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BY TAYLER SHAW, ELISABETH SLAY, NINA JOSS COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Local hunger-relief organizations are facing record levels of demand this year, underscoring the need for community support.

Serving more than 6,000 people a month, Integrated Family Community Services, or IFCS, near Englewood is seeing even more need than it saw during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Mosaic, a church in unincorporated Jefferson County, the demand for its food bank has almost doubled in the past year.

A community center’s food bank in Littleton, called the Life Center, thinks it may soon need to expand its hours to be able to serve the number of people in need.

And in Greenwood Village, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry is on track to exceed last year’s recordbreaking number of people served.

To help meet the demand, organizations like Integrated Family Community Services, Life Center and Covenant Cupboard have partnered with the Food Bank of the Rockies.

Erin Pulling, CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies, said she is hearing from hunger-relief partner organizations that more people are coming to

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A volunteer packs pasta at the twice-monthly Colorado Community Church mobile PHOTO COURTESY OF FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES pantry in Aurora.

them for help than ever before.

“We were seeing an all-time record need for help during the height of COVID,” Pulling said. “We really didn’t think that anything could surpass that — and this last year has.”

A look at the numbers

IFCS operates a five-day-a-week food market and provides bulk food items to community partners and first responders, said Todd McPherson, director of development.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people IFCS serves each month has grown to more than 6,000, he said.

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This year, McPherson said the organization has seen a need even more than it did during the pandemic.

“We are serving record numbers of new visitors, immigrants filtering in the south metro communities, and the cold weather or holiday increases,” McPherson said. “When kids are off from school and subsidized meal programs, the demand is always high.”

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December 21, 2023De

Rep. Chris Kolker hosts town hall

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Before the next legislative session begins, state Sen. Chris Kolker met with residents in Centennial to discuss his priorities.

The town hall, hosted on Dec. 11 at Koelbel Library, was originally advertised in November to include Kolker and state Reps. Ruby Dickson and David Ortiz.

Dickson and Ortiz, however, did not attend.

“I am your only representative tonight,” said Kolker, a Democrat who represents Senate District 16 which includes parts of Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.

Kolker said Ortiz was unable to attend because he was ill.

A representative from Ortiz’s office attended the town hall in his place,

sharing information about what he plans to work on in the upcoming legislative session.

Dickson, on the other hand, resigned, leaving a vacancy that needs to be filled in less than a month.

Four candidates running for vacant seat

On Dec. 1, Dickson announced her resignation, effective Dec. 11, partly due to “the sensationalistic & vitriolic nature of the current political environment,” she said via social media.

Dickson, a Democrat whose term was slated to end in January 2025, represented House District 37, which includes parts of Greenwood Village, Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County.

House District 37 Chair Cliff Heller spoke about filling the vacancy at

the town hall, saying the process is “done pretty expeditiously.”

Four candidates have declared they are running for the position: Kevin Biehl, Chad Clifford, Ashish Vaidya and Nathan Wilkes. Both Clifford and Biehl attended the Dec. 11 town hall.

“We have some very qualified people to consider here,” Heller said.

“The person that we elect for this will be filling the rest of Ruby Dickson’s term.”

According to the Colorado Democratic Party, vacancies are run by the political party of the resigning member. The members of the district’s vacancy committee are the voting members.

Heller said there will be a candidate forum on Jan. 3 — right before the vacancy committee members vote on who should fill the vacancy.

The candidate forum, open to the public, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 3 and will be held via Zoom and broadcasted on YouTube.

Residents can submit questions for candidates to answer at coloradodems.org/vacancy.

Heller said there will not be another candidate forum held before Jan. 3.

Kolker shares his legislative priorities

Kolker gave an overview of some of the bills he is working on for the 2024 legislative session, several of which focus on issues related to housing for older adults and the education system.

One bill is a senior affordability homestead exemption — one of the pieces of Proposition HH that was voted down in November.

Part of what Proposition HH proposed was to allow people aged 65 and older who have previously qualified for the senior homestead exemption to receive the same property tax benefit in any home they purchase and live in as their primary residence starting in 2025.

“I’ve been advocating for this, really since 2018,” Kolker said. “Seniors who are trying to downsize and trying to change homes, they should be able to take — if they’ve already earned the homestead exemption by living in Colorado for 10 years, they should be able to take that homestead exemption with them.”

Kolker said another bill he is involved in that is still in the works is a senior rental tax exemption.

State Sen. Chris Kolker met with residents Dec. 11, 2023, at Koelbel Library in Centennial to discuss his legislative priorities. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

“We’re introducing a bill to give a tax exemption or a tax credit to seniors who are renting at certain income levels and below,” he said.

In the education realm, one of Kolker’s bills focuses on dual licensure for school counselors, providing an opportunity for them to become licensed professional counselors.

“We have a shortage of therapeutic counselors in schools,” he said. “What this is intended to do is to help … fill that shortage, to get school counselors to have that designation if they so desire.”

Kolker said they will have to stay as counselors in schools.

“They can’t get this professional designation to be a therapist and then leave schools,” he said. “It’s a grant program to help them fill those hours.”

Kolker is also working on a bill regarding the Individualized Education Program within the Colorado Department of Education.

Children with disabilities who attend public school and receive special education services must have an IEP. Kolker said his bill aims to help people — parents, especially — understand what the IEP process is.

“Trying to find information on how that works is really tough, and this is to provide training for people, basically a curriculum,” he said.

A bill to expand school-based health centers is another effort Kolker is involved in.

“There’s a select few school-based health centers in the state,” he said.

“It allows for kids to get treatment.

Maybe they don’t have a primary care physician or behavioral health care provider, but they get to get treatment at the school.”

Those interested in contacting Kolker can visit his website, kolkerforcolorado.com, or call 303866-4883.

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December 21, 2023De

Arson charges filed after Littleton building fire

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A suspect has been charged with arson for the Nov. 17 fire that burned an empty three-story building under construction in downtown Littleton.

The Littleton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of James Daigle, 39, according to a Dec. 12 press release. The department does not yet have him in custody.

Daigle is facing felony charges including second-degree arson and criminal mischief, according to court documents. He is also facing a trespassing charge.

The fire happened at Daigle the northeast corner of Main Street and South Prince Street around midnight on Nov. 17.

It was a second alarm fire, requiring double the amount of resources and personnel that are called to a regular fire, South Metro Fire Rescue spokesperson Eric Hurst said.

Police spokesperson Sheera Poelman said officials estimate about $2.7 million in damages from the fire.

Officials said no injuries were reported.

The day after the incident, Hurst said the cause of the fire would likely go undetermined unless other evidence surfaced.

Since then, officials have found evidence that led them to charge Daigle with arson. Police have not released details about what they are calling an ongoing investigation.

According to public records, Daigle has been found guilty of criminal

Firefighters from South Metro Fire rescue work to put out a fire in downtown LittlePHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE ton on Nov. 17.

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er charges in the past.

The Littleton Police Department asks that anyone with information regarding Daigle’s whereabouts contact them at 303-794-1551.

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FOOD BANKS FROM PAGE 1

offering a variety of food and hygiene products.

Mosaic has seen its food bank demand almost double in the past year.

“In November of 2022, we served 145 families, which represented about 505 people,” said Cesar Blanco, the church’s care pastor who leads the food bank. “In (November of ) 2023, we served 269 families, which represented about 940 people, and that’s just in one month.”

The Life Center, based in Littleton, is a community center focused on serving people experiencing homelessness and low-income individuals. A program of Mission Hills Church, the center provides many goods and services, including a food bank.

On average, the food bank serves just under 2,000 individuals each week, said Micah Harrison, director of the Life Center.

“We’ve hit the cap of how many people we can help within the hours that we are open,” he said. “Eventually, we’ll probably move into expanding our hours just to make sure that we can accommodate for it. In order to do that, I need to make sure there’s enough food to be able to serve the people who are coming.”

Visitors must sign up for appointments to shop at the Life Center.

New visitors should show up between noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays to register, he said.

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry, located at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Greenwood Village, hosts a food distribution event every Friday afternoon for people who qualify for The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Offering a variety of food and other materials, an average of about 155 to 160 families come for the weekly distribution, said Dave Day, a volunteer and former president of the board of directors.

In order to get food, residents first have to join the organization’s waitlist, which opens every Friday at noon.

Getting on the waitlist is almost like getting Taylor Swift concert tickets, Day said. Within two minutes of opening, there will be about 100 people on the list, he said.

Because the demand is getting so high at Covenant Cupboard, residents are limited to visiting the food pantry three times a month, said

Integrated Family Community Services Address: 3370 S. Irving St., Englewood Website: ifcs.org Contact: toddm@ifcs.org or (303)725-9894 Hours: Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Life Center Address: 5804 S. Datura St., Littleton Website:lifecenterlittleton.org Contact: (303) 953-7180, Español: (720) 990-7069 Hours: Tuesdays from noon to 6 p.m.

The Life Center asks people to sign up for appointment slots to shop at the food bank. All new visitors can show up to the bank any time during open hours to register.

Mosaic Food Bank Address: 12472 W. Belleview Ave., unincorporated Jefferson County Website:welcometomosaic.com/ food-bank Contact: (303) 936-1712 Hours: Mondays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry Address: 5400 South Yosemite St., Greenwood Village Website:covcupboard.org Contact: (720) 841-5129 Hours: The pantry distributes food on Fridays from 1-4 p.m, but qualifying residents must sign up first through the organization’s waitlist system. The waitlist opens at noon every Friday and closes at 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit: bit.ly/waitinfo.

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To address need, Food Bank of the Rockies spends $2 million a month on food

Food Bank of the Rockies serves all of Wyoming and about half of Colorado, distributing food to its hungerrelief partners such as food pantries and other food distribution organizations, CEO Pulling said.

She said the organization’s specialty is working with retailers, manufacturers, agricultural partners and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to collect food at a massive scale and distribute it quickly to its hungerrelief partners.

It has about 650 hunger-relief partners in Colorado, 92 of which are in Arapahoe County, Pulling said.

As of Dec. 15, Food Bank of the Rockies is distributing 72% more pounds of food to neighbors in Arapahoe County compared to the same time of year in 2019.

The organization also provides food directly to people experiencing food insecurity through different programs and its mobile pantries.

The number of people going to mobile pantries this year is 23% higher than a year ago, Pulling said.

Donated food and food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have not kept up with the increases in demand, Pulling said.

“Because of the big reduction we’ve seen in government commodity food, we’re filling that gap with purchased food,” Pulling said.

“We’re purchasing more than onethird of our total food supply now.

And pre-COVID, we were purchasing 10% of our food supply.”

Fortunately, Food Bank of the Rockies has not had to cut back on its services, partly because of community support in terms of volunofteerism and financial support.

“But, we’re also looking at the reorality of — how long is this sustainitable?” Pulling said. le “We’re spending upwards, the last d-couple of months have been more dthan $2 million a month on food,” she added. “Usually, it’s about $1.5 o-million a month.”

Pre-COVID, Food Bank of the n-Rockies used to spend $300,000 to ls$400,000 a month on food, she said. ill ryWhy is there heightened demand?

One reason why the demand has increased is due to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or

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Volunteers at Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry packaged fruit for people to pick up during a food distribution event on Dec. 15, 2023. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

SNAP, emergency allotments ending in March, Pulling said.

“For the average family of four, that was a … reduction of $360 in SNAP benefits every month,” Pulling said.

“That’s put a lot of people over the edge of what they can afford when they’re barely making ends meet right now.”

At the end of 2022 and into 2023, the Life Center’s food bank saw a significant increase in the number of people it was serving, said Director Harrison.

He said this jump may have been tied to SNAP benefits changing after the pandemic.

Another reason is the increased cost of goods and other costs of living, Pulling said.

Blanco, the care pastor who leads Mosaic Food Bank, agreed that rising costs are playing a role.

“Honestly, I think it’s just the community’s in need right now,” he said.

