something that fits your Insta aesthetic. The only real rules here are to bring a fully-charged phone and vaccination proof. The rest is up to you, you influencer. Tickets for groups of more than 12 or more people are $18 a piece and individual tickets are $20 for an hour of shooting in the pop-up. For a fullfledged selfie party, you can even rent the venue. More information at www.selfieatstanley.com.

Open through June 19, exhibit included in the price of admission. 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Denver, CO 80230. Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit www.wingsmuseum.org for more information.

In the span of one lifetime, mankind went from having no instances of significant flight to landing on the moon. It’s the kind of innovation that makes anything feel possible, and it’s all on display at Wings Over the Rockies through June 19. “Skyward: Breakthrough in Flight” examines all of the major milestones that have gotten us to where we are today: simultaneously curious about commercial flights to the final frontier and also wondering how Frontier could possibly give us less leg room. From the very beginning through today and what’s next for flight, you won’t want to miss the stories and artifacts collected by curators at Wings. The exhibit is on through the beginning of the summer.

April 9 & 10 at Cherokee Trail High School. 25901 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. $20 for tickets, free for students. For more information visit www.aurorasymphony.org.

It feels good to be back, doesn’t it? After a long pandemic hiatus, art and theater events feel particularly special this spring and the Aurora Symphony is no different. This season, conductor Norman Gamboa leads the group through some of the most recognizable opera pieces. Not familiar? No sweat. From Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz to Avant deux quitter ces lieux from Faust by Charles Gounod, you’re likely to find something to appreciate. Don’t miss this chance to support some of Aurora’s finest performers and remember why live music of all kinds is something we should refrain from ever taking for granted again. Get your tickets online for this weekend’s performances at www.aurorasymphony.org.

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“Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George

Preps

Right:Eaglecrest senior Mohamed Elmoutaouakkil led the Raptors to the Class 5A Great 8 and nearly beyond, while he earned Centennial League Player of the Year honors and a spot on the 2021-22 Sentinel Colorado All-Aurora Boys Basketball Team.

Middle: Overland junior Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq returned from injury in a big way, as he dominated for the Trailblazers on his way to a spot on the All-Aurora team.

Below: EMAC Player of the Year Elijah Thomas of Rangeview played above the rim and did just about everything else for the Raiders.

BY COURTNEY OAKES/SENTINEL

FULL 2021-22 SENTINEL COLORADO ALL-AURORA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM SELECTIONS AT SENTINELCOLORADO.COM/ PREPS

Arare drought in terms of Class 5A state championships in Aurora extended to three seasons, but there was no doubt that the city’s boys basketball talent reigned supreme as a whole.

That is reflected in the impressive composition of the 2021-22 SentinelColoradoAll-Aurora Boys Basketball team, which was chosen by the Sentinel in conjunction with balloting of Aurora coaches.

ALL-AURORA BOYS HOOPS

Picking from a pool that included two players of the year in their respective conferences and 23 players who earned first or second team honors across four leagues proved quite difficult.

players and put him fourth in 5A. He scored in double figures in all 25 of the Raptors’ 25 games and added 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

To get to the Great 8, Eaglecrest had to get past rival Smoky Hill, which featured no less than three All-Centennial League first team selections, which included Harris Jr. and Maldonado. Smoky Hill had the ingredients of a championship contender, but found its path blocked by Eaglecrest in the 5A Sweet 16.

Harris Jr. topped the list of players in Aurora — and perhaps the whole state — as must-watch, as his athleticism allowed him to do uncommon things that went viral on almost a nightly basis.

Big-time boys

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

Those two players of the year (Eaglecrest’s Mostapha Elmoutaouakkil in the Centennial League and Rangeview’s Elijah Thomas in the EMAC) appear on the Sentinel’stop five, which is rounded out by a pair of Smoky Hill star teammates in Anthony Harris Jr. and Brayden Maldonado and Overland junior Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq, who was simply outstanding in his return from major injury.

Eaglecrest remained Aurora’s last hope to win the area’s first state championship since Rangeview in 2019 — though the 2020 Final Four included two Aurora teams before it was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic — before it was stopped in the Great 8.

The Raptors played excellent team basketball during a season in which they earned 20 wins, lost just one time in 13 Centennial League contests and had a double-digit lead in the game with the Wolverines, but Elmoutaouakkil — who received the most votes from league coaches — was the fulcrum.

The versatile 6-foot-5 forward flashed on offense in every game with high-flying dunks, tough finishes in traffic or big 3-pointers, all of which added up to an average of 19.9 points per game that led Aurora

Coming off a football season in which he was a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses, the same held true on the court, where Harris Jr. had the shooting ability to be a mismatch for larger foes and had the quickness to get by smaller opponents and get to the rim when he wanted to. Harris Jr’s spectacular dunks — highlighted by the Eastbay, between-the-legs, throw-down he had to seal a playoff victory over Rocky Mountain — added flash to an outstanding all-around game that saw him average 14.8 points and 12.2 rebounds per contest, plus 2.8 blocked shots.

From his guard spot, Maldonado terrorized the opposition as well with his ability to score in bunches against anybody. Before winter break, Maldonado poured in x points against two-time state champion ThunderRidge in a game in which his shot to win it regulation was just off and the Buffaloes lost in overtime. He averaged 18.3 points per contest plus a city-best 5.3 assists.

Thomas played an important regular role as a junior for Rangeview, but took his game to another level for the Raiders, who had a lot to replace from a team that went to the Final Four in 2021. Playing above the rim at times and also very effective from behind the 3-point arc, Thomas averaged 14.4 points per game in addition to 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2 steals. Abdur-Razaaq returned from injury and looked even better than before, as he finished second in the Centennial League in scoring (19.2 points) and rebounding (10.1 rebounds) averages.

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When you’re ready to get out of the house and back in the mix, mix it up

BY SENTINEL STAFF WRITERS

It’s been a long, long time since you gave nary a thought about the viral dangers of mixing it up in a restaurant, a Zumba class or even on a busy dock at your favorite fishing hole.

While state and local health officials continue to warn, the pandemic, which has killed close to 1 million Americans, people near and far continue to get vaxxed to the max and want out of their homes to do something different.

Overall, more than a third of Americans cite the pandemic as a major source of stress, and many say it has made certain parts of their lives harder. But when it comes to education, friendships and dating, the disruption has had a pronounced impact especially among younger Americans, according to a survey from MTV Entertainment Group and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

A wide range of venues and places say they’re seeing unprecedented interest in learning something new, and not online.

Is it time to let down your mask and your hesitance to get out and join the rest of the living and try something new?

The possibilities are virtually endless. Have some goat with your yoga. Maybe learn to wield that knife against an onion as seen on TV. And then there’s a variety of herbal cocktails to try as you sip among your crystals.

Check out these possibilities as a way to put some spring in your spring.

Students of an art class at the Art Garage pull their supplies and get set to begin on their projects, April 4. The Art Garage offers a steady stream of classes for students aged 3-99.

Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

Drop-In Writing or Drawing at the Denver Art Museum

WritingiseveryfourthTuesdayand drawingiseverysecondTuesdayofthe month. Free for members or included in generaladmission.Formoreinformation visitwww.denverartmuseum.org.

Maybe you can’t commit to a multi-week course or maybe you just don’t want to. Either way, finding some dedicated time to write or draw is easy with drop-in classes at the Denver Art Museum. Once a month join fellow scribes in a guided session that’s included with general admission or free for members. You’ll feel that burst of creativity without being tied down by it. A win-win. Check the museum’s website for more details each month.

Tour and Treks with History Colorado

Find an assortment of tours and treks at www.historycolorado.org.Enrollmentand toursongoing.Prices,datesandtimesvary.

What do you know about the Denver neighborhood once known as Millionaire’s Row? Or what happened to the Mile High’s own ChinaTown? Those are just a few topics History Colorado is offering up this spring. On a regular basis, the state museum invites you to stand where the history happened and dive a little deeper. Find a list of local tours and distant treks to feed your historical appetite.

Cyanotype Photo Workshop at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center

May14,11a.m.to4p.m.1070Bannock DenverCO80204.$165fornon-members. Allskilllevels.www.cpacphoto.org.

Cyanotype, a light-sensitive printing process, is one of the oldest methods for creating photographs that we know of. It works by using special paper and relying on the sun or UV lighting — the camera is entirely optional. Today, it’s a great way to get creative and inspire through a non-traditional medium. You can learn the ropes with the photo experts at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center next month. Instructor Kimberly Chiaris encourages students to bring their own items to photograph, just make sure they’d make a great silhouette, as that’s the premise behind this artform.

Fundamental Color Theory at the Curtis Center

BeginnerlevelclassattheCurtisCenter inGreenwoodVillage.$120.www.greenwoodvillage.com.

Each season of art classes at The Curtis Center in Greenwood Village comes with fresh ideas, but sometimes it’s nice to focus on the basics. Look for a Fundamental Color Theory class at the center next time you’re in need of something artsy, but a little different. Yes, it’s about the color wheel. But it’s also so much more. Everything you know (or want to know) about design, branding or art relies on this concept.

Herbal Cocktails Class

June11at6p.m.orSept.24at6p.m. $125perstudent.Mustbe21+www.blossomandbranchfarm.com

You’ve heard of farm to table, but we’ll do you one better: garden to glass. Denver mixologist Kevin Burke is leading two nights this summer and fall to help you create some of the best cocktails with a little help from your garden (or the folks at Blossom and Branch Farm). You’ll learn about infusions, combinations and, most importantly, how to impress friends with spirits and botanicals.

Botanic Gardens Classes

Classesvaryintimesandcurriculum. More information can be found at their websitewww.botanicgardens.org/education/ adult-programs

Calling all green thumbs and hopeful horticulturists. And while we’re at it, let’s throw in aspiring artists and organic herbalists and homeopaths.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is teeming with adult classes and workshops amongst their bevy of programs. They offer handson workshops, certificate classes and public lectures.

There are far too many of those classes to list so this hack is going to highlight his favorites.

Air plants can be an easy way to spruce up your home as they require no potting and provide an opportunity to put plants in places that a standard pot would not allow. The Air Plants 101 class teaches best care instructions for these cool little Tillandsia, including their basic biology, watering instructions, how to propagate them and the best ways to mount and display them

The Botanic Gardens also offer a bevy of art classes. The School of Botanical Art and Illustration provides classes on pencil illustrating, advanced bonsai design and even Art as Therapy, which shows how art can serve as a method of personal therapy. We can all get on board with that.

Sushi Rolling at Colorado Sake Co.

Classesstartat6:30p.m.onThursdays. $45toregisterathttps://bit.ly/3DNWzoz.

Pull up a chair and roll up some sushi with friends at Colorado Sake Co. Located in the middle of Denver’s RiNo Arts District, the sake brewery and tasting room offers sushi rolling classes every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Aspiring itamae will have the opportunity to make a hand roll, six-piece roll and eight-piece roll while enjoying two half-glasses of sake. Members of the public interested in signing up for a class can register online through Eventbrite. Ingredients, tools and sake

included

are all

in the $45 class fee.

