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DAVE PERRY Editor

Attempt by Aurora lawmakers to clean up the mayor-king debacle is a good start

Don’t stop now. Led by Councilmember Curtis Gardner, Aurora lawmakers took the first step towards cleaning up the city’s frail ballot initiative regulations.

This week, city lawmakers unanimously moved to the council floor a measure that would make it a misdemeanor to try and deceive voters when presenting them with a petition to get a citizen initiative on the ballot.

“It’s unfortunate that I think we have to tell people they can’t deceive residents in Aurora when collecting signatures,” Gardner told fellow lawmakers on Monday. “But here we are.”

Yes, here we are.

Aurora voters are currently being suckered by a deceptive push to ask the electorate this fall to upend Aurora’s government structure and create a position of mayor-king to run the city next year.

“Unfortunate” is the diplomatic word that comes up a lot when anyone outside of Colorado Springs publicly talks about the attempt to hoodwink

Aurora voters into voting for this scam.

Getting someone to admit to being a part of the ruse is really hard to do. The Sentinel and other metro media have worked hard to tell the public who’s behind the push to make the mayor the boss of everything, creating another Denver, Chicago, or New York.

The people who wrote the deceptive proposal don’t want to step up and claim responsibility. The people who are paying the deceptive petition signature gatherers, hired by Victor’s Canvassing of Colorado Springs, don’t want to tell the public who they are. The people who won’t step up and stop signature collectors from lying to voters about what they’re signing are trying to keep all this quiet.

Even the contrived name of the “committee” behind the gambit is a total scam. Calling themselves “Term Limits for a Better Aurora,” the biggest complaint so far from those who actually read the fine print is that this has almost nothing to do with term limits.

The Sentinel revealed a few weeks ago that it’s the city’s current mayor, Mike Coffman, who luncheoned an Aurora couple and talked them into putting at least one wrong address and both their John Henrys on the initial petition to get all this started. Another city official, a planning commissioner, also said Coffman hit him up to sign on the dotted line, but he’s since backed away from the plot.

The rest of the characters involved in the ploy is a who’s who of Colorado Springs Republican politics and the dregs of past GOP campaigns that turned to vinegar.

Coffman’s old congressional campaign manager, Tyler Sandberg, is the sorta-spokesperson for this mess. But he only offers a little boilerplate and no answers to questions about his involvement, who’s paying him and what his ties are to the mayor-king scandal.

Victor’s signature collectors? That’s an old Colorado Springs GOP stalwart.

One of the few names on any city documents associated with the racket is a past

GOP candidate for state legislature, Suzanne Taheri, a lawyer who may have filed some initiative paperwork with the city.

The campaign treasurer? An Englewood city councilmember-nee-paralegal who, along with some big-name Republicans, recently tried to sue Democrats over a statewide ballot measure.

The delivery boy? That’s the son of the Colorado Springs Gazette editorial writer, a former Soldier of Fortune editor who can’t say enough good about Aurora’s mayor-king scam.

Behind all this deception is the fact that this is a poorly hidden attempt by Coffman, and a truckload of washed up statewide Republicans, to hang onto some corner of political power in Colorado, even if it’s just a city council here, a school board there or maybe an HOA in Elizabeth.

Sadly, the Colorado Republican Party is a raging dumpster fire, unparalleled in state history.

The glory days of solid, widely-admired conservatives like Bill Owens, Dottie Wham, Cole Wist, Al Meiklejohn, Ingrid Lindemann, Tony Grampsas and Cynthia Coffman are long, long gone. Current Colorado Springs GOP Chairperson Dave Williams has ushered in an era of GOP worship for Congressperson Lauren Boebert and sketchy election deniers like Tina Peters and the state’s foremost furry Fox-philiac, Heidi Ganahl.

Remaining Republican Party devotees are desperate to find a political foothold anywhere they can, including on the Aurora City Council.

There’s plenty of room on this city’s council for conservatives, liberals, small “l” libertarians, agnostics and progressives alike. But partisan politics have created a foul situation in Aurora, and it’s not hard to see how the motivation behind the mayor-king scam would make it even worse.

It’s a Republican on the city council, Gardner, who’s been most vocal about the danger the mayor-king scam presents to the city, and how the dishonest way it’s

trying to crawl onto the November ballot is even worse.

So he and other Republicans and Democrats alike are trying to fix the problem, after the fact. Keep going.

As the Sentinel has dug and scraped for answers and details, we’ve found that once you’ve been conned into signing a mayor-king petition, believing the misleading summary or a collector’s pitch, too bad for you. There’s no legal mechanism to get your name off the list.

Even though the city’s charter says the city clerk and attorney are supposed to write a petition summary, they didn’t, and they don’t think they should. There’s not even a mechanism the city wants to admit to or follow that forces officials to ensure the fakery in the mayor-king scheme doesn’t happen again.

And if you think it’s critically important to know who’s behind an attempt to change the government by voter fiat, or even rename a rural street, before you sign? Too bad. The city requires only the most meager of details, allowing anyone, including this current Republican mob, to sneak their proposal onto the streets of Aurora without having to provide even a hint of who they are and what they really want.

This isn’t the first time Aurora voters have been duped by an initiative scam. Years ago, the owners of a Colorado Springs race track duped voters into banning race tracks here, only to shore up their own failing proposition down there. They used many of the same tactics the mayor-king clan are implementing right now.

Keep going, Gardner, and others on the city council. Clean this mess up once and for all so that the next time Aurora voters get a petition for a ballot initiative, they can have the truth, too.

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Council members, from left, Curtis Gardner, Juan Marcano and Danielle Jurinsky held a joint press conference to speak out against the current petition circulating throughout Aurora that would put a term-limit initiative on this years ballot. Numerous current and past lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats, turned out in protest of the measure in May.

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Kudos to 2 legislators determined to make the other 98 stop violating open meeting laws

Colorado owes a debt of gratitude to two Democratic House state legislators trying to make headway in halting the glaring abuse of open meeting laws by lawmakers from both parties.

Democratic state representatives Elisabeth Epps, of Denver, and Bob Marshall, of Highlands Ranch, filed a 13-page complaint July 7 in Denver District Court detailing the offenses.

The lawsuit seeks to stop legislative Democrats and Republicans from conducting what is clearly the public’s business in closed meetings they hold regularly during the 120-day legislative session, dubbed “caucus meetings.”

The lawsuit alleges that political leaders contrive the closed sessions by instructing paid staffers to “omit or disguise” mandatory meetings to get around stringent Colorado open meetings laws.

It’s hardly new. Colorado legislators have been among the worst and most flagrant open-meeting law offenders for generations.

State law is clear in requiring that any time three or more elected officials from the same body meet to discuss public business, it’s a public meeting, and it’s subject to public meeting rules.

Those rules require advance notice of the meeting and an accommodation for the public to observe it. In addition, there must be some record of what was said and any action taken.

There are exceptions to the rules. Public officials can meet in secret if they’re getting legal advice from an attorney on specific topics, or if officials are discussing a pending contract. Some personnel matters are fodder for closing a meeting as well.

Clearly, both Republican and Democrat state lawmakers meet in secret to discuss legislation and tactics in addressing those issues.

It’s an impudent abuse of open meetings laws.

There’s no doubt having the press and public observe and report on partisan legislative strategy would be awkward and inconvenient. But the tactics and “secret” opinions of lawmakers on making state law, and the mechanism of the group quid pro quo that gets bills to the governor’s desk, is of paramount interest to the public.

Epps and Marshall are dead right by insisting that these highly political strategy sessions be subject to every aspect of the state’s open meeting laws.

Where we disagree with Marshall is his insisting that only history and tradition are to blame for keeping these meetings secret.

“I don’t blame our leadership at all,” Marshall told the Associated Press, acknowledging that closed-door meeting practices are long-standing. “There’s not moral fault in any of this.”

Marshall and Epps said they both have made clear their concerns with the illegal nature of the meetings for months, since they both were elected to the state House last year.

Epps made it clear to fellow Democrats that she would no longer participate in the illegal meetings, and Marshall warned state lawmakers publicly at the close of the session that he would act after party leaders failed to abide by the law.

There absolutely is a “moral” failing here by party leaders confronted with a clear violation of state law and insisting that it’s simply too difficult to abide by.

The public doesn’t get to play the “it’s just too hard” card, and state lawmakers can’t either.

These legislators know what the state’s open meeting law is about, and they routinely and purposely flout it.

Even more insidious at the state Capitol, and elsewhere in government, lawmakers use a “secret” texting service, called Signal, allowing for “secure” group chats that are then erased. The software allows state lawmakers to “meet” in group chats, secretly, knowing that their communications are erasable and unable to be revealed under open meeting or records laws.

While it may be a convenient way to negotiate votes and amendments, it’s patently a violation of the spirit of the state open meetings law. Only the lawmakers themselves can act to make it a violation of the letter of the law.

We agree with Epps and Marshall, the remedy for state Democratic and Republican lawmakers is simply to fix the problem by abiding by the law.

John Bailey becomes unquestioned leader in metro Black community

In the annals of Colorado’s rich history, numerous influential Black leaders have left an indelible mark on their communities and the state as a whole. While figures like Mayor Michael Hancock and the esteemed Hon. Wellington Webb are well-known pillars of Colorado politics, it is imperative that we recognize the remarkable contributions of another exceptional leader, John Bailey. With the recent election of Mike Johnston as Denver’s 46th Mayor, Bailey’s prominence in the city has soared to new heights.

Bailey, as the first African American to publicly endorse Johnston, assumed the role of Senior Advisor and played a pivotal role in the Mayor’s citywide run-off victory, particularly in the Northeast area. Johnston himself openly acknowledges the debt of gratitude owed to Bailey for his crucial participation and influential sway. Moreover, Bailey’s significance extends beyond this recent triumph, as he has been a key figure in the election campaigns of both Webb and Hancock, earning a reputation as the go-to person in Denver’s Black political sphere.

John Bailey is not merely a political force; he epitomizes the strength of community leadership. Serving as the Director of the Colorado Black Round Table, Founder of the Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, Founder of the Black Economic Opportunities Council, and Director of the Joint Effort Community Sports Program, Bailey’s multifaceted impact is undeniable. A successful businessman, astute political consultant, devoted youth sports coach, and inspiring role model, he has dedicated his life to empowering Black youth and fostering the development of our communities.

It is important to acknowledge the challenges that Bailey has confronted throughout his career, including the recent loss of his wife, the esteemed Dr. Sharon Bailey, a former Denver School Board Member and social equity expert. Despite these personal hardships, Bailey remains unwavering in his commitment to uplifting the community and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps. His resilience and un-

wavering dedication serve as a beacon of hope, illuminating a path towards a brighter future for all Coloradans.

As we reflect on the profound impact of Black leaders in shaping Colorado’s history, it is essential that we celebrate individuals like John Bailey. Their tireless efforts to create positive change and pave the way for future generations deserve our utmost recognition. They remind us that progress is not achieved in isolation, but through collective action and unwavering determination.

Let us honor and amplify the voices of leaders like John Bailey, who have dedicated their lives to empowering marginalized communities and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. By doing so, we can continue to build upon the foundations laid by these trailblazers and forge a future that embraces diversity, justice, and equal opportunity for all.

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WHEELER, GUEST COLUMNIST

Maya Wheeler is the Executive Director of the Wezesha Dada Center, a nonprofit metro Aurora organization dedicated to empowering women and girls to be catalysts for building resilient families and communities.

Trial nears in false child-abuse case

JUDGE SAYS BRAIN TUMOR RECORDS ‘COMPLETE FABRICATION’ — ALLOWS THEM AS EVIDENCE IN FALSIFIED CHILD ABUSE TRIAL

BY CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Ajudge will allow evidence prosecutors say shows that a woman facing charges of making a false report of child abuse against an Aurora council member faked a brain tumor in order to get her case delayed or dropped.

Niceta pleaded not guilty to the false reporting charges in December.

Former Arapahoe County social worker Robin Niceta walks from a courtroom May 15, 2023 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial. A previous court found that Niceta falsely accused Jurinsky of abusing her toddler son two years ago. The accusations were made after Jurinsky called former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson “trash” during a talk-radio show. At the time, Niceta was in a romantic relationship with Wilson.

