Sentinel Colorado 5.5.2022

The mystery behind banned ice-cream trucks in Aurora? It’s totally kids’ stuff

Sorry-not-sorry, to be the icecold fun crusher when it comes to waving the green flag on ice cream trucks trolling Aurora streets again, but there’s long been a good reason they’re banned here, and in lots of cities.

They’re dangerous and sometimes deadly.

I gave out a real laugh earlier this week when Councilmember Dustin Zvonek announced his “eureka!” moment as a city staffer reported that rolling ice cream trucks are banned in the city.

I thought not only Zvonek but even Sentinel staffers were just feigning shock and awe at the discovery.

“When you hear it, you’re like, ‘There’s no way that’s real,’” Zvonek said of the treat truck ban, according to a story by Sentinel reporter Max Levy. “But it’s a good example of a regulation that’s put in place, and it kind of languishes on the books, and there’s been no real process to take a look at it.”

DAVE PERRY Editor

I realize now that Zvonek and many other people are genuinely flummoxed by the realization.

Why in the world would an entire city outlaw big, square, low-visibility trucks that broadcast loud, startling music to alert children who then act as if summertime Santa had just arrived outside and beckoned them to come and indulge in a fabulous sugar rush, which first requires navigating moving cars on the streets aching to get around these rolling traffic impediments surrounded by amped children completely distracted by the music, the mission, the decision, the money and then the ice-cold reward that cannot wait until the child is safely out of traffic?

Why on this capitalistic, gig-economy Earth would someone not want that rolling through their neighborhood and luring their children into the street?

And how, I ask, have we survived lo these 40 some years without all that?

Blink. Blink. Blink.

Spoiler alert: The ice-cream truck bans grew to a fever pitch back in the 1970s after multiple reports of children being injured and killed as they ran to the ice cream trucks, or ran back from the ice cream trucks, or just got run down by the ice cream trucks.

Aurora’s ban was first established in 1957 and recodified a couple times later. City spokespersons Ryan Luby and Michael Brannen dug up the first bill that made clear luring kids into streets with moving traffic was a bad idea. “Minors are of so immature an age as to be incapable of determining the danger in entering a public street, alley right of way or public way, and are incapable of avoiding other vehicular traffic in order to avoid major injury or death.”

Pretty much.

I live in a neighborhood where these trucks have now reappeared, and I’ve

flinched more than once as impatient drivers squeeeeze around a stopped ice cream truck just as some little kid, much shorter than the hood of the giant-ass SUV that can’t wait 60 seconds, ice cream shoved into their gob, obliviously starts wandering away from the truck.

Just two weeks ago, a 2-year-old boy was killed while running to get to an ice cream truck in Dallas. A Chevy Tahoe was trying to get around a stopped truck serving children when the driver hit the toddler, killing him.

It’s not an anomaly. A simple Google search turns up pages of stories of children injured or killed when the trucks roll through neighborhoods.

You don’t have to be very imaginative or even a parent to imagine how streets in Aurora, many even without sidewalks, teeming with all those aggressive, ass-hat drivers you encounter every single day driving with one hand and texting with the other and are a danger to everyone on foot or bike even without the added complication of a rolling truck attracting kids displaying all the wisdom and fervor of your sleep-deprived cousin charging into a Wal-Mart for $25 Black Friday TVs.

What shocks me more than anything is that, unexpectedly, I’m the adult in the room pointing out what I just thought was common knowledge: There’s real danger here.

Being risk averse is not what my friends and family know me for.

I had no problem as a child leaping from my parents’ roof, equipped with my own engineered set of Icarus wings. I miraculously didn’t break anything or die in that failed but exhilarating experiment.

I drive too fast. I bike way too fast. And I ski, very high, in very precarious places, way, way too fast. White-water rafting on Skull Rapids in July? Hellz-

yeah.

Flying to London a week after Sept. 11 because the tickets were dirt cheap? Totally.

I eat beef and pork virtually raw and never thought twice about diving deep into the fjords of Iceland with my young daughter in tow.

When Aurora finally pondered loosening restrictions on fireworks a few years ago, I was at the front of the parade.

But I’ve seen with my own eyes, as a reporter, what happens when cars and people, especially little people, collide. The car always wins. Always.

And being a dad who had no qualms about packing my house with my own kid’s pals, I’ve also seen first hand why parental guidance is not just suggested, but required with kids like the one I was.

I learned that you’re a fool to expect children to behave like adults, and ice cream trucks don’t roll down the street to lure grown-ups from their summer doldrums.

Whether Aurora should look closely at places like Connecticut, which just last year passed Tristan’s Law, providing a long list of safety requirements before telling parents, “good luck with that,” I don’t know.

But I do know it’s no big mystery or shock that places like Colorado at one time saw that the danger created to children by roving ice cream trucks outweighed the ineffable gig economy the industry provided.

And while I still regularly dismiss the risks created by very long ladders, very steep sledding stairs and very explosive fireworks, I have learned that just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

Ice cream trucks may be back in Aurora. What could go wrong? Associated Press File Photo

Editorials Sentinel

Act now to stop a GOP minority from forcing its iniquity on women

It’s taken only about 10 years for a depraved minority of Americans to seriously put at risk more than 200 years of consistent evolution of democracy and civil rights.

The nation — already shaken by six arduous and solid years of corruption by Donald Trump, his cronies and servile poltroons — was sandbagged this week by the predictable yet shocking revelation that the Supreme Court is poised to eviscerate reproductive rights for women.

Through years of bullying, cheating, manipulation, deceit and corruption, the greatest democracy in human history teeters on becoming a second-rate fascist theocracy, run by a rogue minority of Americans.

Everyone must heed the call to action to prevent the nation from sliding into an abyss of Trumpism, lies, bigotry, facscism, delusion and intolerance.

The leaked plans of the new majority of Supreme Court justices, illuminating a scheme to use a gaseous legal argument to upend the rights of women to control their own reproduction and bodies, is the result of years of persistent corruption made possible by American disinterest and apathy.

It’s too late to retract the Supreme Court appointments of some of the greatest legal minds in the country club, but it’s not too late to prevent women from becoming the property of state and federal governments.

Here’s how people in the region and across the nation can save the United States from becoming overcome by a malevolent and possibly incurable infection ravaging the Republican Party. It’s a political party uncontrolled by effective moderates like former Colorado State Rep. Cole Wist and even cogent Wyoming hardliners like Congressperson Liz Cheney.

• The United States Senate must end the current filibuster rules and allow the majority of Americans and their elected representatives to govern the nation. Systems built into the nation’s democracy have been subjugated by a minority of Republicans, dictating their twisted demands on an entire country of people who far outnumber them.

• Once democracy is restored in the Senate, Congress must pass legislation prohibiting states from dictating medical treatment for women and controlling their reproduction.

• The only way to stop the tyrannical march toward anti-democratic oblivion is for voters here and across the nation to oust the growing band of liars and bullies, gaming a political system created to protect us from them. Reach out to everyone to ensure they’re registered to vote and committed to vote to protect the rights of women, minorities and even themselves from this onslaught of malevolence.

• Regardless of how tenuous American democracy and human rights have become in the wake of Donald Trump and his regime, money matters and empowers the majority. Immediate and persistent boycotts of states like Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Utah and Georgia, and the businesses that support the regimes that are abusing women who live there, bring real and fast results.

•Speak out. The vast majority of Americans have only a fuzzy idea of how Roe v. Wade ensures the rights of women to control their bodies. That same overwhelming majority, however, believes the government should never be empowered to make reproductive or any medical decisions for women, just as it does not for men. While elected representatives such as Colorado Congressperson Lauren Boebert and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are irrational zealots for their corrupt cause, most Republicans are far more craven. Being faced with the loss of power and prestige, they will vote for their self-preservation rather than any professed principles. They already have, which is what led the United States to this unenviable crisis.

•Don’t lose hope. This is a nation that was born by turning back what was once the most formidable empire on earth, giving rise to our unique government. Against staggering odds, this nation has created Social Security, thwarted murderous Nazi invasions, stymied the cancer of Soviet communism and worked endlessly to restore and guarantee the rights of women and non-whites, who were cheated out of those requisites at the dawn of the nation.

We’ve come too far to turn back now, especially because we still have far to go.

Dems deserve blame for Roe v. Wade

It’s shocking that someone within the Supreme Court enclave would take the extraordinary step to leak the draft opinion that kills Roe v. Wade and propels women back to the coat-hanger era. But what’s not shocking in the slightest is the draft opinion itself. Did we really expect anything else? It’s not as if the Republican rightists and the censorial evangelicals and the meddling moralists and the craven misogynists had not signaled for decades exactly who they were and what they were plotting to do. It’s not as if Mitch McConnell wasn’t signaling his intentions when he stole a Supreme Court seat from a qualified Obama appointee. It’s not as if Donald Trump wasn’t making it plain as day when he promised to put three or four Roe foes on the court. It’s not as if Republicans hadn’t stated over and over, election after election, that it considered “the sanctity of innocent human life” (introduced in the GOP platform of 1980) and the composition of the high court to be intertwined first-tier voting issues. They’ve been playing the long game, and now it’s finally poised to pay off. They haven’t cared a whit whether most Americans were on their side about criminalizing abortion (most Americans are still not on their side), because they answer only to God or whatever purportedly higher entity. They’ve been single-minded and focused and ruthless – unlike the too often lazy and oblivious pro-choice majority.

Let’s talk about that pro-choice majority. Let’s put the blame for the impending post-Roe dystopia squarely where it belongs.

I’ll spare you the long history by starting the clock in 2000. When George W. Bush ran for president, he wooed and won the Christian right with explicit promises to craft a right-wing anti-Roe court. (Justice Alito, who wrote the draft opinion, is a Bush appointee). Bush’s pledge was applauded by conservative activists like William Kristol, who told me in 1999 that overturning abortion rights was a top priority and that “the biggest impact the next president will have on domestic policy will be in the realm of high court appointments.” In response, Democrats and progressives barely mentioned the court in that campaign.

Fast forward 10 years. Infuriated by Barack Obama’s presidential victory, the Republicans – always thinking ahead – launched a massive effort to capture state legislatures in the 2010 “off-year” elections, in order to undercut Roe with state restrictions. In response, Democrats and progressives devoted a comparable pittance of money and resources to those state races. Result: a red tsunami at the grassroots.

Did Democrats and progressives learn their lesson and

realize that “off-year” elections were kinda important? Not a chance. When the next round came along, in 2014, Democratic turnout was anemic yet again. Result: Republicans seized control of the Senate and McConnell, the new majority leader, was thus empowered to block Obama nominee Merrick Garland, to the point of even denying him a hearing.

Did Democrats and progressives respond with a sustained focus attack on that stolen seat, using it as a springboard to make the 2016 presidential race a referendum on the future composition of the Supreme Court? Not a chance. Not even after Hillary Clinton explicitly warned what would happen to Roe if she were to lose: “Our next president could appoint as many as three or four justices in the next four years…That’s why this election is so important.”

Alas, what was deemed to be far more important was the feeling that Hillary was not pure enough or likable enough or her voice was too “shrill” or there must have been something sinister in her emails.

Here’s the big difference between the two partisan camps: Republicans and conservatives of all stripes had all kinds of legitimate qualms about Trump, but they stayed focused on their ultimate judicial mission: to deny women bodily autonomy. That kind of thinking was anathema to liberal litmus-testers.

And sure enough, when the 2016 exit polls were released, the damage was done: One-fifth of all voters cited the Supreme Court as the “most important” factor in their voting decision – and among those folks, Trump swamped Hillary by 15 percentage points.

So here we are now, paying the price for decades of apathy – willfully blind to the plotted theft of women’s privacy rights, happening in plain sight. The furious Democratic reaction to the leaked draft opinion is so tiresomely in character precisely because Democrats by nature are so tiresomely reactive.

Joe Lockhart, a pro-choicer and former Bill Clinton spokesman, wrote on Twitter: “We have an election coming up to actually do something.” That’s fine, as far as it goes. It certainly would be nice if lazy pro-choice folks get off their duffs en masse and “do something” to rid us of Republican incumbents at all levels in the impending midterms.

I’ll believe it when I see it. And it’s so grievously in character for the Democrats to wait until the GOP’s long game is almost over and hurl a Hail-Mary pass as the clock runs out. Dick Polman, a veteran national political columnist based in Philadelphia and a Writer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania, writes at DickPolman.net. Email him at dickpolman7@gmail.com

DICK POLMAN, CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

‘Few absolutes in police work’

RECORDS SHOW 6 CRIMINAL CASES TABBED IN AURORA POLICE ‘TRANSCRIPTION’ SCANDAL WERE CURSORY, COLD CASES

Police and city officials now say six investigations that were allegedly delayed by a record-keeping backlog were also hindered by the fact that those crimes were years old, lacked suspect information or involved other mitigating factors.

The cases — four crimes against children and two missing persons cases, all filed in 2021 — were cited in an April 14 meeting of the city’s public safety committee meeting as examples of how the backlog had adversely impacted criminal cases.