“It’s too expensive – that’s what we keep hearing. That’s the number one reason why they’re here. They cannot afford their rent and to buy food.”

Several hunger-relief organizations have also said they have more migrants, immigrants and refugees utilizing their services.

For example, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry Board President Guthals said that the food pantry has seen a lot of people from Venezuela recently.

According to Feeding America, in Colorado, one in 11 people face hunger and one in 10 children face hunger.

“If people can’t have a stable source of food, they’re not going to maintain employment. They’re not going to maintain educational attainment,” Pulling said. “It is, really,

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry is entirely run by volunteers and can always use a few more, Guthals said.

For example, the organization hopes to get volunteers skilled in grant writing.

In addition to volunteers, community support through financial donations and food drives are also important.

“Food drives are really popular in … November and December,” Guthals said. “People are hungry year-round.”

Guthals said she wants residents to know they can help, too.

“We’re doing God’s work. We’re serving the needy, letting people know that they’re cared for,” she said. “Somebody cares about them.”

At the Mosaic food bank, Blanco said people can help by donating food such as protein items and by volunteering — especially if they have a truck to help transport food.

“The biggest thing are the people, and that’s on both sides – the people who are coming and the people who are volunteering,” Blanco said. “The most awesome thing is to see people using their giftings to truly serve others.”

Harrison said one of the best ways for community members to support the Life Center’s food bank is by calling them to see what kinds of food they need.

“We’re here to support the needy, because we all are a little bit needy,” Harrison said. “We understand that some people’s needs are just a little more visible than other people’s needs.

“And so we want to make sure that we’re here to support that because we think that when you’re supporting, the true connection can happen.”

the essential building block for us to achieve anything else as a society.”

“If we want our neighbors to be able to thrive, there’s no possibility of that happening without food security,” she added.

The need for community support

Financial donations are needed to support Food Bank of the Rockies’ operations and food purchasing, Pulling said.

“For every dollar donated, we can actually distribute enough food for three meals,” she said.

The organization always has a need for volunteers, especially once the new year begins, Pulling said.

“Our most important message for the community is that community support is absolutely essential to what we do,” she said.

McPherson, of Integrated Family Community Services, said the new year brings uncertain demands.

“The beginning of each year sees a drop in donations and funding,” he said. “This is often when we struggle to discern what we can provide for people.”

Currently, McPherson said IFCS allows people to shop at its market but will most likely need to drop visitations to once a month so people can get a full cart of groceries.

“If we can get to higher levels of support, we can go back to twice a month,” McPherson said. “Simply put, we could use twice as much support to meet the demands currently.”

He said IFCS is always in need of volunteers and the best way people can show their support is by providing monetary donations.

“We rely on partnerships in the community,” McPherson said.

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An infectious respiratory illness is impacting dogs across the country, including in Colorado, but national and local veterinarians say there are a lot of unknowns about the illness.

The illness may be caused by several factors, according to City Vet Highlands Ranch Veterinary Clinic Dr. Jessica Shepler.

“I know some of the specialists have tested animals and received some inconclusive results,” Shepler said. She described the illness as akin to a known bacterium but also showing traits of known viruses.

“When I’m speaking to clients, I’m definitely referencing it as a bacteria or virus. Because I just don’t know,” she said. “We’re not convinced that it’s not multiple things going on at once, either.”

Although there are so many unknowns, Shepler and other local vets have been following the illness for several months.

“This is something that has been going on for many months for us,” Shepler said. “We first started seeing it early summer, like May-June timeframe. And it progressively got a little bit worse.”

She said that the news has peaked now because the story has gotten out on social media.

“I was actually kind of surprised when I started hearing all the news stories coming out about it, because we have we’ve been dealing with it for more than six months,” she said.

Treating area pets has helped Shepler and other Colorado veterinarians, including the veterinarian team at Colorado State University.

“CSU has been instrumental in helping increase diagnostic testing in hopes of finding a primary cause of the outbreak,” said Dr. Gillian Gwartz, program veterinarian in the State Veterinarian’s Office. “We still don’t have a single conclusive causative agent, but we’re working with select vet clinics to try to get more samples to see if we can find a pattern.”

This information helps vets guide pet owners in how to prevent the mystery illness and on what to do if their pet becomes ill.

The most important thing is to vaccinate the animals and yourselves, according to Dr. Shepler.

Dog owners are urged to consult a vet at the PHOTO BY JUAN FIGUEROA first sign of a cough.

“We’re not seeing terribly high numbers when it comes to death rates or those severe infections,” Shepler said.

“But it is a persistent cough. I think the basics are still the same. Make sure that you’re healthy and vaccinated before interacting with others. I think the same goes for our pets.

“Just make sure that your pets are fully vaccinated, that they have all their core vaccines like rabies, and Parvo, distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza,” Shepler continued. “And that we’re also vaccinating them regularly for Bordetella as well as the canine influenza or the canine flu.”

Shepler said that vaccines may not prevent pets from falling ill, but it will ensure that several possible contributors to the mystery illness are covered.

“It’s not going to provide 100% immunity. No vaccine does,” Shepler said. “But it does give the dog’s body something to go off of and some information (for vets) to start tracking.”

At a recent panel by Trupanion pet insurance, Colorado State University’s Dr. Michael Lappin, a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences reassured pet owners that going to the vet for those vaccines and checks was not a risk.

He said that the facilities have biosecurity protocols in place to keep pets, owners and staff safe.

“If you’re only there for your routine vaccines, or you’re there for your cancer appointment or your ear infection appointment, we still want people to come in,” he said. “We’re doing our security measures. So, your animal won’t catch those things while you’re there.”

Outside of vaccinations, vets are not calling for precautions with healthy

pets. According to Shepler, pet owners shouldn’t worry until there are serious symptoms. She urges owners to take a coughing dog to the vet to get evaluated and treated early.

“I think pet owners should start worrying when their pet is not acting like themselves,” she said. “If they’re not eating and drinking, if they seem extra tired, or lethargic if they have any sort of difficulty breathing, where it seems like their breath is really shallow, or that they can expand their chest completely or fill their lungs with air. Obviously, that is much more concerning and becomes an emergency situation.”

She went on to say that any dog, “with a cough should get checked out, just to make sure that everything is stable, and then to get started on appropriate treatment.”

There is a risk of pneumonia and other more severe illnesses connected to this mysterious condition. However, Shepler said that local vets are seeing a vast majority of dogs who get the illness recover.

“I think the most important thing to know is that while a few pets are getting some secondary complications that can be more life-threatening, the vast majority of the pets that we’ve seen at least, are very stable,” said Shepler. “They come in with good energy. They come in with normal vital signs, but owners just report this persistent nagging cough.”

Shepler urges pet owners to see a vet when the cough starts. In addition, she reassures owners that most pets are coming out of the illness just fine.

“In the 20-25 cases that we’ve seen here at the City Vet clinic, we only have two or three that have needed more significant intervention because they have developed a secondary pneumonia,” Shepler said. “So for the most part, this is an annoying disease. But for many of our patients, it has not become lifethreatening.”

If your pet shows signs of a cough, fever or a change in behavior, contact your local vet. Make sure your pets are fully vaccinated before boarding, visiting other homes with pets or going to dog parks.

For more information on the illness, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website, watch the Trupanion panel on the illness on the webpage for Canine Respiratory Illness Q & A with Trupanion or contact Shepler at City Vet Highlands Ranch at 720-924-3033.

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Volunteers love annual holiday train

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Through the Holiday Express train in Belleview Park, volunteers from the Englewood Parks & Recreation and Library team bring holiday cheer to the community.

Volunteer Miles Harford said he began driving the train in June of 2023.

“I grew up riding the train in Belleview Park. I’d always sit behind the engineer and watch him operate the train,” Harford said. “The engineer’s name was Fritz, and he had such a huge impact on my love of trains, hoping one day I’d get to drive the train.”

He said since becoming a driver, “it has been a real dream come true.”

“I love seeing the joy it brings to children and adults alike,” Harford said. “I loved riding the train growing up, but now that I drive it, I get to see so many others enjoy it.”

Harford said the Holiday Express is a special thing for Englewood and people always enjoy it.

“Often people respond with shock and awe when they find out Belleview park has a train,” Harford said.

Going forward Harford said he hopes the train will continue to bring joy to people.

Additionally, Harford said he’s excited for the holidays this year.

“I’m looking forward to togetherness,” he said. “Whether it be with family, friends, or even the community. I’m excited to join the community during our time on the Holiday Express.”

Scott Marsh and Tim Dudley, operators of the Holiday Express, pose with the locomoCOURTESY OF LINDSAY PETERSON tive they both love operating for Englewood.

Tim Dudley, who also volunteers to drive the train, began operating the locomotive in July of 2020 during the pandemic.

Dudley said he decided to volunteer to drive the train so he could get out of the house.

For Dudley, the best aspect of driving the train is seeing “kids’ excitement and joy when riding the train.”

“People often tell me they rode the train as kids and now they are bringing their children and grandchildren,” Dudley said. “A very nice lady told me a couple of years back that she got married on the train 42

years ago and rides it every year on or around their anniversary.”

Dudley said he hopes people can continue to make memories on the train and celebrate the holiday season.

“This is the only job I have ever had where my customers literally jump for joy and squeal and scream when they see me coming,” Dudley said. “The park is beautiful with its decorations and everyone is in a happy, fun holiday spirit.”

Scott Marsh, who began driving in 2012, said he retired in 2010 and “had no intention of doing anything that required any kind of work.”

“Then the supervisor of the farm and train asked me if I would consider driving the train and I thought it would be kind of fun entertaining children and making people smile,” Marsh said.

Marsh said everyone is always positive about riding the train.

“There has been a train running in the park for over 50 years and I have talked to many grandparents who tell me about when they were younger and brought their little babies to ride the train,” Marsh said.

He said one of his favorite aspects of operating the train is seeing the reaction from children when “they see the train coming into the station.”

“I’m looking forward to a busy holiday express this weekend. It’s going to be quite cold but it will feel more like Christmas,” Marsh said.

Open Space Activities Supervisor, Lindsay Peterson, said the train is registered through the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety, Amusement Rides & Devices and the city follows all the state trainings, procedures and policies.

Peterson said new drivers are trained with experienced operators before operating the Holiday Express for the public.

Peterson said the trainer stays on site with new drivers and all entities stay in communication with one another about the train, the track and maintenance.

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Parents in the Cherry Creek School District asked the school board on Dec. 11 for more transparent communication and clearer disciplinary policies for incidents of racism and discrimination.

“I want to be clear – the use of hateful language, including the ‘N word,’ is unacceptable,” Smith said in his letter. “Recently, we have had instances of racist videos that were created off-campus and caused disruption of the learning environment.

“Students engaging in this type of behavior have and will face consequences,” he added. “These can range from restorative practices up to suspension and/or expulsion from school.”

Smith encouraged parents to talk to their children about not using racist language anywhere, including on social media.

“As a school district, we cannot solve societal problems alone, but we will continue to take steps to ensure our schools are safe places for all,” he said.

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or those who regularly read this column, you know that I am a huge sports fan. I love watching our Avalanche play. I’m not a huge basketball fan, FROM THE but I’ve come to like Nikola Jokic quite a EDITOR bit over the last year. I love him both on and off the court.

I am not a huge Broncos fan. I admit it — I like the Chiefs.

But I am glad to see the home team coming along under Sean Payton.

Thelma Grimes I have always been a major football fan. Football is the reason I became a journalist back in those young days with dreams of only covering sports.

Nowadays, besides watching several pro sports games, I am also a huge fan of anything my children are playing.

While one is heading toward liking football next year, right now both boys are all about hockey.

That leads me to my point — in all the sports I watched this year and some last year, there is a growing problem. The referees. They are awful.

Jokic has been kicked out of multiple games this year. I love it when even he is perplexed as to why. I also love it when fans who paid to specifically see him want a refund when he’s kicked out early. I say they deserve a refund.

Then, there is the NFL. Man, this is probably the worst year of officiating I have ever seen.