A 3D printer begins laying the base layer of a project that will be completed hours after beginning the process, April 4 at MindCraft Makerspace in the Stanley Marketplace. MindCraft offers a bevy of classes for children to learn newer and creative skills such as 3D printing and sewing, using top of the line equipment.

Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

Kyle Henricksen, an instructor at I Made It workshop cuts down dowels used for stirring lacquer, May 24 in the basement of the wrokshop, where scraps are stored. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

Woodworking Workshop

Classesandschedulingvary.Moreinformation can be found at their website www. imadeitworkshops.com/

Few things are more rewarding than building anything with nothing more than your bare hands and unfettered brawn. Here is where I Made It workshops come into play.

To start, all of the timber that I Made It uses is harvested from the Front Range Mountains, including the Black Forest Burn Scar. And in providing a fully equipped workshop, the instructors help you take your newly acquired, locally harvested wood, and teach you how to make a live edge table with it, or any other creative piece of wooden furniture you can think of.

They offer classes in making resin river coffee tables and kitchen tables, charcuterie boards and resin poured cheese boards, and even work from home desks, as they call them. A practice we are all on board with. There is a bevy of events they specialize in hosting as well, be it bachelorette parties and bridal showers or corporate team building events.

The process of building the furniture is not a quick one, and you’ll likely be friends with your instructor following the six 1.5 hour sessions you’ll spend, on average, making a kitchen table. The result will be well worth the wait.

Whatever the reason you find yourself at I Made It, you can be rest assured that you will be walking out with a new skill and a fine piece of furniture for your home.

Learn Knife Skills with Chef Trusan

Classes1:30-4:30p.m.,April24,June 12andJuly17attheColoradoFreeUniversityLowryCampus.Tuitionis$57for non-membersand$45formembers,plus a$8feepaidinclass.RegisterfortheApril classathttps://bit.ly/3x8hGAW.

Nothing ties a home-cooked meal together like a sharp, sturdy chef’s knife. Whether slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, shredding or julienning, a chef who knows their way around a knife can portion out their ingredients evenly and turn a tasty meal into a feast for the eyes. U.S. emergency departments also treated more than 340,000 knife-related injuries last year, so unless you want to season your meals with literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s worth learning a few tricks of the trade. Trusan Comstock has close to four decades of experience in the culinary world, working with world-class chefs and offering private in-home classes. Join Trusan as he guides a class through the process of selecting a knife as well as proper knife handling, cutting techniques, safety, care, sharpening and storage. The class will also make a recipe using many of the techniques taught by Trusan. Students are welcome to bring their own knives and cutting boards. The $8 fee will include food and materials.

Art Garage

Classesvaryintimesandcurriculum. More information can be found at their websitewww.artgaragedenver.com

From mixed media art classes to a workshop on making seed bombs, opportunities to scratch that creativity itch are plentiful at the Art Garage.

With its 10-year anniversary as a non-profit coming down the pike later this year, this visual art driven studio offers classes in ceramics, fiber arts, textile arts to mention a few.

Part of the Art Garage’s mission is to offer classes that encourage creativity to all ages and backgrounds. Their website expresses the importance “that all people (including but not limited to) every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical and intellectual ability, mental health background, religion, and culture should have access to visual arts.”

The age range their workshops and classes cater to spans from 3-99, with specific classes for specific ages within those age ranges.

New classes begin frequently, so if you see one on the schedule that began this week, a similar one will be soon to follow.

The Art Garage also hosts single-day workshops, including a Mothers Day collage making workshop, which is just around the corner. There are four spots left as this hack puts ink to paper, so make sure you sign up quick. And while you are there, sign up for the workshop where you’ll learn how to make seed bombs, just in time for spring gardening.

Camps, Workshops and Afterschool Programs at MindCraft Makerspace

Classesvaryintimesandcurriculum. More information can be found at their websitewww.mindcraftmakerspace.com

If you want to provide that extra mental stimulation to your children, beyond what they are learning at school Mindcraft provides such an opportunity.

Located in the Stanley Marketplace, Mindcraft may double as a toy store, but beyond those flashy playthings the workshop awaits.

Here is where the real fun lies — a wall of 3D printers. Not only that, you can also make laser cuttings and other fun creative activities.

MindCraft has been described as a place where anyone from 5 to 95 can come and create, learn and invent.

This is the place to flex your creativity and mental gymnastics with the latest tech.

It’s well known that mental stimulation is more than essential in childhood development, and MindCraft is a great place to help build cognitive skills and flex those youthful mental muscles.

The makerspace provides an opportunity for afterschool programs, birthday parties, summer camps and, for next year, spring break camps.

As well as the hi-tech offerings, there are simpler, so to speak, workshop options. Sewing and other arts and crafts styled activities are available as well as the more on brand coding and gaming.

James Platz works on an art project, April 5, at the Art Garage during a mixed media art class. The Art Garage offers a steady stream of classes for students aged 3-99. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

City of Aurora wellness classes

Classesandschedulingvary.Moreinformationathttps://bit.ly/3Kd1sKvorcityofaurora.perfectmind.com.

As we’ve turned the corner past year two of the pandemic, it’s understandable if your nerves are starting to feel a little frayed. Teeth grinding, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating can all be symptoms of stress (not that we’re familiar with any of that). If you’d like to find some new ways of coping with stress instead of pouring yourself another drink or buying another scented candle, consider checking out one of the city of Aurora’s new wellness classes added to its “lifetime learning” catalog. Beginning in early May, a series of classes will explore meditation with a “certified sound energy practitioner,” teach you how to create a gratitude journal and explore ways to improve your diet (your brain can’t feel good if your body doesn’t feel good, after all). Classes range in price from $37-$60 and will meet in the Aurora Center for Active Adults. If you feel well enough already, other lifetime learning classes include courses of American Sign Language, Spanish, technology, mah jongg and beginning in June, bridge — tell your grandma.

Learn to Skydive with iFLY

Hoursandschedulinginformationavailableatwww.iflyworld.com/denver/.

It’s 2022, and you no longer need to book a flight to enjoy the weightless joy of skydiving — a vertical wind tunnel gives visitors the opportunity to defy gravity within the four walls of iFLY’s facility south of Centennial. And since there’s no jumping or falling involved, just floating on a highspeed column of air, it’s a viable alternative for those who squirm at the idea of jumping from a plane at 10,000-plus feet. iFLY offers coaching for locals interested in honing their skills as indoor skydivers. The niche sport is growing in popularity and involves acrobatic displays of flying both alone and in formation. Athletes compete to perform a certain number of aerial maneuvers within a set window of time. Besides coaching for prospective skydivers, iFLY also hosts birthday parties, private events and field trips for children that focus on the science and technology behind flying.

City of Aurora cooking classes

Classesandschedulingvary.Moreinformationathttps://bit.ly/3LGJGiX.

Aurora has a deserved reputation as a haven of delicious food from cultures all across the globe. But though supporting A-town’s small businesses is always a plus, the city of Aurora is offering the opportunity to learn to make amazing ethnic food without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen. All types of classes are on the menu this spring, for adults, teens, kids and families at all levels of cooking ability. Want to learn how to make donuts, dim sum, Korean BBQ or sushi? There are classes for that. Want to introduce your little ones to the kitchen in a way that will hold their interest? Maybe the dinosaur, video game or Toy Story-themed classes will do the trick. Want to learn how to make something new and enjoy a drink while you’re at it? One of the 21+ cooking classes such as “street tacos and margaritas” or “tapas and sangria” should do the trick. Classes take place in the city’s teaching kitchens, prices range from $30-$50. If you’re ready to venture out in person quite yet, try out one of the two-hour $20 virtual classes instead. Bon appetit!

Goat Yoga at Four Mile Historic Park

Registerforweekendclassesathttps:// bit.ly/38wLaOy.$30sign-upfee.

Bleating hearts and yogis of all skill levels are invited to spend their Saturday and Sunday mornings with Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga. Goat yoga exploded in popularity a few years ago, with practitioners swearing that stretching in the presence of the horned ungulates helps improve relaxation and deepen meditation. The practice is alive and well at Denver’s Four Mile Historic Park, where Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga offers regular weekend classes. The events include a 45-minute goat yoga lesson, followed by 15 minutes of “decompression” for guests and goats. Attendees are welcome to pet and hold the goats, as well as take photos with the animals. Visitors can rent yoga mats for $5 and are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen and hair ties.

Baking with Phyllo Dough

RegisteronlinefortheMay2classat https://bit.ly/36RmTlX.Sign-upcosts$69 forresidentsand$75fornon-residents.

Want to learn how to make the crispy, layered pastry that forms the foundation of baklava and börek? Phyllo, or filo, has a rich history of use in Turkish cuisine, Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. Join Michele Lillie and Parker Parks and Recreation for a hands-on class on what phyllo is and how to use it to make delicious sweet and savory pastries. This class is being taught at the Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center in Old Town Parker.

Cookie decorating at Gaylord Rockies

ThroughMay8atRockyGrottointhe GrandLodge,datesandtimesvary.$6.99 perperson.Moreinformationathttps://bit. ly/3r53rsD.

What’s better than a class where you can eat your creations? Spring has sprung, and as part of a series of seasonal activities, the Gaylord Rockies Resort is offering a plethora of cookie decorating opportunities over the next month. Perfect the art of decorating cookies and then take them home for a sweet treat for the low price of only $6.99 per person.

Latin dance classes at Stanley Marketplace

EverySaturdayat10a.m.andMondayat 7p.m.$6perperson

Want to get more active but tired of all the same boring exercise routines? Stanley Marketplace promises that its weekly Latin dance classes with instructor Carmen Duran are “so engaging & so much fun that you’ll forget that it’s a workout.” The “Latin, Zumbaesque” classes are socially distanced, open to everyone and cost only $6 — sounds like a steal. Plus, after working up a thirst dancing, participants can enjoy half-priced beer and other beverages at Stanley’s Cheluna Brewing Company.

Community College of Aurora professional development classes

Classesandschedulingvary.Moreinformationathttps://bit.ly/3KfzNsi.

According to a 2021 poll from the Washington Post, over 20% of workers in the U.S. have seriously considered changing careers during the pandemic, which has caused many people to reassess what they want out of life and work. But changing careers can be daunting, especially when it requires going back to school or learning new skills. For people interested in exploring a new trajectory — or just leveling up in their current line of work — the Community College of Aurora’s workforce and professional development classes can help you dip your toe in the water or learn something new without having to make a huge commitment. The community college offers a range of online classes in healthcare, technology, business and construction to give those who are already working full-time a window back into the classroom. Classes vary in length and amount of instruction, ranging from fully-self paced to instructor lead, and begin at $79. Just remember: you’re never too old to learn something new.

MindCraft offers a bevy of classes for children to learn newer and creative skills such as 3D printing and sewing, using top of the line equipment.

Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

Grandview’s epic journey to the Class 5A state championship put the finishing touches on an outstanding 2021-22 girls basketball season for Aurora.

The SentinelColoradoAll-Aurora 2021-22 Girls Basketball Team — selected by the Sentinelin conjunction with balloting of city coaches — has significant representation from teams that went deep into the Class 5A state playoffs, if not all the way to the state championship (the Wolves.)