BY MAX LEVY, Staff Writer

Officials also reiterated that they have not seen evidence as of March 11 that the backlog, which at one point included thousands of police reports, impacted any criminal cases. The backlog has since been cut down to about 50 cases.

The discussion on the 14th, and the mention of the six cases, was the result of a controversial external review of a backlog of thousands of uncurated police reports. The review was touted by supporters of City Manager Jim Twombly’s decision to fire Police Chief Vanessa Wilson April 6 as proof of leadership collapse in the Aurora Police Department, days before she was fired.

Wilson maintains she was pushed out in a political maneuver related to her staunch stance on police reform. Twombly said Wilson lacked management skills.

The report by PRI Management Group on problems in the department’s records section was released to the public the day before Wilson’s ouster. It describes as a serious public safety risk

2,512 reports which as of March 11 had not been transcribed.

“Transcription,” as police use the word, refers to the process of curating records. It includes clerks confirming that information was entered correctly in a police report, attaching national crime category numbers that help with the collection of criminal justice statistics and notifying investigators or police of the compiled files.

In the report, PRI founder and CEO Ed Claughton said the backlog of reports was “alarming” and claimed that reports “do not get routed by the system for follow-up action or investigation until the transcription process is complete.” He warned that “violent crimes reported to the Aurora Police Department may not be investigated for months, enabling suspects who might otherwise have been investigated and taken into custody, to re-offend” and that it was “a near certainty that violent offenses are being reported without timely investigation.”

However, police say ongoing investigations are not hindered by an associated report in the backlog, and that investigative work begins prior to transcription, continues during transcription and may proceed after transcription.

City and police officials said that records are not withheld from files while awaiting transcription, and that authorized officers or investigators have complete access to non-transcribed records and materials.

Police have also said that trained officers can access records that are in the transcription backlog, and that a detective who pulled up informa-

tion about a case associated with backlogged reports would be notified about the existence of those reports.

Twombly said during the April 14 city council study session that a “workaround” developed in fall 2021, after the six cases were reported, allowed police officers to examine reports in the transcription queue.

Acting APD Lt. Faith Goodrich later clarified in a statement that officers already had that ability, and that the workaround involved investigations sergeants monitoring the backlog for pending reports and identifying cases that could require expedited transcription.

While Claughton blamed police leadership for the problems in the records section, and although the update was made public the day before City Manager Jim Twombly fired Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, PRI later said in a statement that the report was not meant to “evaluate or impact the employment of the Chief of Police.”

Mayor Mike Coffman and other city council members touted the report as cause for Wilson’s dismissal.

During the April 14 committee meeting, Claughton told Councilmember Dustin Zvonek that he had not had any conversations with city staff or elected officials about the report being used to oust the chief of police. He also said again that the backlog could pose a public safety threat.

Public safety media relations manager Reagan Peña and Acting APD Lt. Faith Goodrich had

Members of the Aurora Police Department speak about records protocols during a city council public safety meeting. Screen shot Sentinel desk

METRO

“hazardous conditions” and that the prohibition was “necessary to control injury, death or accident.” The ordinance also referenced a citizen petition and said the law change had earned the support of police.

From Zvonek’s perspective, Aurora’s ban is just one example of overzealous regulators “stifling business.” He said he has been contacted by multiple ice cream truck operators complaining about similar bans in their own cities since announcing during the City Council’s April 25 meeting that he wanted to “free the ice cream trucks.”

Kevin Hougen, president and CEO of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, said he was unaware of the ban until Zvonek brought it up and that he would “absolutely” support it being rolled back.

“Especially in today’s environment where so many people are delivering things every day, are we going to outlaw Amazon or UPS next?,” Hougen asked. “Yeah, those trucks don’t play music or things like that, but I just can’t imagine police enforcing that.”

Zvonek said the red tape reduction committee will meet next on May 17 to discuss the regulations and processes it may ask the council to repeal. He said the question of whether to repeal the ban may come before the council as a whole after the committee meeting.

— MAX LEVY, Staff Writer

EDUCATION

Nurses in APS claim unfair wages

Nurses in Aurora Public Schools have filed two grievances against the district claiming that they aren’t being compensated fairly for the extra work they’ve done this school year to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.

If the dispute isn’t resolved, some nurses worry the district will struggle to retain high quality nursing staff going forward.

Sharon Niebuhr, an Aurora Public Schools nurse, told The Sentinel that a group of district nurses filed a grievance against the district in February asking it to fulfill a promise it had made to compensate nurses for the extra hours they had worked since the start of the school year.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Niebuhr said that school nurses have worked hundreds of extra hours to keep students safe and balance all the extra responsibilities that the coronavirus brought, such as managing contact tracing.

In the 2020-2021 school year the district compensated nurses for the overtime with a supplemental contract, she said, but this school year there was not an additional contract and nurses were essentially doing overtime for free.

Niebuhr said that after initially refusing requests for a supplemental contract so that nurses could get paid for overtime beginning in August, the district had promised in January to compensate them retroactively but had yet to honor that, leaving a group to file the grievance in February.

In an email, district spokesperson Corey Christiansen said that the district provided information to nurses and principals about reporting hours for approval and submission in March, and that so far five nurses have submitted their hours using the new procedure.

“We have extended the deadline multiple times and continue to work with the teacher’s association to address the matter,” he said.

All licensed APS staff are eligible to be a part of the Aurora Education Association, including nurses, and AEA president Linnea Reed-Ellis said the union has been supporting the nurses in their efforts.

“Our nurses work extremely hard keeping our students and our community safe and they’re owed respect for the amount of time they’ve put into that,” she said.

Reed-Ellis said the March communication was a memo from APS director of student services Rachael Browning to principals and nurses with a resolution to the grievance, but that it did not resolve the issue because it didn’t provide sufficient information about how to get appropriately reimbursed.

Reed-Ellis said the district has acknowledged that the nurses have worked a lot of additional hours but keeps “moving the goalposts and the timing as to how to get paid for those hours.”

Niebuhr said that several nurses’ attempts to get reimbursed under the procedure outlined by Browning were rejected by the district.

That frustration led to the nurses filing a second grievance earlier in April. The district has through Monday to respond to the second grievance within the allotted time frame.

During public comment at the April 19 board of education meeting, Niebuhr said that APS is in a very competitive market for nursing due to the proximity of the University of Colorado Hospital and other facilities and that refusing to compensate nurses fairly could lead to students suffering from a staffing shortage. Three experienced nurses are planning to leave the district at the end of the school year, she said.

There are currently five open positions for licensed school nurses on the district’s hiring website.

“We have six weeks to go in the school year,” she said. “No remuneration has been made to nurses for the hours worked outside the union contract from August to January. This is not an effective strategy to retain nurses. It’s not an effective strategy to recruit.”

— CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer

Polis signs preschool bill

Starting next year, every Colorado 4-year-old will have a chance to attend preschool at no cost to their parents, under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Jared Polis.

“With this bill, families in Colorado with 4-year-olds will have access to free preschool in the fall of 2023, saving them money and preparing kids for success,” said Polis, noting the benefits his own children experienced from preschool.

The program promises 4-year-

olds 10 hours a week of tuition-free preschool in public school classrooms or private settings, such as child care centers, churches, or homes licensed to provide preschool. Funding will come from the state’s existing preschool program, which serves children with certain risk factors, and from proceeds of a nicotine tax Colorado voters approved in 2020.

The goal is for parents to be able to access the program through a single application that also determines whether they are eligible for other early childhood services. Polis said this aspect isn’t just about convenience.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of the Joint School District No. 28-J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe, Colorado (Aurora Public Schools), for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and has been filed in the Office of the Superintendent. It will be available for public inspection on the APS website at budget.aurorak12.org/documentation starting April 30. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the said District at the Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011, on May 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting may also be accessed virtually on the APS website at boe.aurorak12.org/live. Any person paying school taxes in said District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register objections via email to the Assistant to the Board of Education at cpaz@aurorak12.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION

April 29, 2022

Joint School District No. 28-J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe, Colorado Michael Carter, BOE Secretary

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

C NVERSATIONS

In May, our Conversations with a Commissioner events return to in-person gatherings! Learn more about our latest efforts to address homelessness and provide feedback to your district commissioner about all County business. All events are from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.

Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for full details.

• Thursday, May 5, Carrie Warren-Gully (District 1), Malley Rec Center, Englewood

• Wednesday, May 11, Jeff Baker (District 3), Byers American Legion Hall

• Thursday, May 12, Bill Holen (District 5), Aurora Public Library, Central branch

• Thursday, May 19, Nancy Sharpe (District 2), Greenwood Village City Hall

• Thursday, May 26, Nancy Jackson (District 4), Mission Viejo Library, Aurora

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“We all get to go through the same front door,” he said. “I think that makes a powerful statement about equity.”

The bill represents a major expansion of early childhood education in a state that four years ago didn’t provide free full-day kindergarten, issues that Polis pledged to address as a candidate in 2018. Up for re-election this year, the governor has now delivered on both full-day kindergarten and universal preschool, but many details remain to be worked out with the preschool plan.

Polis arrived at the bill signing accompanied by Denver’s South High Ravens drumline and a pint-size parade of students from Clayton Early Learning Center. The children and their teachers waved tiny Colorado flags while dozens of state officials and early childhood advocates held signs that read, “Free Universal Preschool, Saving Families Money,” with Polis’ name on the bottom.

“Today’s signing is historic, but we’ll truly get to see the incredible impact of this policy for many years to come, even generations to come,” said Senate President Stephen Fenberg, who co-sponsored the bill.

Co-sponsor state Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, recalled how she started her career as a speech and language therapist in 1975 at what was then the Hope Center on the Clayton Campus.

She screened children there for language delays and quickly came to understand that children with access to early education had a major advantage.

More than anyone else, Buckner said she wanted to thank longtime early childhood leader Anna Jo Haynes, who mentored her and advocated for preschool for more than 40 years.

“We knew that this was doable, but there was such a large amount of stakeholding, so many parents, providers, people who are on the front lines, to make sure that kids have access and now families can go to one place, fill out one application, and not leave anything on the table when it comes to services for their children,” she said. “So I couldn’t be happier and I couldn’t be more proud.”

Read more on this story at www. sentinelcolorado.com

— ERICA MELTZER, Chalkbeat Colorado POLICE

Motorcyclist killed in Aurora

A motorcycle driver died Tuesday night after his bike collided with an SUV while attempting to make a turn at a south-central Aurora intersection, police said.

Police were called to the intersection of South Buckley Road and East Mexico Avenue at at about 11 p.m., when the crash was reported.

Police said the unidentified mo-

torcycle rider was lying in the road and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Parts of the intersection were closed for several hours after the crash.

An initial investigation shows that the driver of a Cadillac Escalade was southbound on Buckley Road and struck the motorcycle just north of the intersection, police said. Investigators believe the northbound motorcycle driver was attempting to turn left onto Mexico when the collision occurred.

The identity of the motorcycle driver will be released at a future date by coroner officials.

“It is unknown at this time if speed or alcohol were a contributing factor,” Sgt. Faith Goodrich said in a statement. “No arrests have been made and this case remains an open and active investigation.”

— SENTINEL STAFF

JonBenet Ramsey’s father supports outside DNA testing

The father of JonBenet Ramsey is supporting an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation into her death more than 25 years ago by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case.

The 6-year-old was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in Boulder on Dec. 26, 1996, bludgeoned and strangled, several hours after her mother called 911 to

say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted.

John Ramsey said he wants DNA evidence that was never tested before to be transferred away from Boulder police to a different agency, KUSA-TV reported Sunday.

“Somehow we’ve got to force the police, or take it away from them, the ability to go ahead and test some of the crime scene evidence that was never tested for DNA,” he said. “Why that’s never been done and will never be done by the police baffles me.”

The petition notes that advancements in DNA and the use of genetic genealogy is leading to the solving of more cold case around the country. It criticizes the Boulder Police Department for not doing enough to use DNA to solve the case, noting that the department said at the time of the 25th anniversary of JonBenet’s death that it was “actively reviewing genetic DNA testing processes” to see if those could be applied to the case.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Gov. Jared Polis said “The State will review the petition and look into how the state can assist in using new technology to further investigate this cold case and to identify JonBenet Ramsey’s killer.” The statement did not address the involvement of Boulder police.

Meanwhile, the Boulder Police Department said it has been working with state law enforcement agencies

and the FBI, on the investigation and that DNA from the case is regularly checked for any new matches. As of December, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has updated over 750 DNA samples from the investigation with the latest DNA technology, the department said in a statement.

“We have a shared goal to bring justice—and hopefully some peace—to JonBenet’s family and everyone who was impacted by her loss,” Police Chief Maris Herold said in the statement.

The police department was criticized for its initial handling of the investigation into the death of JonBenet, who had competed in beauty pageants.

The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet from the pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States, unleashing a series of true-crime books and TV specials.

While the district attorney at the time of JonBenet’s death said her parents were under “an umbrella of suspicion” early on, tests in 2008 on newly discovered DNA on her clothing pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying, and not her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, or their son, Burke. That led former district attorney Mary Lacy to clear the Ramseys of any involvement, two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer, calling the couple “victims of this crime.”

— THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resiliency is self-care

AMID HARDSHIPS, GEM SCENT AROMATICS CREATOR SPIRIT CORLEY BLENDS SCENTS AND STORIES

BY KARA MASON, Sentinel Managing Editor

The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic created a series of problems for Spirit Corley and the small aromatic business she’s been pouring her passion into since 2016.

For starters, there was no reason to put on a special perfume. Corley, who runs her business out of her Aurora home, knew she’d likely have to pivot her craft simply because there was nowhere to go.

The self-described product junkie and selfcare queen started blending her own scents when she moved to Colorado and needed better skin care products for a drier climate than she was used to. She was also battling the effects of an autoimmune disease that left it more difficult to see to make jewelry, which she was doing to pay her way through graduate school. Blending scents and making the products she loved to use was a creative outlet that sparked joy in a totally new way.

Those unique blends of oils became signature scents and people around Corley started asking how they could also smell like her. Gem Scent Aromatics was born. Each scent is carefully formulated, she said, to represent a story or feeling that’s important to her. “Rejoice” was created after Corley found her birth mother in 2018 and her newest scent “Queen” is to celebrate strong women.

“We’re just reemerging into the workplace and I was thinking about the sweetness of success,” she said. “When it dries down, it’s beau-

tiful.”

With few events happening for the better part of 2020, Corley knew selling a product most customers would wear in public, around other people, was not ideal. But self-care was becoming trendier than ever, so she leaned into that.

“I had to tap back into what I knew to be true for myself during the pandemic,” she said. “Self-care was of the utmost importance and I started creating these wellness boxes and selfcare boxes.”

The only problem was that everybody else was pivoting too, and suddenly all of the plastic bottles, jars and packaging Corley needed for her body butters and oil were hard to find because soap and hand sanitizer became a go-to product for so many other makers.

As a result, Corley started making candles with her scents and upping her social media presence.

“Self-care is self love, how we love on ourselves. I know people were getting into radical self-care. And for me, it was the opportunity for a greater existence,” she said.

At every turn of the pandemic, there seemed to be some kind of challenge. On New Years Day, she tested positive for COVID-19 and a few weeks later broke her back in a fall. Every new problem required a creative solution, but Corley describes those hardships as “blessings wrapped in disguise.”

She sought out groups and networking opportunities that could lift her and her products, especially when she needed it the most.

In March, she earned a shoutout from Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg for being a member of the company’s Elevate program, which supports Black, Latinx and Hispanic business owners with training and other resources. The pandemic has hit those small businesses especially hard over the past few years.

The Federal Reserve System’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey reported that while most small business owners reported financial hardships in 2020, the highest rate was by Black business owners at 92%, followed by 89% of Asian American small business owners and 85% of Latinx-owned businesses.

Spaces for Black, Latinx and women business owners have become even more important, Corley said, noting that when she looks around, it’s obvious that they’re underrepresented, particularly in Colorado.

“We don’t always have a platform to share our journey,” she said. “When you have creative ideas, behind that creativity needs to be funding and access, and that’s the point you realize there’s a cost associated with it.”

After a chapter of pandemic-themed uncertainty for business and a host of other challenges, Corley said she’s come out the other side feeling gratitude.

“There’s a certain level of tenacity and you have to have a lot of grit to keep going, and I have a lot of grit,” Corley said. “No matter what has happened to me, there are other things happening for me.”

Spirit Corley is the creator of Gem Scents Aromatics, which makes aromatic bath and body oil products.

Photo provided by Gem Scents Aromatics social media

Malinalli on the Rocks at Museo De Las Americas

scene & herd

#lovewins by The Denver Women’s Chorus

Now through July 23. Open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Register for tickets as www.museo.org.

Water Circus: Gold

Every Monday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. $6 per person. 2501 North Dallas St., Aurora, CO 80010.

DWC will perform at the Broomfield Auditorium on May 14 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a weekend engagement in Denver at the King Center on the Auraria Campus on May 20 and 21. #lovewins tickets can be purchased at denverchoruses.org/ events.

This month, the Denver Women’s Chorus takes on a performance two years in the making. The concert, titled “#lovewins” was originally scheduled to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, but COVID-19 had other plans. Now, the group, 130 voices strong, is exploring LGBTQIA+ victories and bringing awareness to the work that remains. Artistic Director Clelyn Chapin says the two-set choral event goes beyond romance. #lovewins explores all aspects of love, including the political. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Dear Theodosia” and the words of civil rights activist Ella Baker in “Ella’s Song” are included in the lineup on May 14 at the Broomfield Auditorium and at the King Center on the Auraria Campus May 20 and 21. A livestream of the event is also available. Tickets on sale at denverchoruses.org.

How should La Malinche be remembered? An enslaved Aztec girl, Le Malinche was multilingual and therefore a crucial part of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés’ brutal takeover of Mesoamerica. There are few records, especially from her point of view, that provide insight into the mind of La Malinche, but her legacy has become somewhat of an artistic endeavor. A major installation of inspired work at the Denver Art Museum and also now Museo De Las Americas invites the community in to decide for themselves what kind of emotion the infamous name should evoke. “If we remove the patriarchal lens and Eurocentric vantage, what we confront is a powerful presence, a woman that survived and overcame adversity,” writes curators at Museo De Las Americas. “Malinalli on the Rocks” is on display until late July. Register for tickets on sale now.

Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical

April 28 through May 8 at Town Center of Aurora mall, times and prices vary. Starting at $10. Find tickets at www.gold.cirqueitalia.com.

The acrobats are back in Aurora. Find Cirque Italia under water under the big blue tent at Aurora Town Center mall from April 28 through May 8. If trapeze artists or jugglers stress you out, you’re bound to love that the troop is now adding slippery surfaces to the mix. It is 2022 afterall and the stakes are the highest they’ve ever been. After twoplus years of living under the siege of COVID-19, watching an insurrection happen live on TV, and awaiting the murder hornet invasion, it takes a lot to spike one’s adrenaline these days, but Cirque Italia could not be deterred. So if things haven’t gotten weird enough for you yet, grab your tickets, your popcorn and prepare to be amazed. And maybe a little damp.

Spring it On at Gaylord Rockies

Attention! There’s an easier way to get a good workout in Aurora these days, and it comes with halfpriced beer afterward. No, we’re not talking about a long walk to the neighborhood liquor store (but you do you). We’re talking about Latin dance instructor Carmen Duran’s two classes per week at Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace. It’s a great option for those needing a spicier workout, something socially distanced and, most importantly, interesting and fun. Make it your weekly self-care treat or bring a friend. Heck, bring

April 29 - May 22 at Aurora Fox Arts Center, Thursdays-Saturdays

7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets at $15. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org

Anybody with a perfectly imperfect family can surely relate to the hilarity that ensues when a highstrung mother switches bodies with her teenage daughter and needs to figure out how to switch back before her wedding. The early-00s Disney fans among us probably could recite almost every line of the movie that taught us Jamie Lee Curtis makes a kickass teenager and Lindsey Lohan also does music, and we don’t hate it. That energy, adapted from its first version of the 1972 book, is back — with choreography and a score by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If / Then — until May 22 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center. The beloved version of Freaky Friday takes the stage thanks to directorial team Kenny Moten and Trent Hines. Tickets on sale now, with shows every Thursday-Sunday until May 22.

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.

Storm of 2022

Prepare for fierce political winds as the appears on the horizon

BY CARINA JULIG, MAX LEVY AND KARA MASON, Staff Writers

Heads up, Aurora. There’s an election racing your way, and it promises to be a wild ride.

Sure, if you’re like many in the region, you’re thinking election news is like bad weather these days, always on the horizon.

While the much-watched “mid-term” congressional races capture most of the headlines, November will bring a bevy of consequential choices to every voter across Colorado.

Amid a hailstorm of abortion rights, the pandemic, inflation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, drought, the climate crisis, rampant gun violence and drug overdoses, immigration woes and more “culture war” issues than you can shake a stylus at, the election season is upon us.

First up is Primary Election Day 2022, next month.

Once reserved for the faithful and fervent of political parties, just about everybody gets a say in the nominations for Republican and Democratic parties in Colorado, if they want.

A relatively recent change in state law allows all registered voters to participate in one primary ballot. It means that unaffiliated voters can choose Republican nominees or Democrats, but not both.

Beginning June 6, Democrats

will get a primary ballot for their party and districts. Republicans will get a ballot for their party’s choices.

But proud “U” voters will find two ballots waiting for them in the mailbox.

Vote one, officials say, and toss the other in the recycle bin. Just don’t vote on both because if you do, your primary votes on each are tossed.

Statewide, Republicans and participating unaffiliated voters using that ballot will pick candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and in some cases, congressional and legislative seats.

Unaffiliated electors voting a primary ballot will have that information recorded, and it’s public information. Private is whom you picked. Public is which party ballot you voted. If that matters, don’t vote a primary ballot, election officials say.

Democrats this year statewide will have far fewer choices, as many incumbents are seeking re-election.

In the Aurora region, Democrats are slated to choose a nominee for the House District 42 seat in central Aurora, and Republicans will choose a nominee for the state Senate 27 seat in southeast Aurora.

Other races appear to be statewide.

Election ‘day’ goes on for weeks in Colorado

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June, 28, but registered voters in Colorado will start receiving mail-in ballots after June 6. With national concern about the integrity of mail-in ballots, Colorado is getting national attention for its system. Colorado began statewide vote by mail in 2013, although some counties adopted mail ballots before that.

Colorado election officials from both parties, across the state, say they’re confident that Colorado mail-ballot voting is the easiest, most secure voting system in the nation.

Despite national and Colorado controversy over unfounded and unproven allegations of voting system irregularities or fraud, Colorado’s system remains intact, reliable and trusted, election officials and experts from both parties agree.

You must be registered to vote in Colorado. But registration is easy, and you can register even on the same day you vote, even on Election Day, in person. Information is at GoVoteColorado.com or call 303-894-2200.

• Voting information for Arapahoe County residents is at arapahoevotes.com or 303-795-4511

• Voting information for Adams County residents is at adamsvotes.com or 720-523-6500

• Voting information for Douglas County residents is at douglas.co.us/elections or 303-660-7444

• Voting information for Denver residents is at denvervotes.org or 303-653-9668

Arapahoe County Positions

Assessor

Robert Andrews - GOP Andrews’ priorities as a candidate include reinstituting the office’s walkin appointment policy; reducing staff turnover, which he says will improve customer service; and upgrading the office’s website. He has 40 years of experience in real estate, including 25 years in appraisals, as well as “many years” of managerial experience and a master’s degree in leadership and

policy studies, according to his campaign website.

PK Kaiser - Democrat Kaiser was elected to serve as Arapahoe County’s assessor in 2018. His term will expire in January 2023. According to his campaign website, he brings a background in real estate and small business and has degrees in accounting, economics and finance. His priorities as a candidate include fair property assessment and enhancing the transparency and accountability of the assessor’s office.

Joshua Lallement - Libertarian Lallement has registered to run for the assessor’s position as a libertarian. In 2020, he ran to unseat Republican commissioner Kathleen Conti in District 1, but was defeated along with Conti by Democrat challenger Carrie Warren-Gully. Limited information was available regarding his candidacy.

Huria Taj - unaffiliated Taj registered to run for assessor as an unaffiliated candidate. Little information was available regarding their candidacy.

Here’s an overview of candidates for office, election highlights so far and which candidates are facing primary election races

County Clerk

Caroline Cornell - GOP

Cornell is a small business owner with experience working in corporate and nonprofit environments. Last year, she became chair of the Girl Scouts of Colorado, according to her campaign website. The website says she hopes to uphold high standards for fairness, accountability, and transparency and administer elections “without provoking political drama.”

Joan Lopez - Democrat Lopez was elected to serve as Arapahoe County clerk in 2018 after working for close to two decades in the clerk’s office. Her campaign website says she hopes to make voting easier while expanding and simplifying Arapahoe County services and improving fiscal accountability.

District 2 Commissioner

Jessica Campbell-SwansonDemocrat

Campbell-Swanson is running to flip the commissioner seat currently held by Republican Nancy Sharpe. Her campaign website describes her as an attorney, small business owner and former teacher. Some of the focuses of her campaign include supporting the new health department, addressing housing and mental health issues, tackling the rising cost of living and prioritizing community safety.

Mark Gotto - GOP Gotto formerly served on Centennial’s City Council and works today as the government affairs lead for a telecommunications company. He says he will use his experience in civic and corporate leadership to guide the creation of the county’s new health department, address car and property theft, and “manage waste” within the county’s budget.

Jason Presley - GOP

Presley is a U.S. Navy veteran and law enforcement officer currently working with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. He currently serves as president of the Arapahoe Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 31. His campaign website identifies as priorities addressing crime in the community and particularly in schools, dealing with the impacts of homelessness and ensuring housing affordability.

District 4 Commissioner

Regina Edmondson - Democrat

Edmondson owns a catering company in Aurora and has been involved with several business and service organizations around the city. Her campaign website says she wants to educate constituents about the services offered by the county government and also serve as a voice for small businesses and minority-owned businesses.