Every game seems to be decided this year by a referee. To some degree, it was last year too. The timing of flags is suspicious. The specific penalties being called are suspicious. You do start questioning the game. Is it rigged for specific teams? Are referees involved in gambling? Maybe it’s all about their fantasy teams?

At one time a bad call here or there was expected. But this year — the NFL has a major problem, making avid fans like me watch a lot less. If I’m skipping more games this year than ever, you must wonder how many others are too.

Then, we come down to the local level with my children’s sports. Some may think I am biased, but that’s OK. I likely am a little bit.

My son plays in the 10U no-check league with the Arapahoe Warriors. I

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saw hints of issues last year when we played an aggressive team that took out our star player with a dirty hit in the first period. The referees never got that game under control and multiple players were unnecessarily hurt.

This year, I’ve seen a game where there were four refs on the ice. Three were in training and one supposedly was the trainer. I watched whistles being blown for no reason. I watched them allow a score after the buzzer ended the period.

I watched them take away another goal saying the scoring team had a roughing call. Interestingly, the whistle did not blow when that team gained control of the puck, which is the rule.

At one game, I talked to a dad of one of the referees, who is 15. I think it’s fantastic that we have kids stepping into an officiating role. I also learned a lot from that dad about how parents can behave terribly and say unimaginable things to his son. I have seen that behavior myself and even changed some of my own behavior because of what he told me that day. I do understand his side.

However, I am also that parent paying thousands of dollars into a league to have my son play a sport he has come to love. I have watched politics play a part in the team he is put on. I have watched referees take a kids’ game and make it less fair or fun.

In all levels of sports, officiating is a true problem, and whether it’s the NFL, NBA or youth levels — the officials should be held accountable for horrible performances.

Locally, a coach and administrator of my son’s league said a huge problem is having a referee shortage. I am being told parent and fan behavior makes it hard to keep and recruit referees. I understand and see their side too. I understand it’s a complex issue.

This has led to a “hands off ” mentality regarding referee decisions. It’s OK that game-changing calls are being made because we have to be nice to them, so they do not leave.

A coach told me that referees in every sport are getting so much power that it’s gone to their head and there is no accountability, which means the problem will get worse before it gets better.

When parents stop paying, when fans stop buying tickets — will that create change?

Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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Older adults encouraged to minimize risk

am Ryan Falkner, the Senior Resource Deputy at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. I have been with the sheriff ’s office for 16 years.

LIVING AND During my time, AGING WELL I have been assigned to the jail, inmate transportation, court security, patrol, and now community resources. I have also been on special teams such as S.O.R.T. (SWAT for the jail), S.D.U. Ryan Falkner (riot control), and Wildland Fire Crew. I was the corporal for court security before I moved to this role.

I took this role to pursue my passion as Senior Resource Deputy. I have the utmost respect for previous generations as I recognize their efforts to make my generation better. With that, I want to thank everyone for their struggles, my life has been a blessing partly because of those actions. If it wasn’t for the struggles your generation went through, I would not have such a wonderful life. I am honored for this opportunity to give back to those I care deeply about.

The focus of my position is to educate and inform older adults, staff members, and loved ones to minimize victimization of our senior citizens. I will be spreading information in several ways: social media, websites, pamphlets, one on one consultation, and group classes. I will stay up to date on all crime trends within the communities of the county. I plan on being in the communities as much as possible. This is an effort for everyone to get comfortable with me and vice versa. I look forward to the role of your Senior Resource Deputy.

During my presentation on Thursday, Feb. 1 for Seniors’ Council of Douglas County, I will talk about overall crime and safety tips for each of the following: scam protection, personal safety, and house safety. Please join us at the Castle Rock Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., at 10 a.m. to learn how to remain safe at home and around our community.

Seniors’ Council aims to educate, engage, and advocate for older adults.

We meet on the first Thursday of the month; meetings are free and open to the public. For information and up to date information please visit douglas.co.us/community-services/services/senior-services/seniors-council.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sidewalk sham

My wife and I were excited to read an announcement in the 15 Sep 2023 edition of the Littleton Report about the city’s Concrete Sidewalk Rebate Program: “Residents can apply online for rebates for the full amount of qualifying concrete replaced by private contractors.”

This is a boldfaced lie. We eventually came to find out that, in truth, the city’s Concrete Sidewalk Rebate Program is intentionally designed to cover only a tiny fraction of the cost of repairing sidewalks.

The city claims dominion over our public sidewalks as part of the public right of way. They issue sidewalkrelated citations, require permits and inspections for all work done to or on the sidewalk, and so on.

They simultaneously absolve themselves of any responsibility for the sidewalks with a single sexist sentence buried in our City Charter: “It is hereby declared that, with the exceptions contained in this Chapter, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to maintain sidewalks adjacent to his property ...”

We applied for the Rebate Program, were approved for 5 sections (or “stones,” as they are apparently called) of our sidewalk, and then reached out to about a dozen different contractors. We held on-site meetings with five of them, and

eventually, after much nagging and cajoling, were able to secure four bids.

We were very disappointed to learn that the “full amount” the city had initially offered to pay for would actually only cover 20% - 30% of the cost of the repairs.

Not exactly much “help” when you’re talking about bringing the cost of the project down from “something we can’t really afford right now” to “something we still can’t really afford.”

I scheduled a call with the city engineer responsible for the program. she was defensive and full of excuses, denied that the city had ever offered full reimbursement, complained about the project’s inadequate funding (only enough for about 4 homes in the entire city!), and said I should be grateful the city bothered to offer any assistance at all.

Anyway, I write in hopes that others might benefit from what we eventually uncovered. Unless you’re already committed to a sidewalk replacement, you’re a well-funded developer, or just a wealthy local aristocrat with money to burn, don’t bother wasting your time on this particular rebate program. It’s pure optics, all for show, and no real substance; the very definition of a sham.

Matt Chidley Littleton

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Brighton artist paints fantastic realism

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J

udith Dickinson was born to be an artist.

When she was 8, numerous artists saw her talent and offered to teach her.

“I’ve been fortunate to continue my art education through the years working under some top artists, most recently Craig Tennant, Anthony Ryder and Michael Shane Neal,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson naturally developed the talent to oil paint portraits in accurate detail, depicting nature and contemporary life.

Southwest Art Magazine, Art Collector Magazine and Art of the West Magazine have also featured Dickinson’s work.

Dickinson said she didn’t go to college for art, where the lessons were on abstract art. She preferred painting realism, so she got her degree in education in Philadelphia at Cairn University but continued to paint when she could.

Dickinson brings the emotions and character of a real-life figure or scene to her paintings. She primarily paints portraits of clients and people around the world.

Dickinson said she had painted portraits of famous people such as Judge Judy and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as paintings of many Christian leaders.

She also did portraits for former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and his wife.

“Portrait commissions are what pays the most,” she said. “Portraits are very hard to do because each person is so different and you’ve got to be right on.”

Move to Colorado

Dickinson grew up in New Jersey on 700 acres of wooded countryside with lakes. She moved to Colorado in 1996.

TOP MIDDLE: The Rwandan moms of the Pygmy tribe live in poverty.

Judith Dickerson painted their story using fabric in many ways.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Judith Dickinson with two horse portraits she painted.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

“I do miss the trees, but I love Colorado for the sunshine every day,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson moved to Brighton in 2007, and her art career expanded.

“When we drove into Brighton, it was a small town, and many places were boarded up with Christmas decorations that were still up in March,” she said.

Dickinson found an 1888 historic home for sale and decorated it with antiques from New Jersey.

“The home was owned by the first sheriff of Brighton, J.P. Higgins, who later became the third mayor. We love SEE PAINTING MASTERS, P17

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the house,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson said the city of Brighton offered them the former empty police station to turn into Main Street Gallery to help revitalize downtown.

Its gallery houses Colorado artists, also called the Main Street Creatives, offering art classes and hosting receptions.

It also has ten studio spaces.

“We have great teachers teaching 16 to 20 artists, running studios and showing in the gallery. …It’s wonderful that the city enables us to do that, “Dickinson said.

Dickinson Art Studio is in the old jail of the police building.

“I come to jail every day to do my art,” she said with a laugh.

“I come to my studio six days a week because I love it.”

Work in Africa

Dickinson and her husband’s lives changed when they went to work in Africa to start an orphanage in Uganda and work with the pygmy tribes in Rwanda.

What inspired Judith and Gary Dickinson to open an orphanage in Uganda? Gary was a professor at a New Jersey University with several African students, and one of them was like a brother to them.

“We were sending money for special projects,” Judith said.

Judith said Gary traveled to Uganda, and a person he helped invited him to come to a remote village to thank him.

When he arrived, he found many kids running around.

“This guy was trying to take these children in, they were living off the land and barely went to school. Gary said we can’t do everything, but this is one thing we can focus on, so it’s when he started the orphanage,” Judith said.

Judith continued her passion for painting art and making a

LEFT: A painting of a young lady sitting at a barn at the Brighton, Colorado Bromley Farms.

RIGHT: Judith Dickinson’s painting of Crazy Horse.

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living to help sponsor the kids.

Judith said her painting sales went toward her work in Africa, and they continue to work there today. Gary goes three to four times a year, and she goes occasionally.

“A friend told us about a pygmy tribe that lives in poverty, so we went to work with two other tribes that had never learned to read or write,” Judith said.

Dickinson said the kids have been in school for eight years now, and they rebuilt their huts. They are being taught how to farm and are receiving clean water and medical care.

Dickinson said they took their grandchildren, three sons and their wives to Africa in June.

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Cencalli Taqueria celebrates opening

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Owner Zoe Romero puts in an order during the Cencalli Taqueria grand opening celebration on Dec. 11. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

In Nahuatl, an indigenous language spoken in parts of Mexico, the word “cencalli” means family.

That’s why Zoe Romero and her husband, Andres Venalonzo, used this word to name their new taqueria on Main Street in Littleton.

“It is family recipes, for families, welcoming them into our family,” Romero said. “That is honestly, I think, the biggest asset of Mexican culture …

So if we’re able to pass down that feeling through the food, through the ambiance, through the drinks, then I think we’re building something.”

Cencalli Taqueria celebrated

its grand opening on Dec. 11, officially marking its debut to the downtown Littleton dining scene.

The restaurant – which includes highlights such as street tacos and ten different flavors of margaritas – is inspired by the roots of Romero and Venalonzo, who are from Mexico City and Guerrero, respectively.

The Parker-based couple has experience in the restaurant business, being owners of Colonna’s Pizza in Centennial.

Romero said they opened the new Mexican restaurant to share their culture with the community.

“Making sure that we can expose a little bit of our folklore into the city, you know, what we grew up (with) – with food, with

ambience, with music,” she said.

“It’s been something on our bucket list for a very long time.”

She said she is most looking forward to getting to know the Littleton community. “(We are) looking forward to building more than just clients – friendships that will last,” Romero said. “And having an area that will be a community hub for those that are in the area or visiting, just having this as a staple place.”

Romero said their business is happy to support local artists and other community members through their business in whatever ways they can.

Cencalli Taqueria is open every day of the week, starting at 10am, with weekly specials running on Mondays-Thursdays.

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Whether celebrating the holidays or saying hello to the new year, visitors to The Hudson Gardens and Event Center on select nights this winter will get to experience a new and immersive light show.

The gardens, managed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation, are hosting two light shows this season — “Hudson Holidays” and “Light Up the New Year.”

The first, focused on the magic of the holiday season, started on Nov. 24 and will run on select

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but there will be a different look and experience for each one, Langjahr said, with different colors and music.

The holiday show will have softer music and the New Year’s show will be more upbeat, she added.

“Not your traditional backyard holiday show”

Hudson Gardens staff worked with Scarlett Entertainment, an international creative events company, to design the shows.

Some of the highlights include a 180-foot-long cathedral and a 50-foot-wide dome that visitors can

go underneath to watch the lights move in sync with the music.