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Former Arapahoe County Department of Human Services employee Robin Niceta is facing charges of making a false report of child abuse as a mandatory reporter, a class 2 misdemeanor and retaliation against an elected official, a class 6 felony, in connection to a January 2022 report that Aurora city Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky was abusing her toddler son. The report was filed a day after Jurinsky criticized former Aurora police chief Vanessa Wilson on a talk radio show. Niceta was Wilson’s romantic partner at the time

On Wednesday, Arapahoe County District Court Judge David Karpel also denied motions to strike from the court record part of an interview with a police officer, and to exclude evidence from the defendant’s work laptop and phone.

This spring, Niceta’s former lawyers filed a motion asking for a determination of Niceta’s competency to stand trial. Her defense claimed that she had an aggressive brain tumor and was severely ill. That motion has now been sealed by the court.

The documents included medical records showing a purported brain tumor and a letter from Niceta’s doctor. After Niceta’s claims were reported by a local TV station, the veracity of the documents were called into question by a number of medical professionals, as well as the existence of Niceta’s doctor.

At a subsequent hearing in May, that motion was withdrawn and Niceta’s lawyers were removed from her case, citing irreconcilable differences. She is now being represented by attorney Frank Moya.

In an interview with the Sentinel this spring, Niceta’s mother Janice Dudley said Niceta had glioblastoma and had “a huge tumor on the right side of her head,” and that she required significant care from her

parents to function.

“Just being able to handle day-to-day living is real tough right now,” she said.

Following the May hearing, Dudley did not respond to multiple follow-up inquiries from the Sentinel.

Niceta has been living with her family in New Mexico, according to her lawyers, and she had attended previous hearings remotely. At the May hearing, she was ordered by Judge David Karpel to attend all the remaining hearings in person, although on Wednesday he granted a request for her to attend a pre-trial readiness conference at the end of the month remotely.

Niceta did not speak at the hearing. Moya attempted to contest a motion from the prosecution to enter documents about Niceta’s brain tumor into the record for the trial, arguing that it could not be proved that she had knowingly committed wrongdoing.

Prosecutor Daniel Cohen said the evidence was relevant to the case, and that if it was permitted to be entered, he be-

lieved that Niceta’s former lawyers would testify under an exception to attorney-client privilege laws for fabricated evidence.

Karpel allowed the evidence to be entered but said that how the prosecution intends to use it during the trial is a matter for a later date. Based on a preponderance of evidence standard, he said the court finds that Niceta’s medical records were “a complete fabrication.”

Karpel also allowed evidence from Niceta’s work phone and laptop to be entered into the record, agreeing with the prosecution’s argument that since Niceta was a government employee, she had a very limited right to privacy to any data on those devices.

He additionally allowed the entirety of a 36-minute initial interview between Niceta and an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office sergeant to be entered into a record after a back-and-forth between the lawyers about whether Niceta’s Miranda rights had been violated.

Niceta was advised on her rights before the interview began, and 10 minutes in said that she wanted to invoke her right to remain silent after taking umbrage at something Sgt. John Turnidge said.

At that point, Moya said Turnidge said that was fine but

that he had enough evidence to file a warrant for her arrest. After that, Niceta said she would keep talking, and the interview continued for more than 20 minutes.

Moya said that Turnidge telling Niceta he would be filing charges against her after she said she wanted to stop talking constituted a threat and wanted the rest of the interview thrown out.

Karpel said that while the interaction was a “close call,” some of Niceta’s statements later in the interview constituted a revocation of her right to remain silent and that he would allow the entire thing to be included.

Niceta reportedly said “I didn’t do it” repeatedly throughout the interview and at one point told Turnidge that if she had something to hide, she would walk away.

Jurinsky attended the hearing, but she did not comment after.

At the hearing in May, she said that Niceta’s alleged fabrication was appalling and that she hoped she faced additional charges.

“What she is claiming she has takes people’s lives within six months,” Jurinsky said in May. “This is no laughing matter, this is no joke, what she claimed she had.”

Niceta is scheduled to go to trial beginning Aug. 1.

West Nile virus detected in Arapahoe County mosquitoes

Arapahoe County Health Department officials say West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the county, raising alarm for residents to protect themselves from bites and possible infection.

Mosquitoes near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds have been found to carry the West Nile virus, according to recent tests. The virus has also been detected in Boulder, Delta, Larimer and Weld counties.

County health officials had already started insecticide treatment at the fairgrounds in an effort to slow mosquito reproduction.

Residents are advised to take precautions, including wearing insect repellent containing DEET, staying indoors during peak mosquito activity times, wearing protective clothing and eliminating standing water sources on their property.

Mild flu-like symptoms of the virus typically resolve on their own, but severe cases affecting the nervous system can occur in less than 1% of infected individuals.

Last year, state officials reported 20 deaths attributed to West Nile infection, as well as 143 hospitalizations.

Since the state began tracking West Nile virus in mosquitoes, 6,078 cases have been reported, leading to 177 deaths.

State health department data shows that health officials are testing regularly for the virus across the region, but so far, only five counties have revealed positive tests for the virus.

— Sentinel Staff

POLICE AND COURTS

Police searching for children taken from foster care by parents

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding four children, illegally taken from their Centennial foster home between June 30 and July 2, according to the Arapahoe County sheriff’s department.

Deputies were granted an arrest warrant for Howard Myles, 47, the children’s father, and Clarissa Gardette, the children’s mother, whose age was not disclosed.

Neither are legal custodians of the children, who were not returned to their foster home after June 30 scheduled visits by the parents, scheduled to end July 2.

The children are ages 4-9.

“Investigators are actively looking for Myles and Gardette in conjunction with the above warrants and to return the children to safety,” Arapahoe County Sheriff spokesperson Ginger Delgado said in a statement. “The children are believed to be in immediate danger due to a history of neglect, child

abuse, drugs, domestic violence, weapons charges and previous dangerous situations they have been placed in.”

Both parents have ties to Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dallas.

A bulletin from police indicate the couple were last known to be driving a gold/taupe Pontiac Grand Prix with a sunroof. The license plate was unknown.

Investigators have released photos of the children, hoping someone in the public will recognize the children and call authorities, Delgado said.

Anyone with information is asked to call dispatchers at 303795-4711 or the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 720913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

—Sentinel Staff

Aurora police ask public to help crack case of boy, 13, shot at mall parking lot

Joined by the family of slain teenager Phoenix Day, Aurora police on Friday asked for the public’s help identifying the person or people who fatally shot Day in a Dillard’s parking lot three and a half months ago.

Day was killed March 25 after he was involved in what police described as an argument between two groups of teenagers near the food court at the Town Center at Aurora Mall. The shooting happened in the parking lot of the mall as police were on their way to respond to the argument.

An officer working at a nearby movie theater found Day suffering from two gunshot wounds and performed CPR on Day until he was taken via ambulance to Children’s Hospital Colorado. He died later that night from his injuries.

On Friday, Day’s mother described her son as resilient and eager to make friends in Colorado, where he had recently moved to be with his mom.

“He was so excited to finally be home with mom. He was my best friend,” Tabatha Denney said. “Phoenix had a lot of challenges in his life, but that never stopped him. One of his biggest challenges was making friends and trying to fit in. He was always just trying to fit in and didn’t know how.”

She said Day had been working with a mentor for at-risk youth prior to the shooting. Police spokesperson Sydney Edwards said the department is not treating the incident as a gang-related shooting. She said police haven’t been able to characterize the groups as “gang-affiliated.”

“A lot of these are young kids that maybe think they’re being cool, maybe think that they’re doing something that other people will find interesting,” she said.

Agent Nicholas Lesnansky said police had reviewed more than 100 hours of surveillance camera footage in addition to cellphone

records and social media posts. He said investigators have also interviewed people involved in the altercation that led to Day’s death as well as bystanders.

While police executed a search warrant at the home of a person of interest, Lesnansky said officers have yet to identify a shooter. He said investigators believe there is one or at least one shooter and that multiple callers had described the person as a teenage Black male.

“We know there are numerous potential witnesses who may have information about the homicide who have not been identified or

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spoken to by detectives,” he said.

Lesnansky also said several shell casings had been recovered from the scene and were being forensically tested.

Day’s mother and police asked for the public to help the slain teen’s family find closure by sharing any information they might have with investigators. Members of the public can remain anonymous and receive a reward of up to $4,000 for helping police solve Day’s killing.

“Please, if you saw Phoenix that day at the mall or you know anything about what happened to him or who did this, no details are too small,” Denney said.

“Nothing is going to bring my son back, but it will help to know

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that another family doesn’t have to go through what we have. No mother should feel the way that I have felt the last three months.”

Anyone with a tip can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Police also released photographs depicting as-of-yet-unidentified individuals who were present at the scene.

Mark Hildebrand, chief of the department’s investigations division, put the shooting in the context of the broader crisis of violence and shootings among Aurora’s youth, encouraging the public to take a “stand against violence.”

“The first step forward is the public partnering with law enforcement to help us resolve these kinds of cases,” he said. “Please, let this family have some peace, and let us

get the answers we need to bring closure in this case.”

— MAX LEVY, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Aurora man accused of shooting teen car-thief suspects charged with murder

An Aurora man accused of chasing down two suspected teenage car thieves and shooting them, killing one, faces murder charges, according to Aurora police.

Orest Schur, 27, was arrested Thursday and faces a charge of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with the July 5 shooting.

where he died from his gunshot wounds, police said.

The other boy “self-transported” to the hospital and is expected to survive. That boy is 13, police said. The slain boy was also a teenager, but he was not yet identified.

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

— Sentinel Staff

BEYOND AURORA

Metro company offers first commercially available ‘smart guns’

grew up in Colorado and remembers the 2012 Aurora theater mass shooting, where 12 were killed. He brought an early design to an international science fair and won first place. More than a decade later his plastic prototype has evolved into a fully functional handgun.

“I’ve gotten a chance to be shooting it, handling it. Even got to take one home for a little bit. It’s just been really cool to see something that I only dreamed of like 11 years ago,” Kloepfer said.

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The shooting began at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday when Schur heard the car alarm from his Hyundai Elantra going off in front of his home on the 19400 block of East 59th Avenue, according to police reports.

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“The two people sped away in another suspected stolen vehicle,” police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. “Schur, who was armed, got into his Hyundai and followed the other vehicle until it crashed a short distance away.”

There, Schur fired “several shots” at the suspected car thieves, hitting both of them.”

It’s an appropriate look since the gun is made with new technology ripped straight from science fiction. It’s unlocked biometrically, meaning it can only be activated with an authorized user’s fingerprint or face. That, in turn, means only authorized users can shoot it.

Kai Kloepfer is the CEO of the Broomfield-based company Biofire. He said making a gun like this was impossible until very recently.

“A lot of the technology we’re using did not exist two years ago, in most cases,” Kloepfer said.

It takes an expert like Bryan Rogers, the lead designer at Biofire, to bring the gun to commercial production. He said the secret to making a reliable smart gun is to enable more than one way to unlock it.

“It uses both fingerprint and facial recognition to recognize you as the owner,” Rogers said. ”It’s either/or—whichever one it gets first.”

The gun uses a portable dock with a small screen attached to both charge the gun and edit its user permissions. The battery life

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is considerable—with a full charge, it will be ready to shoot as many as six months later.

So, a gun that can only be shot by its designated owner is now available for purchase—but does that mean it’s any safer than other guns? Eileen McCarron, president of the gun violence prevention organization Colorado Ceasefire, said this firearm is an improvement—but there are still no safe guns.

“The safest thing you can do for your family is to not have a gun,” McCarron said.

There’s evidence that the presence of guns makes a home more dangerous. Having a gun in the home leads to a fourfold increase in the risk of suicide, according to a study from Stanford University.

But this research didn’t look at smart guns, and it will likely be years before there is enough data to know if a smart gun is a safer alternative to a traditional gun.

McCarron remains concerned about the mental states of those in possession of smart guns.

“There’s still the issue of suicide for the person who is identifiable by the machine,” McCarron said of smart guns’ user-recognition technology.

The firearms industry has been closely watching the development of smart guns. Mark Oliva, a spokesperson for the National

Shooting Sports Foundation, said the new technology does have some people concerned.

“We’ve never been opposed to authorized user technology, or smart guns. What we oppose are mandates on that technology,” Oliva said.

Some Second Amendment advocates are afraid this technology might one day be mandatory for all guns. There’s no evidence of that yet, though it has been a focus within some state legislatures. New Jersey passed a law requiring stores to carry smart guns once they become available, but Biofire CEO Kai Kloepfer has said he wouldn’t submit the gun for the state’s review — specifically to avoid triggering the law.