Leslie Summey - Democrat

Summey is a U.S. Navy veteran and small business owner whose platform includes a “housing first” policy for addressing homelessness, prior-

itizing services for families and servicemembers, expanding funding for community mental health centers and implementing countywide approaches to topics like unequal pay for women, rising rates of domestic violence and reproductive health care access.

Robert Roth - GOP

A small business owner with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial construction industries, Roth formerly served on the Aurora City Council. His campaign website says he would prioritize public safety, affordability, economic development and providing education choices for families.

Coroner

Kelly Lear - Democrat Lear has served as the Arapahoe County coroner since 2014, prior to which she worked as a forensic pathologist in the coroner’s office. On her campaign website, Lear says she is committed to maintaining high standards in the office, even as COVID-19 and opioid-related deaths have stretched their resources. While she ran previously as a Republican, she is running this year as a Democrat.

Kat Martin - Libertarian Martin has registered to challenge Lear as a libertarian. There was minimal information publicly available about Martin’s campaign.

County Sheriff

Tyler Brown - Democrat Brown was elected as sheriff in 2018. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern New Mexico University and previously worked as a law enforcement officer in Northglenn, Mountain View and Aurora Public Schools. Goals mentioned on his campaign website include expanding mental health resources and body-worn camera usage, including in the county’s detention facility; creating a diversion program with the district attorney’s office; and helping those released from the detention facility by providing them with IDs.

Kevin Edling - GOP Edling is currently a command officer in the Denver Police Department and has served in the Colorado Air National Guard for more than 30 years. He holds degrees in criminal justice, education and professional aeronautics. If elected sheriff, Edling hopes to improve trust between law enforcement and community members, boost recruitment and retention of officers, address property crime and enforce policies around homelessness while connecting those people with resources and services

Scott Liva - Libertarian

Liva is running on a libertarian platform of limited government, supporting gun ownership and opposition to government mandates. His website includes examples of what he believes are examples of unreasonable uses of force by police, which he promises to address.

Treasurer

Michael Westerberg - Democrat Westerberg currently works as a tax attorney and holds degrees in sociology and criminal justice. His campaign website says that he will prioritize investing taxpayer money transparently and sharing information about investments and county assistance programs with taxpayers.

Marsha Berzins - GOP Berzins is a small business owner and former Ward III Aurora City Council member who has worked in accounting, finance, customer service and public relations, according to her campaign website. She also holds degrees in economics and business administration. Berzins says on her website that she would fight against the “fraud, waste and abuse of our tax dollars” as treasurer.

Adams County Positions Assessor

Kenneth Musso - Democrat Adams County’s incumbent assessor was elected in 2018. According to his website, Musso has been working in real estate appraisal since 1999 and worked as a fee appraiser before he was hired by the assessor’s office in 2004 to work as a residential appraiser.

Hieu Nguyen - GOP Nguyen brings four years of experience working in the assessor’s office, according to her campaign website, which also says that she would support creating satellite offices and more online services to improve accessibility as well as expanding accountability and communication with the public.

County Clerk

Josh Zygielbaum - Democrat Zygielbaum is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has worked in the banking and finance industry and who previously served on the Thornton City Council. Since he was elected clerk in 2018, he has worked to modernize the office and improve transparency, efficiency and accessibility, according to his website.

Karen Hoopes - GOP Hoopes has worked in technical writing, marketing, management, addiction counseling and most recently for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment managing grant programs. Her website says she wants to improve the transparency and security of elections, reducing wait times and fees for DMV services and guaranteeing good customer service for those seeking public records.

District 3 Commissioner

Emma Pinter - Democrat Pinter was elected commissioner for District 3 in 2018. She is an attorney and previously served two terms on Westminster’s City Council. Her priorities include improving opportunities for success for all who live in Adams County.

Sean Forest - GOP Forest is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and business owner with degrees in business administration and computer information systems. His local government experience includes serving on the Adams County Planning Commission, the Westminster Special Permits and Licensing Board, and the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Council.

District 4 Commissioner

Steven O’Dorisio - Democrat

O’Dorisio is running for his third term as Adams County commissioner after being elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Before his election, he worked as a deputy district attorney. O’Dorisio’s priorities include developing an economy that works for all county residents and advocating for public safety and affordability.

Joseph Domenico - GOP

Domenico is a former grocery store worker who works today as the maintenance engineer for Assumption Catholic Church and School and also serves as treasurer on the Adams County Fire Rescue Board, which he began serving on in 1994. Domenico’s campaign website says he wants to promote fiscal responsibility and economic development in Adams County.

Coroner

Monica Broncucia-JordanDemocrat

Incumbent coroner Broncucia-Jordan appears to be running unopposed for re-election. She was first elected to her post in 2010.

Sheriff

Gene Claps - Democrat

Claps is a Colorado Ranger who previously worked for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for close to 20 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Claps’ platform includes restoring partnerships between law enforcement and mental health care providers, stepping up proactive enforcement in high-crime areas of the county, managing the office’s budget responsibly and prioritizing community policing, according to his website.

Michael McIntosh - GOP

McIntosh is running for his old seat at the helm of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, saying leadership failures have cost the office the community’s respect and trust. McIntosh has three decades of experience in law enforcement, serving as sheriff from 2015 until he retired in 2019. According to his campaign website, McIntosh hopes to rebuild trust, restore partnerships with other law enforcement agencies and address issues like rising crime, mental health problems, homelessness, opioid overdoses.

Richard Reigenborn - Democrat

The incumbent sheriff began working as a reserve police officer for the City of Brighton in 1987 and joined the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in

1991. He is a recipient of the department’s Medal of Valor and a two-time recipient of the Medal of Distinguished Service. According to his campaign website, if re-elected, he will continue to prioritize community involvement and maintaining public safety, service and efficiency.

Dustin Schutt - Unaffiliated Schutt has registered to run as an unaffiliated candidate for sheriff. Limited information is available regarding his candidacy.

Treasurer

Lisa Culpepper - Democrat Culpepper, the incumbent treasurer, is running as a write-in candidate after she was defeated by Alex Villagran in the Democratic Party’s county assembly. Her tenure has been marked by controversy after commissioners demanded that a judge hand her duties over to a receiver, claiming communication failures between her office and other county departments could lead to millions in property tax dollars being withheld by the state. She disputes those accusations. According to her campaign website, she previously worked as an attorney and business owner.

Stan Martin - GOP Martin formerly served as the county’s clerk and recorder from 2015 to 2018 and also brings 13 years of experience in small business ownership and 10 years in corporate management. His priorities will include auditing and investigating county finances, ensuring transparency and promoting a positive environment for county staffers and the public.

Alexander Villagran - Democrat Villagran says on his campaign website that he is running to fix the “crisis” in the treasurer’s office and that he will protect taxpayer resources. He also says he will improve communication in the county government. Villagran brings a background as a financial adviser and experience as the national treasurer for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Douglas County Positions Assessor

Toby Damisch - GOP Damisch serves as chief deputy assessor in Douglas County and is currently running unopposed to replace term-limited incumbent Lisa Frizell. He promises on his campaign website to advocate for low taxes and limited government.

Clerk

Sheri Davis - GOP Davis has served as the Clerk and Recorder’s Office’s deputy of motor vehicles since 2017, prior to which she was the deputy of elections for 12 years and the former manager of recording. According to her campaign website, she will prioritize election integrity, insisting the district attorney investigate potential cases of fraud, and make sure government processes are efficient for taxpayers.

Karen Jefferson - Democrat

Jefferson has registered to run as the Democratic candidate in the clerk’s race. In a YouTube video, she said she hopes to maintain high voter turnout in the county and protect voting from home. Limited information was available about her background and her campaign.

Kory Nelson - GOP

Nelson has worked as a prosecutor in the Denver City Attorney’s Office for more than 30 years and is a U.S. Army veteran and a member of various volunteer organizations in the county. He says on his campaign website that he will fight to protect election integrity, promising to post information online of anyone charged with voter fraud, and oppose the requirement that the county only use electronic voting machines.

District 1 Commissioner

Abe Laydon - GOP

Laydon was elected in 2018 and has registered to run for re-election this fall. He is an attorney who formerly served on the county’s planning commission as well as with other volunteer and civic groups. He is also currently the chair of the Board of County Commissioners. According to his county webpage, his top priorities as a commissioner include cutting taxes, ensuring responsible growth, promoting partnerships between schools and law enforcement and protecting clean air and water.

Lori Rappucci - GOP

Rapucci has also registered to run for the commissioner’s seat as a Republican, though little information was publicly available about her campaign.

Kari Solberg - Democrat

Solberg has registered to run for the seat as a Democrat, though little information was available about her campaign.

Coroner

RaeAnn Brown - GOP Brown is currently running unopposed for the position of Douglas County coroner. She brings more than two decades of experience as a medicolegal death examiner as well as a tissue donor coordinator and coroner liaison.

Sheriff

John Anderson - GOP

Anderson spent 40 years in law enforcement, including 30 years in command, before retiring in 2018. He remains a reserve officer of the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. Anderson says on his campaign website that he would oppose what he believes are unconstitutional government mandates and infringements on gun ownership rights, improve officer training, reevaluate the office’s budget, and repurpose funds to focus on school safety, homelessness, rising crime rates, human trafficking and senior safety.

Darren Hill - Libertarian Hill, a libertarian, has registered to run for the position of sheriff, but little information was available regarding his candidacy.

Holly Nicholson-Kluth - GOP

Nicholson-Kluth has 32 years of law enforcement experience in Douglas County, including 16 years in an executive role. Her campaign website says she hopes to address the “effects of recent legislation and lack of holding criminals accountable for their actions.” As sheriff, she would address rising crime, protect constitutional rights, ensure public safety in schools and promote fiscal responsibility, her website says.

Lora Thomas - GOP

Thomas patrolled the streets of Douglas County for 7 of her 26 years as a Colorado State Trooper. She is one of four Republican candidates for the sheriff’s seat. According to her website, her priorities as sheriff would include opposing new “red flag” laws and other restrictions on carrying firearms, and supporting community responses to mental health issues.

Darren Weekly - GOP Weekly has served in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for the past 28 years, most recently as the Investigations Division - Major Crimes commander. According to his campaign website, as sheriff, he hopes to prioritize Second Amendment issues, put more patrol deputies on the street, address homelessness by connecting the homeless with resources, maintaining the office’s relationship with the Douglas County School District and training deputies alongside school resource officers, and increasing the number of co-response teams.

Treasurer

Dave Gill - GOP Gill, the incumbent treasurer, is seeking re-election this fall. He is unopposed. Previously, he worked as an auditor for both a major savings bank and the Resolution Trust Corporation, as a loan officer, and as a small business owner.

State House Districts

House District 32

In house district 32, which covers parts of Commerce City and unincorporated Adams County, Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Justin Brown are facing off. Jenet is a Democrat currently representing HD 30 in Commerce City, where she took office in 2017. Before taking office Jenet founded the Journey Institute, which promotes entrepreneurship in underserved communities. In the legislature, she has focused on youth issues, including improving services for foster care and access to mental health services for young people. Brown, a Republican, is a four year resident of Commerce City who works in the oil and gas industry, according to his website. His campaign priorities are listed as improving public safety, reducing the cost of living and defending parental rights in education. HD 32 is currently represented by speaker pro tempore Adrienne Benavidez, who took office in 2017.

House District 36

Democratic incumbent Mike Weissman is running for reelection in House District 36 against Republican William Walters and Libertarian Ryan Miller. Weissman has been representing the district, which covers parts of Arapahoe County and beginning in the 2022 race the parts of Aurora in Adams County, since 2016. While in office he has been a strong proponent of reforming metro districts, which often operate with little oversight or accountability. Ryan Miller is a registered Libertarian living in Aurora, he does not appear to have a public website. Williams Walters is a retired sergeant in the Denver Sheriff’s Department, according to his website. He lists supporting the police, improving road infrastructure and providing oversight of schools as his top priorities. “Colleges and schools should never be used indoctrinate (sic) children to any political agenda or demoralize our children,” his website reads.

House District 42

It’s a crowded race in House District 42. Mandy Lindsay, a Democrat, was appointed to the seat in January after its former representative Dominique Jackson was tapped by the Biden administration to serve in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lindsay had previously served as Jackson’s aide and said she wanted to focus on continuing her agenda of lowering healthcare costs and promoting affordable housing. Two other candidates who sought the appointment, Eric Nelson and Gail Pough, are also running to carry the Democratic standard in November. Pough is a former Aurora safety inspector who has lived in the district for 21 years, according to her website. Her priorities are listed as healthcare, affordable housing and education. Nelson is a former APS board member who was censured for falsifying much of the information on his resume, including claiming to be a decorated Air Force veteran. On his campaign website, Nelson said his priorities include housing, criminal justice and mental health. Corey Parella, the lone Republican candidate, is running on a platform of combating crime and overhauling the public education system, among other issues. According to his campaign website, he worked in the entertainment industry for many years.