There will also be lighted trees, a laser forest and projections on the lawn, Langjahr said.

“It’s a lot of artwork,” she said. “It’s not your traditional backyard holiday show. It’s definitely a lot more of the culture, and the artwork, and different colors, and different music and just a different experience altogether.”

At the “Hudson Holidays” show, Santa is available for free photos with families.

Langjahr said it takes about an hour to go through either show, including stops for food and warming up in the venue’s warming tent.

The venue is offering a few special nights at the light shows, including a date night on Jan. 20 with a five-

course meal.

There will also be a sensoryfriendly night with quieter music and fewer flashing lights on Jan. 11.

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Community members can buy tickets for a specific date, or a FlexPass that allows them to come on any night the show is happening.

Tickets range from $15 to $30, depending on age, group size and ticket flexibility.

People who buy a Flex Pass for one show will be offered a 10% discount for the second show, Langjahr said.

Hot chocolate, alcoholic beverages and popcorn are available for purchase on site. Food trucks are not present at the shows.

Langjahr encouraged visitors to eat at The Farm House at Brecken-

ridge Brewery on the day they visit the light show to get 25% off of their food, thanks to a partnership between the gardens and the restaurant.

Overall, Lanhjahr said she hopes people of all ages enjoy the shows and they bring the community together this winter.

“We love that it is so wide-range for everyone to enjoy and there’s different aspects that are going to be enjoyed by different people,” she said. “The community is very important to us … just to get to know our community and to give them something that helps create a magical holiday experience for them is really what our goal is.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 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) Paul Prosise AND Sarah Prosise Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CATALYST LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 17, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5063897 Original Principal Amount $220,924.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $201,693.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 43, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 207332203037 Purported common address: 7771 S Kalispell Court, Englewood, CO 80112.

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, 01/24/2024, 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

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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.

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.

First Publication: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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: 09/26/2023 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 # 22-027120 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 Notice NO. 0431-2023 First Publication: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0428-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 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) Maria Dela Luz Rodriguez AND Moises Gaytan Flores Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CSMC 2021-JR2 Trust Date of Deed of Trust April 14, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6067191 Original Principal Amount $26,340.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $13,066.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed

LOT 7, BLOCK 9, AMENDED PLAT OF CHERRY CREEK VISTA FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 5586 S Lansing Way, Englewood, CO 80111-4104.

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, 01/24/2024, 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: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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: 09/22/2023 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 # 23-029797 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 Notice NO. 0428-2023 First Publication: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0445-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) AWES10 HOMES, LLC and Austin Martinson, individually Original Beneficiary(ies) Ronald W. Reely as to an undivided two-thirds interest, and Don B. Owen, Jr., as to an undivided one-third interest Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ronald W. Reely as to an undivided two-thirds interest, and Don B. Owen, Jr., as to an undivided one-third interest Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0082122 Original Principal Amount $715,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $687,848.51 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 43 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 44, BLOCK 17, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 4111 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113.

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, 02/07/2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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: 10/10/2023 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: Fred Gabler #8978 Karsh Gabler Call PC 1658 Cole Blvd, Bldg 6, Suite G10, Lakewood, CO 80401 (303) 759-9669 Attorney File # 4111 South Broadway 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 Notice NO. 0445-2023 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0438-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 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) Par Three Residential Trust Dated April 14, 2022 Original Beneficiary(ies) Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Toorak Capital Partners, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2047967 Original Principal Amount $509,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $491,200.00 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A Purported common address: 4400 South Elati Street, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/07/2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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: 10/06/2023 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-23-966115-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONEXHIBIT A 0438-2023 ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN WOLLENWEBER’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, SECOND ADDITION, BEING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT WHICH IS 1620 FEET WEST AND 580 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET; THENCE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0438-2023 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0462-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Melissa M. Grow and Michael Chad Grow

Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8011257 Original Principal Amount $330,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $239,334.60 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 1, COMANCHE CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 840 Shoshone Street, Strasburg, CO 80136.

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, 02/14/2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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: 10/17/2023 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-23-966760-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal NO. 0462-2023 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LDC23-006, FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS UPDATE / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing an amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code to adopt and incorporate into the Code a new Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated April 11, 2024, with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), as produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 16, 2024, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed Case No. LDC23-006, Floodplain Regulations Update / Land Development Code Amendment. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.

You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2024, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. LDC23-006, Floodplain Regulations Update / Land Development Code Amendment. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.

You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Engineering Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6500, or by emailing sliu@arapahoegov. com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1290 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Littleton City Council is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on its Authorities, Boards, and Commissions. Residents of the City of Littleton are invited to apply for vacancies as listed below.

Service on city Authorities, Boards, or Commissions is limited to residents of the city unless otherwise noted. Questions may be directed to Colleen Norton, City Clerk at (303)795-3780 or colcityclerk@littletongov.org.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.LittletonCO.gov/vacancies All applications must be received by Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Interviews will be conducted on February 20, 21, and 22, 2024. Appointments will be made in March of 2024 with most terms beginning on April 1, 2024; terms for the Littleton Downtown Development Authority will begin on July 1, 2024.

Following is a list of the city’s current Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees: Arts and Culture Commission – 11 members – 3-year terms (3 vacancies) This advisory body provides policy advice to

council on the issues of art, culture, and tourism; encourage and support the growth and expansion of culture and arts in the community; and foster a vibrant, collaborative, and creative Littleton where arts and culture are defining features of the community’s identity and unique character.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Adjustment 5 members – 3-year terms (2 vacancies) This quasi-judicial body is authorized to grant zoning variances, allow land uses permitted by exception and hear appeals on administrative staff decisions. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Building Board of Appeals – 5 members – 3-year terms (2 vacancies) This quasi-judicial body is authorized to review building code issues and make decisions on matters concerning the suspension and revocation of licenses arising under the Uniform Building Code.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Election Commission – 5 members – 4-year terms (2 vacancies) This body reviews, recommends, and establishes procedures for municipal elections as directed by the Littleton City Charter, municipal code, and State Statute. The Commission appoints election judges for city-run elections when necessary and oversees redistricting every ten (10) years.

Meetings are held as needed.

Environmental Stewardship Committee – 7 members – 3-year terms (2 vacancies) This advisory body provides input to city council and staff on Natural Environmental Stewardship priorities for the community. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. as needed.

Fine Arts Board – 7 members – 3-year terms (3 vacancies) This advisory body provides arts programs for the city through the review and selection of art works and exhibitions at public locations and public facilities throughout Littleton and serves as stewards of the Littleton art portfolio. They serve as the city’s representatives in art-related projects with other public and private agencies to encourage the use of the arts in response to community needs. The Board promotes cultural arts within the city to enhance quality of life and recommend acquisition and disposition of cityowned art within city policies. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Historical Preservation Board – 7 members – 3-year terms (3 vacancies) This quasi-judicial body recommends policies, rules and regulations relating to historic preservation; develops public information and education programs, recommends buildings and sites for landmark or other local historic designation status and acts upon certificates of appropriateness on designated buildings. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Littleton Downtown Development Authority – 9 members – 4-year terms (2 vacancies) The Littleton Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) is a quasi-governmental entity formed as a result of a successful ballot question in November 2022. It will provide both financing and leadership for improving downtown business districts as defined by the Downtown Development Authority map.

Licensing Authority – 5 members – 3-year terms (2 vacancies) This quasi-judicial body makes decisions on matters dealing with liquor licensing and marijuana establishments within the City of Littleton. This includes reviewing requests for new licenses as well as various actions and hearings for current license holders. The application process involves approval by the Littleton Licensing Authority and by the State of Colorado. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Next Generation Advisory Committee – up to 15 members – 1 (or) 2-year terms (12 vacancies) This advisory body was commissioned by Littleton City Council to support the city’s vision statement with thoughtful, considerate and insightful recommendations, suggestions and feedback, on matters of city policy that directly impact the attraction and retention of young residents and employees. The committee has 15 individuals from Littleton Public Schools, Arapahoe Community College and young residents who live or work in the city and are between the ages of 17-36. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of

the month at 6:30pm.

Planning Commission – 7 members – 3-year terms (3 vacancies) This quasi-judicial body is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on master plans, land annexations and initial zoning, flood plain designation, rezoning proposals and new subdivisions. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.

South Metro Housing Options – 7 members – 5-year terms (3 vacancies) SMHO serves as the local Housing Authority and works with the city to fulfill its housing goals as stated in the Envision Littleton Comprehensive Plan to meet the needs of residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. The organization administers housing and rental assistance programs and purchases and owns real estate and buildings to serve the needs of residents. SMHO Commissioners oversee the operations of the housing authority which includes a budget separate from the city’s general fund and appoints the executive director responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization. In addition to being responsible for policy development for the organization, SMHO Commissioners perform key roles in recommending specific housing policies and programs to the city and advocating in the community for these policies and programs.

Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

Transportation Mobility Board – 7 members – 3-year terms (3 vacancies) This advisory body provides insight to city council on transportation, mobility, and multi-modal issues both in Littleton and the region. The Board examines issues related to the Transportation Master Plan and related sub plans and extends to reviewing how the city develops, finances, and implements the transportation system pertaining to streets, pedestrians, transit, bicycles, automobiles, congestion, traffic, signalization, the utilization of technology and education of the public and private industry on transportation topics. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Legal Notice No. 532428 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 11th day of December, 2023, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 6

SERIES OF 2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 2-58 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No. 532422 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CHEMICAL PHOSPHORUS AND UV DISINFECTION PROJECT On or about January 4, 2024 the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to: PCL Construction, Inc. 1711 W. Greentree Drive # 201 Tempe, AR 85284-2717 For the construction of: Chemical Phosphorus and UV Disinfection Project.

Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about January 4, 2024 final settlement

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to PCL Construction, Inc. Contractor, will be made by the City of Englewood, Colorado for and on account of the contract for the construction of the above-referenced project.

Any person, co-partnership, an association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accord with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Director of Finance, City of Englewood, Colorado, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before January 4, 2024.

Claims must be submitted to Jackie Loh, Director of Finance, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2416.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date and time will relieve the City of Englewood from all and any liability of such claim as provided by law.

Jackie Loh, Director of Finance City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No. 532419 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Second Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: ENGLEWOOD HERALD Public Notice Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on January 2, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with James R. Howell & Co., Inc. for BID PACKAGE #12 Phase 3 and Phase 4 Secured Vestibule CMGC Services at Lenski ES, Hopkins ES, Runyon ES, Sandburg ES, Acoma, Powell MS, Heritage HS. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied 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, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before December 21, 2023. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before December 21, 2023.

Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: November 30, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 532311 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No: 2023CV31091 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: CHESAPEAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

Defendants: JIM BOUGHTON; COLE TAYLOR BANK; and MICHAEL R. WESTERBERG AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Entries of Default and Judgment Against Defendant Jim Boughton and to Execute on Decree of Foreclosure entered on August 17, 2023, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the

Arapahoe County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit:

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated August 17, 2023, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on January 18, 2023 at Reception No. E3003548 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Chesapeake Townhomes (a Planned Community), recorded on June 28, 2016 at Reception No. D6068747 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “Declaration”). The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legally described as follows:

LOT 24, BLOCK 3, TUSCANY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Lot 49 Blk 2 Olde Towne Sub 1st Flg, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Commonly known as 228 S Nome St, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the above-referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M. on the 18th day of January, 2024 at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF THE SALE.** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $16,382.66.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Alyssa E. Chirlin, Esq., Reg No. 53311, Smith Jadin Johnson, PLLC, 1775 Sherman St, Ste 2750, Denver, CO 80203, 720-550-7280.

DATED October 24, 2023 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 532205 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2022CV30513 Division: 21 Plaintiff: Maintenance Association for Piney Creek East, Inc. a.k.a. Tuscany Maintenance Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Chris Tyszka; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”); and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Order for Final Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated July 28, 2023 and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by Maintenance Association for Piney Creek East, Inc. a.k.a. Tuscany Maintenance Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, WHICH LIEN BEING FORE-

also known by street name and number as: 18707 E. Berry Pl., Aurora, CO 80015.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of County of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of February 2024, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. Please telephone (720) 874-3845 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid.