Overall, the stakes are high for this smart gun from Biofire—and for all smart guns to come. Steve Wolf, a firearms expert in Boulder, is a plaintiff’s expert witness in a case against Alec Baldwin, after the actor was involved in an accidental firearm-involved death on the set of the film Rust. Wolf believes Biofire is taking a risk.

“If even one or two cases get out where it’s found that someone was unable to protect themselves because the gun didn’t recognize them… I think that’s going to kill the movement for a long time,” Wolf said.

The Biofire smart gun doesn’t just prevent unauthorized users inside of the home from using

the gun—it also prevents use by strangers. Hundreds of thousands of guns are stolen each year in the United States, and many are used in violent crimes. Wolf said the smart gun might put a dent in that.

“It would diminish the ability of criminals to use the gun,” Wolf said.

For his part, Wolf hopes Biofire succeeds.

“Everyone wants to see gun safety improved,” Wolf said. “And if this is a step that gets us closer to that, more power to them.”

Biofire isn’t having any trouble selling out right now, even though the first guns won’t ship until the

end of the year. But whether the technology is here to stay is still anyone’s guess. Firearms history is littered with technology that never caught on—but that history is also filled with innovations that changed the world.

— DYLAN SIMARD, KUNC

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Tricky business

Death defying stunts were on tap under the Big Top at Ball Arena in Denver, as Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza opened July 5. Performers practiced their routines one last time before their opening night performance, and seamstresses made final touches and alterations to costumes, eagerly awaiting the draw back of the figurative curtain for their first show.

Just before the event started there were only a few single tickets available of the 2,500 maximum capacity for the first performance of the run in Denver. Guests will see these performers carry out their stunts on features like the Wheel of Death and the Double Highwire as they watch the story of an “endearing yet naive” clown named “The Innocent” unfold, as he looks for his place in the world.

Kooza runs through Aug. 13. Information and tickets are at cirquedusoleil.com.

Photo essay by Philip B. Poston, Sentinel Photo Editor

Right: Virginia’s Ethan O’Donnell (2) runs the bases during an NCAA baseball game on March 10, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. O’Donnell, a former standout at Aurora’s Regis Jesuit High School, was chosen by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 2023 Major League Draft on July 10.

(Photo by Ben McKeown/ Associated Press)

Middle: Former Grandview High School basketball star Lauren Betts (15) racked up five double-doubles in seven games for the U.S. team at the FIBA AmeriCup tournament in Leon, Mexico. The Americans took home a silver medal after a loss to Brazil July 9. (Photo courtesy FIBA)

Below: The monster truck tire flip has been a staple event of the Hog Wars strength and teamwork competition for area prep linemen. The event created by Rangeview returns July 12 after it didn’t have enough teams in 2022.

(Photo by Courtney Oakes/ Sentinel Colorado)

Former Regis Jesuit High School outfield standout Ethan O’Donnell went to the Cincinnati Reds July 10 in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound O’Donnell — who played at the University of Virginia last season — got taken in the sixth round by Cincinnati with the 168th overall pick. The 21-year-old has a blend of power and speed that has been intriguing to scouts.

SUMMER HAPPENINGS

The Chicago-born O’Donnell played at Northwestern for two seasons and set the program record for doubles in a season as a sophomore (24, during a season in which he hit .320 with 10 homers and 39 RBI) before he made the move to play one season at Virginia.

whose goal at the time was to get a chance to play in the major leagues.

BETTS, U.S. BRING HOME SILVER MEDAL FROM AMERICUP TOURNEY IN MEXICO

Former Grandview girls basketball star Lauren Betts helped the United States team win the silver medal at the 2023 FIBA AmeriCup Tournament in Leon, Mexico.

The Americans made it through pool play with a 3-1 record, with the lone loss coming to Brazil. That would be the rematch in the gold medal game July 9 and Brazil again prevailed 69-58.

Summer school

In 65 starts with the Cavaliers, O’Donnell finished with a .354 batting average, while he collected 18 doubles and 13 home runs, drove in 57 runs and stole 18 bases. On top of that, O’Donnell scored 71 runs to put him seventh in the entire Atlantic Coast Conference.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

At Regis Jesuit, O’Donnell hit .388 as a junior and earned All-Continental League second team honors. He hit a two-run home run and scored twice for coach Matt Darr’s team in a 8-3 game victory over Cherry Creek that secured the Class 5A state championship for the Raiders and he was selected for the 2019 Colorado Rockies Futures Game played at Coors Field.

“I’ve never been the most naturally-gifted player, but I’ve always had a work ethic that is unmatched,” O’Donnell told the Sentinel in 2020, after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out his senior season and a possible repeat for Regis Jesuit.

“I don’t see myself stopping,” added O’Donnell,

The 6-foot-7 Betts played a key role in the performance of the U.S., which sent a roster full of college players, while other countries had older players. Betts spent her freshman year at Stanford before she went through the transfer portal and ended up with UCLA. Betts tallied 10 points and pulled down a teamhigh 11 rebounds in the gold medal game, which marked her fifth double-double of the tournament. She averaged 11.4 points and 10.9 rebounds.

The AmeriCup yielded the third international medal so far for Betts, who won gold medals at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, and the 2019 FIBA Americans U16 Championship in Puerto Ayres, Chile.

HOG WARS RETURNS

The annual strength and teamwork competition between prep linemen in Aurora — Hog Wars — returned July 12 at Rangeview High School.

After a year hiatus, Rangeview will again host the event, which will include Eaglecrest (which won the championship when the event was last contested in 2021), Smoky Hill and Vista PEAK along with a newcomer in Pomona. The Raiders have won 11 times in the 16 times the Hog Wars event has taken place.

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Broncos score big with camp

Denver Broncos Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson bring free youth football camp to Aurora Central

Chris Kelly really wanted a nap, but he got to celebrate his birthday on a football field July 8.

The Aurora Central High School football coach will always remember turning 32 years old, as it came with the opportunity to run a camp for kids highlighted by the appearance of Denver Broncos safeties Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

The charitable foundations for both players combine to draw hundreds of boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17 for the no-cost camp that was run largely by Kelly, some of the members of his coaching staff and several former Aurora Central players along with Simmons, Jackson and fellow Broncos P.J. Locke, Caden Stearns and Aaron Patrick.

“My heart is really happy and especially doing it on my birthday makes it really special,” Kelly said. “I could have done a lot of different things instead, but this is the best thing I could do. I don’t need to do anything else today. Well, maybe a nap.”

The organizations approached Aurora Public Schools athletic director Casey Powell to show interest in putting on the event and Powell found Kelly and the Aurora Central community eager to accommodate.

Kelly — a 2008 Aurora Central graduate who was hired as head coach in 2021 — coaches Wade Scott, Marcus Shelton, Tim Walter and others, plus former Trojans players such as Mike Thompson, Erick Covington and others planned the stations that campers cycled through while interacting with the Broncos players.

“I’m more excited than the kids that they are here, I’m just trying not to show it,” Kelly said. “When I was young, we didn’t have Broncos players come around. They are down to earth, good guys that are interacting with the kids and acting like kids themselves.”

One of the drills had Simmons and others cover campers one-on-one as they ran pass routes while the other players or coaches threw them balls.

It gave the players more of a chance to interact personally with each camper and celebrate their successes.

Jackson — who is about to enter his 14th season in the NFL and fifth with the Broncos — said sports camps had a big impact on him when he was growing up in Georgia.

“Having the opportunity to see those guys and be around those guys is definitely inspiring,” Jackson said to media in attendance. “To obviously be in this situation and have the platform that we have, to come out and to give some of the knowledge that these kids and inspire them to continue to chase their dreams and one day make it to the big stage.”

Added Simmons: “For us, this is so cool because we know the impact that we have in the city of Denver and we just wanted to something special. Hopefully this is something we can do for awhile.”

When the drills wrapped up, Simmons and Jackson answered questions about their careers and then posed for photos and signed items for campers.

“You could see that they are human and all good people,” Kelly said. “People from all over the state were here all having a good time. It’s crazy how we can all just unite with the game of football.”

TOP: Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons addresses stands full of campers July 9 at Aurora Central High School

TOP LEFT: Denver safety Kareem Jackson, right, congratulates a camper during a drill MIDDLE LEFT: Simmons stands with Aurora Central coach Chris Kelly before the start of camp BOTTOM LEFT: Campers wait in the stands at the beginning of the day.

TOP RIGHT: A camper begins a footwork drill. BOTTOM RIGHT: A camper attempts to push a weighted tackling sled during a drill. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

ABOVE: A camper makes a leaping catch in a pass drill RIGHT: Justin Simmons raises his hands in celebration after a camper hauls in a long pass

MIDDLE LEFT: A camper heads upfield with the ball as Caden Stearns runs after him MIDDLE

RIGHT: A camper waits to throw the ball during a passing drill BOTTOM LEFT: Fans in the stands wearing Denver Broncos gear signal to a camper.

BOTTOM CENTER: Tim Walter, a member of the Aurora Central football coaching staff, runs campers through an agility drill. BOTTOM RIGHT (Top): Justin Simmons poses for a photo with a group of campers at the end of the day. BOTTOM RIGHT (Bottom): Campers have fun in between drills. (

Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado)

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FLIGHT OF FANCY

THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE CONSPIRACY-RIDDEN MURALS AT DIA

BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS STAFF

The iconic murals displayed at DIA created by Leo Tanguma have drawn attention from people around the world since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, much of the focus has been on the imagery of destruction rather than the storyline that ends with a vision of world peace.

Along with other elements of DIA, conspiracy theories about the murals have gone viral—rumors of Nazi or Illuminati ties, and warnings of the “new world order.” While these claims are unfounded, they have made a significant impact on the lives of the artists.

“I need to see what’s wrong in society, and then reflect it in my murals. At the same time, I wanted to reflect what’s beautiful in society and in my community,” Tanguma said.

Twenty-eight years after unveiling the murals, Tanguma spoke to Rocky Mountain PBS at his granddaughter’s home surrounded by family photos and artwork. His daughter and collaborator Leticia Darlina Tanguma was nearby offering emotional support, welling with pride as her father reflected on his artistic legacy.

“It was a spiritual awakening for me,” he added. “I’ve always been spiritual, I think. But those experiences moved me more to consider that what I had in my abilities was a God-given talent. And I think that was made important in those murals.”

DIA conspiracies

The murals at the airport, now temporarily in storage, depict the terrors of war and pollution. Amongst the chaos is a group of sleeping children. From their minds extends a grey mist that turns into a rainbow, leading to a portrayal of an ideal world, entitled “In Harmony with Peace and Nature.”

Despite the effort Tanguma, Darlina and their supporters poured into the murals, the type of fame and recognition they received wasn’t what many artists pine for. Since their unveiling, conspiracy theories about the murals have run rampant.

Darlina learned about some of the rumors in the early 2000s. She recalls hearing, “People hate that mural. They say, you wanted 9/11 because of that figure of war. They say that in the Bible, all these dirty animals are unclean. They say, ‘Why are you painting people in coffins?’ And, you know, just on

and on where it became a terrible conspiracy.”

The delayed construction of the airport continued to feed rumors of secret underground networks, and with each new idea came a web of uncredible theories attempting to tie other works of art at the airport, like the mustang sculpture nicknamed “Blucifer,” to rumors of plotted terror.

People have profited from books and documentaries about the theories, but Tanguma and Darlina say they have rarely been asked about the actual meaning behind the murals.

And while many people find the conspiracies laughable (DIA has even turned some into a marketing opportunity), the consequences of these rumors are far from funny for the Tanguma family.

The impact of the conspiracy theories

According to Darlina, the conspiracy theories started before the murals were even complete.

“We did have a few people come in at the time that were painting it. They said, ‘Don’t paint this. There’s a new world order.’ We had no idea what they were talking about back then,” Darlina shared.

As soon as the conspiracy theories began, Tanguma lost two valuable commissions, and according to Darlina, both of them were harassed. Some people even resorted to death threats.

“People have said things like, ‘You need to destroy the art. You need to destroy the artist who did this,’” she recalled.

“I thought and I still think that these people are deranged,” said Tanguma. “For example, one religious minister called the mural satanic. Others said that they saw demons.”

Despite the airport allowing Darlina to have plaques installed explaining the murals, the conspiracies continued.