House District 41

In House District 41, which encompasses southwest Aurora and parts of unincorporated Arapahoe County, incumbent Iman Jodeh is running against Stephanie Hancock. Jodeh, a Democrat, is currently serving his first term representing the district. The first Muslim lawmaker in Colorado, Jodeh previously founded the nonprofit Meet the Middle East and worked at the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. While in office she has advocated to increase healthcare protections and access for Coloradans and to increase access to affordable housing, among other issues. Hancock, a registered Republican, is currently the president of the Aurora Cultural Arts District board and the president and co-founder of the 5280 Artist CoOp.

Her website lists reducing crime, promoting entrepreneurship and homeownership and developing energy independence as some of her top priorities.

House District 7

In Colorado House District 7, which includes parts of Aurora and northeast Denver, incumbent Jennifer Bacon is running against Mario Valverde. Bacon, a Democrat, took office in 2021 and is serving out her first term, where she has sponsored several bills regarding education access. Bacon was previously vice president of the Denver Public Schools board of education, as well as dean of the charter school network DSST. In 2020, her campaign focused on education, social justice and improving access to affordable housing and healthcare. Mario Valverde lives in Denver and is registered as unaffiliated, according to online campaign documents. He does not currently appear to have a campaign website.

House District 40

In House District 40, incumbent Democrat Naquetta Ricks is running for reelection against Le Sellers. After a failed bid to represent HD 42 in 2016, Ricks was elected to a first term representing HD 42 in 2021. A first-generation immigrant from Liberia, Ricks is a longtime Aurora resident. A former vice chair of the Aurora Public Schools foundation, Ricks is also the co-founder of the African Chamber of Commerce Colorado and a mortgage broker. In office, she has sponsored legislation increasing transparency in HOAs and placing firmer regulations on towing companies, among other issues. Le Sellers is a registered Republican living in Aurora, according to online campaign records. He does not appear to have a campaign website. On LinkedIn, a Le Sellers living in the Denver metro area is listed as a senior business consultant and technical writer.

House District 37

In the newly redistricted House District 37, Democrat Ruby Dickson is running against Republican Paul Archer. The seat is currently represented by Democrat Tom Sullivan, who will be running for a state senate seat in District 27. Dickson is an economist who received a master’s degree from Oxford University. She is running on a platform of improving the economy and keeping down costs of living and renting/homeownership, among other issues. Paul Archer is the vice president of the Coalition to Simplify Colorado Sales Tax and operates a business in Centennial.

House District 61

In the new House District 61, Republican Dave Woolever is running against Democrat Eliza Hamrick and Libertarian Kevin Gulbranson. Woolever is a military veteran who earned a doctorate in education from Liberty University and taught at Johnson & Wales University, according to his campaign website, and has written a series of children’s books. His campaign priorities are listed as edu-

cation, supporting law enforcement, promoting entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship. Hamrick is a retired teacher who taught history and government at Overland High School for 32 years, according to her website, and has been a longtime advocate for immigrant rights and public education. She has been endorsed by a number of local politicians, including Jason Crow and Janet Buckner. Gulbranson is the previous outreach director for the Libertarian Party of Arapahoe County, and ran unsuccessfully for a seat in HD 56.

House District 9

In House District 9, incumbent Emily Sirota is running against Thomas Cowhick. A Democrat, Sirota has been representing the district since 2019, taking over the seat from nowRTD board member Paul Rosenthal. Previously a social worker, much of Sirota’s legislation has focused on education and campaign finance reform. Cowhick is a registered Republican living in Denver.

State Senate Districts Senate District 27

In Senate District 27, unaffiliated candidate Travis Barker is running against unaffiliated candidate Matthew Snider, Republican JulieMarie Shepherd Macklin, Republican Kim Thomas and Democrat Tom Sullivan. Sullivan is currently representing House District 37, where he has championed gun safety reform, labor protections and other issues. Macklin serves as academic director of the CU Boulder President Leadership Class and is a former APS school board member. Little public information was available for Barker, Thomas or Snider.

Senate District 32

In Senate District 32, incumbent Robert Rodriguez is running against Dean Flanders. Rodriguez, a Democrat, was first elected to the seat in 2018. Rodriguez grew up in the Denver suburbs and before taking office worked at his family’s business helping people who had served time in prison re-enter society. While in office he has focused on criminal justice and workforce protections, among other issues. According to campaign filings, Flanders is a Republican living in Denver. Little other public information was available for him.

Statewide races

Governor

It’s been 15 years since the state’s top lawmaker represented the Republican party, but following two terms of John Hickenlooper and now one term of Jared Polis, Republicans say they believe the state typically regarded as solid blue is ready for a change.

Republicans Greg Lopez and Heidi Ganahl are running in the June primary to challenge Polis, the Boulder Democrat who was previously the

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Preps

Right: Regis Jesuit’s Tristan Christofferson (2) splits a Thornton block for a kill during the Raiders’ five-set regional win April 29.

Middle: Eaglecrest’s Ayden Shaw tips a ball over a Poudre School District block during the Raptors’ home regional sweep April 29.

Below: Cherokee Trail senior Hudson Harms celebrates after a point in the Cougars’ three-set regional home win over Cheyenne Mountain April 29.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/SENTINEL COLORADO

The boys state volleyball tournaments takes place in Aurora and every one of the three city teams that earned a chance to play in it believe there is no reason why they can’t win it all.

Douglas County was the prohibitive favorite coming into the sport’s first sanctioned season a year ago and promptly steamrolled its way to the state title to cap an undefeated season.

This season, no such overwhelming favorite exists among the eight teams that will play May 5-7 at Overland High School, which should make for three days of very competitive matches.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Third-seeded Eaglecrest,

6 p.m. match May 5 — while they lost to second-seeded Bear Creek in their only meeting during tournament play.

With a large core returning from a team that reached last season’s semifinals, Eaglecrest took care of business in three sets against the Poudre School District in regionals.

Cherokee Trail made it through its regional against Cheyenne Mountain despite playing without standout setter Caden Cole, who was sidelined due to injury.

Coach Mike Thomsen’s Cougars distributed the distribution duties and didn’t miss much of a beat despite the chance. A whopping 20 kills from sophomore John Clinton and 12 more from senior Hudson Harms gave Cherokee Trail the offense it needed to advance.

Set up to finish

fifth-seeded Cherokee Trail and eighth-seeded Regis Jesuit all earned their chances to play the state tournaments with victories in winner-takeall regional matches and now turn their attention to going after the big prize.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

“There’s just a bunch of good teams and I feel like we have a good chance,” Eaglecrest coach Chad Bond said of his team, which comes into the state tournament with a five-match winning streak.

“When we play well, we are a very good team and that gives us the opportunity to win against anybody we are going to face,” he added.

Indeed the Raptors are playing their best at the right time and go into a state tournament in which they have defeated four of the other teams. They split the season series with top-seeded Cherry Creek and did the same with Cherokee Trail, while they defeated sixth-seeded Legend — their first round opponent in a

Thomsen also feels his team is battle-tested as it also has a victory over top-seeded Cherry Creek and has defeated state qualifiers Regis Jesuit and Legend as well, while it took Bear Creek to five sets before losing.

The Cougars open with one of the tournament’s somewhat unknown teams in No. 4 Discovery Canyon, which is undefeated, but only played one state qualifier (Douglas County) in the regular season.

“This year, the field seems to be pretty evenly matched,” said Thomsen, who will have Cole back in the lineup in at least some capacity fior the 4 p.m. May 5 match. “I think you’ll get good matches throughout.”

Regis Jesuit pulled off an upset (at least as far as seedings were concerned) with a five-set regional win at No. 7 Thornton, which earned coach Kristi Gauss’ team a second straight appearance in the state tournament. The Raiders — who open with No. 1 Cherry Creek at 4 p.m. May 5 — have eight losses, but have matched up with just about state team and been competitive with them all.

Preps

FOOTBALL

Rico McCoy hired as Gateway’s head coach

Rico McCoy left Colorado with some high school coaching experience hoping to one day return and put that knowledge to work on a program of his own.

That day has arrived, as McCoy has been hired as the new head football coach at Gateway High School.

In his previous stint in the state, the 34-year-old McCoy served as defensive coordinator at George Washington High School in Denver before he went back to his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, to complete his degree. Now, he returns to guide a Gateway program that has experienced a high rate of turnover at the position for several years.

GIRLS TENNIS City teams spread out for regional tourneys

With the regular season complete, Aurora’s girls tennis teams head to a variety of regional tournaments in the hopes of extending their season to state competition.

Based on league finishes, city teams were distributed throughout several of the groups with regionals that began on May 4 with some slated to be completed in one day and others scheduled for two days.

All three of Aurora’s Class 4A teams — Aurora Central, Gateway and Vista PEAK — ended up in the same group, the 4A Region 2 tournament hosted by Kent Denver. Singles and matches were scheduled for Kent Denver, with Thomas Jefferson High School as the site of Nos. 2-4 doubles.

The largest concentration of Aurora 5A programs is in the Region 3 tournament scheduled for May 5-6 at City Park in Denver, where Overland, Rangeview and Regis Jesuit make up the majority of the five-team field. Grandview and Hinkley play in the Region 4 tournament at North Lake Tennis Park, Cherokee Trail plays in the Region 8 tournament at Ken Caryl Ranch House, Smoky Hill is in the Region 2 tournament at Fairview High School and Eaglecrest is in Region 1 at Cherry Creek.

“I’ve been thinking about coming back to Colorado for a couple of years now. What’s not to love about Colorado?” McCoy told The Sentinel May 3. “I think it is an amazing opportunity that is in front of me, so I’m excited. …The best work environment is one where you are wanted, appreciated and supported and that’s what I feel when talking to Principal (Scott) Fiske and AD (Paul) Jefferson. I’m not a hobby guy. I’ve always been involved in football, so I care. I care about doing things the right way and that’s what we’re going to do at Gateway.”

McCoy is part of a massive turnover in coaching staffs among Aurora’s 11 football programs between last season and the one upcoming in the fall. He is the sixth new hire, joining Justin Jajczyk (Cherokee Trail), Mike Schmitt (Eaglecrest), Dennis York (Hinkley), Chris Dixon (Rangeview) and Brandon Alconcel (Smoky Hill).

Gateway, in particular, has gone through a long list of coaches in recent years. The last two coaches lasted just one year, including Earnest Collins Jr. (who went 0-8 last fall) and Robb Wetta, who resigned after holding the job for 13 months without coaching a single game due to the pandemic. The interim tandem of JC Clyatt and then-athletic director Brendan Netherton coached the Olys to the Class 4A state title game in the spring of 2021.

McCoy — who most recently was the inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Allen University, a Division II school in Columbia, South Carolina — intends to provide some stability.

In his playing days, McCoy — a middle linebacker — was the Washington, D.C., Gatorade Player of the Year for 2004-05 while at St. John’s College High School. He went on to be a four-year starter at the University of Tennessee from 2006-2009, where he earned second team All-SEC honors for three straight seasons and got a few professional chances with NFL teams plus some in the Canadian Football League.

Two players from each of the three singles positions and two teams from each of the four doubles teams advances to May 12-14 state tournaments (4A at Pueblo City Park, 5A at Gates Tennis Center).

BOYS SWIMMING City teams in league championship meets

The boys swimming season reaches its stretch run with three championship meets involving Aurora teams coming May 5-7 in the final events before the state championships.

The Aurora Public Schools co-op team plays host to the EMAC Championship meet, which begins with prelims at 4 p.m. May 6 at Hinkley High School, while diving prelims and finals begin 10 a.m. May 7, followed by swim finals at 1:30 p.m.

Regis Jesuit is home to the diving portion of the Continental “A” League Championship meet, with the session of prelims and finals beginning at 7 p.m. May 5. Swim prelims and finals take place at Heritage High School with prelims at 5 p.m. May 6 and finals at 1 p.m. May 7.

Cherokee Trail, Grandview, Overland and Smoky Hill take part in the Centennial “A” League Championship meet, which is held entirely at Cherry Creek High School. Swim prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. May 6, while prelims and finals in diving begin at 9:30 a.m. May 7, followed by swim finals at 3 p.m.

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports

TUESDAY, MAY 3: The Cherokee Trail baseball team avenged a 10-run loss to Mullen over the weekend with a 12-2 home victory to regain a share of the lead in the Centennial League

standings. Logan Reid allowed just a single hit and two runs in six innings of work for the win, while Andrew Godfrey’s three-run triple brought the game to an end via the mercy rule.

Dylan Hommes and Braeden Reichert each had two RBI. ...Jackson Bryant went 3-for-3 with a home run, but the Eaglecrest baseball team fell 2-1 to Arapahoe. Brayden McCullough struck out eight and allowed just two runs to take the loss. ...Anna Lantz scored twice in the first half and the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team held on for a 2-1 Continental League win over Heritage. Julia Tierney had an assist and Kira Cattand made three saves. ...Caden Surratt scored three goals — including the tie-breaker early in the 2nd half — and the Rangeview girls soccer team topped Hinkley 4-1 in its regular season finale to grab second place in the EMAC standings, which brings with it an automatic berth in the 5A state playoffs.