Amount of judgment entered on July 28, 2023: $7,161.27 with post-judgment interest at 8% per annum. The amount of the foreclosed lien is not stagnant. Amount of foreclosed lien as of October 6, 2023: $8,802.77. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Attorneys for Association: Moeller Graf, P.C.; Associate Attorney Gail R. Gudder, Reg. No. 17820; ggudder@moellergraf.com; 9557 South Kingston Court, Englewood, CO 80112; Phone: (877) 279-4499.

Date: November 14, 2023 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 532300 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600 Case No.: 2018C034846 Div.:A2 Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. ANGEL WIMBUSH, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, ANGEL WIMBUSH, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on April 9, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, April 9, 2018 NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, ANGEL WIMBUSH Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on April 9, 2018.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. 532330 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice TO: DAVID K. ARNDT: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of ARAPAHOE, 7325 South Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 in Case 2021CV031802 entitled: WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. vs. DAVID K ARNDT $413.19 garnished at US Bank, 436 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501.

Legal Notice No. 532283 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice The 2023 annual return (IRS form 900-F) of the Lyle and Connie Blessman Foundation is available for inspection at the principal office during regular business hours by an citizen.

Legal Notice No. 532415 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 West Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600 Case No.:2018C031538 Div.:A2 Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff vs.

MYRA BEKETAUT, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, MYRA BEKETAUT, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on March 5, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, March 5, 2018 NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C. , shall have and take of defendant, MYRA BEKETAUT Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on March 5, 2018.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. 532299 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Toni Lee Lucero, a/k/a Toni L. Lucero, a/k/a Toni Lucero, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31352 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald L. Lucero, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd. Building 6, Ste. #200 Lakewood, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 532381 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deborah J. Blair, a/k/a Deborah Jane Blair, a/k/a Deborah Blair, a/k/a Deb J Blair, a/k/a Deb Jane Blair, a/k/a Deb Blair, a/k/a Debbie J. Blair, a/k/a Debbie Jane Blair, a/k/a Debbie Blair, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31392 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

David A Blair, Personal Representative PO Box 6382 Incline Village, NV 89450 Legal Notice No. 532426 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Ann Burick, AKA Betty Burick Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 575 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC

By Shane Oltmanns 7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 532412 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GARY C. CANADY, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 31332 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher J. Canady, Personal Representative 10144 West Powers Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80127 Legal Notice No. 532383 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Samuel L. Winter, a/k/a Samuel Lewis Winter, a/k/a Samuel Winter, a/k/a Sam L. Winter, a/k/a Sam Lewis Winter, a/k/a Sam Winter, Deceased.

Case Number: 2023PR031309

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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 Monday, April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

LuAnn Howie, Personal Representative 2071 S. Broxon Street Boise, Idaho 83705 Legal Notice No. 532411 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Cloutier, a/k/a Richard K. Cloutier, a/k/a Richard Kevin Cloutier, a/k/a Rich Cloutier, a/k/a Rick Cloutier, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31364 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew Cloutier, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd. Building 6, Ste. #200 Lakewood, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 532402 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

7, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra L. Frye, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd.

Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 532353 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alfred B. Adam, aka Alfred Bernard Adam, aka Fred Adam, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR234 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linsey W. Kasper, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 532431 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PHYLLIS MARIE SCHNEIBEL, also known as PHYLLIS M. SCHNEIBEL, and PHYLLIS SCHNEIBEL, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31319

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Ross Henry, aka Robert R. Henry, aka Robert Henry, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031375

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Araphaoe County, Colorado the on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 4/21/2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Lou Horton, Personal Representative 5735 S. Lakeview St. Littleton, CO 80120

Michael Anderson, Personal Representative 711 S Public Rd. Lafayette, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. 532416 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Regina M. Hollberg, a/k/a Regina Mae Hollberg, a/k/a Regina Hollberg, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR31271 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Hollberg, Co-Personal Representative 1170 Clarke Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Kurt Hollberg, Co-Personal Representative 660 Ironwood Green River, WY 82935 Legal Notice No. 532393 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PAULETTA ELIZABETH KRUGER, a/k/a PAULETTA E. KRUGER, a/k/a PAULETTA KRUGER, a/ka PAULETTA TOTTEN KRUGER, a/k/a PAULETTA T. KRUGER, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31316 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April

Legal Notice No. 432335 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara Corinne Raichle, a/k/a Barbara C. Raichle, a/k/a Barbara Hingley Raichle, a/k/a Barbara H. Raichle, a/k/a Barbara Raichle, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 31216 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 7, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Asarch, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 532371 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SAMUEL FRENCH KELLEY, a.k.a. SAMUEL F. KELLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031356 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (SAMANTHA KELLEY) or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER (7325 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112) on or before APRIL 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Leona Light LEONA LIGHT, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 1801 California Street, Suite 2400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 532432

First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carolyn Sue Manyik, also known as Carolyn S. Manyik, aka Carolyn Manyik, aka Carolyn Sue Coulson, Case Number: 2023PR31042 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa Manyik, Personal Representative c/o Renet Greer Greer Law, LLC 7899 S. Lincoln Ct, #100 Littleton, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 532399 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher:Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Howard Mennell Heck, aka Howard M. Heck, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031261 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Elizabeth (Heek) Beezley Co-Personal Representative 1259 E. Jamison Ave. Centennial, CO 80122 Catherine Elaine (Heck) Palazzari Co-Personal Representative 6250 Connaught Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Legal Notice No. 532385 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frederick William Hudson Jr, Deceased Case Number 2023PR31131 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado, on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Quinton Daniel Hudson, Personal Representative 6097 S. Locust St, Centennial, Colorado, 80111 Legal Notice No. 532337 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Anne Logan, a/k/a Mary A. Logan, and Mary Logan, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 31298 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Arapahoe County District Court on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rebecca Anne Potts, Personal Representative 3920 S. Dahlia St. Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Phone: (303) 915-7241 becky.potts@plantemoran.com Legal Notice No. 532352 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Katherine L. Kalish, Deceased Case Number: 23PR031308 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel A. Kalish, Personal Representative 823 Golden Peak Drive Erie, Colorado 80516 Legal Notice No. 532398 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wanetta Kay Adam, aka Kay Adam, Deceased Case Number 2023PR233 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linsey W. Kasper, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 532429 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WALLACE A. OLSAN, aka WALLACE ALVIN OLSAN, aka WALLACE OLSAN and WALLY OLSAN, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31323 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Latham, Personal Representative 736 Poppywood Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 532369 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carlos De la Rosa, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031331 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary De la Rosa Personal Representative 5300 Preserve Drive Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Legal Notice No. 532386 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Jeremy P. Cohen, Esq., Atty. Reg. #:15942 Attorney for Personal Representative Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: (303) 796-2626 E-mail: jcohen@bfwlaw.com Legal Notice No. 532348 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES WALTER ROGO, aka JAMES W. ROGO, aka JAMES ROGO, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31248 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deena Lawrence c/o Nicole Andrzejewski Attorney for the Personal Representative Meurer & Potter, P.C. 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 532397 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRANK THOMAS KAPURANIS, also known as FRANK T. KAPURANIS, also known as FRANK KAPURANIS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31359 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Peter Frank Kapuranis, Personal Representative c/o Illumine Legal LLC 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237 Legal Notice No. 532413 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patrick R. Carroll, a/k/a Patrick Raymond Carroll, a/k/a Patrick Carroll, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31297 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jason Carroll, Personal Representative 17801 E. Florida Ave. Aurora, CO 80017 Legal Notice No. 532373 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DANIEL WEST HEMMINGER, A/K/A DANIEL W. HEMMINGER, A/K/A DANIEL HEMMINGER, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031320

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Johanna Cartledge, aka Johanna T. Cartledge Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031242

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Grant Hemminger, Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel West Hemminger 2425 S. Xanadu Way, Unit B Aurora, CO 80014

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Natacha M. Hutchinson Gutierrez Attorney to the Personal Representative 695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 480 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No. 532425

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First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phillis R. Abramson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30822 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bruce David Abramson Personal Representative 76 Silver Fox Drive Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Legal Notice No. 532351 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KENNETH A. SCHWAB, aka KENNETH ALLEN SCHWAB, and as KENNETH SCHWAB, Deceased Case No. 2023PR31383 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kirsten E. Schwab Norwood Personal Representativev 5040 S. Espana Way Centennial, CO 80015 Legal Notice No.532421 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara J. Untisz, also known as Barbara Jeanne Untisz, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031256 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Francis Untisz, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 532400 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas Anthony Buccola, aka Nickolas Anthony Buccola, aka Nick A. Buccola, Deceased Case Number: 23PR328 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul F. Ray, Personal Representative 3395 N. Estates St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Legal Notice No. 532433 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Laux Murphy, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31269 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County on or before April 22, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Maura Susan Murphy-Jacobs Personal Representative 369 W. Caley Drive Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 532410 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 6, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 20, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Aster Abraha Kidane be changed to Zebib Abraha Kidane Case No.: 23 C 100953

The petition requests that the name of KellyAnne Kelce Ruiz be changed to KellyAnne Kelce Lopez Case No.: 2023C100238

The petition requests that the name of Yemin Kim Adams be changed to Kim Yemin Adams Case No.: 23 C 100908

By: Judge Colleen Clark

By: Kim Bosell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532344 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532340 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532430 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 13, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Anthony Douglas Nern be changed to Anthony Douglas Corvidae Case No.: 23 C 100788 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 532368 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 17, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Dylan Alex Cook be changed to Alexander Donald Pillischafske Case No.: 23 C 100901

The petition requests that the name of Christopher Ray Lewis be changed to River Christian Lee Case No.: 2023 C 100904

By: Judge Colleen Clark

By: Kim Bosewell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532380 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 20, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 13, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ibrahim Coban Delzell Batuk be changed to Ibrahim Sivan Delzell Borjigin Case No.: 23 C 100911

The petition requests that the name of Yousif Ali AI Shammari be changed to Yousif Ali Alshamarti Case No.: 2023Cl00868

The petition requests that the name of Jenna Rose Huffman be changed to Jenna Rose Corvidae Case No.: 23 C 100792

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532370 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532367 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532350 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Diane Lynn Arguello be changed to Diane Lynn Diamond Case No.: 23 C 100899 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 532338 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 532390 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Kathiresan VettiampalayamKumaraswamy be changed to Kathiresan Vettiampalayam Kumaraswamy Case No.: 23 C 100952

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD SHELTON RAY, aka RICHARD S. RAY, aka RICHARD RAY, aka DICK S. RAY, aka DICK RAY, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31366

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Jennifer Sterner, Personal Representative 11810 E. Caribou Dr. Franktown, CO 80116

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Kim Boswell lerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 532417 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 6, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Isaiah Omari-Makai Scott be changed to Isaiah Omari-Makai Ashley Case No.: 23 C 100897

The petition requests that the name of Cesar Olivio Lozano be changed to Cesar Olivio Lozano Gonzalez Case No.: 23 C 100873

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Colleen Clark By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532366 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 16, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Edison Raheem Rodriquez be changed to Edison Raheem Aubrey Case No.: 2023 C 100083 By: Judge Colleen Clark Legal Notice No. 532331 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532336 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 20, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Natasha Brooke Fleming be changed to Tashi Bjorn Case No.: 23 C 100887 By: Judge Colleen Clark Legal Notice No. 532341 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 532339 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTYLITTLETON, COLORADO 1790 West Littleton Blvd Littleton, Colorado In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Nicole Lopez For Minor Child: KellyAnne Kelce Ruiz To Change the Child’s Name to: KellyAnne Kelce Lopez Case Number: 2023C100238 Div.: A2 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Daniel Ruiz Jr., Non-custodial Parent Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: January 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Division A2 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for KellyAnne Kelce Ruiz At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: November 16, 2023 Legal Notice No. 532345 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2023, that a Petition for Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Arthur John Zaturenskaya, Jr. be changed to Arthur John Bullock, Jr. Case No. 2023CV32258 By: Clerk of Court/ Duty Clerk Legal Notice No. 532384 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023