Darlina said that while people have the right to interpret art as they would like, it’s important to acknowledge the cruelty behind how these theories unfolded. She

said to overlook the important messages of peace, justice and hope the murals were meant to portray causes harm to entire communities.

“They’re [the conspiracies] destroying the artwork, too,” explained Darlina. “I’ve met other people that have been so depressed,” she continued, referring to people who feared the conspiracy theories were true.

Faces of our community

Family friend of the Tangumas, Cheryl Detwiler Mihaka, also helped create the murals. Tanguma said that her talent combined with Darlina’s helped them portay a deep sense of compassion in their art.

“Both my daughter and Cheryl had experienced physical violence in relationships, so that also humanized them more,” he shared.

“So, I had not only fantastically talented young women working with me, but also they brought me back to the spirituality of what we were trying to do.”

Tanguma also explained why he wanted the mural to come from the perspective of a child. “I think that there is a certain innocence among the oppressed, among the people that are uneducated, that don’t have access, practically, to life.”

Tanguma was also influenced by his work with youth who had been imprisoned and others who were high schoolers he painted alongside.

“I think that my connection with painting with young people, there’s been that, that I’ve seen the possibilities and I’ve seen the destruction,” he summarized.

The focus of youth seemed to add to the draw of passers-by, who also impacted the direction of the murals. Between 1992 and 1995, Tanguma painted murals in a room in the Lakeside Mall. The combination of large panels and Mexican music drew in curious patrons.

Word spread of the work in progress, and parents asked for their children to be depicted in “Children of the World Dream of Peace.” Amongst the parents were some who had lost their children and asked Tanguma to memorialize them in the mural.

One mother asked for a depiction of her son who had recently passed from suicide, another whose daughter was killed while helping her friend escape an abusive situation. Some had lost their children to gang violence.

Also featured in the mural was Tanguma’s young granddaughter and her cousins and classmates, as well as well-known children from around the world such as young activist Samantha Smith (who passed in a plane crash) or brothers who marched for peace in Afghanistan. And while originally he hadn’t planned to include political elements, Tanguma said the need to depict the injustices of war became apparent—an issue he was all too familiar with after having served in the military.

Connecting Colorado to the rest of the world

While painting the children, Tanguma asked for the families’ countries of origin and depicted the children in the traditional clothing from each area. Over time, as many as 70 different countries were portrayed.

“These are fantastic experiences that have to mold you, because you see the beauty of humanity daily, from many, many countries of the world,” he reminisced.

Tanguma hoped that by including each of these countries, the artists could spread a message of peace to places beyond Colorado.

“I saw that as an opportunity to take the ideas that I have learned in my own community, a community where they are aspiring for greater civil rights and cultural identity, that permitted me to share those ideas with the passers-by from almost any country in the world.”

A resilient legacy

Attempts to destroy the artwork of the Tanguma family are not new to them. Leo Tanguma has faced critiques of his work since he was a child in Texas.

“When I was in the fifth grade in elementary school, I did some drawings on the blackboard about my classmates killing our town Sheriff,” he recalled. “So, I got severely punished for that. But the

Leo Tanguma’s “In Peace and Harmony with Nature.” Photo courtesy of Denver International Airport.

SMALL CLASS ACTS

Big plans for teaching small students taking off in Aurora and across the state

TOP: Children play in the STEM area of Bright Horizons daycare, Nov. 16, 2022. The daycare is located on the Anschutz Campus.

BOTTOM: A new Pre-K classroom is stocked with learning materials at Homestead Elementary School. Two new classrooms were introduced to the elementary school for early childhood education. More than 20 new classrooms throughout Cherry Creek School District will be introduced in the 2023-24 school year.

Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado

BY CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the workplace for thousands of medical professionals. For many of their children, it’s a daycare.

Tucked in a corner of the campus off of Wheeling Street, Fitzsimons Early Learning Center, managed by Bright Horizons, cares for the children of CU Anschutz employees. Since they were serving the children of essential workers, the center never closed during the pandemic when many other schools and childcare facilities shut their doors during lockdown.

Having access to childcare was crucial for working parents who filled essential positions during that time, including doctors, nurses and other medical staff. In an interview with the Sentinel during the pandemic, CU Anschutz Dean Don Eillman said that figuring out who was going to take care of their family members during the pandemic was a major challenge for employees.

“The various school systems going either fully remotely or partially remotely has put a greater burden on members of our community to try to find ways to get their work done and take care of their families, or in some cases eldercare,” Eillman said at the time.

Years later, schools have opened back up and COVID-19 is no longer considered a pandemic, but the shortage of accessible childcare options remains. That’s driven in part by a shortage of early childhood education, or ECE, providers. According to data from the Bureau

of Labor Statistics, as of May there were over 54,000 fewer ECE providers nationwide than there were before the pandemic. That’s in part due to the low wages across many parts of the sector, which generally pay less than those working in K-12 education and are highly demanding.

At the Fitzsimons Early Learning Center, a unique incentive is helping to recruit and retain providers. The Horizons Program, launched in 2018, allows providers at Bright Horizons locations across the country to receive an early childhood education degree online for free while employed with the company.

Unlike many similar programs, Bright Horizons pays the costs up front instead of requiring employees to front the costs and be reimbursed. Rachel Robertson, the company’s vice president of education and development, said that’s how the program originally was structured, but employees weren’t taking advantage of it since it was too cost prohibitive. The company then restructured the program so that employees didn’t have to front any costs.

“Our main goal is to remove those barriers and make sure early educators could advance their careers and work in early education without school costs or

loans,” she said.

Employees who participate in the program have higher retention and promotion rates, she said, and many employees have said it was a factor in what motivated them to apply to work at Bright Horizons.

The program is beneficial for the employees as well as the children they serve, Robertson said.

“It’s a very important part of education that has not been given the respect and credit its due according to the research that tells us how critical brain development is in the first five years,” she said about early childhood education.

TOP: Early Childhood Instructional Leads

Rhonda Roberson, left, and Alexandra Marquez, discuss the newly introduced Pre-K classrooms that will open throughout CCSD starting this next school year, on July 11 at Homestead Elementary School.

BOTTOM: A new Pre-K classroom is stocked with learning materials at Homestead Elementary School. More than 20 new classrooms throughout CCSD will be introduced this coming school year.

Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

As of late last year, over 3,000 employees had received a child development associate certificate, a one-year program that is recognized by most states as an entry-level credential, at least 200 had received an associate’s degree and at least 400 had graduated with a bachelor’s degree, with hundreds more currently enrolled in one of the degree-granting programs.

One of those employees is Ruby Saldana, who has worked at Fitzsimons since 2014 and is in the process of working toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education administration. Sal-

TOP: Rhonda Roberson, Early Childhood Instructional Lead for Pre-K for CCSD, tests her balance on the newly introduced Pre-K playground at Homestead Elementary, July 11. The new playground is part of the newly developed Pre-K programs at CCSD. BOTTOM: A new Pre-K classroom is stocked with learning materials at Homestead Elementary School. Two new classrooms were introduced to the elementary school for early childhood education. More than 20 new classrooms throughout CCSD will be introduced this coming school year.

dana had to take a break from the program during the pandemic due to how demanding their work was at the time, but said she hopes to graduate next year.

Saldana, whose own two children currently are at Fitzsimons, initially began working as support staff in the infant daycare section and worked her way into a leadership role. While she still loves working with children, she enjoyed the opportunities for growth that working in the administrative side gave her.

“If we don’t strive for growth or development we kind of just settle, and what’s the fun in that?” she said.

Saldana said that she jumped at the opportunity to participate in the program as soon as it was introduced in 2018, and she hopes to be able to pave the way for others at the center as well.

“I want the people that are in the classroom right now to be able to look up to me and say ‘I want to be Ruby one day.’ she said. “I want to inspire the people around me to say ‘if Ruby did it, I can do it.’”

Preschool becomes a statewide focus

Childcare is something that’s been on the mind of many other people in the state and, come this fall, will be available to many more Coloradans as Gov. Jared Polis’ universal preschool program rolls out. Touted by the governor as part of last year’s reelection campaign, the program guarantees families at least 10 hours of free childcare for 4-year-olds for the upcoming school year.

Families who meet certain qualifying criteria, such as being homeless or below a certain income level, having a special education student or having a student who is a dual language learner can qualify to receive more hours or to be able to enroll 3 year-olds in the program. The pre-k services are provided by licensed childcare providers throughout the state, and families are matched to locations in their area by the newly created Department of Early Childhood, which administers the program.

The providers include many of the state’s public school districts, including Aurora Public Schools and the Cherry Creek School District, which both had ECE programs before this began. Officials in both districts said that increasing the scope of their early childhood offerings would be a net positive. However, they said the rollout of this program has been challenging for schools and questioned the state’s ability to fund the program without drawing on funds from its already-limited pool of money for public education.

Photos by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

“Those of us who have been doing this for a long time — our opinions, our knowledge, have been totally disregarded from the beginning, and it’s been really unfortunate to be honest,” Scott Smith, Cherry Creek Schools’ chief financial officer, said of the rollout.

Smith said there has been “very little understanding” at the state level of how schools deliver early childhood education, and of how this would affect the overall education budget, which because of how Colorado limits collecting tax revenue is consistently under strain.

The district still doesn’t know how much money it can expect to receive for the inaugural year, despite having to put together a budget for the upcoming fiscal year on June 30. In a best case scenario, Smith expects Cherry Creek Schools will break even on the program, but that at the state level he expects it to be subsidized with money from the state’s general fund for education.

Because of how education funding works statewide, that could significantly cut into the money that rural districts receive for special education students, which Smith said troubles him. He also questioned the wisdom of creating an entirely new department to manage the program instead of trying to do it in a simpler way.

“It’s not necessarily an unfunded mandate but certainly an underfunded mandate,” he said of the program.

School districts that don’t already have large pre-kindergarten programs are also having to put up significant up-front costs this year as they work to meet licensing requirements. There are different standards for the facilities that serve preschool students including something as minute as the depth of sand in the playground, which is required to be deeper than those for K-12 students.

Cherry Creek Schools has spent $6 million so far on equipment for 56 new

preschool classrooms and 17 playgrounds that it won’t be reimbursed for. Early Childhood Education Director Stacey Peoples said her team has been working “around the clock” this summer to put the new classrooms together so that they’re ready for inspectors to verify.

Starting this coming school year, the district will have pre-kindergarten classrooms in all but one of its elementary school buildings, where before it had sites at 23 schools, Peoples said. The district will offer 10 hours a week of free preschool Monday through Thursday in either morning or afternoon sessions, with the option for families to pay for an all-day session that includes lunch and follows the same schedule as a regular school day.

Enrollment is currently open, and as of July 10, just over 1,500 students have signed up, Peoples said. To make the program work on the lower end the district needs about 1,600 and could accommodate about 3,000 at maximum.

APS will be serving about the same number of students — about 2,100 — that it did in its own pre-kindergarten program prior to the implementation of universal preschool. The main difference for the district will be the amount of hours provided. With the new funding from the state, it is shifting from a 2.75-hour, fourday program to three full hours, five days a week.

Before this school year, APS received funding from the Colorado Preschool Program, which placed a cap on the number of students it could serve because it was a limited source of money. Outside of DPS the district had one of the largest CPP programs, however, which puts it in a better position compared to many other districts in preparing for universal pre-kindergarten.

“The difference between APS and other districts as we move into the universal pre-k construct is we already at least had

an apparatus to serve these kids already,” said APS Chief Financial Officer Brett Johnson. “A lot of districts are having to start from scratch.”

This year, the CPP funding is being transferred to the universal pre-k program, and the increase in revenue means there isn’t a cap on how many students the district can serve beyond how many it can physically accommodate. The district expects to serve about the same number this year, but will use the added resources to increase the amount of students who are in a full-day pre-k program to just over 1,000.

“The biggest difference for us between this year and next year is that fifth day,” Johnson said.

APS would eventually like to be able to offer full day preschool for all its students, he said, but that isn’t feasible right away.

The district will largely use the same facilities for ECE programs as before. It has four standalone buildings for preschool programs as well as some classrooms in elementary and P-8 schools.

Its biggest addition will be the repurposing of Sable Elementary School into an early childhood education facility, which was the option the district selected for the school out of a list of options for repurposing the school in northwest Aurora, which closed at the end of the school year due to declining enrollment in that region of the district.