...The Vista PEAK girls soccer team surrendered a goal late in overtime in a 1-0 loss to Prairie View. ...MONDAY, MAY 4: The Cherokee Trail girls soccer team picked up a crucial win in

its regular season as the Cougars earned a 4-2 road win at Denver South on the strength of a three-goal second half. Torie Turner scored twice, and sandwiched in between was the eventual game-winner from Daniella Iaquinta Alyx Hyatt also had a goal.

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...The Grandview boys lacrosse team fell to Arapahoe 11-7. ...Shylin Collins scored six goals, but it wasn’t enough as the Rangeview girls lacrosse team fell to St. Mary’s Academy 10-6. ...SATURDAY, MAY 2: The Stutler Twilight track meet made a big dent on the ranking around the state as a variety of quality teams and individuals put up big performances at Stutler Bowl. The Grandview boys continued to roll and won the team title by a massive margin — 68.3 points over runner-up Cherokee Trail — with two-event champions in Evan Johnson (100 and 200 meters) and Malique Singleton (110 and 300 meter hurdles), while Johnson anchored the Wolves’ 4x100 meter relay team that very nearly took down the all-classification Colorado record with a time of 41.26 seconds (Overland ran 41.21 in 2007). Grandview

also won the 4x800 meter relay and Mateo Munoz topped the field in the pole vault, while Cherokee Trail’s wins came from its 4x200 and 4x400 meter relay teams along with Nate Gaye who extended his state lead in the triple jump with a leap of 45 feet, 8 1/2 inches. The Cherokee Trail girls edged Niwot 116.5-114 to win the team title thanks to a lot of success in the jumps. Kaeli Powe took both the long jump and triple jump, while the Cougars also had the 100 meter winner in Symone Adams. Gabriella Cunningham (100 meter hurdles) earned the lone event win for fourth-place Grandview, while sixth-place Eaglecrest won the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays with times that rank No. 1 in 5A (47.97 seconds and 1:40.73, respectively). ...Austin Appiah uncorked a throw of 157 feet, 8 inches, to win the boys discus competition at the Liberty Bell Invitational track meet which saw

some strong performances from Rangeview, Regis Jesuit, Overland and Vista PEAK Bowen Tabola’s home run was all the Cherokee

Top: Torie Turner, center, hugs teammate Noorah Muzaffar (19) after scoring a goal in the Cherokee Trail girls soccer team’s 4-2 win at Denver South May 2. Above left: Haley Esser anchored Eaglecrest’s 4x100 relay team to a win at the Stutler Twilight meet April 30. Bottom left: Caden Surratt (10) scored three goals in the Rangeview girls soccer team’s 4-1 win over Hinkley May 3 . Above: Grandview’s Evan Johnson won twice and anchored a 4x100 relay team that nearly set Colorado’s boys state record at the Stutler Twilight meet April 30. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

Trail baseball team managed offensively in an 11-1 loss at Mullen in a meeting of co-Centennial League leaders. ...Spenser Smock had two hits andn drove in a run and Clifford Goldy plated two runs as the Grandview baseball team topped Smoky Hill 9-5. Jackson Van Luit had three hits for the Buffaloes. ...Brody Severin pitched four innings and allowed one hit with nine strikeouts while he also homered and drove in two runs in the Vista PEAK baseball team’s 12-0 win over Adams City. Brian Herrera and Trey Gray each had three hits. ...FRIDAY, APRIL 29: Isaac Wachsmann homered twice and drove in six runs as the Regis Jesuit baseball team rolled to a 22-5 win over Highlands Ranch. Dallas Macias doubled three times and drove in three runs. ... Aidan Biaggi pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts and the Grandview baseball team won an 11-4 Centennial League decision over Smoky Hill under the lights at Double Angel Park. Kohl Rullo knocked in three runs and Bradley Marshall had two RBI to pace the Wolves. ...A five-run first inning put the Aurora Central baseball team in a good place against Sheridan, but the Trojans fell 10-7. Edgar Alejos Torres and Luis Gardea had two RBI apiece. ...The Cherokee Trail girls soccer team led Rock Canyon 2-1 at halftime, but the Jaguars scored five times in the second half to down the Cougars 6-2. Torie Turner had both goals for Cherokee Trail. ...The Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse team topped Valor Christian 14-8 after celebrating its seniors, including Logan White, who had five goals and three assists. Fletcher Sullivan added four goals and an assist and Spencer Day made 12 saves. ...The Rangeview boys lacrosse team had a seven-game winning streak snapped with a 10-3 loss to Northfield. Trenton Sullivan Connor White and DeMario Williams had the goals for the Raiders, while J’Vion Bunch had two assists. ...Flint Thielen had three goals and Brek Thielen and Craig Nam scored twice, but the Cherokee Trail boys lacrosse team couldn’t rally from an eight-goal deficit after one period in a 15-8 loss to Cherry Creek. ...Kyla Bieker, Kaley Bruning and Lana Howell had three goals apiece and Bieker dished out five assists as the Cherokee Trail girls lacrosse team topped Overland 19-1. ...The Eaglecrest boys lacrosse team earned its second straight victory with a 13-8 defeat of Prairie View.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28: Kaelen

Bing hit a three-run home run and Logan Reid plated the winning run in a 6-5 walk-off win for the Cherokee Trail baseball team against Arapahoe. ...The Eaglecrest baseball team scored four times in the bottom of the seventh inning for a wild 13-12 Centennial League win over Grandview

Brayden Mann earned the win and also had three hits, while Anthony Hernandez homered and drove in three runs for the Raptors, while Chase Dahir homered and Austin Yi knocked in three runs for the Wolves.

Anna Lantz and Adeleine Walick scored goals for the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team, which played to a a 2-2 overtime time with Cherry Creek.

Haley Esser scored twice in the second half after Liz Blanski had giv-

en the Eaglecrest girls soccer team a lead in a 3-0 win over Rangeview

Jace Bush scored four goals, John Alie had two goals and two assists and Luke Parish made 23 saves, but the Grandview boys lacrosse team lost to Denver East 11-10 in overtime. ...Luis Gardea threw a complete game and struck out nine as the Aurora Central baseball team topped visiting Fort Lupton 11-6. Manny Gongora and Chris Majalca had three hits apiece and Emilio Holguin drove in three for the Trojans. ...Yahir Estrada had three hits and three RBI and Ben Willer knocked in two runs on a three-hit day as the Rangeview baseball team topped George Washington 9-5. Se-

bastian Heredia earned the win with six solid innings on the mound.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: The Eaglecrest boys lacrosse team claimed The Hammer traveling trophy with a 15-7 late-night win over rival Smoky Hill at Legacy Stadium. Cristian Roman led the Raptors with five goals and a pair of assists, while AJ Kotagi added three goals and Alex Enriquez stopped nine shots in the net. Brady Smith had two goals and two assists and Dylan Manilou-Fridlund had three goals for the Buffs. ...The Rangeview boys lacrosse team went on the road and won its seventh straight game with a 12-7 victory at Douglas County. ...Torie Turner had three

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goals and an assist to pace the Cherokee Trail girls soccer team to a 4-1 Centennial League win over Smoky Hill, which got its goal from Elyse Bailey. ...The Cherokee Trail girls golf team won its first Centennial League tournament of the season with a five-stroke victory at Aurora Hills

G.C. Bead Boonta finished third with a plus-1 74, Haylee Clark tied for fourth with a 75 and Devin Gilbreath’s 76 tied her for sixth to lead the Cougars. Caroline Ryan and Courtney Ladymon each shot 80 to tie for eighth for fifth-place Grandview. ...The Overland girls tennis team got a singles sweep from Najma Ahmed (No. 1), Nadifa Omer (No. 2) and Sabrene Mechergui (No. 3) in a 5-2 victory over Hinkley

WEEK AHEAD

The week ahead in Aurora prep

sports

THURSDAY, MAY 5: The boys volleyball state tournament begins at Overland High School with a pair of 4 p.m. matches involving Aurora teams (Cherokee Trail and Regis Jesuit), while Eaglecrest plays in a set of two games at 6 p.m. ... The final Centennial League girls golf tournament is scheduled for Meadow Hills G.C., with tee time that begin at 12:30 p.m. ...The first of two EMAC girls golf major tournament is scheduled for a 10 a.m. shotgun start at Murphy Creek G.C. with golfers from Aurora

Central, Gateway, Rangeview and Vista PEAK in the field. ...The Cherokee Trail baseball team plays host ot Cherry Creek at 4:15 p.m. to open a two-game Centennial League set. The same game is set for Grandview at Arapahoe and Eaglecrest at Mullen. ...A quality non-league girls soccer matchup has Regis Jesuit pay a 4:30 p.m. visit to Arapahoe. ...The Grandview girls soccer team finishes its regular season with an 8 p.m. game at Legacy Stadium against Columbine. ...FRIDAY, MAY 6: The EMAC Championship track & field meet is scheduled to conclude at APS Stadium with events beginning at 4 p.m. ...A boys lacrosse doubleheader at Legacy Stadium begins with Eaglecrest against Grandview at 6 p.m. and concludes with Cherokee Trail against Mountain Range at 8 p.m. ...The Regis Jesuit baseball team has a 12:30 p.m. home contest against Rock Canyon. ...SATURDAY, MAY 7: An 11 a.m. first pitch is scheduled for Centennial League baseball games at Eaglecrest (vs. Mullen), Grandview (vs. Arapahoe), Overland (vs. Smoky Hill), while Cherokee Trail is at Cherry Creek. ...On the final day of the regular season, the Regis Jesuit girls lacrosse team plays host to powerhouse Colorado Academy at 11 a.m. ...The Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse team travels to Stutler Bowl at 6 p.m. for a clash with Cherry Creek. ...MONDAY, MAY 9: The Regis Jesuit baseball team plays host to Chaparral at 4:15 p.m. ...TUESDAY, MAY 10: The Class 5A girls soccer playoffs begin with first round matchups. ...The Class 4A boys and girls lacrosse playoffs begin with first round matchups. ... Visit sentinelcolorado.com/ preps for a schedule of all postseason games involving Aurora teams. ... The Continental League has a girls golf tournament at Spring Valley G.C. at 8 a.m. ...WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: The Class 5A boys and girls lacrosse state playoffs open with higher seeds playing at home.

Top: Cristian Roman (17) carries The Hammer traveling trophy off the field as his Eaglecrest boys lacrosse team celebrates after its 15-7 win over Smoky Hill April 27. Left: Aurora Central starting pitcher Luis Gardea releases a pitch during the Trojans’ 11-6 win over Fort Lupton April 28. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0060-2022

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

On February 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)

KALEY HUGHES

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

June 06, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 06, 2019

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

D9053676

Original Principal Amount

$160,047.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$159,850.21

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.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 302, BUILDING NO. 16, SPINNAKER RUN CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980, IN BOOK 3164 AT PAGE 592, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980, AT RECEPTION NO. 1937675 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 197336222142

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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0024-2022

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RATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

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AUTHORITY

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County of Recording

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D9025545

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$270,019.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

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

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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 NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0032-2022

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

On February 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) CATHERINE D MBOZI MBULIIRO

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AME FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

September 24, 2009

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 13, 2009

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

B9112206

Original Principal Amount

$183,400.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$127,442.03

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 7, BLOCK 14, WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1525 SOUTH EAGLE STREET, 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, 06/15/2022, 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 4/21/2022

Last Publication 5/19/2022

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: 02/11/2022 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:

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 # 00000009399080

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. 0062-2022

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

On March 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)

Wauneta Louise Vann

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

November 20, 2015

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 25, 2015

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

D5135571

Original Principal Amount

$234,179.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$210,455.84

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 30, BLOCK 6, STONE RIDGE PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 18805 E. Utah Cir, Aurora, CO 80017. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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 5/5/2022

Last Publication 6/2/2022

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: 03/01/2022

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:

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0049-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On February 18, 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) TERRY MINAS

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Date of Deed of Trust

February 13, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 19, 2020

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

E0020685

Original Principal Amount

$261,611.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$261,611.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 30,31 AND 32, BLOCK 5, HOWE’S

FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BYERS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 166 N MCDONNELL ST, BYERS, CO 801038319. 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, 06/22/2022, 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 4/28/2022

Last Publication 5/26/2022

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: 02/18/2022

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 # 00000009417064

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0059-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On February 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)

Lawrence Richard Connors and Kathleen

Cables Connors

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc (“MERS”), as beneficiary, as nominee for Barrington Capital Corporation, a California Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

July 21, 2003

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

B3156364

Original Principal Amount

$143,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$76,131.90

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT NINE (9), BLOCK THREE (3), HIGHPOINT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as:

18839 East Kent Place, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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 5/5/2022

Last Publication 6/2/2022

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: 02/25/2022

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-21-891710-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. 0027-2022

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

On February 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)

Robert L. Adkins

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-

TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

June 25, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 01, 2020

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

E0080228

Original Principal Amount

$232,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$229,378.72

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 28, BLOCK 4, SUMMER BREEZE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE SUMMER BREEZE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., IN DEED RECORDED

AUGUST 3, 1979 IN BOOK 3047 AT PAGE 62, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17695 East

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, 06/08/2022, 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 4/14/2022

Last Publication 5/12/2022

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: 02/04/2022

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:

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 # 22-026262

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0028-2022

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

On February 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)

CHRISTINA L. CORDOVA

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 22, 2015

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 12, 2005

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

D5047821

Original Principal Amount

$285,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$149,185.35

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 13, BLOCK 24, APACHE MESASECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 1133 NUCLA STREET, AURORA, CO 80011.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/08/2022, 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.