ALL-AURORA GIRLS HOOPS

The city’s top five includes two of the central figures for Grandview, which won its last 13 games and captured the program’s third all-time state championship and first since 2018 with a decisive win over Valor Christian.

pionship-winning program in Georgia as a freshman — and she was crucial in the victory.

As a whole, the Wolves didn’t shoot as much from the perimeter as in the past (the presence of the Betts sisters on the inside made that not as necessary), but Hudgins gave them a stressor to defenses.

The Santa Clara University signee knocked down 40 3-pointers on the season and averaged 16.4 points per game to finish second on the team. In the postseason, Hudgins was even better as she averaged 19 points per contest, even while sitting a decent amount in lopsided Grandview victories.

Aurora had the distinction as home to the state’s leading scorer for the first time in awhile, as the honor went to Vista PEAK’s Breanna Jefferson, who had an explosive offensive senior season.

Girls ruled court

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

Star center Lauren Betts had as decorated of a senior year as just about anybody in the country as she earned a spot in the McDonald’s All-American Game, made the Naismith All-American first team, made CHSAA’s All-State first team, received Gatorade’s Colorado Player of the Year (making her a candidate for national player of the year) and Centennial League POY honors in addition to accomplishing her career-long quest of winning a state championship.

Betts did absolutely everything she could individually to help her team win. Thriving with a new special addition to her team — her freshman sister, Sienna, who got to play with her for the first time — the 6-foot-7 star and Stanford signee dominated with an expanded array of offensive moves in the paint, improved range on her jump shot (when needed) and excellent decision-making in the passing game, while she was an eraser on the defensive end.

Betts averaged 17.2 points, 11 rebounds and 3.6 blocked shots to lead her team in all three categories.

Fellow senior Marya Hudgins added a bookend state championship to her prep career — winning as a senior with Grandview after she was part of a cham-

Jefferson had always shown the ability to score, but the 5-foot-3 guard took it to another level in her third varsity season and paced all scorers in Colorado — regardless of classification — with an average of 23.6 per game. It was four points better than the average of Valor Christian’s Raegan Beers (a McDonald’s all-American), who was the 5A runner-up at 19.6 ppg. Jefferson earned EMAC Player of the Year honors to boot, made the EMAC and Show All-Star games and had a growing list of suitors for her future college career before she committed to CSU-Pueblo.

If Jefferson hadn’t won the league’s POY honors, it likely would have gone to Rangeview senior Ny’Era West, who was once again the tone-setter among an experienced group of Raiders.

West played bigger than her 5-foot-7 frame and led Rangeview in rebounding at 7.8 per contest in addition to 15 points per game. In the postseason, West was at her best. She gutted it through injury to help the Raiders seal a tough playoff win against Denver East and then poured in game-high 27 points Rangeview’s highly-competitive Sweet 16 loss to eventual semifinalist Highlands Ranch.

Eaglecrest’s final won-loss record belied the Raptors’ capabilities of playing with some of the state’s best teams and McKenzie — an All-Centennial League first team honoree — was one of the main reasons. On a team that spread the scoring around, McKenzie averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds.

Top: Grandview senior Lauren Betts did everything a player in Coloraod girls basketball could do, winning the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year award, making the McDonald’s All-American Game and leading her team to the Class 5A state championship. Betts leads the way on the 2021-22 Sentinel Colorado All-Aurora Girls Basketball Team, which also includes teammate Marya Hudgins.

Above: Vista PEAK’s Breanna Jefferson (3) finished in all types of ways during the 2021-22 season, in which she finished as Colorado’s leading scorer regardless of classification with an average of 23.6 points per game, which was four points better than the next-highest scorer in Class 5A. She earned a spot in the All-Aurora Girls Basketball Team.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/Sentinel Colorado

FULL 2021-22 SENTINEL COLORADO ALL-AURORA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM SELECTIONS AT SENTINELCOLORADO.COM/PREPS

CHSAA Respected Associate Commissioner Tom Robinson dies

The Colorado High School Activities Association announced the death of longtime associate commissioner Tom Robinson April 4 at the age of 76.

The organization said Robinson died after a “short battle with multiple diagnoses,” which included cancer.

Robinson — a former multiple-sport star athlete in his prep days and 1964 graduate of Regis Jesuit High School (before it moved to Aurora) and then a longtime teacher and coach there — was the second African-American administrator in the history of the CHSAA, the state’s governing body for athletics and activities, after Rhonda Blanford-Green.

Blanford-Green, the current commissioner, and Robinson had both announced plans to retire from CHSAA back in December.

Robinson had been large in the growth of boys and girls golf in Colorado and he had also been in charge of overseeing officials as well. He was the president of the National Association of Sports Officials and replay coordinator for the Big-12 Conference.

“I’ve met so many great people along the way,” Robinson said back in December when he announced his retirement. “The CHSAA, a unique set of people dedicated to education-based activities and athletics, made my life fuller and more whole.”

Said CHSAA assistant commissioner Bethany Brookens: “Tom was an inspiration in so many ways. He taught me how to play golf, he and Cleo (his wife, Cleo Parker-Robinson) taught us all how to have a wonderful and successful marriage, he taught me the officials mechanics for basketball and he gave me loyal friendship and a respect for all people. An incredible, ethical, good man and mentor; I miss Tom greatly already.”

TRACK & FIELD Grandview boys roll to Aurora City Championship

The defending Class 5A state champion Grandview boys track team didn’t have its full compliment in competition April 2, but still had enough firepower to take the Aurora City Championship meet by nearly 20 points.

The Wolves earned seven event championships that included a hurdles sweep for senior Malique Singleton, two relay titles and three more in the field events on their to 188.35 points to top a competition featuring all the city programs that was held for the first time since 2018 due to weather cancellations and the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to Singleton’s crowns in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles — with his time of 14.74 in the 110 put-

ting him third in the state — Grandview won the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relays and saw senior Kahden Rullo take the long jump, junior Zane Cole prevail in the high jump and junior Rylen Lippelt win the pole vault.

Cole tied senior teammate Mateo Munoz — who didn’t compete in the event — with the second-best mark in 5A in the high jump by clearing 6 feet, 4 inches, while Lippelt earned the pole vault title by clearing 12 feet in fewer attempts than Regis Jesuit’s Sullivan Martin.

The 4×100 team of seniors Charlie Dick and Evan Johnson and juniors David Maldonado and Luke Trinrud clocked a time of 42.45 seconds that was just off the 5A-leading time of 42.27 they had in the first week of the season. Singleton teamed with Tanner Lippold, Wyatt

Walker and Conrad Casebolt to take the 4×400 that ranks fourth in 5A. Munoz competed in only the 110 hurdles and finished second, while Johnson didn’t compete individually in the sprint event and senior Moosah Alsaffar — the returning 5A state runner-up in the shot put — also was out of action for Grandview.

Runner-up Cherokee Trail owned the distance events with wins in the 800 meters (Evan Armstrong), 1,600 meters (Reuben Holness) and the 3,200 meters (Brady Smith), along with a victory in the 4×800 meter relay to finish with 168.85 points.

A trio of event champions helped host Rangeview finish an easy thirdplace in the team standings as Bryce McCutcheon claimed the 400 meters, while field event titles came from Leland Smith (triple jump) and

Top:

accelerates towards the finish line as he anchors the Wolves’ boys 4x100 meter relay team to victory at the Aurora City Championship track meet April 2 at APS Stadium. Grandview won the team championship as the meet return for the first time since 2018. Left: Cherokee Trail’s Symone Adams finishes off her team’s win in the 4x100 meter relay at the Aurora City Championship meet, in which she also won two sprint events to help the Cougars to the team title. Above: Vista PEAK’s Kendall McCoy claimed the city championship in the 300 meter hurdles. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

Austin Appiah (discus).

Appiah’s winning effort in the discus, a throw of 161 feet, 1 inch, is tops in 5A thus far this season and also is the third-best in the state regardless of classification, while McCutcheon got himself into the top 10 in 5A with his 50.61 seconds.

Regis Jesuit’s single title came from junior D’Andre Barnes, who took the 200 meter dash, the event in which he won a 5A state championship last season. The Raiders finished in fourth place with 73.71 points, while Eaglecrest — keyed by the victory of its 4×200 meter relay team — came in fifth with 59.35.

Seventh-place Vista PEAK got its top performance from sophomore Nathan Hunholz, who fell a foot short of his season-best in the shot put, but won with a throw of 44 feet, 6 inches.

TRACK & FIELD Speedy Cherokee Trail girls take Aurora City Championship

The Cherokee Trail girls track team cruised to victory in the Aurora City Championship meet April 2 at sun-splashed Aurora Public Schools Stadium by winning seven events and racking up 158.50 points.

In the return of a meet featuring all of the city’s programs — held for the first time since 2018 because of weather cancellations as well as the coronavirus pandemic — the Cougars got mutiple event titles from junior Symone Adams, took two relays and got a pair of crowns in the field events as well to finish nearly 30 points clear of runner-up Grandview.

Grandview’s Evan Johnson

Adams has been one of the top sprinters in the state in the early season and her winning time of 12.15 seconds in the 100 meter dash left her just 0.01 of a second off the top time in the state posted by Ralston Valley’s Casia Provencal just a few days earlier. Her time of 25.21 seconds in the 200 was just a shade behind the 25.13 she ran at the Broomfield Shootout that ranks second in the state as well.

Junior Mckenna Mazeski (800 meters), junior pole vaulter Sydnie Bernard and senior triple junior Natalie Rue also were victorious for the Cougars, who claimed the 4×100 (with a time that put them in the state’s top five) and 4×400 relays as well.

Grandview picked up its 130 points more with depth, as the Wolves got just two event victories — from junior Ava Robinson in the 400 meters and junior Dallis Robinson in the high jump — and entered just one of the five relay events. Grandview dominated in the 400 with Ava Robinson leading the way among four top-eight finishers, while Dallis Robinson was one of three Wolves in the top four in the high jump.

The third Aurora team to crack the 100 point mark was Regis Jesuit, which came away with five event victories, including a pair from senior Fabiola Belibi.

Last season’s Class 5A state champion in the long jump, Belibi cemented her spot atop Colorado regardless of classification with a jump of 19 feet, 1 inches. Belibi also is the state’s fastest in the 100 meter hurdles this season as she clocked a time of 14.63 seconds for the second time. The Raiders got distance victories from Jo Collins (1,600 meters) and Erika Danzer (3,200 meters), who also combine with Evan Harlan and Kylie Martin to take the 4×800 meter relay.

District rivals Rangeview and Vista PEAK finished in a tie for fourth with 82 points apiece, while the Bison enjoyed the advantage in terms of individual victories as they came away with three in senior Mikenzie Jones (shot put), junior Kendall McCoy (300 meter hurdles) and the 800 sprint medley relay team of Eianna Jackson, Amaya Rogers, Jaila Turner and Grace Dow.

Rangeview’s lone victory, meanwhile, came from senior Grace Solarin in the discus.