Johnson said that the Sable site, which won’t open until the 2024-2025 school year due to some renovation work needed to retrofit the building for preschoolers, will be used for all-day programs.

Staffing the programs is another part of the puzzle. Despite serious shortages of paraprofessionals and other educators during the past several years, each district said they are in relatively good shape for the upcoming year. That’s in part due to pay increases for parapro-

fessionals that the districts hope will incentivize employees to want to work for them.

APS has about 250 ECE employees, the majority of whom are non-licensed staff. Due to the labor market the district is moving ahead with what Johnson described as an “aggressive improvement” to its classified salary schedule, which will include a starting pay increase for paraprofessionals from about $16 to $20.

Johnson said he hopes the substantial increase will help address the paraprofessional shortage and give staff members a reason to stay with APS instead of working for one of the neighboring districts, which are also looking to hire their own unlicensed staff.

“We’re really excited for the potential for filling more of these para vacancies,” he said.

In Cherry Creek Schools, paraprofessionals received a pay increase of 15% last year as part of a scheduled market study conducted by the district. This year, they received an 8% increase along with the rest of the staff.

Peoples said it can be a struggle to keep up with the market the district competes in, but that the district is in a much better place in regards to hiring unlicensed staff than it was a few months ago. The district still has openings for paraprofessionals, particularly those who can work with special needs students, but not to an extent that is overwhelming.

“We’re finding passionate people with big hearts and patience who want to work with our youngest students,” she said.

Despite implementation challenges and all the work going to get the program ready for the upcoming school year, the districts said they were excited to meet the desire for more childcare options in the Aurora area.

“It’s obvious there is demand for this,” Johnson said.

A new playground was built at Homestead Elementary for Pre-K classes.

Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

Something for everyone

SUMMER OF 2023 MUSIC RELEASE SOUNDS ACROSS THE GENRES

Longer days call for longer times to linger. No matter how your musical tastes run, new and legendary artists have something to offer for your choice of the song of this summer. Here are some recommendations from AP music reviewers.

MusicReview:BrennenLeigh’s throwback album applies clever twiststoclassiccountry

BY STEVEN WINE

Associated Press

On the new album “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet,” Brennen Leigh sings about cheating, drinking and trucking. She references Red Sovine, jukeboxes and her dog. Leigh is fully committed to the Nashville sounds of more than a half-century ago, which helped her recruit a stellar supporting cast of hot-picking traditionalists led by producer Chris Scruggs. Marty Stuart’s mandolin provides the album’s first solo, and Rodney Crowell croons background vocals. In a review, The Associated Press’ Steven Wine says Leigh may not be reinventing the wheel, but her throwback album makes for a fun ride. “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet” will be released Friday.

“Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’

Yet” by Brennen Leigh (Signature Sounds)

As the album title would suggest, Brennen Leigh sings about cheating, drinking and trucking, while referencing Red Sovine, jukeboxes and her dog.

Leigh may not be reinventing the wheel on “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet,” but her throwback album makes for a fun ride.

Leigh is fully committed to the Nashville sounds of more than a half-century ago, which helped her recruit a stellar supporting cast of hot-picking traditionalists led by producer Chris Scruggs. Marty Stuart’s mandolin provides the album’s first solo, and Rodney Crowell croons background vocals.

The titles of some tunes give away the plot: “The Bar Should Say Thanks,” “Somebody’s Drinking About You” and “Running Out of Hope, Arkansas.” But Leigh is a smart songwriter who applies clever twists to her genre’s conventions, while keeping it country with an alto as bracing as the winter wind in her native North Dakota.

The title cut makes a convincing case for cold beer, and “Mississippi Rendezvous” depicts a third-rate romance with hilariously solemn

backing vocals in support of Leigh’s octave leaps. “Every Time I Do” channels Patsy Cline and leaves just enough to the imagination, while “You Turned Into a Dragon” is a witty take on art imitating life that rhymes “my very eyes” with “metamorphosize.”

It will all sound great on a jukebox.

Music Review: A soundtrack fortheseasonfromrockbandthat includesformerR.E.M.members

BY STEVEN WINE Associated Press

Baseball’s anthem “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was crafted by two Tin Pan Alley songwriters who had never attended a game. By contrast, the tunes on “Grand Salami Time!” come from a band with extensive knowledge of the sport.

The album is the fourth by the Baseball Project, and the group –Scott McCaughey, Steve Wynn, Linda Pitmon, and former R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills – mines nostalgia and esoterica to find fresh subject matter for 16 songs.

We’re talking inside baseball: A tribute to pitcher Jim Bouton makes a veiled reference to his career record of 64-64. The song “New Oh in Town” salutes Japanese heroes past and present. “Screwball” cleverly merges two subjects as it recalls players who pitched more than a century ago.

Most topics are paired with garage rock that gives Buck a chance to serve up some delightful guitar squall. Also contributing is co-producer Mitch Easter, who worked on R.E.M.’s early albums.

The band finds room for such contemporary clatter as launch angle, exit velocity and WHIP, but the best songs involve a different kind of analytics. The bluesy “Erasable Man” laments the color line, while the acoustic folk of “That’s Living” contemplates life’s short season.

As on previous albums, a few lyrics could use a sports editor, or any editor. “Eight-hundred-sixtyeight long-balls would fly” just isn’t singable. But no band bats 1.000.

MusicReview:JanelleMonáe embraces sexy fun on album ‘TheAgeofPleasure’

BY CRISTINA JALERU Associated Press

A girl’s gotta relax. A girl’s gotta go with the funk. A girl’s gotta have her fun. Janelle Monáe’s fourth studio album “The Age of Pleasure” is a study in sexy chill by the pool in the sun.

The 14 tracks of pan-African sounds flow into one another seamlessly, some gently ending at around a minute mark and morphing into THE vibe, some declaring loud and clear what they’re about (ahem, “Lipstick Lover”). The artist is not afraid to experiment with sounds going from vintage funk, trumpets, flutes, steel drums or jazzy piano or to profess her wish for a smoke, a drink or some vigorous smooching

Listening to the album is like being at the world’s most polite orgy; the lyrics are dirty and bold, but the sound is mellow, subversive, enveloping you like a safety blanket. This indeed is not the Monáe of “Dirty Computer.” As she declares in the first single on the track list, “Float” – “I am not the same,” someone who boasts of newfound confidence and bisexual conquests on both coasts.

Guests at this party include Seun Kuti featuring on “Float,” Nia Long on “Rush,” Grace Jones on “Oh la la,” but find yourself an invite, too, ‘cause it’s a great ride.

Music Review: The Japanese Houseonlove,heartbreakanda verygooddog.

BY JIM POLLOCK Associated Press

More than four years have passed since the first studio release by Amber Bain, known professionally as The Japanese House. Her second album, “In the End it Always Does,” was conceived in a burst of creativity after the disintegration of a relationship. The result is a sweetly melancholic chronicle of a cycle of falling in and out of love, and a celebration of the dog

who got her through it.

The album slides smoothly between dreampop, ‘70s-infused folk rock and a half dozen other genres to fit comfortably into an emergent London sound alongside artists such as Arlo Parks and Etta Marcus. Bain produces and writes or co-writes all of the songs, and plays nearly all of the instruments, including bass, guitar, keyboard, piano and percussion.

George Daniel of The 1975 and Chloe Kraemer share production credit. The 1975’s Matty Healy adds production, vocals and guitars on some tracks, and Muna’s Katie Gavin sings on one. But this album is largely the product of Bain’s singular talent and vision, and she establishes coherent musical and emotional themes that run its full length.

The opening track, “Spot Dog,” sets the rules on Bain’s terms, blending analog instruments with intermittently heavy production and distortion. As in many of the songs, it is slow to resolve, starting with jazzy piano noodling, and adding in other instrumentals that search for and usually find their melodies.

“Sad to Breathe” highlights the extent of her toolkit. It starts soft and simple but confidently layers rhythms and complex instrumentation under the chorus, “it’s sad to breathe the air when you’re not there.” Throughout the album, lyrics are consistently simple, devastating and relatable. On the following track, “Over There,” she sings “She stops by/ From time to time/ She keeps her coat on.”

“Sunshine Baby” is a lovely bit

This image released by Signature Sounds shows album art for “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’” by Brennen Leigh. Signature Sounds via AP

This cover image released by Omnivore Recordings shows “Grand Salami Time!,” by The Baseball Project. Omnivore Recordings via AP

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Underground Music Showcase 2023

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. July 28 through 10:00 p.m. July 30 along the South Broadway Corridor. Visit https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/ for more information.

Denver’s longest running music festival returns to South Broadway. For more than 20 years, UMS has been treating Denver’s music scene to a terrific weekend filled with big names and small and this years festy is no different.

More than 150 bands will be performing on main stages and in venues along the South Broadway corridor, including nationally touring acts such as Crumb, Jamila Woods and Emmit Fenn.

Southlands Summer Events at Southlands Mall

Times vary throughout the Summer. 6155 S Main St, Aurora, CO 80016. Visit shopsouthlands.com for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Aug. 6, at 4550 S. Reservoir Rd. Aurora, CO 80015. Visit http://alturl.com/qjfg6 for more information.

They call these short races fun runs, but to this hack those two words do not belong side by side. Be that as it may, many folks do enjoy running, and when ya throw in local craft brews, it can make for a pretty good time.

The race starts and ends at Two22’s taproom and you are welcome to participate in any fashion of movement that you please. Finish the race and upon crossing that final line, you will be treated to a free beer from Two22.

6th Annual Denver Tattoo Arts Festival and Colorado Convention Center

There are a limited number of tickets remaining, so be sure to check out their website and scoop them up if you are interested in taking part in this music-filled weekend.

Vinyasa, Violins and Vino at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Southlands is always buzzing with special events, and the upcoming summer and fall will hold true to tradition. Running mid-May through October, the Southlands Farmers Market will be a fine place to not only pick up local produce, but you’ll find a bevy of other local goods like pasta and baked goods. The Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The outdoor shopping center also plays host to an evening bazaar with the Southlands Sunset Markets. And if the minor alliteration doesn’t excite you already, the offerings from local jewelry makers, crafters and other artisans surely will. This weekly event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., every Wednesday.

Modern Swing Mondays at Stampede

3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. July 21 through July 23 at 700 14th St. Denver, CO 80202. Visit http://alturl. com/gtcae for more information.

Got ink? If so, this arts festival may be calling your name. Villain Arts is bringing the Tattoo Arts Festival back to Denver for a sixth year, and there is a quite the lineup of famous tattoo artists ready to show off their skills by using your body as their canvas.

There’s a pretty solid schedule of entertainment as well including James Maltman, a Ringling Brothers juggling star from Atlanta as well as the sideshow couple, Captain and Maybelle. There is really something for everyone that enjoys the bizarre, should getting inked up not be your thing.

6:30 p.m. July 20 at 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206. Visit http:// alturl.com/jhnz3 for more information.

Yoga, wine and stringed instruments are things we could all likely use more of in our lives. Fortunately, Denver Botanic Gardens has mashed all three into one single weekly event.

The class begins with an hourlong yoga session in the gardens and concludes with a bring your own picnic event all the while enjoying a musical performance from Brittany Erickson. Bringing your own wine and beer is permitted, and, personally, encouraged.

You must bring your own yoga mat and don’t forget your ID either, as they will be checking those should you choose to imbibe.

Class begins promptly at 6:30, so arrive early.

Havana Street Night Market at Sam’s No. 3

5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. July 15 at 2580 S. Havana St. Aurora, CO 80014. Visit http://alturl.com/z6sb4 for more information.

The second Havana Street Night Market is just around the bend. What’s been dubbed as the “hottest event happening in Aurora this summer,” offers a diverse group of vendors contributing to the electric vibe that can only come with nighttime markets.

Live music will be cranked out as you meander through the aisles of local vendors and small businesses surely to offer a fun Saturday night. Grab a crafted cocktail from Sam’s while you’re at it. Nothing like a little courage juice to increase the need for shopping. And who doesn’t like supporting local small businesses?

Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. 2430 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014. Visit www.stampedeclub.net/tm-event/ modern-swing-mondays/ for more information.

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

of summertime sadness with bright instrumentals and wistful delivery. She sings, “I don’t know what’s right anymore/I don’t wanna fight anymore,” but finds her grounding, “Sitting by the seafront/Lying with my sunshine baby.” (Sunshine is her nickname for her dog.)