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Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kaedan James Tuccy be changed to Kaedan James Antonucci Case No.: 23C100944 By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 532427 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: Jenifer Lundberg and Lans Pursel For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 23JA68 Division: 22 Courtroom: 22 NOTICE OF HEARING To: Richard Nye and Brandi Mackey Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking

to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

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You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on January 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

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Public Notices Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state.co.us) 2023CW3155 (Case Nos. 95CW226, 95CW227, 07CW201, and 16CW3098) THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, a municipal corporation of the counties of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise. IN THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, AND WELD COUNTIES Attorneys: Attorneys for City of Aurora, Colorado Office of the City Attorney Stephen C. Cann #24498 Ian J. Best #46020 Aurora Municipal Center, Suite 5300 15151 East Alameda Parkway Aurora, Colorado 80012 Phone: (303) 739-7030 Fax: (303) 739-7842 E-Mail: scann@auroragov.org; ibest@auroragov.org Case Number: 2023CW3155 (Case Nos. 95CW226, 95CW227, 07CW201, and 16CW3098) AMENDED APPLICATION FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE ABSOLUTE PORTIONS OF CONDITIONAL RIGHTS OF EXCHANGE INTRODUCTION IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, AND WELD COUNTIES. Applicant files this amended application to correct the inclusion of exchanges to the Burlington Ditch Headgate that are not part of the application. Applicant, the City of Aurora, Colorado, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise, (“Aurora”) seeks a finding of diligence for remaining conditional rights of exchange initially decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. 95-CW-226 and 95-CW-227 on August 14, 2001, Case No. 07-CW-201, decreed on July 28, 2010, and continued in Division one in Case No. 16CW3089, decreed on November 27, 2017. The exchange reaches extend from either the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Outfall (located on the South Platte River just above its confluence with Sand Creek) or from the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall on Sand Creek, through releases of water flowing downstream on said Creek to Sand Creek’s confluence to the South Platte River, with the exchange reaches then extending upstream along the South Platte River to the South Platte River’s confluence with Cherry Creek, then upstream on Cherry Creek to either Cherry Creek Reservoir or through Cherry Creek Reservoir to the Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Attached to this Application as Exhibit 1 is a map illustrating the location of the subject exchanges and facilities described herein. These exchanges have an appropriation date of November 27, 1995, for a decreed rate of 25 c.f.s. for each of the individual exchanges and as a cumulative limit for any combination of the exchanges. The decreed conditional exchanges to the Burlington Ditch Headgate are no longer necessary and are hereby relinquished and cancelled. 1. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: The City of Aurora, Colorado A municipal corporation of the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas acting by and through its Utility Enterprise 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600 Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 Telephone: 303-739-7370 2.

NAME AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF STRUCTURES AND REPLACEMENT LOCATIONS: 2.1. Exchange To Points: The following points constitute the “exchange to” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 2.1.1. The Cherry Creek Well Field. The tributary wells are located in Sections 19 and 30, T5S, R66W, 6th P.M., their original locations are more specifically described as: Location Tying to SE Cor. Sec. 19 Well No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7

T5S R66W of the 6th P.M. N67° 35’ W 350 feet N79° 35’ W 818 feet S66° 15’ W 504 feet S20° 20’ W 821 feet S4° 55’ W 1428 feet S1° 52’ W 2544 feet N2° W 644 feet

2.1.2. The Cherry Creek Reservoir. The Reservoir outlet works are located on Cherry Creek in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 2, T5S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 39’ 08” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 20” W. 2.2. Exchange From Points: The following structures or points constitute the “exchange from” points for use by Aurora in the exchanges: 2.2.1. The Outfall of the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The outfall is located on Sand Creek in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, T3S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 45’ 39” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 22” W. 2.2.2. The Outfall of the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. The outfall is located on the South Platte River in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1, T3S, R68W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 48’ 45” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 57’ 14” W. 2.2.3. The Confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River. This point is located in NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 33, T3S, R68W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 45’ 16” N and the approximate longitude is 105° 00’ 29” W. 2.2.4. The Cherry Creek Reservoir. The Reservoir outlet works are located on Cherry Creek in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 2, T5S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 39’ 08” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 20” W. 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS 3.1. Original Decree: Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, Water Division 1, dated August 14, 2001. 3.2. Diligence Decrees: Case No. 07CW201, Water Division 1, dated July 28, 2010. Case No. 16CW3098, Water Division 1, dated November 27, 2017. 3.3. Exchange Descriptions and Reach Locations: The exchange descriptions and reach locations set forth in the previous diligence decrees entered in Case Nos. 07CW201 and 16CW3098 are as follows: 3.3.1. Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water taken by Aurora from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraph 3.4.2.1. below. 3.3.2. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water taken by Aurora from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.3. Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water withdrawn from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.4. Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water withdrawn from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1., 3.4.2.2. and 3.4.2.3., below. 3.3.5. Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken from the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraph 3.4.2.1. below. 3.3.6. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken at the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.7.

Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte River to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken at the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.4. Sources: The sources set forth in the previous diligence decree entered in Case No. 2016CW3098 are as follows: 3.4.1. Aurora’s water service system includes the following features: 3.4.1.1. Aurora either individually or in cooperation with others is the owner of numerous water rights, water diversion and storage facilities that either arise in or are located within the South Platte River Basin, including the Cherry Creek Well Field described in paragraph 2.1.1., above. The Cherry Creek Well Field is the “exchange to” upstream point for diversion of water for some of the exchanges described in paragraph 3.3., above. The seven tributary wells of the Cherry Creek Well Field were adjudicated in Douglas County District Court, Civil Action No. 3635 on May 18, 1972, appropriation date November 15, 1955. These wells are also named in Case No. 2001-CW-284 (approval of plan for augmentation, new appropriative rights of exchange and water storage rights) decreed on December 4, 2007 for the Upper Cherry Creek Water Users Association (“UCCWA”), to which Aurora is a member. 3.4.1.2.

Aurora is also the owner of numerous water rights and water diversion and storage facilities that either arise in or are located within the Colorado and Arkansas River Basins. Water from the Colorado River Basin rights and facilities flows through and, from time to time is stored in, facilities located within the Arkansas River Basin. Water from the Arkansas River Basin rights and facilities and water from the Colorado River Basin rights and facilities brought to the Arkansas River Basin is conveyed by the Otero Pipeline from either Twin Lakes Reservoir or the Otero Pump Station to Aurora’s storage and diversion facilities within the South Platte River Basin. Aurora’s portion of the water conveyed by the Otero Pipeline ultimately flows into Spinney Mountain Reservoir which is located on the South Platte River near the town of Hartsel. Aurora’s water rights at or above Spinney Mountain Reservoir then flow down the South Platte River, past its confluence with various tributaries, upon which Aurora is the owner of various water rights, water diversion and storage facilities, until the South Platte River reaches the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex which is located on the main stem of the South Platte River in Douglas County. 3.4.1.3. Aurora’s main raw water intake is an integral part of the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex. Aurora’s raw water supplies from the South Platte, Arkansas, and Colorado River Basins are conveyed through a system of pipelines and reservoirs from its main intake to treatment, storage and distribution facilities located within the City. Those treatment, storage and diversion facilities also receive water from Aurora’s Cherry Creek Well Field. After treatment, water is distributed to customers of the Aurora municipal water system. 3.4.1.4. A portion of Aurora’s municipal customers are located within the Shop Creek, Sand Creek, Cherry Creek, Tollgate Creek, Westerly Creek and First Creek drainage basins. A portion of the treated water supplied to customers within these drainage basins is used for lawn irrigation purposes. A certain increment of the water applied for lawn irrigation purposes in these drainage basins either runs off directly to the streams or percolates into the soil and migrates into the ground water of the stream alluviums. This surface runoff to the streams and groundwater flow in the stream alluvium are either made available for reuse by the Prairie Waters Project described in paragraph 4.2.3.4., below, and returned to either the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant or the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District as described in paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2., respectively, or returned to Cherry Creek Reservoir as described in paragraph 2.1.2. 3.4.1.5. Effluent from Aurora’s municipal sanitary sewage system, which effluent is the result of water supplied by Aurora, is presently treated at either the City’s Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, which outfall is located on Sand Creek, tributary to the South Platte River, as described in paragraph 2.2.1., or at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (formerly known as the Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. 1) wastewater treatment plant, which outfall is located on the main stem of the South Platte River just above its confluence with Sand Creek, as described in paragraph 2.2.2. 3.4.2. Sources of reusable water for exchange: 3.4.2.1. Aurora’s fully consumable water sources. Water deliverable to the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall, the Metro Wastewater Recla-

mation District outfall, the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, and the Cherry Creek Reservoir, from the reusable sources owned or controlled by Aurora including those transbasin and fully consumptive use waters which are set forth as follows: 3.4.2.1.1. Water originating in the Colorado River system which is diverted into the Arkansas River system and transported via the Otero Pipeline system to the South Platte River Basin: Homestake System: District Court, Eagle County, Case No. 1193, Original Decree entered July 23, 1958, Amended and Supplemental Decree entered June 8, 1962; District Court, Water Division 5, Case Nos. 88-CW-449, Decree entered August 20, 2002, 95-CW-272, and 98-CW-270, Decree entered February 6, 2003; District Court Water Division 5, Case No. 2006-CW-225, Decree entered September 16, 2007. Twin Lakes System: District Court, Water Division 5, Case No. W-1901, Decree entered May 12, 1976, and Case No. 95-CW-321, Decree entered April 20, 2001. Busk-Ivanhoe System: District Court, Garfield County, Case No. 2621, Decree entered January 9, 1928, Case No. 3082, Decree entered August 25, 1936, Case No. 4033, Decree entered October 24, 1952, and District Court, Water Division 2, Case No. 09-CW-142 (on remand). 3.4.2.1.2. Water arising in the Arkansas River Basin and imported into the South Platte River Basin through the Otero Pipeline: Burroughs Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Case Nos. W-4799 and 82-CW-182, Decree entered June 29, 1984. Rocky Ford Ditch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 83-CW-18, Decree entered November 3, 1986, Case No. 99-CW-169(A), Decree entered January 28, 2004. Colorado Canal Companies: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case Nos. 84-CW-62, 84-CW-63, and 84-CW-64, Decree entered October 21, 1985. Buffalo Park Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 89-CW-42, Decree entered March 27, 1992. Spurlin-Shaw and Hayden Ranches: District Court, Water Division 2, Case No. 98-CW-137(A), Decree entered May 4, 2004 and Case No. 98-CW-137(B), Decree entered June 13, 2005. 3.4.2.1.3. Water rights tributary to the South Platte River and changed from their original irrigation use to municipal fully consumptive uses in the following cases: Augustine Ranch: District Court, Park County, Civil Action Nos. 3684 and 3705, Decree entered November 22, 1968. Huron Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7595-74, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Cheek (High Creek) Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7931-75, Decree entered June 21, 1979. Janitell Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7936-75, Decree entered March 6, 1991. Badger Basin Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9234-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Trout Creek Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9242-78(A), Decree entered March 20, 1985, and modified by Order dated September 11, 1989. Platte-Ansley Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.W9242-78(B), Decree entered March 20, 1983. Coil Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9448-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983.

McNulty Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW-274, Decree entered December 1, 1986. Walker Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW-351, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Black Mountain Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-010, Decree entered March 20, 1991. Collard Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 88-CW-228, Decree entered September 19, 1991. Indian Mountain Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-065, Decree entered August 10, 1988. Last Chance Ditch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 91-CW-117, Decree entered March 17, 1993. Only that water diverted pursuant to the Depletion Diversion Schedule set forth in Paragraph 22.e. of said Decree. Johnson Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 92-CW-156, Decree entered January 4, 1995. Steiner Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 93-CW-140, Decree entered August 16, 1994. McDowell Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW375, Decree entered January 16, 1979. Schattinger Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-055, Decree entered October 1, 1987.