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports

TUESDAY, APRIL 5: The 400 yard freestyle relay team of Mack Dugan, Luke Dinges, Ronan Krauss and Gio Aguirre secured the Regis Jesuit boys swim team’s big dual meet win over rival Cherry Creek with the capper on a 166-149 victory. The Raiders won seven of the 12 events with Dinges also topping the field in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, Krauss taking the 500 freestyle and Aguirre claiming the 100 freestyle in addition to victories in both freestyle relays. ...In another quality boys swimming dual Smoky Hill swam past Chatfield 123-56. ... In a showdown of two local boys volleyball powers Cherokee Trail dropped the first set to visiting

Eaglecrest, but surged to take the next three in a 19-25, 25-21, 25-23, 2522 victory. ...Goalkeeper Jordan Nytes earned a shut out and scored on a penalty kick chance as the Grandview girls soccer team blanked Mullen 3-0 in Centennial League play. ...Adeleine Walick had both goals — both on assists from Alexis Meyer — and Kira Cattand made five saves as the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team edged Douglas County 2-1 in a Continental League contest. ...In blustery conditions, the Vista PEAK girls soccer

team earned a 2-0 home win over Gateway. ...The Eaglecrest girls soccer team topped Smoky Hill 4-1 with goals from Favour Akpokiere (two), Haley Esser and Isabelle Fry Joe Alie racked up seven goals and three assists and John Alie added six goals and five assists as the Grandview boys lacrosse team rolled past Chaparral 22-4. ...Taylor Dooley allowed three runs over six innings and Brayden Harbin drove in three runs and ended the game with a double play as the Eaglecrest baseball team

team in a 6-1 Continental League dual loss to Heritage. ...Highlighted by the No. 1 singles match between Smoky Hill’s Allison Bussard and Overland’s Najma Ahmed — won by Bussard by a 7-5, 7-5 score — the Buffaloes earned a 7-0 Centennial League girls tennis dual win over the Trailblazers.

Top: Regis Jesuit second baseman

Finn O’Connor (18) leaps over a Dakota Ridge baserunner to turn a double play in the Raiders’ 7-0 April 1. Above: Eaglecrest’s Jackson Bryant (23) celebrates with teammate Brayden Harbin (8) after his home run gave the Raptors a 10-0 walk-off win over Rangeview April 1. Left: Cherokee Trail’s Caden Cole, center, sets the ball for teammate Rocky Xiao, right, in the Cougars’ fourset boys volleyball win over Eaglecrest April 5. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/ Sentinel Colorado)

topped Smoky Hill 9-3 in Centennial League play. ...The Grandview baseball team had a 4-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning, but yielded four runs in a 5-4 road loss at Mullen. ...Ten Cherokee Trail baseball players drove in at least one run — led by Bowen Tabola with five — in the Cherokee Trail baseball team’s 230 road win at Overland. ...The No. 3 doubles team of Elise Holt and Anna Neff prevailed in a tiebreak for the only win for the Regis Jesuit girls tennis

...

MONDAY, APRIL 4: The Cherokee Trail boys lacrosse team — unranked in the latest Class 5A poll — knocked off 4A No. 2 Erie 10-6 thanks to a five-goal burst in the fourth quarter. ...Brody Severin struck out 11 over seven innings and drove in a run in the Vista PEAK baseball team’s 4-1 win over George Washington. Trey Gray had three hits and had two RBI for the Bison. ...Ben Willer drove in a pair of runs for the Rangeview baseball team, but the Raiders fell short in a 4-3 loss to Smoky Hill. ...The Regis Jesuit baseball team piled up its second-most runs of the season in a 14-3 win at Mountain Range that saw Dallas Macias and Finn O’Connor combine to go 8-for-8 with three home runs (two for O’Connor) and scored eight times. Isaac Wachsmann added four RBI. ...Kyla Bieker had four goals, but the Cherokee Trail girls lacrosse team dropped its second one-goal game of the year, as it fell 1110 to Rock Canyon. ...Tristan Christofferson had a massive match with 16 kills and 14 digs, while Ben Jeffords dished out 29 assists as the Regis Jesuit boys volleyball team topped ThunderRidge 25-7, 19-25, 25-12, 25-20. ...SATURDAY, APRIL 2: The Grand-Trail Splash boys swim meet — hosted jointly by Cherokee Trail and Grandview — saw the Cougars finish fourth and Wolves fifth among six teams. Cherokee Trail won both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays and got an individual victory from Dominic McCoy and Bronson Smothers, while Grandview’s win came from William Schimberg in the 200 yard individual medley. ...The Grandview girls soccer team earned a big 1-0 win over Mountain Vista on the strength of a first-half goal from Naomi Clark Favour Akpokiere scored twice to help the Eaglecrest girls soccer team to a 4-1 road win at Liberty. ...Trey Gray had two extra-bast hits and one that delivered the winning run as the Vista PEAK baseball team got a 6-5 walkoff win over The Academy. ...Andrew Godfrey drove in a pair of runs to help the Cherokee Trail baseball team rally to a 6-3 win over Ralston Valley. ...The Regis Jesuit baseball team suffered its first loss of the season in a 7-6 defeat at the hands of Legacy in the second game of a split doubleheader. The Raiders topped Lakewood 15-4 earlier. ...FRIDAY, APRIL 1: The Regis Jesuit baseball team shut out visiting Dakota Ridge 7-0. ...The Cherokee Trail girls lacrosse team earned a 12-10 win over visiting Arapahoe. ...

THURSDAY, MARCH 31: Jacob McNeley struck our 14 hitters to lead the Overland baseball team to a 5-2 win over Rangeview. ...The Gateway girls soccer team scored in both halves to beat Thornton 2-1. ...Cherokee Trail’s Bead Boonta shot plus-5 77 to lead Aurora players in the first Centennial League girls golf tournament WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30: Baseball returned to Gateway for the first time in two years and the Olys scored first against visiting Jefferson in a game suspended by darkness.

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Because the people must know

COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0005-2022

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

On January 7, 2022, 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)

SHIRLEY S. RELIFORD, RAVEN RELIFORD Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIDELITY MORTGAGE OF NY A DIVISION OF DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2021-

NR1 Date of Deed of Trust

February 24, 2006 County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 20, 2006

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

B6042963

Original Principal Amount

$205,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$172,706.33

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 2, BLOCK 2, SETTLERS VILLAGE, SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15184 EAST WALSH DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80012.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/11/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/17/2022

Last Publication 4/14/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/07/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Randall Chin #31149

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391

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

Attorney File # 00000009321571

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. 0014-2022

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

On January 21, 2022, 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)

LOUIS T SCOTT

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway

First Bank Date of Deed of Trust

January 19, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 22, 2018

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

D8007085

Original Principal Amount

$240,562.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$233,994.50

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See Attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, IN BUILDING 9, LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A8155656, AND ANNEXATION RECORDED APRIL 14, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A9060970 AND AS FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUM, PHASE VII, RECORDED APRIL 14, 1999 IN PLAT BOOK 160 AT PAGE 71,72,73, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1326 S DANUBE WAY UNIT 103, 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, 05/25/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/31/2022

Last Publication 4/28/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/21/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112

(877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-897687-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2022

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

On January 21, 2022, 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)

Emmett Ladd II and Miesha Ladd

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citywide Home Loans, a Utah Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 25, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 26, 2016

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

D6042515 Book: n/a Page:

Original Principal Amount

$427,069.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$395,171.07

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 22, BLOCK 2, TOLLGATE CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4738 S Biloxi Way, 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, 05/25/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/31/2022

Last Publication 4/28/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/21/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

David W Drake #43315

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 19CO00375-2

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. 0017-2022

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

On January 25, 2022, 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)

BRETT BROCKETT

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE

DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COM-

PANY

Date of Deed of Trust

November 16, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 28, 2005

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

B5177764

Original Principal Amount

$180,800.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$159,632.72

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 2, MEADOWOOD, SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 3298 SOUTH FAIRPLAY STREET, AURORA, CO 80014.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/25/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/31/2022

Last Publication 4/28/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/25/2022

Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorad

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935

Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015

Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649

Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000

Attorney File # 7192-14580

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. 0021-2022

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

On February 1, 2022, 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)

JANET LYNN SIEDELMANN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

December 12, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 19, 2016

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

D6146418

Original Principal Amount

$138,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$129,845.23

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 8, BLOCK 3, PHEASANT RUN FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4625 S. KALISPELL WAY, 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, 06/01/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 4/7/2022

Last Publication 5/5/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/01/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

David R. Doughty #40042

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 22-026282

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. 0024-2022

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

On February 1, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

JOHN SAFFER

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

March 22, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 26, 2019

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

D9025545

Original Principal Amount

$270,019.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$268,742.80

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 02/04/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0015093 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. EXHIBIT A

LOT 108, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS FILING NO. ONE, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CREATED IN THOSE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED

NOVEMBER 30, 1972 IN BOOK 2080

AT PAGE 276, DECEMBER 10, 1974 IN BOOK 2296 AT PAGE 169, APRIL 21, 1975 IN BOOK 2327 AT PAGE 174, AUGUST 19, 1975 IN BOOK 2364 AT PAGE 579 AND APRIL 27, 1977 IN BOOK 2579 AT PAGE 230, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 15195 EAST JEFFERSON PLACE, AURORA, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 02/04/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0015093 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 4/7/2022

Last Publication 5/5/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/01/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

David R. Doughty #40042

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 20-023933

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. 0002-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On January 4, 2022, 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)

Karen L Hillion

Original Beneficiary(ies)

TCF National Bank, a national banking association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of CVF III Mortgage Loan Trust II

Date of Deed of Trust

April 18, 2003

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 23, 2003

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

B3086238

Original Principal Amount

$34,440.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$32,918.44

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 29, BLOCK 4, AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1144 S TRUCKEE 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, 05/04/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/10/2022

Last Publication 4/7/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/04/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-21-894772-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0008-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On January 11, 2022, 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)

Antolin Ballesteros

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust

June 16, 2008

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 18, 2008

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

B8070183

Original Principal Amount

$64,488.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$40,797.46

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 189, BUILDING 32, DISCOVERY AT SMOKY HILL CONDOMINIUMS PHASE VII, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF DISCOVERY AT SMOKY HILL CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED AT THE CLERK AND RECORDER OFFICE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, AND MAP RECORDED ON AUGUST 31, 1982, IN BOOK 58, AT PAGE 14, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO RECORDS. SAID CONDOMINIUM UNIT IS FURTHER DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED ON THE MAP FOR DISCOVERY AT SMOKY HILL CONDOMINIUM, PHASE VII, AND RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 IN BOOK 64

AT PAGES 1-8, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED NOVEMBER 24, 1982 IN BOOK 3741 AT PAGE 471, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16996 E Piedmont Dr Unit C, Aurora, CO 80015-5513. 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

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 3/17/2022

Last Publication 4/14/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/11/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

David R. Doughty #40042

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 21-026181

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. 0009-2022

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

On January 11, 2022, 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)

RANDALL W JUSTICE

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC DBA CMG

FINANCIAL

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CMG MORTGAGE, INC

Date of Deed of Trust

July 08, 2019

County of Recording

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 15, 2019

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

D9069348

Original Principal Amount $190,272.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $186,089.04

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 46, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS, FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3745 S GRANBY WAY, AURORA, CO 80014.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/11/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391

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

Attorney File # 00000009369182

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. 0010-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On January 14, 2022, 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)

Kathleen B. Rafferty

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Bancgroup Mortgage Corporation, a corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