The homestretch features a trio of songs that are reminiscent of ‘70s artists such as Rickie Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell. But feather-light Auto-Tune manipulation places them squarely in the present, in an uncanny valley specific to current anxiety over what is real and what is AI.

The final track and emotional core of the album, “One for Sorrow Two for Joni Jones” again comes full circle with her most faithful companion: “No one’s ever gonna love me like this dog lying on my lap,” and it’s easy to believe that little Joni Jones is enough for now. The album closes with a soft click –maybe a door closing, maybe a stylus reaching the end of a vinyl LP – and the circle has been completed.

Music Review: Lucinda Williams at 70 is still finding hermuse,stillmakingmusicthat matters

BY SCOTT STROUD Associated Press

At least twice on her new album, Lucinda Williams worries about whether she can still write good songs.

She sings on one cut about putting herself “where the songs will find me.” And on the closer, “Never Gonna Fade Away,” she frets about what happens when “the words don’t rhyme, and I can’t find a line, and I’m looking for a sign, and I’m running out of time.”

Ironically, both are good songs. And while it’s sometimes a bad sign when songwriters bemoan the need for inspiration, Williams’ muse visits her plenty on “Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart.”

The album is, as advertised by the name, a collection of hardcharging rock ‘n’ roll. It reflects her resistance to being labeled as Americana — though she could legitimately claim a spot on that genre’s Mount Rushmore.

Williams’ honesty and empathy serve her well on “Hum’s Liquor,” a tribute to Bob Stinson, one of the founding members of the seminal rock band, The Replacements, who died years ago at the age of 35. The song, which features Stinson’s younger brother and fellow Replacements founding member Tommy Stinson, demonstrates that Williams, who just turned 70, still has the chops to strike deep emotional chords.

Williams dedicates the entire album to Bob Stinson, “a true rock ‘n’ roll heart.”

Her band, a mixture of her regular touring ensemble and others, sounds especially good on a tribute to Tom Petty, who died in 2017.

Starting with a winding guitar riff that could have come from Petty’s own Stratocaster, “Stolen Moments” has the power to make you miss him all over again.

It’s worth noting, without making excuses, that Williams has had a rough few years. Her East Nashville home was damaged in a tornado in 2020, and later that year she suffered a minor stroke that left her unable to play the guitar. That forced her to co-write more songs, working with husband Tom Overby and others. It may also explain why these 10 songs feel more hook-based than centered around her lyrics, and why she worries if she still has it.

But the songs do find her, with a big assist from friends and bandmates. The album may not match her best work lyrically, but that’s a high bar — and it’s still good enough to add another important chapter to one of the most important musical journeys of the last half-century.

This cover image released by Highway 20 Records/Thirty Tigers shows “Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart” by Lucinda Williams. Highway 20 Records/Thirty Tigers via AP

Pets

Dr. Kwane Stewart approaches the dog Popcorn protecting his owner’s tent in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. “The Street Vet,” as Stewart is known, has been supporting California’s homeless population and their pets for almost a decade.

DOG’S BEST FRIEND

BY JANIE MCCAULEY,

An elevated train clangs

along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.

Michael Evans immediately goes for his 11-month-old pit bull, Bear, his beloved companion living beneath the rumbling San Francisco Bay Area commuter trains.

“Focus. Sit. That’s my boy,” Evans instructs the high-energy puppy as he eagerly accepts Stewart’s offer.

A quick check of the dog reveals a moderate ear infection that could have made Bear so sick in a matter of weeks he might have required sedation. Instead, right there, Dr. Stewart applies a triple treatment drop of antibiotic, anti-fungal and steroids that should start the healing process.

“This is my son right here, my son. He’s my right-hand man,” an emotional Evans says of Bear, who shares the small RV in Oakland. “It’s a blessing, really.”

“The Street Vet,” as Stewart is known, has been supporting California’s homeless population and their pets for almost a decade, ever since he spontaneously helped a man with a flea-infested dog outside of a convenience store. Since then, Stewart regularly walks the heart of Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row, giving him a glimpse into the state’s homelessness crisis — and also just how much these people cherish and depend on their pets.

After treating Bear, Stewart hands Evans, a Louisiana transplant, a list of the medicine he provided along with contact information in case the dog needs further treatment. Stewart always promises to cover all expenses.

“It was a good catch,” Stewart said before heading out on his way to the next stop, in West Oakland.

California is home to nearly a third of the nation’s homeless population, according to federal data. About twothirds of California’s homeless population is unsheltered, meaning they live outside, often packed into encampments in major cities and along roadways. Nationally, up to 10% of homeless people have pets, according to an estimate from the advocacy group Pets of the Homeless. Stewart believes that number is greater.

Homeless shelters often don’t allow pets, forcing people to make heart-wrenching decisions. Stewart sees it as his mission to help as many of them as he can.

A 52-year-old former college hurdler at New Mexico now living in San Diego, Stewart is a lifelong animal lover who grew up in Texas and New Mexico trying to save strays — or at least feed and care for them. He founded Project Street Vet, a nonprofit charity dedicated to helping homeless pets. Stewart funded the group himself for years, saving a chunk of his paycheck before later gaining sponsors and donors.

There’s plenty of heartbreak in Stewart’s work, too. He once performed emergency surgery on a pregnant chihuahua and the two puppies didn’t make it. But more often than not these pet owners are beyond grateful for Stewart’s kindness. He guesses that maybe 1 in 25 times does someone turn down his help.

Stewart hollers “Hello?” outside tents, makeshift structures or campers. He can usually tell there’s a pet if he sees a dog bowl or animal toy. He purposely wears his navy scrub top with his name so nobody mistakes him for animal control or other authorities and feels threatened.

“People are reticent, they don’t always know why I’m coming up to them. If they’re going to you to beg or panhandle, it’s different but if you come up on them they don’t know if you’re law enforcement or you have an agenda,” he said, “so I do take it very slow and I’ll announce my-

self from afar.”

Approaching Misty Fancher to see if her pit bull, Addie – purchased at a nearby gas station for $200 — might need shots, Stewart offers, “Can she have treats so we can make friends?”

“Sometimes I pull over and just talk,” Stewart explained.

Addie is Fancher’s first pet as an adult, and provides the 42-year-old with some comfort that she is safe living in a relatively unstable neighborhood of Oakland.

“She’s a very good girl,” Fancher said. “She keeps a lot of trouble away. She protects me. She’ll bite someone if they act aggressive or anything toward me. She has before. But she just discourages them from even trying.”

Stewart notices a puncture on the dog’s paw to monitor and also gives her a rabies shot, writing out a certificate for Fancher to keep as proof her dog is vaccinated. He leaves her with tablets for de-worming, treatments for fleas and ticks and — as usual — his contact information.

A little while later, Stewart stops on the outskirts of a park nearby. He walks the perimeter and encounters an RV owned by Eric Clark, who has lived in the same downtown spot for seven years. He has a male bulldog, pregnant pit bull and another pregnant Doberman.

“It’s hard to get to the vet,” Clark said. “I appreciate you. They’re family.”

Stewart is happy he can make a small difference like this with a largely misunderstood community. He strives to treat every person on the streets with the same professionalism and care as he would a patient at his veterinary clinic. His mantra: no judgement, just help.

“They live in the shadows. They live amongst us but not with us,” he said. “ ... It is really rewarding. It gets to you a little bit. When they tear up about the tough times they’ve had, you try to care for them, support them.”

AP Photo/ Damian Dovarganes

Associated Press

DR. STEWART IS DOCTOR TO THE PETS OF CALIFORNIA’S BURGEONING POPULATION OF PEOPLE — AND THEIR PETS — WITH NO HOMES

The Top 10 States Most Likely To Spoil Their Pets — yep,

By Jenny Dean, Associated Press

Two-thirds of United States households, or approximately 86.9 million homes, own pets. While pet ownership has been steadily on the rise since the 80s, pet adoption rates skyrocketed during the pandemic.

According to Forbes Advisor, 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners consider their pets to be a member of the family. Further study into the online search habits of US residents now reveals the top 10 US states most likely to spoil their pets.

Researchers looked at how often people were searching online for ways to spoil their pets, including searching for toys and treats.

It comes as the US pet industry continues to grow rapidly - with huge sums spent on pets by the average American every year.

Colorado makes the top of the Forbes list for being the most dedicated state to its pets. Almost half the state pet owners say they would spend $4,500 or more to save a pet’s life. And 11% of pet owners say they’ve stayed with a bad job for the sake of a pet.

The Method

Sponsored by the custom gift experts at Printed Memories, the study looked at 840 of the most popular phrases people searched for on Google related to spoiling their pets - such as “best toys for pet” and “cat scratch post.”

The experts then took these terms and identified how frequently they were searched for, divided by each US state. To keep the results fair despite differing state populations, the rankings were compiled based on how out of each 100,000 searches were related to spoiling a pet.

Top 10 States Revealed

Results show that Vermont is the state most likely to want to spoil its pet, with 729.4 out of every 100,000 searches being one of the identified terms. It won by some distance - almost 10% higher than Maine in second place, with 660.5 searches out of every 100k.

Wyoming (645), Oregon (644.8), and Rhode Island (626.3) then rounded out the top 5, with New Hampshire (625.7), Washington (599), New York (597), North Dakota (591.6) and Massachusetts (589.9) completing the top 10.

States at The Bottom

The state the study showed was least likely to look for ways to spoil their pet online was Mississippi, with just 313.3 out of every 100k searches being one of the chosen terms - arguably making those from Mississippi less than half as likely to want to treat their pet.

Louisiana (351.8), Alabama (381.7), Arkansas (394.3), and South Carolina (417) were the rest of the bottom 5, with Oklahoma (428.4), Georgia (433), Hawaii (445.8), New Mexico (447.6) and Tennessee (451.3) completing the rankings down at the bottom.

Record Money Spent

Americans aren’t just searching for ways to spoil their pets - they’ve forked out record amounts on their pet in the last year. 2022 saw $136.8 billion spent by US citizens on their petsan increase of around 10.7% over the previous year.

The American Veterinary Association also estimates that the average annual spend by American pet owners on toys was $79 for households with dogs, $50 for households with cats, and $83 for households with both cats and dogs.

Dogs Number One

Understandably, dog toy searches are the most popular in the US due to the country’s higher volume of dog owners.

A spokesman from Printed Memories says, “With such a large amount of money spent on pets in the US each year, it is interesting to see which states are the most and least generous when it comes to their animals.

“Dog-specific products are the most popular when considering the type of products searched for online. Dogs seem to be the pets most spoiled by their owners in most US states, with toys being the most popular gift.”

The Physical Benefits of Cat Toys

There were still many thousands of searches for cat toys and with good reasons. Cat toys have a number of benefits for cats, including many physical benefits. Cat toys can help cats exercise, which is even more critical for breeds primarily kept indoors, such as Ragdoll cats.

While cat toys can help keep a cat’s weight in check, they can also provide other physical benefits, including some scratch toys that allow cats to sate their urge to scratch, keeping their claws healthy.

The Mental Benefits of Cat Toys

Beyond the physical benefits of cat toys, there are several mental benefits. Cats need stimulation to avoid becoming bored and, ultimately, depressed. Cat toys help to provide that stimulation, keeping brains active and engaged.

The Most Popular Searches

The most popular search phrase from the study was “dog toys.” Still, many cat-related terms were popular, too, including “cat toys,” “cat scratcher,” and “cat scratch post.”

Adding a scratch post in the home is really important - not only does it help your cat find a healthy way to meet their natural urges, but it also protects your furniture.

Cat Toys as Dietary Aids

Cat puzzle toys are some of the best cat toys for overall health benefits. These are toys with compartments where treats or food can be placed, and cats must work out how to access the food they can smell.

These are excellent for mental and physical reasons. They are entertaining and tricky, giving cats something to work out. Using them with food can help slow down cats that are usually fast eaters and could be causing themselves issues.

Cat Toy Dangers

While cat toys do make a cat’s life much better, pet owners must be responsible when they try to spoil their pets. Many cat toys are designed only to be used when the owner is present and could be dangerous if a cat is left with them unattended.

Pet owners should always evaluate the potential risks of a cat toy, including any small parts that a cat may try to swallow or wires and strings that could wrap around a throat and get caught somewhere.

While it is clear that US pet owners love to treat their pets, it is vital to do so responsibly and to store any potentially dangerous toys in a safe, secure location when the owner is not around.