DATE: 02/04/2022

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:

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 # 22-026228

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0031-2022

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

On February 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)

TIMOTHY C FORD

Original Beneficiary(ies)

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

September 26, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 05, 2016

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

D6113454

Original Principal Amount

$339,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$305,101.60

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, MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8493 E HAWAII LN, DENVER, CO 80231-2731.

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, 06/15/2022, 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 4/21/2022

Last Publication 5/19/2022

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: 02/11/2022

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 # 22-026298

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. 0034-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On February 15, 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)

WILLIAM B DAHMS

Original Beneficiary(ies)

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

September 16, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 21, 2016

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

D6106389

Original Principal Amount

$193,350.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$177,791.24

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 15, BLOCK 48, HOFFMAN TOWN SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 740 SALEM ST., AURORA, CO 80011. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 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 4/21/2022

Last Publication 5/19/2022

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: 02/15/2022

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-22-898983-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

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PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0051-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On February 18, 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)

ROBERT M GERHARD

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust

September 25, 2013

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 27, 2013

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

D3120942

Original Principal Amount

$198,831.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$174,102.68

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 1, WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.:1975-19-4-09-045

Also known by street and number as:

15176 EAST BAILS PLACE, 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, 06/22/2022, 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 4/28/2022

Last Publication 5/26/2022

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: 02/18/2022

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 # 22-026372

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. 0052-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On February 18, 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)

ALVIN P. THOMPSON AND MELISSA D.

THOMPSON

Original Beneficiary(ies)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAW ENFORCE-

MENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAW ENFORCE-

MENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Date of Deed of Trust

December 23, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 11, 2021

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

E1041616

Original Principal Amount

$78,274.33 Outstanding Principal Balance

$76,090.59 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 14, BLOCK 6, SUMMER BREEZE

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as:

17497 E. KENYON DRIVE, AURORA, CO

80013.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/22/2022, 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 4/28/2022

Last Publication 5/26/2022

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: 02/18/2022

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:

Harry L. Simon, P.C. #7942

Harry L. Simon, P.C. 10200 East Girard Avenue, Building B, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 758-6601

Attorney File # 17497 E KENYON DRIVE

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. 0065-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

On March 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)

KEVIN D SMITH AND SHENIQUA M SMITH

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVI-

SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF17 Mortgage

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-

FF17

Date of Deed of Trust

September 13, 2006

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 22, 2006

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

B6136445

Original Principal Amount

$290,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$338,264.35

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 1, WOODGATE SUBDIVISION FILING NO 11, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4853 SOUTH EAGLE CIRCLE, AURORA, CO 80015. THE PROPERTY

said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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 5/5/2022

Last Publication 6/2/2022

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: 03/01/2022

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:

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 # 00000009369752

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

AMENDED SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Case No.: 2021DR31800

In re the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Concerning: KADINCE RINGLEMAN

Petitioners: MICHELLE BRIT SLUMP JOSEPH RINGLEMAN and

Respondents: SARAH PRICE RINGLEMAN, JOSEPH HART

To the Respondents 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 1103) can be found at www.courts. state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/ Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter an Order addressing issues involving the child such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (parenting time and decision-making) attorney fees, and costs to the extent Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: C.R.S. § 14-10-123 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 temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under C.R.S. § 14-10-125.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5).

If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the Final Decree of Dissolution or Legal Separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, both parties are:

1. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

2. Restrained from removing the minor child of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

3. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court,

from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

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.

Dated this 27th day of January, 2022.

COLORADO LEGAL GROUP

/s/ Kelsey Jo Berkley (No. 51555)

1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 1050 Denver, Colorado 80210

Tel. No.: (720) 594-7360

Fax No.: (720) 594-7357

E-mail: kelsey@coloradolegalgroup.com

Attorney for Petitioners

First Publication: April 7, 2022

Final Publication: May 5, 2022

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BEFORE THE COLORADO GROUND WATER COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS OF WATER RIGHT

KIOWA-BIJOU DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER BASIN AND NORTH KIOWA BIJOU GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT

DISTRICT - ARAPAHOE COUNTY

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 37-90-107(7), C.R.S., and the Designated Basin Rules, 2 CCR 410-1, Samu Holdings, LLC has applied for determinations of rights to allocations of designated groundwater from the Laramie-Fox Hills, Arapahoe and Denver aquifers underlying 312.422 acres generally described as a portion of the N1/2 of Section 2, Township 5 South, Range 63 West, 6th P.M. (Overlying Land). The applicant claims ownership of this land and control of the groundwater in these aquifers underlying this property. The groundwater from these allocations is proposed to be used on the described property for the following beneficial uses: domestic, commercial, industrial, irrigation, livestock watering, fire protection, recreation and replacement, either directly or after storage.

In accordance with section 37-90-107(7), the Colorado Ground Water Commission shall allocate groundwater from the above aquifers based on ownership of the overlying land. A preliminary evaluation of the application finds the volume of water available for allocation from the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be 5,860 acre-feet for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer; 9,560 acre-feet for the Arapahoe aquifer; 4,260 acre-feet for the notnontributary (4% replacement) portion of the Denver aquifer and 5,530 acre-feet for the not-nontributary (actual impact replacement) portion of the Denver aquifer. These amounts are subject to final evaluation, and subsequent to issuance of the determinations, adjustment to conform to the actual local aquifer characteristics.

In accordance with section 37-90-107(7) (a), well permits issued pursuant to subsection 107(7) shall allow withdrawals on the basis of an aquifer life of one hundred years.

In accordance with Rule 5.3.6 of the Designated Basin Rules preliminary evaluation of the application finds the replacement water requirement status for the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be nontributary for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer and nontributary for the Arapahoe aquifer. For the Denver aquifer the replacement water requirement for a 132 acre portion of the Overlying Land is notnontributary (4% replacement) and the replacement water requirement for the remaining 180.422 acre portion of the Overlying Land is not-nontributary (actual impact replacement).

Upon Commission approval of determinations of rights to the allocations, well permits for wells to withdraw the allocations shall be available upon application, subject to the conditions of each determination, the Designated Basin Rules, and approval by the Commission. Such wells must be completed in the aquifer for which the right was allocated and must be located on the 312.422 acres of above described property. Well permits for wells to withdraw groundwater from the not-nontributary (actual impact replacement) portion of the Denver aquifer would also be subject to the conditions of a replacement plan to be approved by the Commission.

Any person wishing to object to the approval of these determinations of rights to allocations must do so in writing, briefly stating the nature of the objection, the name of the applicant, a general description of the property, and the specific aquifers that are the subject of the objection. The objection, including a required $10 fee per application being objected to, must be received by the Colorado Ground Water Commission by June 4, 2022. Objections should be sent via email to DWRpermitsonline@ state.co.us, upon which the objector will be emailed an invoice for paying the fee online. If the objector is unable to provide the objection via email please contact 303866-3581.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 21-08-1079P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

First Publication: April 28, 2022

Final Publication: May 5, 2022 Sentinel

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND

SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 21-08-1133P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 12, 2022 Sentinel DISTRICT COURT ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR30291

In the Interest of:

Mariela Elizabeth Velis, Minor

To: Roberto Castilo Zermeno

Last Known Address, if any: Unknown

A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian for the Minor Mariela Elizabeth Velis will be held at the following time and location or at a later date which the hearing may be continued:

Date: To be Determined

Time: To be Determined

Courtroom or Division: T1

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

The hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Attorney for Minor: Marlise Armstrong, Esq., Atty Reg. # 50531 P.O. Box 6004 Boulder, CO 80306 (720)-634-6644 mar@aspireimmigration.org

First Publication: April 21, 2022

Final Publication: May 5, 2022 Sentinel

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30387

Estate of Lottie Jean Morales aka Lottie

J. Morales aka Lottie Morales aka L. Jean Morales aka Jean Morales, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Suzanne Naomi Morales-Peterson

Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative

John D. Konz

Jorgensen, Brownell, & Pepin, P.C.

8001 Arista Place, Suite 415 Broomfield, CO 80021

Phone: 303-678-0560

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 19, 2022

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30404

Estate of Richard Alan Olson aka Richard A. Olson aka Richard Olson, 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 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Margaret A. Althoff

Atty Reg #:20048

713 Sandpiper Point Fort Collins, CO 80525

Phone: 970-223-5913

First Publication: April 21, 2022

Final Publication: May 5, 2022

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Case No. 2022PR30409

Estate of Patricia Jean Davidson aka Patricia J. Davidson aka Patricia Davidson, Deceased.

All persons having the 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 September 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Konnie Davidson

Personal Representative 2628 Bott Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Attorney for Personal Representative

Michael D. Holder Atty Reg #: 6787

J. David Taunton Atty Reg #: 45024

Holder & Associates, P.C.

405 S. Cascade St., Ste. 106 Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Phone: 719-575-0110

First Publication: April 28, 2022

Final Publication: May 12, 2022

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told The Sentinel that the transcription process was clerical, and that it wasn’t necessarily the job of records staffers to ask police to further investigate cases. Acting Capt. Chris Amsler told The Sentinel in the same interview that police did not “believe that any of those cases that were in the transcription queue affected any of our investigations.” Amsler later qualified that statement when questioned about the interview by Zvonek and Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky on April 14, saying he was only referring to major crimes such as homicides.

At the time, Lt. Bob Wesner told council members about six cases, of 2,512 in the backlog, that he said were particularly impacted by the backlog. After a request from TheSentinel, police spokesman Agent Matthew Longshore provided additional details of the cases, all of which were reported and transcribed in 2021:

• In May, a 15-year-old accused his mother of pulling a knife on him. Officers responded the same day, took a report and notified the county human services staff. That report was not tran-

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Case No. 2022PR30421

Estate of Joseph H. Higbee aka Joseph Henry Higbee aka Joseph Higbee, 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 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shari Lynn Sanders

Personal Representative

5700 S. Julian St. Littleton, CO 80123

Attorney for Personal Representative Patrick M. Plank

Atty Reg#: 24024 26 W. Dry Creek Circle, #420 Littleton, CO 80120

Phone: 303-794-5901

First Publication: April 28, 2022

Final Publication: May 12, 2022

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2022PR30423

Estate of Robert Leroy Hester aka Robert L. Hester, 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 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jessica Chandler

Personal Representative

c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC

650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246

Phone: 303-355-8500

First Publication: April 28, 2022

Final Publication: May 12, 2022

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Case No. 2022PR30462

Estate of Nelse W. Hendricks aka Nelse Hendricks aka Nelse Wayne Hendricks, 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 September 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joyce L. Hendricks

Personal Representative

c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C.

Sanford Zisman #002355

Daniel C. Mong #38189

8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-320-0023

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 19, 2022

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scribed for three weeks. During that time, human services followed up with family members, all of whom denied any incident involving a knife. When the case was transcribed and sent to APD’s Crimes Against Children Unit, it was closed, as police did not believe a crime was committed.

• In June, police received a second-hand report from a mandatory reporter about an alleged sexual assault that happened in or around 2016 at an unknown location. The report took a week and two days to transcribe. While awaiting transcription, human services began looking into the case. Because detectives were not able to find corroborating evidence of a crime, and since the incident occurred years ago, no charges were filed.

• In June, police received a second-hand report from a mandatory reporter about an alleged sexual assault on a child that had happened about three and a half years prior. The associated report took two weeks and four days to transcribe. After the delay, the case was assigned to a detective for follow-up. The case was closed in October, as police found no probable cause to make an arrest.

• In June, a child walking to

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Case No. 2022PR30492

Estate of Walter Joseph Rapue aka Walter J. Rapue aka Walter Rapue, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present the to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey S. Abell

Personal Representative 2316 S. Maple St. Sioux City, IA 51106

Attorney for Personal Representative

Kirch Rounds Bowman & Deffenbaugh PC

Emily L. Bowman, Esq. Atty. Reg. #: 47166 Marketplace Tower II 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 820 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-671-7726

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 19, 2022 Sentinel

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 22PR191

Estate of David Page aka David D. Page aka David Dewayne Page, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present the to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lolita Hargrove

Personal Representative 19787 E. Tufts Dr. Centennial, CO 80015

First Publication: April 21, 2022

Final Publication: May 5, 2022 Sentinel

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No.2022PR30465

Estate of Ronald L. Kennedy, 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen A. Kennedy Personal Representative 36 Silver Fox Circle Greenwood Village, CO 80121

Attorney for Personal Representative

Julie L. Rosen, Esq. Atty Reg #: 27470 Rosen & Associates

650 S.Cherry St., Ste.620 Denver, CO 80246

Phone: 303-837-1767

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 19, 2022 Sentinel

school reported escaping from a man who grabbed her backpack. The case was not transcribed for two weeks and four days. The victim’s parents said they did not want the police to get involved, and police inactivated the case in July.