M & T Bank

Date of Deed of Trust

June 25, 2010

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 01, 2010

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

D0063520 Book: N/A Page:

Original Principal Amount

$159,847.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$141,559.16

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 22, BLOCK 5, KINGSBOROUGH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 16095 East Harvard Avenue, 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, 05/18/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/24/2022

Last Publication 4/21/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/14/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

David W Drake #43315

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 21CO00171-1

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. 0011-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On January 14, 2022, 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)

POLEENEE A. ELIJAH

Original Beneficiary(ies)

FT MORTGAGE COMPANIES D/B/A

CARL I. BROWN MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust

December 03, 1997

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 09, 1997

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

A7155981

Original Principal Amount

$124,710.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$48,959.70

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 19, BLOCK 2, THE VISTA AT AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 17208 EAST FLORIDA PLACE, 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, 05/18/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/24/2022

Last Publication 4/21/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/14/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

David R. Doughty #40042

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 21-025500

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

Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0012-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On January 14, 2022, 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)

LN HOSPITALITY DENVER LLC, A COL-

ORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Original Beneficiary(ies)

ACCESS POINT FINANCIAL, LLC, A DEL-

AWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

ACCESS POINT FINANCIAL, LLC, A DEL-

AWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Date of Deed of Trust

February 22, 2021

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 12, 2021

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

E1042502

Original Principal Amount

$6,054,494.76

Outstanding Principal Balance

$6,054,494.76

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ABILENE STATION SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 301 NORTH BLACKHAWK STREET, AURORA, CO 80011.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S ERROR AFFIDAVITS RECORDED 1/7/2022

AT RECEPTION NO. E2002539 AND RECEPTION NO. E2002538 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

NOTICE OF SALE EXHIBIT A

Real property in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows:

Lot 1, Block 1, ABILENE STATION SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Also known as: 301 North Blackhawk Street, Aurora, CO 80011

EXHIBIT B

PERSONAL PROPERTY

(a) All of Borrower’s building materials, machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings and fixtures, whether or not actually or constructively attached to the real property described on Exhibit “A” hereof and to the improvements now or hereafter located thereon (said real property and improvements are hereinafter referred to as the “Property”), and including all trade, domestic and ornamental fixtures, and articles of personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever now or hereafter located in, upon or under said Property or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with any present or future operation of said Property and now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, air conditioning, freezing, lighting, laundry, incinerating and power equipment; engines; pipes; pumps; tanks; motors; conduits; switchboards; plumbing, lifting, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, refrigerating, ventilating and communications apparatus, boilers, ranges, furnaces, oil burners or units thereof; appliances; air cooling and air conditioning apparatus, vacuum cleaning systems; elevators; escalators; shades; awnings; screens; oven, ranges, surface units and disposals; attached cabinets; partitions; ducts and compressors; rugs and carpets; draperies; furniture and furnishings of the type customarily located in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings; together with all additions thereto and replacements thereof.

(b) All of Borrower’s rents, security deposits, issues and profits which are now due or may hereafter become due from the Property, including, but not limited to rents, security deposits, issues and profits by reason of or in connection with the rents, leasing and bailment of said Property.

(c) All of Borrower’s awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, as a result of (i) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (ii) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (iii) any other injury to, taking of, or decrease in the value of, the Property, to the extent of all amounts which may be owed by Borrower to beneficiary at the date of receipt of any such award or payment by Beneficiary and of the reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Ben-

eficiary in connection with the collection of such award or payment.

(d) All of Borrower’s documents, instruments and contract rights relating to the construction of the improvements now or hereafter located on the Property, and including without limitation, any and all construction contracts, architectural contracts, engineering contracts, plans, specifications, drawings, surveys, bonds, permits, licenses, and other governmental approvals.

(e) All proceeds from Borrower’s insurance policies which in any way relate to the Property or the other property described in this Exhibit “B” and all proceeds and payments owing to the insured under such insurance policies.

(f) All of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all sales contracts, whether now existing or executed after the date hereof, pertaining to any portion of the real property described on Exhibit “A” hereof, and any modifications thereof.

(g) All proceeds and products.

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, 05/18/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/24/2022

Last Publication 4/21/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/14/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alan M. Keefe #15090

Ryan M. Christ #32072

Sherman & Howard LLC 633 17th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 2972900

Attorney File # 54326321.1

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. 0013-2022

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

On January 21, 2022, 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)

CHRISTOPHER D. BRAY AND KAREN A.

MCKEE

Original Beneficiary(ies)

PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CANVAS CREDIT UNION

Date of Deed of Trust

May 23, 2017

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 13, 2017

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

D7078910

Original Principal Amount $40,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$35,389.66

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.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A

The following described Condominium unit situate in Parcel 4 Amended Plat of Heatherridge South Filing No. 4, To-Wit:

An individual air space unit which is contained within the walls, basement or base floor, roof, windows and doors, referenced as Unit 20595 in Building No. 669 now or hereafter constructed on said Parcel, said Condominium unit being located substantially as shown on the “Supplement to Condominium Map” or Supplements thereto, filed of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado in Book 28 at Pages 92 and

93 or any Amendments thereof, including all fixtures and improvements contained therein, together with an undivided 1/28th interest in and to the general Common Elements appurtenant thereto, as defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Strawberry 1 at the Heatherridge and any Amendments thereto, together with:

(1) The exclusive right to use the patios, balconies and fixtures which project beyond the space or area above described and contiguous thereto.

(2) A Right of Way in common with others, for ingress and egress to and from the Condominium unit above described.

(3) The right to use General Common Elements of the Condominium project in common with other owners in said Condominium project.

(4) The exclusive right to use parking stalls 453 and 475 located substantially as shown on the “Condominium Map” referred to above or any Amendments thereto, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 2425 SOUTH XANADU WAY UNIT C, AURORA, CO 80014.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/25/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 3/31/2022

Last Publication 4/28/2022

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 01/21/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

David R. Doughty #40042

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

Attorney File # 21-026146

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 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0032-2021

To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand:

Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled RACHEL M. SULLIVAN Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner’s interest 14896 EAST 2ND AVENUE #105, AURORA, CO 80011

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 29, 2006

Recording Information

B6095550

Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand

June 15, 2021

Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand

E1095297

Legal Description of Property

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 105H, BUILDING H, RED SKY CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FILED OF RECORD ON JANUARY 11, 1979 IN PLAT BOOK 36 AT PAGE 86, AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF RED SKY RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1979, IN BOOK 2918 AT PAGE 601, RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE(S) AND OR CARPORT NO(S). 105H, AND TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE STORAGE SPACE 105S IN BUILDING

H, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Street Address of Property 14896 EAST 2ND AVENUE #105, AURORA, CO 80011

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 12/8/21, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NO-

TIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 1/31/2022 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication 3/10/22

Last Publication 4/7/22

Name of Publication Sentinel

Date: 2/4/22

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 9/2012

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0060-2021

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust

James Ovalle Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of deb and/or Deed of Trust 13500 E Cornell Avenue# 409, Aurora, CO 80014

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 18, 2020

Recording Information E0033418

Legal Description of Property

Attached as Exhibit ‘A’

Street Address of Property 13500 E Cornell Avenue# 409, Aurora, CO 80014

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 1/5/22, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 7/5/2022 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication 3/24/22

Last Publication 4/21/22

Name of Publication Sentinel

Date: 3/4/22

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 9/2012

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0061-2021

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described

Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust

James J. Blixt and Virginia P. Blixt

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of deb and/or Deed of Trust 12232 East 2nd Drive, Aurora, CO 80011

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 06, 2001

Recording Information B1210834

Legal Description of Property LOT 135, CASTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Street Address of Property 12232 East 2nd Drive, Aurora, CO 80011

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 1/12/22, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE

(ii) que, o cuyo cónyuge o pareja de unión civil, posee bienes inmuebles o personales sujetos a impuestos dentro de la propuesta propuesta. Distritos, ya sea que dicha persona resida dentro de los Distritos propuestos o no. Una persona que esté obligada a pagar impuestos en virtud de un contrato para comprar propiedad imponible dentro de los Distritos propuestos se considerará propietario de una propiedad gravable con el fin de calificar como elector elegible.

Cualquier persona que desee saber si su residencia o propiedad real o personal imponible se encuentra dentro de los límites de los Distritos propuestos debe comunicarse con la oficina del Asesor del Condado con referencia a la descripción legal establecida anteriormente. Además, un mapa de los Distritos propuestos según se incluye en los Planes de Servicio de los Distritos está disponible para su examen en la oficina del Tribunal de Distrito del Condado de Adams y en 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203. Los candidatos por escrito deben haber presentado una declaración jurada de intención ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado a más tardar el 28 de febrero de 2022.

AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de votantes ausentes pueden presentarse ante el Oficial Electoral Designado en la dirección establecida anteriormente a más tardar al cierre de los negocios el martes anterior a las elecciones. La devolución de las boletas de voto en ausencia y las boletas de reemplazo puede ser recibida por el Oficial Electoral Designado en la dirección anterior, de lunes a viernes entre las horas de 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. a partir del 11 de abril de 2022, hasta el día anterior a las elecciones, o entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. y 7:00 p.m. en la fecha de las elecciones.

Propuesta sagebrush Farm Distrito Metropolitano Nos. 5 y 6

Por: /s/ Jennifer Pino Funcionario Electoral Designado

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

INVITATION TO BID

TAH ECCV WATERLINE BYPASS

JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/ companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the ECCV Waterline Bypass at The Aurora Highlands in Aurora, CO. Scope of work under this Request for Proposal includes, but is not limited to: site clearing, demolition, erosion control, water lines, storm sewer, channel armour, site restoration, etc. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on April 22nd, 2022.

Instruction to Respondent documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday March 31, 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Respondent documents. Upon inquiry from interested parties, RFQ documents will be made available electronically through BuildingConnected only. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from respondents that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.

First Publication: March 31, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

INVITATION TO BID TAH PHASE 1 WALLS & FENCING (INSTALL ONLY)

JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/ companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with the Phase 1 Walls & Fencing (Install Only) at The Aurora Highlands in Aurora, CO. Scope of work under this Request for Proposal includes, but is not limited to: concrete caisson foundations, precast wall installation, minor grading, etc. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors. com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on April 8th, 2022.

Instruction to Respondent documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday March 31, 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Respondent documents. Upon inquiry from interested parties, RFP documents will be made available electronically through BuildingConnected only. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from respondents that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.

First Publication: March 31, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, 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 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Ernest Peter Elzi 3 Year Term Until May

2025

Monica Holland 3 Year Term Until May

2025

Martin Hill 3 Year Term Until May 2025

/s/ Sue Blair

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com

Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Murphy Creek Metropolitan District, 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 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Matthew E. West 3 Year Term Until May

2025

Doug Schriner 1 Year Term Until May 2023

Gary E. Olson 1 Year Term Until May 2023

Richard Berge 1 Year Term Until May 2023

/s/ Sue Blair

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Sable Altura Fire Protection District, Adams and Arapahoe Counties, 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 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5513(1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Teresa L. Robinson 3 Year Term

Mary Kristine Zehr 3 Year Term

By Order of the Board of Directors of Sable Altura Fire Protection District.