Because the people must know

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0148-2023

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

On April 7, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

CHERI M CRAWFORD

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MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION 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.

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December 20, 2016

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Arapahoe

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December 23, 2016

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D6149891

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$202,730.00

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$179,744.03

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LOT 22, BLOCK 3, OLDETOWN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0170-2023

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

On April 14, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Alejandra

Gomez AND Jessica A Gomez

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

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Arapahoe

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E2006869

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$469,093.25

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 35, BLOCK 1, HIGHPOINT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 031600588

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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, 08/16/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/22/2023

Last Publication 7/20/2023

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

DATE: 04/14/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 23-029685

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. 0174-2023

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

On April 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Thongchai Sorawet

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

December 07, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 10, 2021

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

E1187458

Original Principal Amount

$448,725.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$442,014.38

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 8, BLOCK 2, RED WILLOW SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 1975-07-4-30-008

Also known by street and number as: 138 S. Granby Court, 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, 08/16/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/22/2023

Last Publication 7/20/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

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

DATE: 04/18/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 23-029649

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. 0197-2023

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

On May 5, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Roy Hansen

Original Beneficiary(ies)

HOMEWARD RESIDENTIAL INC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust

June 28, 2017

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 30, 2017

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

D7073518

Original Principal Amount

$250,799.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$226,400.43

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION

LOT 2, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS

FILING NO. 15, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL I:

AN UNDIVIDED 1/144TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENT AS MAY BE SENT OUT IN THE DECLARATION CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OF RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED.

PARCEL II: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 14001 E. MARINA DR. #510 (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE, NUMBERED AS UNIT NO. 26628, IN BUILDING NO. 224), NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN THEREOF, FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, FIRST SUPPLEMENT RECORDED JUNE 24, 1980 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1975927.

PARCEL III: AN UNDIVIDED 1/72ND INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA IS LOCATED.

TOGETHER WITH:

(1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DISCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO.

(2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED.

(3) THE RIGHT TO USE THE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL II ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND INVITEES.

(4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT BUILDING NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL II ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND INVITEES.

(5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 64 IN PARKING LOT NO. 224, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPA-

HOE COUNTY, COLORADO, SHOWING

THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL.

A.P.N. : 1975-31-2-15-058

Also known by street and number as: 14001 E. Marina Dr 510, Aurora, CO 80014. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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

DATE: 05/05/2023

Michael Westerberg,

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029504

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. 0160-2023

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

On April 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Bekhzod Eshkobilovich Abdiev

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

September 07, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 16, 2021

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

E1144413

Original Principal Amount

$504,591.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$494,488.47

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 10, BLOCK 14, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 3710 S Nepal Court, 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 De-

mand 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, 08/09/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/15/2023

Last Publication 7/13/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

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

DATE: 04/11/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

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

Attorney File # CO21585

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. 0158-2023

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

On April 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

ROBERT CHARLES BURDICK

Original Beneficiary(ies)

NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SLST 2022-1 PARTICIPATION INTEREST TRUST

Date of Deed of Trust

April 26, 1996

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 07, 1996

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

A6055732

Original Principal Amount

$127,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$50,699.99

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 40, BLOCK 5, MISSION VIEJO SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as:

16009 EAST LEHIGH CIRCLE, 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, 08/09/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/15/2023

Last Publication 7/13/2023

number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

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

Attorney File # 00000009776113

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. 0162-2023

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

On April 14, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Kenneth W. Morelock AND Rachel K. Morelock

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005EFC2

Date of Deed of Trust

April 29, 2005

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 11, 2005

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B5068535

Original Principal Amount $110,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$96,397.55

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 15, TOWN OF DEER TRAIL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 206113416001

Also known by street and number as: 492 3rd Avenue, Deer Trail, CO 80105.

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, 08/16/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/22/2023

Last Publication 7/20/2023

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

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

DATE: 04/14/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 20-024590

The Attorney above

On April 14, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Marcus James Rodriguez

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 27, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 01, 2020

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

E0113933 Book: N/A Page:

Original Principal Amount

$510,400.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$484,983.27

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 7, Sky Ranch Subdivision

Filing No. 1, according to the plat thereof recorded July 20, 2018 under Reception No. D8071296, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 27811 E 9th Drive, Aurora, CO 80018. 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, 08/16/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/22/2023

Last Publication 7/20/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

DATE: 04/14/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 23CO00117-1

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICEPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0175-2023

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

On April 21, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

JAMAL JAMES AVILA Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLE-

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 321, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN CONDOMINIUM BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1302 S PARKER RD 321, DENVER, CO 80231. 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, 08/23/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/29/2023

Last Publication 7/27/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

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

DATE: 04/21/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

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

Attorney File # 00000009776139

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. 0175-2023

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

On April 21, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

JAMAL JAMES AVILA

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

United Shore Financial Services, LLC

d/b/a United Wholesale Mortgage

Date of Deed of Trust

February 28, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 03, 2020

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

E0026990

Original Principal Amount

$131,435.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$127,688.69

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

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 321, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN CONDOMINIUM BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1302 S PARKER RD 321, DENVER, CO 80231.

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, 08/23/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/29/2023

Last Publication 7/27/2023

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

DATE: 04/21/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391

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

Attorney File # 00000009776139

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. 0176-2023

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

On April 21, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Talaifina Burleson

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

October 23, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 13, 2020

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

E0157029

Original Principal Amount $258,236.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$247,758.54

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 44, BLOCK 2, SUNSTONE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1661 South Idalia Circle, Unit H, 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, 08/23/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 6/29/2023

Last Publication 7/27/2023 Name

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0190-2023

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

On April 28, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Richard K. Richard, II

Original Beneficiary(ies)

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

MCLP Asset Company, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust

August 30, 2002

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 05, 2002

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

B2164410

Original Principal Amount

$201,275.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$124,690.81

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 14, BLOCK 5, KELLY CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3279 South Biscay Way, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/30/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/6/2023

Last Publication 8/3/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

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

DATE: 04/28/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 23-029674

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. 0195-2023

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

On May 5, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

PHUONG SMITH

Original Beneficiary(ies) CALICO INVESTORS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CALICO INVESTORS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 08, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 11, 2016

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

D6036044

Original Principal Amount

$265,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$265,000.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 7 & THE E 1/2 OF TRACT E ADJ SD

LOT 7 ON THE W BLK6 SUMMER VALLEY SUB 3RD FLG

Also known by street and number as: 18260 E. HAMPDEN 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, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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

DATE: 05/05/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Brian T. Ray #34914

Christopher J. Conant #40269

Robert W Hatch II #16888

Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800

Attorney File # 18260 E HAMPDEN

PLACE

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. 0198-2023

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

On May 5, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Antonio Gutierrez Lara Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

April 30, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 01, 2020

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

E0052076

Original Principal Amount

$309,294.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$294,666.49

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 14, BURNS AURORA, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 796 Kenton Street, Aurora, CO 80010. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the high-

and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said

Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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

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

DATE: 05/05/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029843

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. 0201-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Robert E. Hawkins, Jr. AND Jamie Mae

Leavitt

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Date of Deed of Trust

December 16, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 28, 2020

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

E0182397**

Original Principal Amount

$476,836.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$461,954.90

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.

ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”

EXHIBIT A

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., (ALSO BEING KNOWN AS TRACT 13), COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KIOWABENNETT ROAD, SAID POINT BEARS S00°19`56” E A DISTANCE OF 2,925.06 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE N89°35`31”E A DISTANCE OF 2,620.47 FEET; THENCE S00°24`36”W PARALLEL WITH AND 20.00 FEET EASTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 586.43 FEET; THENCE S89°37`17”W A DISTANCE OF 2,620.63 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KIOWA-BENNETT ROAD; THENCE N00°25`37”E ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, PARALLEL WITH AND 40.00 FEET EASTERLY OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 585.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3188 S County Rd, 137, Bennett, CO 80102. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded 11/08/2022 at Reception No. E2110211 in the records of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, State of Colorado.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

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

DATE: 05/09/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

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

Attorney File # CO11593

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. 0203-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

GLORIA B. PACHECO

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONSLOW BAY FINANCIAL LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 06, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 19, 2020

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

E0141990

Original Principal Amount $260,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $251,634.87

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

LOT 4, BLOCK 2, HALLCRAFT’S VILLAGE EAST-FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12147 EAST HAWAII DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80012. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

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

Attorney File # 00000009747064

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. 0204-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

CECILIA ESCALANTE HIDALGO AND ROGELIO LEON-AGUILAR

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST

Date of Deed of Trust

May 11, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 14, 2018

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

D8046856

Original Principal Amount

$356,250.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$356,726.20

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

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 17, BLOCK 8, AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1646 S QUINTERO WAY, AURORA, CO 80017.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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

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

DATE: 05/09/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

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

Attorney File # 00000009713660

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. 0205-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Barbara K. Clardy

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

loanDepot.com, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

December 28, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 06, 2022

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

E2002019

Original Principal Amount

$276,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$274,693.11

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 5, Block 60, Hoffman Town Fifth Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 828

Vaughn 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, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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

DATE: 05/09/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

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

Attorney File # CO21058

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. 0207-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Rey Martinez

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

August 03, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 07, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0100715

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

APN #: 1973-25-1-14-058

Also known by street and number as:

13261 E Asbury Drive Unit 102, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY

ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

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

DATE: 05/09/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112

(303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029833

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

Legal Description 0207-2023

Condominium Unit No. 102, Building No.

8, Brandychase Condominiums in accordance with the Declaration recorded on October 6, 1978 in Book 2863 at Page 143, and Condominium Map recorded on October 6, 1978 in Condominium Map Book 36 at Pages 4,5 and 6, and Amendment recorded November 6, 1978 in Map Book 36 at Page 41 and Amendment recorded January 19, 1979 in Map Book 37 at Page 15, of the Arapahoe County Records, Together with the Exclusive Right to use the following Limited Common Elements: Storage Space 8-102, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0210-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Collin Blevins

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Home Point Financial Corporation

Date of Deed of Trust

August 31, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 03, 2021

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

E1138663

Original Principal Amount

$138,510.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

IN BOOK 3135, AT PAGE 443, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1300 S Parker Rd Apt 299, Denver, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/09/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21723

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 - AMENDEDPUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(1)(b) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0292-2019

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

On March 24, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) CHRISTOPHER A PURVIS AND TRICIA R PURVIS

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V

Date of Deed of Trust

June 20, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 27, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D6067388

Original Principal Amount

$297,680.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$283,810.78

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 8, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3723 S WALDEN WAY, AURORA, CO 80013.

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

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.

Amended First Publication 6/22/2023

Amended Last Publication 7/20/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel Colo-

rado

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: 6/14/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

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

Attorney File # CO10926

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

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

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0563-2022

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

Deed of Trust:

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

Shannon L. Kaschnigg

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 14324 East Hawaii Circle #D, Aurora, CO

80012

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 31, 2017

Recording Information

D7011869 Book: N/A Page:

Legal Description of Property LOT 57, BLOCK 1, SAN FRANCISCO SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Street Address of Property

14324 East Hawaii Circle #D, Aurora, CO

80012

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 3/8/23, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 9/8/2023 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication 6/15/23

Last Publication 7/13/23

Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado

Date: 6/1/23

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

$137,541.46

Pursuant to CRS

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

The 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, 08/09/2023, the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-109(1)(b), 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

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval for a Site Plan for 264 multi-family dwelling units in four buildings. An Adjustment is being requested to waive the requirement for an eight-foot sound attenuation wall for residential development adjacent to E-470.

Location: Southwest corner of E 5th Avenue and S Gun Club Road

Size: 12.5 acres

At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval.

/s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk

to be rejected. Responses to questions and clarifications shall be by written Addendum only, verbal responses are nonbinding.

Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on July 13, 2023, final settlement with Velocity Constructors, Inc will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, for the “ECCV NBPS & SBPS Surge Valve Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S., that on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted. The hearing will be conducted at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, in Aurora, Colorado, or at such other time and place as this hearing may be continued. A public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Aurora City Council, by the Petitioners for the proposed Murphy Creek Industrial Metropolitan District (the “District”), for the formation of a metropolitan district. The affected property is generally located east of the intersection of State Highway C-470 and S Gun Club Road (State Highway 30), in the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 32-1-203(3.5) and 32-1204(1.5), C.R.S., the owner of real property within the proposed District may file a request with the City Council, requesting that such real property be excluded from the proposed District. Such request may be filed any time after the Service Plan is filed with the City Council, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing on said Service Plan.