Rocker 7 Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-056, Decree entered June 25, 1987. Sibley Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-057, Decree entered July 23, 1987. Teter Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 86-CW-222, Decree entered April 29, 1988. Dixon-Johnston Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 86-CW-233, Decree entered April 29, 1988. Furman Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 88-CW-262, Decree entered February 8, 1991. Michigan Creek Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.88flows entered that Aurora is 8,1991. entitledThese to claim is determined the decree in Water Division No.and 2002-CWCW-263, Decree February water rights are currentlyindelivered to Aurora’s municipal system 1,

by Case direct flow releases from storage. 341, 3.4.2.1.4.

Non-tributary well25, water as adjudicated andOther permitted from the sources, following fully sources: Cherry Creekin-basin Non-Tributary Wells (not dedated September 2008.

3.4.2.1.6. transbasin consumable water rights creed): Permit No.are Dateavailable Location Depth 5128-F 2/14/1964 30-5S-66W 1,360 5129-Fsources 2/14/1964which SE NE 30-5S-66W 1,360 5127-F buys, 2/14/1964 which for municipal use, NE andNEdecreed nontributary Aurora adjudicates, SE SE 19-5S-66W 1,360 Front Range Airport System: District Court, Water Division 1, Case Nos. 80-CW-237 and 80-CW-238, Decree entered March or Creek otherwise in the future.

Aurora has and/or changed additional water rights since 26, 1984. leases Box Elder System:acquires District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.acquired 85-CW-253, Decree entered January 13, 1988.

Senac Wells: District Court, Water 1, Case No. 86-CW-219, Decree entered 1987, andherein Case No. entered April 30, 1993.

U.S. Home theDivision Original Decree was granted and theseJune are25, included as 91-CW-007, additionalDecree replacement sources.

3.4.2.2.

Wells: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 98-CW-420, April 28,to 1999.

Park Well:Reclamation District Court, Water Division Contract Effluent.

Fully consumptive useDecree waterentered deliverable the Havana MetroOffice Wastewater District 1, CaseNo. 96-CW-211, Decree entered October 20, 1997. Planet Wells: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 87-CW-210 (originally filed as outfall and pump station31, available to Pointe: Aurora pursuant to its Division sewage1, transmission agreement with the February East 80-CW-232), Decree entered December 1991. Kings District Court, Water Case No. 85-CW-145(A), Decree entered Cherry County, Creek Water Valley Water and No. Sanitation District ("ECCV”) 15,March 1976.

ThisArapahoe reusableCounty, waterPre-85: is 3, 1999. Arapahoe Division 1, Case 01-CW-297, North Quincy, Post-85:dated DecreeMay entered 1, 2005.

Water Division 1, Case of No.nontributary 01-CW-298, Decree 1, 2005.

Douglas County: Water Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-299, Decree entered composed waterentered rightsMarch decreed in the following Division 1, Case Nos.: 85-CW-054 March 1, 2005. Arapahoe County, Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-300, South Quincy, Post-85: Decree entered March 1, 2005. Adams County, (79-CW-177), 84-CW-397 (79-CW-179), 83-CW-083 (W-7683), 81-CW-427, 85-CW-196 (79-CW-260), Post-85: Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-301, Decree entered December 7, 2004. Adams County, Pre-85: Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-302, 85-CW-196(A), 84-CW-153 (W-9420), 83-CW-329 (W-9211 &toW-9212), Decree entered August 23, 2005.

3.4.2.1.5. Reusable Lawn Irrigation Return Flows accruing Sand Creek 80-CW-330(A), Basin and the Cherry85-CW-171, Creek Basin below Cherry Creek Reservoir from that portion of85-CW-172(A), the present and future boundaries of86-CW-314 the City of Aurora which are tributary Cherry Creek and Sand 86-CW-058, 84-CW-290, 88-CW-016, (79-CW-041), andto84-CW-616 (79Creek, Tollgate Creek (a tributary to Sand Creek), Westerly Creek (a tributary to Sand Creek), and the First Creek Basins, said water derived from the CW-041). Aurora acknowledges that identification of the foregoing water cases neither creates any rights sources described in paragraphs 3.4.2.1.1., 3.4.2.1.2., and 3.4.2.1.3., above. The quantification of the lawn irrigation return flows that Aurora is entitled does such rights that1, either Aurora or ECCV have 25, in association Maysources, 15, to claim isnor determined in theimpair decree inany Water Division Case No. 2002-CW-341, datedmay September 2008. 3.4.2.1.6.with Othertheir transbasin fully consumable water rights which are available for municipal use, and decreed nontributary sources which Aurora adjudicates, leases 1976 in-basin Agreement.

3.4.2.3.

Cherry Creek Reservoir.

Fully consumptive use water deliverable to buys, Cherry or otherwise acquires in the future.

Aurora has acquired and/or changed additional water rights since the Original Decree was granted and these Creek Reservoir and Cherry Creek above the said reservoir from: 3.4.2.3.1. Exchanges of reusable water are included herein as additional replacement sources. 3.4.2.2. Contract Effluent. Fully consumptive use water deliverable to the Metro Wastewater derived described paragraphs and 3.4.2.2., above into with Cherry Creek Reservoir Reclamation Districtfrom outfall the and sources pump station available in to Aurora pursuant3.4.2.1. to its sewage transmission agreement the East Cherry Creek Valley Aurora's requested Appropriative Rights water of Exchange described in Paragraphs 12 and in13theoffollowing the Water andpursuant Sanitation to District (“ECCV”) dated May 15, 1976. This reusable is composed of nontributary water rights decreed Water Division 1, Case Nos.: 85-CW-054 (79-CW-177), 84-CW-397 (79-CW-179), 83-CW-083 (W-7683), 81-CW-427, 85-CW-196 (79-CW-260), Original Decree; and, 3.4.2.3.2. Reusable lawn irrigation return flows accruing to Cherry Creek above the 85-CW-196(A), 84-CW-153 (W-9420), 83-CW-329 (W-9211 & W-9212), 80-CW-330(A), 85-CW-171, 86-CW-058, 84-CW-290, 85-CW-172(A), 88-CWCherry Creek Reservoir from (79-CW-041). that portionAurora of the present and boundaries of thewater Citycases of Aurora whichany 016, 86-CW-314 (79-CW-041), and 84-CW-616 acknowledges thatfuture identification of the foregoing neither creates Shop said water derived sources with described paragraph 3.4.2.1. above: and, rights nor are doestributary such impairtoany rightsCreek, that either Aurora or ECCV mayfrom have the in association their Mayin15, 1976 Agreement.

3.4.2.3.

Cherry Creek Reservoir.3.4.2.3.3.

Fully consumptive use water deliverable to Cherry Creek Reservoir and Cherry Creek above the said reservoir from: 3.4.2.3.1.

Reusable Lawn Irrigation Return Flows accruing to the Cherry Creek Basin above Cherry Exchanges Creek of reusable water derived from the sources described in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., above into Cherry Creek Reservoir pursuant to Aurora’s Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries of the City of Aurora which are tributary requested Appropriative Rights of Exchange described in Paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Original Decree; and, 3.4.2.3.2. Reusable lawn irrigation return to the Cherry Creek Basin, saidCreek water derived from the sources described above in paragraphs flows accruing to Cherry Creek above the Cherry Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries of the City 3.4.2.1.1., of Aurora which are tributary to Shop Creek, said water derived from the sources of described in paragraph 3.4.2.1. above: and, that 3.4.2.3.3.

Reusable Lawn Irrigation 3.4.2.1.2., and 3.4.2.1.3.

The quantification the lawn irrigation return flows Aurora is entitled to Return Flows accruing to the Cherry Creek Basin above Cherry Creek Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries the City of claim is determined in the decree in Water Division 1, Case No. 02-CW-341, dated September 25,of 2008.

Aurora which are tributary to the Cherry Creek Basin, said water derived from the sources described above in paragraphs 3.4.2.1.1., 3.4.2.1.2., and Appropriation Date: November 27,that 1995.

3.4.4.

Amount: c.f.s. for ineach of theinseparate individual 3.4.2.1.3. 3.4.3.

The quantification of the lawn irrigation return flows Aurora is entitled to claim25 is determined the decree Water Division 1, Case No. 02-CW-341, dated September 25, 2008.

3.4.3. Appropriation Date: November 27, 1995. 3.4.4.

25 c.f.s. forofeach the separate individual exchanges described in Paragraph 3.3, above.

The cumulative rateAmount: of exchange anyof combination of exchangesexchanges described inmay Paragraph 3.3, above.

The cumulative rate of exchange of any combination of exchanges may not exceed 25 cfs in any not exceed 25 cfs in any stream reaches where the individual exchanges overlap. Pursuant stream reaches where the individual exchanges overlap. Pursuant to the decrees entered in Water Division 1, Case Nos. 95-CW-226 & 227, Case No. toand theCase decrees entered in Division Case are Nos. 95-CW-226 & follows: 227, Case No. 07-CW-201 and Case 07-CW-201 No. 16CW3098, theWater following exchange1, amounts presently decreed as

No. 16CW3098, the following exchange amounts are presently decreed as follows: Exchange Original Claimed Remaining Decreed Absolute Conditional Rate (c.f.s.) Rate (c.f.s.) Rate (c.f.s.)

Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora 25.00 0.00 25.00 Cherry Creek Well Field Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 0.00 25.00 River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek 25.00 0.00 25.00 Well Field Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 6.95 18.05 Cherry Creek Reservoir Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry 25.00 20.00 5.00 Creek Reservoir Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 0.00 25.00 River to Cherry Creek Reservoir Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Burlington Ditch Headgate Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to 25.00 0.00 25.00 5 Burlington Ditch Headgate 3.4.5. Uses: Municipal and domestic purposes including, but not limited to, fire protection, irrigation, commercial and industrial use, recreational purposes, fish and wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation replacement, storage, exchange, and| Englewood augmentation purposes for use and reuse until 21, extinction.

Littleton | Centennial December 20233.5 *7 Conditional rights made Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

commercial and industrial use, recreational purposes, fish and wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation

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replacement, December 21, 2023storage, exchange, and augmentation purposes for use and reuse until extinction. 3.5 Conditional rights made Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

Public Notices

Aurora made a diversion by its exchange from the Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield in the amount of 6.8 cfs on June 18, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield was put to beneficial use in Aurora’s municipal system. The source of the water exchanged was a 10.0 cfs release of fully consumable supply from Strontia Springs Reservoir. The release incurred a transit loss of 1.1 cfs from Strontia Springs Reservoir to the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, leaving 8.9 cfs to be available to replace a maximum depletion Continued Page 2 of No. 532414 rate ofFrom 6.8Last cfsPage: by exchange.

The accounting supporting this exchange is attached hereto as Exhibit 2a showing the release and Exhibit 2b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making 3.4.5. Uses: Municipal and domestic purposes including, but not limited to, fire protection, irrigation, commercial and industrial use, recreABSOLUTE of the appropriative right of exchange from the Confluence Cherry Creek and the for use ational purposes, fish6.8 andcfs wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation replacement, storage, exchange,ofand augmentation purposes and South reuse until extinction.

3.5Aurora Conditional rightsCreek made Wellfield, Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

Platte River to Cherry leaving 18.2 cfs of such exchange CONDITIONAL. Aurora made a diversion by its exchange the Confluence of Cherry CreekReservoir. and the South Plattemade River to Cherry Wellfield in 3.5.2 Cherry Creek/South Plattefrom Confluence to Cherry Creek Aurora a Aurora diversion to Creek storage the amount of 6.8 cfs on June 18, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield was put to beneficial use by its exchange from the Cherry Creekwas anda the PlatteofRiver to Cherrysupply Creekfrom Reservoir in Aurora’s municipal system.