/s/ Kammy K. Tinney

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Sable Altura Fire Protection District, Adams and Arapahoe Counties, 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 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5513(1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Teresa L. Robinson 3 Year Term

Mary Kristine Zehr 3 Year Term

By Order of the Board of Directors of Sable Altura Fire Protection District

/s/ Kammy K. Tinney Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the proposed Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 3 and 4 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Districts”) of the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that elections will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the question of the organization of the proposed Districts, the initial boards of directors and the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the proposed Districts.

The proposed Districts encompass approximately 1.43 acres generally located south of E. 56th Avenue, west of Powhaton Road, north of E. 48th Avenue and east of E-470, in the City of Aurora, in Adams County, Colorado. The legal description of the proposed Districts is as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17 AND CONSIDERING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER TO BEAR NORTH 89°53’06” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2645.98 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 45°02’32” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 42.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HARVEST ROAD WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF 48TH AVENUE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00°01’49” WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°53’06” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°01’49” EAST A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 48TH AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 89°53’06” WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

The elections are being conducted as mail ballot elections by the Designated Elec-

tion Official, Jennifer Pino, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number 303-592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the elections will be at said office.

Not sooner than April 11, 2022 and no later than April 18, 2022, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the proposed Districts a mail ballot packet for each election.

Jesse Dow, Aviva Sonenreich and Meghann Shaffer are candidates for terms extending to the second regular election of each district, and Vicki McVey and Israel Sonenreich are candidates for terms extending to the next regular election of each district.

The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning not sooner than twenty-two days prior to the elections, April 11, 2022, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of the elections.

The purposes of the proposed Districts are to provide the Public Improvements and related operation and maintenance services within and without the boundaries of the proposed Districts as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, and other applicable statutes, common law and the Constitution, subject to the limitations set forth in the proposed Districts’ Service Plans.

Pursuant to Section 1-5-207, C.R.S., the estimated operating and debt service mill levies and fiscal year spending for the first year following organization for each District are:

Operating Mill Levy: 10.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans Debt Service Mill Levy: 50.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans Regional Improvements Mill Levy: 1.000 mill, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans Combined Mill Levy: 61.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans

Fiscal Year Spending: $20,000,000

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said proposed Districts for the purpose of said elections is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the proposed Districts, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the proposed Districts, whether said person resides within the proposed Districts or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the proposed Districts shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

Any individual who wishes to know if his or her residence or taxable real or personal property is located within the boundaries of the proposed Districts should contact the County Assessor’s office with reference to the legal description set forth above. Additionally, a map of the proposed Districts as included in the Districts’ Service Plans is available for examination at the office of the District Court for Adams County and at 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203.

Write-in candidates must have filed an affidavit of intent with the Designated Election Official by no later than February 28, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the elections.

Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 11, 2022, until the day prior to the elections, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the elections.

Proposed Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 3 and 4

By: /s/ Jennifer Pino

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the proposed Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 5 and 6 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Districts”) of the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that elections will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the question of the organization of the proposed Districts, the initial boards of directors and the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the proposed Districts.

The proposed Districts encompass approximately 3.30 acres generally located south of E. 56th Avenue, west of Powhaton Road, north of E. 48th Avenue and east of E-470, in the City of Aurora, in Adams County, Colorado. The legal description of the proposed Districts is as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 TO BEAR SOUTH 00°03’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2651.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 89°50’26” WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 114.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°03’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 406.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59°56’13” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 816.85 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°50’26” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 707.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

The elections are being conducted as mail ballot elections by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer Pino, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number 303-592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the elections will be at said office.

Not sooner than April 11, 2022 and no later than April 18, 2022, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the proposed Districts a mail ballot packet for each election.

Jesse Dow, Aviva Sonenreich and Meghann Shaffer are candidates for terms extending to the second regular election of each district, and Vicki McVey and Israel Sonenreich are candidates for terms extending to the next regular election of each district.

The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning not sooner than twenty-two days prior to the elections, April 11, 2022, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of the elections.

The purposes of the proposed Districts are to provide the Public Improvements and related operation and maintenance services within and without the boundaries of the proposed Districts as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, and other applicable statutes, common law and the Constitution, subject to the limitations set forth in the proposed Districts’ Service Plans.

Pursuant to Section 1-5-207, C.R.S., the estimated operating and debt service mill levies and fiscal year spending for the first year following organization for each District are:

Operating Mill Levy: 10.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans

Debt Service Mill Levy: 50.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans

Regional Improvements Mill Levy: 1.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans Combined Mill Levy: 61.000 mills, subject to adjustments allowed per the Districts’ Service Plans

Fiscal Year Spending: $100,000

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said proposed Districts for the purpose of said elections is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the proposed Districts, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the proposed Districts, whether said person resides within the proposed Districts or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the proposed Districts shall be considered an

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

Any individual who wishes to know if his or her residence or taxable real or personal property is located within the boundaries of the proposed Districts should contact the County Assessor’s office with reference to the legal description set forth above. Additionally, a map of the proposed Districts as included in the Districts’ Service Plans is available for examination at the office of the District Court for Adams County and at 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203.

Write-in candidates must have filed an affidavit of intent with the Designated Election Official by no later than February 28, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the elections.

Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 11, 2022, until the day prior to the elections, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the elections.

Proposed Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 5 and 6

NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION

Attorneys for Petitioner:

Names: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

PURSUANT TO § 32-1-304, C.R.S.

Audrey G. Johnson, Esq.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Sky Dance Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”), located in Adams County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the exclusion of certain property from the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

1. The name and address of the Petitioner and a general description of the Property that is the subject of such Petition are as follows:

Petitioner: Highpoint BULWIP Acquisition LLC

Address of Petitioner: 800 LaSalle Avenue, #1210 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Description: Approximately 0.020 acres of land generally located: east and north of the intersection of E. 64th Avenue and Highway E-470 in the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

Case Number: 2022CV030464

PETITIONER: YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

Pursuant to an Order of the District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District Court”) on the 25th day of March, 2022, notice is hereby given that there was filed in the District Court on the 15th day of March, 2022, a Petition for Organization (the “Petition”) of the Yale Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”), pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 32-1301, et seq., C.R.S.

Address: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122

Phone: (303) 858-1800

Fax: (303) 858-1801

Email: jtanaka@wbapc.com

ajohnson@wbapc.com

Atty. Reg. #: 32056 52605

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARINGS ON PETITIONS

Election Official

By: /s/ Jennifer Pino Designated

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel NOTICE OF ELECTIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Districts”) of the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that elections will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the Districts.

The elections are being conducted as mail ballot elections by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer Pino, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number 303-592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the elections will be at said office.

Not sooner than April 11, 2022 and no later than April 18, 2022, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of each of the Districts a mail ballot packet.

There are no candidates for the three (3) terms extending to the second regular election of each District, and there are no candidates for the one (1) term extending to the next regular election of each District. The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning not sooner than twenty-two days prior to the elections, April 11, 2022, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of elections.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said Districts for the purpose of said elections is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the Districts, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the Districts, whether said person resides within the Districts or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the Districts shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the elections. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 11, 2022, until the day prior to the elections, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the elections.

Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2

By: /s/ Jennifer Pino Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on April 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., final settlement with HPM, Inc. will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, for the “ECCV Office Headquarters Addition/Remodel Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or its subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016 before the date and time for final payment hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its Board of Directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

/s/ East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District

First Publication: March 31, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION

PURSUANT TO § 32-1-304, C.R.S.

YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Case Number: 2022CV030462

PETITIONER:

YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

Pursuant to an Order of the District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District Court”) on the 25th day of March, 2022, notice is hereby given that there was filed in the District Court on the 15th day of March, 2022, a Petition for Organization (the “Petition”) of the Yale Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”), pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 32-1301, et seq., C.R.S.

The purposes of the proposed District are as follows: To provide a part or all of various public improvements necessary and appropriate for the use and benefit of all anticipated inhabitants and taxpayers of the District and to provide all services set forth in § 32-1-1004, C.R.S., subject to the limitations set forth in the Service Plan.

The boundaries of the proposed District and a general description of the land contained within those boundaries are as follows: approximately 113.604 acres of vacant land generally located south of E. Jewell Avenue, in between South Gun Club Road to the west and Harvest Road to the east, in the City of Aurora, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to § 32-1-304, C.R.S., by an Order of the District Court, a public hearing on the Petition (the “Hearing”) has been set for the hour of 1:30 p.m. in Division 202, in the Arapahoe County District Court on April 11, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, anytime after the filing of the Petition of the proposed District, but no later than ten (10) days before the Hearing, the owner of any real property within the proposed District may file a petition with the District Court stating reasons why said property should not be included therein and requesting that said real property be excluded therefrom.

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Attorneys for Petitioner:

Names: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq. Audrey G. Johnson, Esq.

Address: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122 Phone: (303) 858-1800

Fax: (303) 858-1801

Email:jtanaka@wbapc.com ajohnson@wbapc.com

Atty. Reg. #: 32056

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2. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1501(2), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on April 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., via Zoom. All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District (c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203) at or prior to the meeting or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom, e-mail abryant@ specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-346-2487799 and enter the following additional information:

a. Meeting ID: 897 3242 4252

b. Passcode: 972573

SKY DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: /s/ Megan Becher Attorney for the District

Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Sky Dance Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”), located in Adams County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the exclusion of certain property from the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

1. The name and address of the Petitioner and a general description of the Property that is the subject of such Petition are as follows:

Petitioner: Highpoint BULWIP Acquisition LLC Address of Petitioner: 800 LaSalle Avenue, #1210 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Description: Approximately 0.020 acres of land generally located: east and north of the intersection of E. 64th Avenue and Highway E-470 in the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

2. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1501(2), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on April 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., via Zoom. All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District (c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203) at or prior to the meeting or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom, e-mail abryant@ specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-346-2487799 and enter the following additional information:

a. Meeting ID: 897 3242 4252

b. Passcode: 972573

SKY DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/Megan Becher Attorney for the District

Publication: April 7, 2022

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The purposes of the proposed District are as follows: To provide a part or all of various public improvements necessary and appropriate for the use and benefit of all anticipated inhabitants and taxpayers of the District and to provide all services set forth in § 32-1-1004, C.R.S., subject to the limitations set forth in the Service Plan. The boundaries of the proposed District and a general description of the land contained within those boundaries are as follows: approximately 65.651 acres of vacant land generally located south of E. Jewell Avenue, in between South Gun Club Road to the west and Harvest Road to the east, in the City of Aurora, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to § 32-1-304, C.R.S., by an Order of the District Court, a public hearing on the Petition (the “Hearing”) has been set for the hour of 1:30 p.m. in Division 202, in the Arapahoe County District Court on April 11, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, anytime after the filing of the Petition of the proposed District, but no later than ten (10) days before the Hearing, the owner of any real property within the proposed District may file a petition with the District Court stating reasons why said property should not be included therein and requesting that said real property be excluded therefrom.

/s/WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Attorneys for Petitioner:

Names: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq. Audrey G. Johnson, Esq.