• In June, police took a report of a man living in Virginia who an Aurora resident believed was missing. The report was not transcribed for four days, during which time the person who filed the report was able to contact the missing person. The case was never assigned and was eventually closed.

• In July, police took a missing person report that was not transcribed for two weeks. When police later contacted the person who filed the report, they learned the missing person returned home on their own in September. Police told The Sentinel that the transcription delay “might have prolonged any attempts to locate the person and start the investigatory process.”

When asked whether the transcription backlog was the only reason why police did not follow up on those cases as quickly as they could have, Longshore initially said it was. He said police

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Case No. 2022PR30509

Estate of Iris Delores Luckel aka Iris D. Luckel aka Iris Luckel, 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 September 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra Louise Staley, Personal Representative

c/o Moye White LLP

Christopher W. Scolari, Esq.

Atty Reg #: 43125 1400 16th Street, 6th floor Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-292-2900

First Publication: May 5, 2022

Final Publication: May 19, 2022

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Estate of Etta June Hanson aka Etta Jane Powders, 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 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jon E. Hanson

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR ARAPAHOE DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO Case No. 21CV306

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 25, 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 Damon Joseph Lashawn Smith III be changed to Damon Joseph Peterkin. /s/ Judge

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 21C100724

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 County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Daphne Barbara Bravo be changed to Wysteria Fawn Budinoff.

/s/ Anne Marie Ollada, Judge

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determined this because “after finding out about the cases from other sources … a search of the database resulted in finding the delays and cases not yet being routed to detective units.”

However, he and city spokesperson Ryan Luby later said follow-up was also delayed by characteristics of the cases themselves such as a lack of suspect information, limited risk to the community, uncooperative victims or an incident having happened years ago.

“Indeed, the transcription backlog was a contributing factor to the cases not being reviewed as expeditiously as they could have been at the time they were filed,” Luby wrote in an April 19 email, “but … there were other factors, too, in each case that contributed to the timeliness of follow-up.”

“At this moment, we still do not have an indication that those backlogged reports (from March 11) had adverse impacts on the progression of the criminal cases related to those reports,” Luby said. “However, it is critically important for us to restate that PRI’s work remains ongoing and their assessment may uncover issues we have not yet identified.”

Longshore said in an email that police at the scene of a crime

or working an investigation weigh factors such as the risk posed to the community, victim cooperation, the timing of the incident itself and the severity of the crime when officers at the scene of a crime are deciding what to do next.

For child abuse and missing persons cases, he said officers consult with their supervisors and may decide to inactivate a case, forward it to detectives for follow-up, or call detectives out to investigate immediately.

Police and city officials maintain that the transcription backlog and delayed double-checking of reports posed an unacceptable risk.

“The risk created by the transcription backlog is not and never has been acceptable and it creates exposure,” Luby wrote.

“Every case is different and is prioritized for follow-up depending on the totality of the case’s circumstances as we previously explained,” he said. “There are very few absolutes in police work. It would be unfair and improper to draw conclusions about the evolution of the transcription backlog — and the steps taken to fix it — based on the six cases from 2021 alone.”

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richest member of Congress, in November.

Ganahl is an elected member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. The former CEO of Camp Bow Wow, a pet care company from Lone Tree earned her bachelor’s degree from the university and then went on to graduate school at the University of Denver. Ganahl is a mom of four. She started a brand with her daughter in 2019 called “SheFactor” aimed toward young adult women.

Lopez is an Air Force veteran who was elected as Parker’s mayor at the age of 27. Today, he lives in Elizabeth with his wife of 34 years — the two have been candid about a domestic violence incident from 1993. Lopez has two adult children. He was the Colorado Director of U.S. Small Business Administration and a previous president of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Lopez has expressed concern for the integrity of the 2020 election and supports Mesa County Clerk, an election denier, for Secretary of State. Early on in her candidacy, Ganahl declined to talk to the press about election security.

“Again, why all the divisive questions? Let’s talk about what unites Colorado and what unites Colorado is that our kids are in trouble, crime is skyrocketing, the cost of living is outof-control, small businesses are being shuttered,” she told 9News political reporter Marshall Zelinger last year during an interview. “That’s what the people of Colorado are focused on and what I want to focus on in my race. Let’s talk the future and building a better future for Colorado.”

Since, a spokesperson for Ganahl said the campaign hasn’t seen any evidence of election fraud.

The two Republican candidates will be searching for as many unaffiliated votes in Colorado as they can muster, though data from previous elections show that those voters are more likely to vote in Democratic primaries than Republican primaries.

Polis is the sole Democratic candidate vying for the office.

Attorney General

This November, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will once again face the district attorney from Arapahoe County, but this time it’s John Kellner, who in 2020 replaced George Brauchler, the Republican who ran for attorney general four years ago.

Weiser and Kellner will appear on the November ballot.

In announcing his candidacy in November, Kellner wrote in a Colorado Politics op-ed that his top issue is tackling the state’s “crime tsunami.” “A general must lead from the front,” he said.

For the most part, the state’s attorney general acts as the state’s lawyer and has authority over other aspects as well, such as consumer protection, antitrust laws, some complex white-collar crimes, the statewide grand jury, certification of peace officers and many environmental matters.

The office is currently overseeing a first-of-its-kind consent decree over the Aurora Police Department. The

office and city last year came to an agreement on remedying claims that local public safety personnel have regularly used excessive force and broken state and federal law by unfairly targeting minorities.

Prior to becoming attorney general in 2019, Weiser worked at the Department of Justice, worked as dean of the University of Colorado Law School and founded the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship.

He marks protecting election integrity, defending the Affordable Care Act, consumer protection, and challenging the federal government’s decision to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as top accomplishments over the last four years.

State Treasurer

Arvada Republican Lang Sias, who served in the state legislature from 2015 to 2019, is running to unseat state treasurer incumbent Dave Young, a former fellow House member who was elected to the statewide seat four years ago.

Sias, who is an attorney and was also chosen by Walker Stapleton to run for lieutenant governor four years ago, writes on his campaign website that he’s running for treasurer “because Colorado families and taxpayers deserve a champion for them to be a good steward of their dollars and to call out misappropriation.”

The sole Republican in the race is also a former Navy and Air National Guard fighter pilot. He currently serves on a legislative subcommittee that oversees Colorado’s state pension fund and works as an international 777 pilot for FedEx, according to his campaign website.

Sias’s top priority, he says, is fighting inflation and federal policies making Colorado more unaffordable. His platform also includes supporting small businesses and that “retiree pensions are secure and that the burdens on school districts and taxpayers are reasonable.”

Young is a Colorado native. He taught math, science, and technology at a Greeley High School in the late 90s before working for a decade as a technology instructor at the University of Colorado-Denver. He was appointed as a state representative for Greeley in 2011, elected in 2012 and served two more terms.

On his campaign website, Young lists financial literacy, school finance, the state’s pension plan and transparency as top priorities.

The two will appear on the November ballot.

Secretary of State

Add one more group of contests to the white-hot races for Congress and governor that will dominate this year’s midterm elections: secretaries of state.

Former President Donald Trump’s attempts to reverse the results of the 2020 election and his subsequent endorsements of candidates for state election offices who are sympathetic to his view have elevated those races to top-tier status. At stake, say Democrats and others concerned about fair elections, is nothing less than Ameri-

can democracy.

A high-profile race is unfolding in Colorado, where Republican Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, under indictment for a security breach of voting systems, is running to challenge Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat seeking a second term.

Peters has denied the charges, calling them politically motivated. She has been a frequent guest on conservative media and appeared at various events with Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and Trump ally who has sought to prove voting machines were somehow manipulated in 2020.

In an interview earlier this year, Peters said she was committed to finding the truth of what happened in 2020 and hoped “the powers that be — instead of taking time to attack me — would solve violent crime, would look into election irregularities and find the truth.”

“Americans are going to have a very simple choice — do we want people overseeing elections who believe in upholding the will of the voter regardless of how they voted?” said Griswold. “Or do we want extremist politicians who will do anything it takes to tilt elections in their favor and claim victory regardless of how the American people cast their ballot?”

Colorado Republicans will be deciding who their nominee will be in late June. On the ballot are also GOP candidates Pam Anderson, a former Jefferson County clerk and recorder who told the Colorado Sun she saw Griswold’s hyperpartisanship a problem, and Mike O’Donnell, a Yuma County Republican. His platform is returning the office to its “business roots.”

Beyond overseeing the state’s elections, the secretary of state’s office administers laws and regulates business and commercial statutes for profit and nonprofit corporations, lobbyists, raffles and bingo, and notaries.

Board of Education

In the 6th Congressional District for the State Board of Education, incumbent Rebecca McClellan is running for a second term against Molly Lamar and. McClellan, a Democrat, was first elected in 2016. She previously was a city council member for the city of Centennial, and in 2021 was the board’s liaison to the state legislature. Lamar is a parent in the Cherry Creek School District who has voiced opposition to critical race theory being taught in schools. Christopher Otwell is a member of the Unity Party who previously made an unsuccessful bid to serve as a CU Regent. He has a background in engineering and cybersecurity.

Congressional seats

6th Congressional District

From former President Donald’s Trump impeachment to the insurrection and foregin policy from Afghanistan to Ukraine, there has been one recurring name from Colorado: Congressman Jason Crow.

The Centennial Democrat, who moved just across the border from Aurora last year, is seeking a third term in Washington this November.

His Republican challenger is a political newcomer in Colorado. Steven Monahan is the only Republican running for the seat.

The winner will represent the Sixth Congressional District, which represents much of the far eastern and southern metroplex, including Aurora, Centennial and Littleton

The two opponents have at least one commonality: They’re both military veterans who enlisted after 9/11. Monahan, born in Guam and raised in Texas, joined the Navy in November 2001. He was attending the University of Colorado in Denver prior to his military work. Crow served as an Army Ranger, completing three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

That military experience has boosted Crow to the national spotlight. First, serving as an impeachment manager arguing the case against Trump. Crow was among the last Democrats to call for an inquiry into allegations that Trump used his position to pressure Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi launched an inquiry the next day.

Crow’s also been at the forefront of international conflict, advocating that the U.S. must spend more resources in Afghanistan and Ukraine. On national security, Monahan says the Biden administration has “deepened our dependency and decimated our morale.”

While still early in the year, the two will spend the summer campaigning in a district that is mixed politically, though Crow handedly won against former opponents Steve House and Mike Coffman, who went on to be elected mayor of Aurora where conservatives outnumber progressives on the dais.

US Senate

This summer, three Republicans will seek the nominee in an effort to oust incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet, the state’s senior Senator who was elected in 2009. The trio includes Ron Hanks, Joe O’Dea and Daniel Hendricks.

Hanks is a current Colorado legislator who represents parts of Chaffee, Custer, Fremont and Park counties. Last month, he beat out five other candidates at the GOP’s state assembly, securing 38.96% of the vote.

He’s been a controversial candidate, even among Republicans. The southern Colorado lawmaker attended the insurrection in 2021 and has continuously supported election conspiracies. Former Secretary of State Wayne Williams told The Colorado Sun last month he believes Hanks would “take our party into oblivion.”

O’Dea landed on the ballot via petition signatures. He owns a construction business, which employs about 300 people.

Hendricks is a Pueblo business owner.

The three will face off on the June primary ballot. The winner will face Bennet in November along with three other candidates of other parties: Frank Atwood of the Approval Voting Party, Teal’c Anderson of the Freedom Party and Aaron Trevino, who is an independent.

Statewide Ballot Questions

There are currently two statewide ballot measures slated for November.

The first asks voters to reduce the state income tax rate from 4.55% to 4.40%. It’s an effort by libertarian Jon Caldera of the Independence Institute.

Another would require the governor to designate judges in the 18th Judicial District to serve in the newly-created 23rd Judicial District by Nov. 30, 2024 and confirm residency by Jan. 7, 2025. In 2020, Colorado legislators passed a bill that removed Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties from the 18th, creating the new district. This ballot question was referred by a supermajority of legislators earlier this session.

A bevy of proposed ballot measures are in the signature gathering process. It requires 124,632 valid signatures to land on the November ballot. Petitioners are granted six months to collect those signatures, and must be completed three months before the election at the latest.

Ballotpedia estimates that during even-year elections, the Colorado ballot hosts about 10 statewide questions, so there could still be quite a few to make the ballot.

Photo captions from page 11.

Top Left: Gov. Jared Polis waves to those in attendance of his innauguration Jan. 8, 2019, on the west steps of the Colorado State Capital Building. Polis is up for re-election later this year.

Top Right: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser addresses the press during a press conference at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, Feb. 19, to announce joint initiatives with the Three Diocese of the Catholic Church of Colorado to support survivors of the sexual abuse of minors by priests.

Middle Right: Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is up for re-election later this year.

Bottom Right: Marsha Berzins receives a plaque from Mayor Mike Coffman honoring her tenure on the Aurora City Council on her last day as a Councilperson Dec. 6, 2021 at the Aurora Municipal Center. Berzins is running for Arapahoe County Treasurer later this year.

Bottom Left: Secretary of State Jena Griswold waves to the audience of the 2019 inauguration after being sworn in, Jan. 8, 2019. Griswold is up for re-election later this year.

File Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

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