Reason: Formation of a Title 32 Special District

Project Name: Murphy Creek Industrial

Metropolitan District Date of Application: June 6, 2023

Type of District: Metropolitan

Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF RETENTION REDUCTION

NOTICE is hereby given that Sky Ranch Community Authority Board of Arapahoe County, Colorado, will make partial retention payment at 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or after July 21, 2023, to the following:

Premier Earthworks & Infrastructure, Inc.

P.O Box 9382 Denver, CO 80209

For all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on Sky Ranch CAB Filing 4 Roadways and performed for the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, their subcontractors or suppliers, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for partial retention settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC 1626 Cole Blvd, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for partial retention release. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such partial retention payment will release the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board, its directors, officers, agents, consultants, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SKY RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD

By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Stan Fowler, PE District Engineer for the Sky Ranch Community Authority Board

Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

Sanctuary on Potomac Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for the development of Sanctuary of Potomac, a new permanent supportive housing construction development in partnership with Aurora Mental Health that will include 43 units for individuals with little to no income located at 1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora,

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Co 80012. The estimated total cost for the project is $22,348,939. The estimated total yearly amount of allocation being requested is $1,100,000 and the present value of the State Credit Allocation is $5,016,000.

The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) will also submit an application to the City of Aurora. The purpose of this application is to request $1,000,000 to be used for eligible activities such as site acquisition, construction costs or professional fees related to the development of 43 units of permanent supportive housing at 1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80012. The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) will also submit an application to Arapahoe County. The purpose of this application is to request $1,000,000 to be used for eligible activities such as site acquisition, construction costs or professional fees related to the development of 43 units of permanent supportive housing at 1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80012. The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) will also submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of this application is to request $4,500,000 to develop 43 units of permanent supportive housing at1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80012. The request of funding from DOH, Arapahoe County, and CHFA is to benefit persons with low to no incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Aurora, Colorado. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing housing, reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered. All interested parties are encouraged to contact AHA and/ or attend a virtual public hearing for further information. Written comments should be sent to Aurora Housing Authority, Attn: Dayna Ashley-Oehm, 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014 or sent to dashleyoehm@aurorahousing.org and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process. AHA shall post notice of meeting (SEE BELOW) to ensure other members of the public are aware of the meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact AHA. The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom conference on Thursday July 13th, 2023, beginning promptly at 09:00am MST. Information for joining and participating in this meeting is as follows: Topic: Public Hearing Time: Jul 20, 2023 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83955650512

Meeting ID: 839 5565 0512

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Publication: July 13, 2023

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Tri-County Health Department v. Adams County, Colorado, et al., Dist. Ct. Arapahoe Cty, Colorado, Case No. 2022-CV-031492

NOTICE OF BAR DATE AND PROCEDURE FOR FILING CLAIMS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Receiver Cordes & Company, LLC (“Receiver”), in its capacity as the duly Court appointed receiver for Tri-County Health Department

(“TCHD”), has established a procedure for asserting claims against TCHD or the receivership estate of Tri-County Health Department (“Receivership Estate”).

THE DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS WITH THE RECEIVER IS JULY 31, 2023

If you have a claim against TCHD or the Receivership Estate, you must submit a separate Claim Form for each such claim to the Receiver, no later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Mountain Time) on Monday, July 31, 2023. The Claim Form must be received by the Receiver by this date and time, and may be submitted via e-mail, U.S. Mail or overnight delivery such that the completed Claim Form arrives on or before the bar date, at the following:

Cordes & Company, LLC

Attn: Thomas Plumb 5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 600 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 E-mail: tplumb@cordesco.com

The Court approved Claim Form for submitting claims against TCHD or the Receivership Estate is available and may be obtained by contacting the Receiver at tplumb@cordesco.com.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT ANY AND ALL OTHER PENDING SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TCHD OR THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE HAVE BEEN STAYED, AND YOU ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THE ORDER APPOINTING RECEIVER FROM PROCEEDING WITH OR COMMENCING ANY SUIT OR PROCEEDING IN ANOTHER FORUM WITHOUT THE RECEIVER’S PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OR LEAVE OF THIS COURT. SUBMISSION OF A CLAIM FORM IN THIS MATTER IS YOUR FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST TCHD OR THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE.

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Final Publication: July 27, 2023

Sentinel

VEHICLE FOR SALE

2013 Dodge Dart Color Silver Vin# 1C3CDFBA4DD346436

Affordable Towing and Recovery

720-481-5838

Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2022DR30004

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on June 8, 2023, that an Order was entered for a Change of Name of a Minor has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Order entered that the name of Marley Raye Parker be changed to Marley Raye Grimm.

/s/ Judge

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR309

Estate of Marlene M. Wyant aka Marlene Mae Wyant aka Marlene B. Wyant aka Marlene Wyant aka Marlene Mae Baumgart aka Marlene M. Baumgart aka Marlene Baumgart, 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 November 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Pamela S. Alvarado

Personal Representative 15180 E. Walsh Place Aurora, CO 80012

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Final Publication: July 27, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR000201

Estate of Melvin Eugene Nelson aka Melvin Nelson aka Melvin E. Nelson, Jr., Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janai Nelson, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC

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

Phone: 303-355-8500

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR30698

Estate of Jack W. Gibson aka Jack William Gibson aka Jack Gibson, 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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Adrianne E. Johnson Personal Representative 18101 Peregrines Perch Place, Unit 106 Lutz, FL 33558

Attorney for Personal Representative

Thomas J. Wolf, Esq. Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC 1660 Lincoln St., Ste. 3000 Denver, CO 80264

Phone: 303-623-2700

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Final Publication: July 27, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR30734

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

CASE NUMBER NAME TYPE OF ACTION

2022DR031246 Patrick Daigle v Monica Daigle Dissolution

2023DR000476 Duane E Haynes v Angelle M Haynes Dissolution

2023DR000639 Lafeyette Xavier Buels v Nyesha Nicole Victorian Dissolution

2023DR030161 Hana Friedman v Joshua C Friedman Dissolution

2023DR030215 Oscar E Lucio Vazquez v Brianna Carrillo Dissolution

2023DR030549 Yessenia Del Socorro Centeno v Orlando Ruiz Treminio Custody

2023DR030554 Julius Jerome Jackson v Oshia Walker Dissolution

2023DR030770 Leanne Kai Swain Ball v George Harold Ball Dissolution

A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the above Court between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; failure to respond to this service by publication within thirty-five (35) days of the publication date may result in a default judgment against the nonappearing party.

SHANA KLOEK CLERK OF THE COURT

7325 S. POTOMAC ST. CENTENNIAL, CO 80112

Publication: July 13th, 2023

Sentinel

/s/ Basil Ortiz

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2023PR30649

Estate of Jeri Carson, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver County Court, on or before October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Chester

Personal Representative 6416 Del Norte Lane, Dallas, TX 75225

Attorney for Personal Representative

Michael P Barry, Atty. Reg.#: 35342 Ball & Barry Law, PLLC 2701 Lawrence St., Ste 101 Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 720-536 4660

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2023PR30760

Estate of Michael E. Lindholm aka Mike Lindholm, 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 November 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Francine Dolif

Personal Representative 3075 S. Emerson Way Englewood, CO 80113

Attorneys for Personal Representative R. Parker Semler, No. 20985

Andrew Oh-Willeke, No. 27722

James L. French, No. 44503 Semler & Associates, P.C.

1756 Gilpin Street Denver, Colorado 80218

Phone: 303-839-1680

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Estate of Napoleon Williams, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver County Court, on or before October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Williams

Personal Representative 13101 Lackland Dr., Denver, CO 80239

Attorney for Personal Representative Michael P Barry, Atty. Reg.#: 35342 Ball & Barry Law, PLLC 2701 Lawrence St., Ste 101 Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 720-536 4660

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

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Estate of Shelly Lynn Hollingsworth, 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 November 13, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred. Chad R. Hollingsworth Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative Krista Beauchamp, Atty Reg #: 47615 Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO

Phone: 303-500-1221

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Final Publication: July 27, 2023

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Estate of Lina K. Koepke, Deceased.

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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 November 13, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of Josephine Webster, 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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of Lina K. Koepke, Deceased.

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Estate of Josephine Webster, 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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol A. Marx

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Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative Krista Beauchamp, Atty Reg #: 47615 Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO

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Estate of Peter Newman, 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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick Newman

Personal Representative 8275 E 11th Ave P.O. Box 202052 Denver, CO 80220-9998

First Publication: July 13, 2023

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Estate of Marilyn Jane Perkins aka Marilyn Perkins aka Marilyn J. Perkins, 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 Adams County, Colorado on or before October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representa- tive

Alan B. Hendrix Atty Reg #: 10524

602 Park Point Dr., #240 Golden, CO 80401

Phone: 303-759-9111

First Publication: June 29, 2023

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reason I did that is because the sheriff in our hometown was the killer. He had killed, up to that point, seven Mexican-Americans — including two of my mom’s cousins.”

Tanguma continued to do artwork portraying both injustice and visions for resolution. He was commissioned for a mural while stationed in Germany and once again in the 1960s when he was transferred to California. There, he did a mural honoring the Mexican American movement for civil rights.

Eventually, his artist studio in his hometown of Houston was destroyed in a case of suspected arson. Around this time, his wife, Darlina’s mother, passed away from cancer. The family decided to try to start anew in Denver, where Darlina began her career as an artist while Tanguma continued creating well-known murals in places like the Denver Art Museum.

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Ronald P. Webster Personal Representative 6523 S. Piney Creek Circle Aurora, CO 80016

Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative Krista Beauchamp, Atty Reg #: 47615 Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO

Ronald P. Webster Personal Representative 6523 S. Piney Creek Circle Aurora, CO 80016

Attorney for Personal Representative

David M. Swank

David M. Swank Atty: Reg. #: 23408 Swank Law Firm, LLC 4600 South Syracuse Street, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80237

Phone: 303-500-1221

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Phone: 303-773-2000

Final Publication: July 27, 2023

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Estate of Peter Newman, Deceased.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2023CV31071

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on June 5, 2023, that an Order was entered for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick Newman

The Order entered that the name of Roberto Gutierrez be changed to Roberto Bustillos Montoya.

Personal Representative 8275 E 11th Ave P.O. Box 202052 Denver, CO 80220-9998

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/s/ Ben L. Leutwyler, III

District Court Judge

First Publication: July 6, 2023

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Case No. 2023PR30160

Estate of Marilyn Jane Perkins aka Marilyn Perkins aka Marilyn J. Perkins, 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 Adams County, Colorado on or before October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representa- tive

Alan B. Hendrix

Atty Reg #: 10524 602 Park Point Dr., #240 Golden, CO 80401

Phone: 303-759-9111

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023 Sentinel

listed in Houston. When I got to Denver, the Denver Art Museum asked me to do a mural inside the museum. What beautiful feelings that I had,” he shared. “But I still kept painting issues. I thought that besides the beautiful city and surroundings that I see, still there remained police brutality, education, women’s liberation, war.”

Through it all, Tanguma and his daughter have remained strong in their messages of hope, connected to art, and perhaps most importantly, connected to each other.

“My daughter has been the most important figure that I’ve ever painted with,” Tanguma shared. “Because not only is she talented, but she’s aware, aware of conditions, aware of our culture and our history.”

And as far as the conspiracies go, they haven’t stopped the Tangumas either. “It made me more dedicated, I think, because after that I did a number of other murals with social and cultural meaning,” he said.

Atty: Reg. #: 23408 Swank Law Firm, LLC 4600 South Syracuse Street, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80237 Phone: 303-773-2000

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023 Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER FOR

CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2023CV31071

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on June 5, 2023, that an Order was entered for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Order entered that the name of Roberto Gutierrez be changed to Roberto Bustillos Montoya.

/s/ Ben L. Leutwyler, III District Court Judge

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Final Publication: July 13, 2023

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Darlina continues to collaborate with community in her artwork both independently and through the Redline Contemporary Art Center’s ‘Reach’ program, and Tanguma is planning a mural with students from East High School.

“I think rumors like the airport conspiracies and the mural conspiracies, they really seek to destroy the human connection, the human spirit,” Darlina said. “But I want to create artwork that will bring us together.”

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