Address: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122

Phone: (303) 858-1800

Fax: (303) 858-1801

Email:jtanaka@wbapc.com ajohnson@wbapc.com

Atty. Reg. #: 32056

52605

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION

PURSUANT TO § 32-1-304, C.R.S.

YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

Case Number: 2022CV030465

PETITIONER:

YALE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

Pursuant to an Order of the District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District Court”) on the 25th day of March, 2022, notice is hereby given that there was filed in the District Court on the 15th day of March, 2022, a Petition for Organization (the “Petition”) of the Yale Metropolitan District No. 3 (the “District”), pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 32-1301, et seq., C.R.S.

The purposes of the proposed District are as follows: To provide a part or all of various public improvements necessary and appropriate for the use and benefit of all anticipated inhabitants and taxpayers of the District and to provide all services set forth in § 32-1-1004, C.R.S., subject to the limitations set forth in the Service Plan. The boundaries of the proposed District and a general description of the land contained within those boundaries are as follows: approximately 63.656 acres of vacant land generally located south of E. Jewell Avenue, in between South Gun Club Road to the west and Harvest Road to the east, in the City of Aurora, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to § 32-1-304, C.R.S., by an Order of the District Court, a public hearing on the Petition (the “Hearing”) has been set for the hour of1:30 p.m. in Division 202, in the Arapahoe County District Court on April 11, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, anytime after the filing of the Petition of the proposed District, but no later than ten (10) days before the Hearing, the owner of any real property within the proposed District may file a petition with the District Court stating reasons why said property should not be included therein and requesting that said real property be excluded therefrom.

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-304, C.R.S., that there were filed in the District Court in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado, on March 17, 2022, Petitions entitled “In Re the Organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District No. 3” and “In Re the Organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District No. 4”, County of Adams, State of Colorado, which Petitions request the organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 3 and 4, respectively (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Proposed Districts”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-1-301, et seq., C.R.S. Notice is further given that Service Plans for the Proposed Districts and Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Aurora approving the Service Plans, were also filed with the Court in these matters as required by law. Said documents are now on file at the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, and are available for public inspection.

The purposes of the Proposed Districts are to provide the Public Improvements and related operation and maintenance services within and without the boundaries of the proposed Districts as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, and other applicable statutes, common law and the Constitution, subject to the limitations set forth in the proposed Districts’ Service Plans.

The Proposed Districts encompass approximately 1.43 acres, which are generally located south of E. 56th Avenue, west of Powhaton Road, north of E. 48th Avenue and east of E-470, in the City of Aurora, in Adams County, Colorado, and is more particularly described as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17 AND CONSIDERING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER TO BEAR NORTH 89°53’06” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2645.98 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;

THENCE NORTH 45°02’32” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 42.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HARVEST ROAD WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF 48TH AVENUE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 00°01’49” WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET;

THENCE SOUTH 89°53’06” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET;

THENCE SOUTH 00°01’49” EAST A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 48TH AVENUE;

THENCE NORTH 89°53’06” WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that any time after the filing of the Petitions for Organization of the Proposed Districts in the District Court for the County of Adams, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearings thereon, the owner of any real property within the Proposed Districts may file a petition with the Court stating reasons why said property should not be included in the Proposed Districts and requesting that said real property be excluded therefrom. Such petition shall be duly verified and shall describe the property sought to be excluded. The Court shall hear said petition and all objections thereto at the time of the Hearings on the Petitions for Organization and shall determine whether, in the best public interest, said property should be excluded or included in the proposed special districts.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by Orders of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Public Hearings on said Petitions for Organization will be held on April 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m., in District Court Room 506, Division A, at the Adams County District Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, at which time and place any parties or persons in inter-

est may appear if they so desire, within the limitations provided by law.

/s/ Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Adams County, State of Colorado

Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARINGS ON PETITIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-304, C.R.S., that there were filed in the District Court in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado, on March 17, 2022, Petitions entitled “In Re the Organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District No. 5” and “In Re the Organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District No. 6”, County of Adams, State of Colorado, which Petitions request the organization of Sagebrush Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 5 and 6, respectively (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Proposed Districts”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-1-301, et seq., C.R.S. Notice is further given that Service Plans for the Proposed Districts and Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Aurora approving the Service Plans, were also filed with the Court in these matters as required by law. Said documents are now on file at the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, and are available for public inspection.

The purposes of the Proposed Districts are to provide the Public Improvements and related operation and maintenance services within and without the boundaries of the proposed Districts as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, and other applicable statutes, common law and the Constitution, subject to the limitations set forth in the proposed Districts’ Service Plans.

The Proposed Districts encompass approximately 3.30 acres, which are generally located south of E. 56th Avenue, west of Powhaton Road, north of E. 48th Avenue and east of E-470, in the City of Aurora, in Adams County, Colorado, and is more particularly described as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 TO BEAR SOUTH 00°03’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2651.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;

THENCE NORTH 89°50’26” WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 114.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE SOUTH 00°03’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 406.83 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 59°56’13” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 816.85 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°50’26” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 707.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that any time after the filing of the Petitions for Organization of the Proposed Districts in the District Court for the County of Adams, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearings thereon, the owner of any real property within the Proposed Districts may file a petition with the Court stating reasons why said property should not be included in the Proposed Districts and requesting that said real property be excluded therefrom. Such petition shall be duly verified and shall describe the property sought to be excluded. The Court shall hear said petition and all objections thereto at the time of the Hearings on the Petitions for Organization and shall determine whether, in the best public interest, said property should be excluded or included in the proposed special districts.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by Orders of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Public Hearings on said Petitions for Organization will be held on April 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m., in District Court Room 506, Division A, at the Adams County District Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, at which time and place any parties or persons in interest may appear if they so desire, within the limitations provided by law.

/s/ Alana Percy Clerk of the

District Court Adams County, State of Colorado

Publication: April 7, 2022

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION BLACKSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Blackstone Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between April 11, 2022 and April 18, 2022.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Office of the Designated Election Official

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., April 11, 2022 through May 2, 2022, and Tuesday, May 3, 2022 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Aurora Family YMCA at Wheatlands

6100 S. Kewaunee Way

Aurora, Colorado 80016

Monday through Friday, April 25, 2022 through April 29, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Saturday April 30, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Monday and Tuesday, May 2, 2022 and May 3, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The names of persons nominated as Director to serve until May 2023 (two seats to be voted upon):

ELI PALES

LEE MCCALL

RICHARD J. SCHRODER

The names of persons nominated as Director to serve until May 2025 (three seats to be voted upon):

BRET C. ERICKSON

PERRY DEEDS

SHAWN P. MCGOFF

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION ADONEA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Adonea Metropolitan District No. 2, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS:

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., April 11, 2022 through May 2, 2022, and Tuesday, May 3, 2022 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The names of persons nominated as Director to serve until May 2025 (three seats to be voted upon):

BREANNE N. HARRY SAMAN MEHDI JENNIFER MINOR BRYCE ALAN ELEMOND

election day.

At such election, the electors of the proposed District shall vote for or against the organization of the Grand Ave Metropolitan District and other ballot issues and ballot questions, and to vote for Directors to serve on the first Board of Directors of the proposed District, if organized, for the following terms of office:

Two (2) Directors to act until the first regular election in May, 2023

Three (3) Director to act until the second regular election in May, 2025

The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which nominated are as follows:

Daniel L. Kraus to first regular election in May, 2023

Nathan M. Adams to first regular election in May, 2023

Thomas P. Klein to second regular election in May, 2025

Lisa K. Porter to second regular election in May, 2025

Brian M. Dodds to second regular election in May, 2025

The estimated operating and debt service mill levy for the first year following organization is 50.000 mills. The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following organization is $50,000. The boundaries of the District are described as follows:

BLOCK 1, THE TERRITORY OF COLONA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PART OF LOTS 1518, BLOCK 2, COLFAX SQUARE AND VACATED PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR AKRON STREET, TOGETHER WITH LOT 1 OF SILL SUBDIVISION AND 25 FEET OF VACATED ALLEY ADJACENT ON THE NORTH, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 3, T4S, R67W; THENCE S42°08’56”E A DISTANCE OF 536.28 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15, BLOCK 2 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°40’39”E A DISTANCE OF 139.85 FEET TO NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15, BLOCK 2 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°03’55”E A DISTANCE OF 50.13 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13, BLOCK 2 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°55’01”E A DISTANCE OF 24.83 FEET; THENCE S00°07’22”E A DISTANCE OF 149.69 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°35’09”W A DISTANCE OF 164.90 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 2 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUDIVISION; THENCE N00°05’32”W A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 17711.04± SF (0.407± AC)

BLOCK 2, THE TERRITORY OF COLONA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PART OF LOTS 2736, BLOCK 8, COLFAX SQUARE, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 3, T4S, R67W; THENCE S15°59’38”E

BLOCK 4, THE TERRITORY OF COLONA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, LEGAL

DESCRIPTION: A PART OF LOTS 1927, BLOCK 7, COLFAX SQUARE, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 3, T4S, R67W; THENCE S33°01’51”E

A DISTANCE OF 932.30 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 36, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°35’28”E

A DISTANCE OF 122.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 27, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°04’19”E

A DISTANCE OF 224.75 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 19, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°36’10”W

A DISTANCE OF 122.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 19, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°04’18”W A DISTANCE OF 224.73 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 27418.10± SF (0.629± AC)

BLOCK 5, THE TERRITORY OF COLONA

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PART OF LOTS 11-20, BLOCK 9, COLFAX SQUARE AND VACATED 10 FEET OF AKRON STREET, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1 4 SECTION 3, T4S, R67W; THENCE S08°23’56”E A DISTANCE OF 1100.96 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 20, BLOCK 9 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°33’24”E

A DISTANCE OF 139.92 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT

20, BLOCK 9 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°04’04”E

A DISTANCE OF 252.26 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT

11, BLOCK 9 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°33’19”W

A DISTANCE OF 139.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT

11, BLOCK 9 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°06’31”W A DISTANCE OF 252.26 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 35271.23± SF (0.809± AC)

GRAND AVE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By /s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR VERMILION CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE OF

POLLING PLACE ELECTION FOR SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Smoky Hill Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling place:

Smoky Hill Clubhouse

5404 South Telluride Centennial, Colorado

At such election, the electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District:

Three (3) Directors for Three-Year Terms

One (1) Director for One-Year Term

The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which nominated are as follows:

Thomas Mehl for Three-Year Term

Jerry Dionisio for Three-Year Term

Clint Walker for Three-Year Term

Joey Pacheco for Three-Year Term

Jude J. Buemi for One-Year Term

SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE ELECTION FOR STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 § 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Strasburg Fire Protection District No. 8 (“District”) of Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling place:

Strasburg Community Center

Legion Hall

56423 Westview Avenue Strasburg, CO 80136

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve a three-year term (20222025) are:

Barrett Barkey Jeffery L. Thain

Tim Phillips

Cori Tiffany

Election Official

By: /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated

Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ORGANIZATION ELECTION FOR GRAND AVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the proposed Grand Ave Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (April 11, 2022) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (April 18, 2022). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at the office of the Designated Election Official, 6038 West Colorado Lane, Lakewood, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on

A DISTANCE OF 581.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 36, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°34’21”E A DISTANCE OF 139.76 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 36, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°05’01”E A DISTANCE OF 250.08 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 27, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°35’39”W A DISTANCE OF 139.88 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 27, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°03’17”W A DISTANCE OF 250.03 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING: 34962.82± SF (0.803± AC) BLOCK 3, THE TERRITORY OF COLONA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PART OF LOTS 3-18 BLOCK 7 AND LOTS 27-36, BLOCK 8, COLFAX SQUARE, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 3, T4S, R67W; THENCE S30°38’20”E A DISTANCE OF 706.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 36, BLOCK 8 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°28’57”E A DISTANCE OF 132.09 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°03’54”E A DISTANCE OF 399.89

FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89°36’10”W A DISTANCE OF 131.96

FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 7 OF SAID COLFAX SQUARE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°05’01”W A DISTANCE OF 399.61 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING: 52784.07± SF (1.212± AC)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (April 11, 2022) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (April 18, 2022). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at the office of the Designated Election Official, 6038 West Colorado Lane, Lakewood, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day.

At such election, the electors of the District shall vote for and against Ballot Issues

A through S and Ballot Question T and for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District:

Two (2) Directors for Three-Year Terms

Three (3) Director for One-Year Term

The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which nominated are as follows:

A. Sue Birkhead for Three-Year Term

John R. Fetters, III for Three-Year Term

JoAnn D. Fetters for One-Year Term

John R. Fetters, Jr. for One-Year Term

VERMILION CREEK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By /s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said district for the purpose of said election is a person who is registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992;” and who is a resident of the District, or who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not, or a person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the office of the Designated Election Official, c/o Spencer Fane LLP at 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203, phone number: (303) 839-3800, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the regular election (April 26, 2022).

STRASBURG FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 By /s/ Stephanie Net Designated Election Official

Publication: April 7, 2022 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 22PR131

Estate of Daniel James Klaiman aka Daniel Klaiman aka Daniel J. Klaiman aka Danny Klaiman, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Henry C. Klaiman

Personal Representative 457 S. Pearl St. Denver, CO 80209

First Publication: March 31, 2022

Final Publication: April 14, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30175

Estate of Robin Michelle Watson aka Robin M. Watson, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jane Roberson

Personal Representative 999 18th St., Ste. 3000 South Tower Denver, CO 80202

Attorney for Personal Representative

Nathaniel J. Thompson, Atty Reg #: 41219

Law Office of Nathaniel J. Thompson, LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT

ARAPAHOE DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO

Case No. 22CV55

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 22, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Caitlynn Rebecca Barber be changed to Caitlynn Rebecca Orne.

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022

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/s/ Judge

ing of all of the partners, general partners, members, joint venturers, or association members known at the time of the submission of the Statement of Qualification.

Evidence that the participating entity submitting the Statement of Qualification has completed or demonstrated the experience, competency, capability, and capacity, financial or otherwise, to complete projects of a similar size, scope, or complexity to that described herein.

Evidence that the proposed personnel of the participating entity submitting the Statement of Qualification have sufficient experience and training to manage and complete the project described herein.

Evidence that all applicable licenses, registrations, and credentials required to perform the work described herein.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 22PR142

Estate of Timothy Ray Smith aka Timothy R. Smith aka Timothy Smith aka Tim Smith, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Don R. Sauer

Personal Representative 1791 Red Poppy Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

First Publication: March 24, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 22PR30309

Estate of Paul R. Lewan aka Paul Remington Lewan, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, on or before August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marjorie A. Lewan

Personal Representative 5860 E. Berry Ave. Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Attorney for Personal Representative

Peter B. Cassel, Atty. Reg.#: 38075

Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C. 3801 East Florida Avenue, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80210

Phone: 303-759-5937

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2021PR31368

Estate of Eugene John Murret, Sr. aka Eugene John Murret aka Eugene J. Murret, Sr. aka Eugene J. Murret aka Eugene Murret, Sr. aka Eugene Murret aka Gene John Murret, Sr. aka Gene John Murret aka Gene J. Murret, Sr. aka Gene J. Murret aka Gene Murret, Sr. aka Gene Murret, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eugene John Murret, Jr.

Personal Representative 2020 Park Pl. Denver, CO 80205

Attorney for Personal Representative Keenan Copple

Atty Reg #: 38475

The Law Office of Keenan Copple PC 2701 Lawrence St., Ste. 115 Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 303-819-6415

First Publication: March 24, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30146

Estate of James Patterson Griffiths III, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Stephen C. Sanford

Atty Reg #: 7468

4408 S. Cathay Way Aurora, CO 80015

Phone: 303-349-0609

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022

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6635 S Dayton Street, Suite 320 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 720-319-7049

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022

Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30266

Estate of Judith Jo Adams, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Stephen C. Sanford Atty Reg #: 7468

4408 S. Cathay Way Aurora, CO 80015

Phone: 303-349-0609

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AURORA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Aurora Highlands Community Authority Board of the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado (the “CAB”), will meet in special session on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at the Construction Trailer, 3900 E-470 Beltway, Aurora, Colorado 80019. Although at least one individual will be physically present at the meeting location, the meeting will also be held via video/telephonic means. Those wishing to join the meeting via video-enabled web conference should contact Kathy Suazo at 1-303-7795710 to obtain the link, or may access the link directly using the information below:

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96576976056?pwd=NjF

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Meeting ID: 965 7697 6056

Passcode: 800276 One tap mobile 1-253-215-8782,*800276#

At such meeting it is anticipated that the Board will make a final determination to issue general obligation indebtedness payable from revenue of ATEC Metropolitan District No. 1 (“ATEC No. 1”) pursuant to a Revenue Pledge Agreement between ATEC No. 1 and the CAB. Specifically, the Board will consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of the CAB’s Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, in a maximum aggregate principal amount of up to $200,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of financing certain public improvements and paying costs incidental to the issuance of the Bonds; approving the related financing documents; authorizing the execution and delivery thereof and performance by the CAB thereunder; authorizing incidental actions; and repealing prior inconsistent actions.

At such meeting, the Board will also take up such other business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public are encouraged to participate by video-enabled web conference or telephone.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Supplemental Public Securities Act, one or more members of the Board may participate in this meeting and may vote on the foregoing matters through the use of a conference telephone or other telecommunications device.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Directors of the CAB.

THE AURORA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD

By: /s/ Matthew Hopper President

Publication: April 7, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR ARAPAHOE DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO Case No. 21CV308

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on February 22, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor has been filed with the Arapahoe District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Magenta Lyn Peters be changed to Kai Earl Peters.

/s/ District 21 Clerk

First Publication: March 24, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (District) is requesting competitive bids from qualified Contractors to provide support services during design development and for consideration as the General Contractor for construction modifications to reservoir tank ventilation systems.

Proposals will be received by the District at District offices located at 6201 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 29th, 2022.

An optional site visit to the South Booster Pump Station will start at 10:00 a.m. on April 19th, 2022, at 25000 Smith Road Aurora, CO 80019, the visit will finish at 12:00 p.m. at the District Office, located at 6201 S. Gun Club Road Aurora, CO 80016.

The purpose of this project is to modify ventilation on five (6) water storage tanks. The tanks are located at the Northern Water Reverse Osmosis Plant (1), the North Booster Pump Station (2), and the South Booster Pump Station (2).

Copies of the Request for Proposal, along with supporting information may be obtained electronically starting on April 7th, 2022, at www.eccv.org under the Resources and Information menu by clicking on Request for Bids. The user will then be directed to enter a project code of 8158834.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

/s/ East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: April 14, 2022

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN-ASSIST, PARK REPLACEMENT PROJECT

East Smoky Hill Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) is issuing this Request for Qualifications, seeking requests for qualifications (each a “Statement of Qualification”) from participating entities to be considered for the award of an integrated project delivery contract (the “IPD Contract”) for the removal and replacement, design, installation, and warranty-period maintenance of park playground equipment for the five parks existing within the District. The IPD Contract will obligate the qualified participating entity to provide general contractor services including, but not necessarily limited to, design-assist, equipment procurement and installation services to District, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The estimated budget, at the time of this Request for Qualifications is approximately $1,000,000.

Statements of Qualification shall include the following:

If the participating entity submitting the Statement of Qualification is a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, or other association, a list-

Evidence that the participating entity has sufficient bonding capacity and a proven maintenance record relative to projects of a similar size, scope, or complexity to that described herein.

Interested parties may obtain further information concerning submittal requirements, the scope of work, and evaluation and qualification criteria beginning April 26, 2022, by contacting the District’s manager, Denise Denslow of CliftonLarsonAllen, at denise.denslow@claconnect.com.

Statements of Qualification should be delivered to East Smoky Hill Metropolitan District No. 2, c/o Denise Denslow at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on April 26, 2022.

Late Statements of Qualification will not be accepted. .

This Request for Qualifications is issued by the District in compliance with and in satisfaction of the requirements of §§321-1001(1)(d)(I) and 32-1-1805(1), C.R.S. Qualified entities shall by selected based on the evaluation and qualification criteria determined by the District. From the respondents to this Request for Qualifications, the District will determine which participating entities, if any, are most qualified to provide the services contemplated in the IPD Contract and will subsequently announce a short list of those deemed most qualified to receive a request for proposal (“RFP”) to enter into the IPD Contract. The District also reserves the right to set qualifications and criteria of all eligible contractors in its sole discretion and may further reject any and all Statements of Qualification; waive any and all formalities; negotiate contract terms; and disregard all non-conforming or non-responsive proposals.

Publication: April 7, 2022

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

TAH FILING 18 PARK STRUCTURE

JHL Constructors on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/companies that qualifications will be received for contracting work and services in connection the Filing 18 Park Structure at The Aurora Highlands in Aurora, CO. Scopes of work under this Request for Qualifications are turnkey services associated with complete furnish and install of the park structure. Scope includes, but is not limited to: site clearing, structure excavation and backfill, structural concrete foundations, custom park structure, lighting, etc. Electronic submission of qualifications must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on April 15th, 2022.

Instruction to Respondent documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday March 31, 2022. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors. com for access to the Instruction to Respondent documents. Upon inquiry from interested parties, RFQ documents will be made available electronically through BuildingConnected only. JHL Constructors will accept qualifications from respondents that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.

First Publication: March 31, 2022

Final Publication: April 7, 2022

Sentinel SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Number: 2008DR2069 and 2021DR31128

In Re The Parental Responsibilities of:

CHANDLER CULBERTSON

Petitioners: SHERRY MARIE SPEARS, f/k/a Sherry Marie Anderson

And Respondent: KATHERINE CURTIS f/k/a

KATHERINE CULBERTSON, and John Doe and et al

And

Intervenors: Stephanie Legare Romero and David Romero

To Katherine Curtis and John Doe, Respondent named above this Summons

serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts. state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/ Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties:

1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and

2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

Date: March 14, 2022

Attorney for Intervenors: /s/ Isabel P. Posso, Attorney at Law, P.C, 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 456 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone Number: (303) 716-8500 Fax Number: (303) 845-9504 Atty. Reg. #26221

E-mail: isabelposso@comcast.net

First Publication: March 24, 2022

Final Publication: April 21, 2022 Sentinel

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