TheConfluence source of the of water exchanged 10.0South cfs release fully consumable Strontia Springs Reservoir. release a transit loss of cfs from Reservoirand to the confluence of the SouthCherry Platte River and Cherry in theThe amount ofincurred 13.34 cfs on June 7,1.1 2023.

TheStrontia water Springs so exchanged diverted

by Aurora’s Creek Creek, leaving 8.9storage cfs to beaccount availablewas to replace a maximum depletion of 6.8stored cfs by exchange. accounting supporting thisofexchange Reservoir put to beneficial use asrate water for later The release as augmentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 2a showing the release and Exhibit 2b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making ABSOLUTE depletions associated Aurora’s CreekofWellfield foranduse Aurora’s municipal TheWellfield, 6.8 cfs of the appropriative rightwith of exchange from Cherry the Confluence Cherry Creek thein South Platte River to Aurorasystem.

Cherry Creek source of of thesuch water exchanged was a 15 cfsCherry release of fullyPlatte consumable from Strontia Springs leaving 18.2 cfs exchange CONDITIONAL. 3.5.2 Creek/South Confluencesupply to Cherry Creek Reservoir.

Aurora made a diversion to storage by release its exchange from the Confluence and the South Platte RiverReservoir to Cherry Creek in the amount Reservoir.

The incurred a transit lossofofCherry 1.66Creek cfs from Strontia Springs to theReservoir confluence of 13.34 cfs on June 7, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Reservoir storage account was put to beneficial of water the South and Cherry Creek, leaving 13.34 cfs to available to replace a maximum use as storedPlatte for laterRiver release as augmentation of depletions associated withbeAurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield for use instorage Aurora’s municirate ofThe 13.34 cfsofby The was accounting supporting exchange is from attached hereto asReservoir.

Exhibit The 3a release pal system. source theexchange. water exchanged a 15 cfs release of fully this consumable supply Strontia Springs incurred a transitthe lossrelease of 1.66 cfsand fromExhibit Strontia Springs Reservoirthe to the confluence of the South Platte River leaving 13.34 showing 3b showing diversion.

Aurora herein seeksanda Cherry decreeCreek, making cfs toABSOLUTE be available to13.34 replacecfs a maximum storage rate of right 13.34 of cfsexchange by exchange.

Thethe accounting supporting this exchange attached of the appropriative from Confluence of Cherry Creekisand the hereto as Exhibit 3a showing the release and Exhibit 3b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making ABSOLUTE 13.34 cfs of the apSouthright Platte River tofrom Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield, leaving 11.66 cfsRiver of such exchange propriative of exchange the Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte to Aurora Cherry CONDITIONAL. Creek Wellfield, leaving 11.66 cfs of3.5.3 such Amounts exchange CONDITIONAL. 3.5.3claims Amountsthe claimed.

Auroraamounts claims theconditional following amounts and absolute in this Application: claimed. Aurora following and conditional absolute in this Application: Exchange Original Claimed Remaining Decreed Absolute Conditional Rate (c.f.s.)

Rate (c.f.s.)

Rate (c.f.s.)

Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora 25.00 0.00 25.00 Cherry Creek Well Field Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 6.80 18.20 River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek Well 25.00 0.00 25.00 Field Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 6.95 18.05 Cherry Creek Reservoir Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry 25.00 20.00 5.00 Creek Reservoir Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 13.34 11.66 River to Cherry Creek Reservoir 4. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT WAS DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE 4. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT WAS DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE APPROPRIATION AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENAPPROPRIATION AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENEFICIAL USE AS EFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED, INCLUDING EXPENDITURES. 4.1. Project Specific Efforts: During the diligence period of November 2017 through November 2023, Aurora has accomplished at least the following project-specific work toward completion of the appropriation and application of the conditional rights of exchange decreed in the Original Decree to beneficial use (expenditure numbers are rounded to the 6 nearest $1,000). 4.1.1. Quantification and Determination of Lawn Irrigation Return Flows: Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 02-CW-341, Water Division 1, on September 25, 2008, quantifying LIRFs from its municipal system (and subsequent requantifications as required by the Decree in 02-CW-341), generated as a result of use of transmountain water rights, fully consumable in-basin water rights, decreed and permitted nontributary sources and any other fully consumable water available to Aurora. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $464,000 in engineering costs requantifying the LIRFs adjudicated in Case No. 02-CW-341 available for exchange. 4.1.2. Upper Cherry Creek Water Association (“UCCWA”): Aurora is a member of the UCCWA established on December 17, 2001. The parties to UCCWA seek to continue and promote the cost-effective joint operation of certain Cherry Creek water facilities in a manner that optimizes each members’ water rights while protecting others from injury. Aurora pays annual dues as a member of UCCWA. Aurora expended $50,000 for dues during this diligence period. A portion of Aurora’s expenditures during this diligence period for the Upper Cherry Creek Basin Management Plan are included in these dues. 4.1.3. Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-284: On December 28, 2001, UCCWA filed an application for approval of a plan for augmentation, appropriative rights of exchange and water storage right in Case No. 01-CW-284. A final decree was entered on December 4, 2007. The exchanges that are the subject of Case No. 01-CW-284 include the exchange reaches and replacement sources that are the subject of this application. Since entry of the decree and as a Member of the Upper Cherry Creek Water Association, Aurora has operated portions of the subject exchanges pursuant to the decree in Case No. 01-CW-284 using the replacement sources and operating within the exchange reaches decreed in 95-CW-226 and 227. Paragraph 53 of the 01-CW-284 decree provides that “for purposes of showing diligence and completing each Member’s conditional water rights, application of each Member’s conditional water rights as replacement water under this plan for augmentation shall be diligence as to completion of the Member’s conditional water rights under individual decrees, and shall form a basis for a claim by UCCWA or any of its Members that such conditional water rights should be made absolute.” On October 21, 2015, UCCWA obtained a decree in Water Division 1, Case No. 13-CW-3184, making a portion of the conditional rights absolute and finding reasonable diligence on the remainder. 4.1.4. Upper Cherry Creek Basin Modeling: Aurora continues to model the Upper Cherry Creek Basin through an agreement with Parker that ran from 2016 to September 2018, with extensions in additional years of 2019 and 2020. These efforts help facilitate and optimize Aurora’s operation of the exchanges herein. 4.1.5. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Charges: Aurora expended over $169,542,000 during this diligence period for wastewater treatment fees of its water at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation facility. Such treatment is necessary for use of this water as a substitute supply under the exchanges herein. 4.1.6. Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Aurora operates this 5-million-gallon per day facility that provides treated water used for irrigation throughout the City and for discharge into Sand Creek for use as a replacement source for the exchanges herein. Improvements to this facility completed during this diligence period cost of $8,081,000. Aurora also expended an additional $7,048,000 in operating costs for the Sand Creek plant. These improvements are necessary for use of this water as a substitute supply under the exchanges herein. 4.1.7. Rehabilitation of Cherry Creek Wells: From 2015 to 2018, Aurora conducted a rehabilitation and improvement project on the Cherry Creek Well Field at a cost of $2,416,000. This work was necessary to allow continued withdrawal of Aurora’s water supply from the wells under the exchanges herein. 4.2. Systemwide Efforts: During the diligence period, Aurora has accomplished at least the following systemwide efforts that will be used to operate or benefit the conditional rights (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $1,000). 4.2.1. Arkansas River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to maintaining and enlarging its water supply system components in the Arkansas River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reuseable supplies from the Arkansas River Basin. 4.2.1.1. Payment for purchase and lease of Rocky Ford Ditch shares. Aurora spent more than $381,000 during this diligence period for repayment of bonds, including principal and interest, that were issued or refunded for purchase of original Rocky Ford Ditch shares changed in Case No. 83-CW-18, that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. 4.2.1.2. Revegetation: Aurora has expended at least $1,570,000 during this diligence period for revegetation, including expenditures for expert revegetation classifications and reports, actual revegetation and weed control costs, as well as farm equipment purchases, office overhead and personnel costs, under Case No. 83-CW18and for revegetation and continued farming of historically irrigated lands pursuant to the decree in Case No. 99-CW-169(A). 4.2.1.3. Payments to Otero County. Aurora and Otero County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on February 22, 1994, and amended that Agreement on October 29, 2001 under which Amendment Aurora agreed to make annual payments to Otero County concerning the Rocky Ford Ditch shares that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments in excess of $273,000. 4.2.1.4. Pueblo Reservoir Storage: During this diligence period, Aurora paid the Bureau of Reclamation more than $4,316,000 for use of Pueblo Reservoir in the storage and exchange of Arkansas River Basin water upstream for transport and use by Aurora in the South Platte Basin. 4.2.1.5. Intergovernmental Agreement with SECWCD: On October 3, 2003, Aurora entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (“SECWCD”), replacing an agreement between the parties dated December 7, 2001. Aurora’s use of Fryingpan-Arkansas facilities for certain water rights is discussed under this IGA. During this diligence period, Aurora has made payments of more than $1,113,000 to SECWCD under this IGA. 4.2.1.6. Agreements for Use of the Holbrook Reservoir System Facilities: On March 1, 2005, Aurora entered into two agreements pertaining to the use of the diversion, conveyance and storage facilities of the Holbrook Mutual Irrigating Company (“Holbrook”). These agreements implement a program to recapture and store yield from foregone diversions of senior water rights. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $419,000 to Holbrook under this agreement. 4.2.1.7. Intergovernmental Agreement with LAVWCD: Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District (“LAVWCD”), Aurora paid approximately $500,000 to LAVWCD for the identification and implementation of infrastructure improvements, research, and investigations designed to assist in the permitting or implementation of water leasing programs in the Lower Arkansas Valley, as well as remediation and restoration efforts in the Fountain Creek Corridor.

4.2.1.8. Recovery of Yield (“ROY”). Aurora, along with Colorado Springs, The Pueblo Board of Water Works, the City of Fountain, and The South-

eastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, are pursuing adjudication of the exchanges necessary as a result of the 2004 Regional Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) between various water providers and the City of Pueblo. As part of the IGA, the water providers agreed to allow certain of their senior flows to pass through Pueblo’s RICD reaches on the condition those flows could be removed downstream and exchanged back upstream. This case lays the foundation for those exchanges. Aurora has expended significant sums on these efforts. The ROY partners have acquired land to prospectively be used as a reservoir site at a cost of $780,000 to Aurora. 4.2.1.9. Assessments Paid for Use of Twin Lakes, Lake Henry/Lake Meredith, Rocky Ford Ditch. During this diligence period, Aurora paid the following in annual assessments: approximately $450,000 for Twin Lakes Company (necessary for storage); at least $2,040,000 for the Colorado Canal/Lake Henry/Lake Meredith (necessary for storage); and approximately $1,450,000 for the Rocky Ford Ditch for the shares attributable to the Subject Rocky Ford Ditch Water Right. 4.2.2. Colorado River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard the its water supply system components in the Colorado River Basin that are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the Colorado River Basin. 4.2.2.1. During this diligence period, Aurora negotiated with Objectors in Case No. 19CW3159, Water Division 5, and entered into Stipulations all of the Objectors in that case, which adjudicated an exchange of water released by Aurora from its Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company water rights in the Roaring Fork River basin. A decree in this matter is pending. 4.2.2.2. Aurora has continued to pursue development of a joint project or projects as contemplated in a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding with Vail Associates, Upper Eagle River Regional Water Authority, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Cypress Climax Mining Company and the Colorado River Water Conservation District. On June 21, 2004, the City of Aurora entered into an additional Water Exchange Agreement with the Eagle Park Reservoir Company, the Colorado River Water Conservation District, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, and Vail Associates, Inc. to supplement a 1998 Water Exchange Agreement. This agreement affects operations of the Homestake water rights and deliveries of reusable water to Aurora for use in the exchanges herein. On January 5, 2010, the City of Aurora entered into a Consolidated Water Exchange Agreement to supplement, merge and consolidate the 1998 and 2004 agreements. Aurora seeks to further maximize the operations of the Homestake water rights with these projects. A diligence application was filed by the parties to the agreements in regard to the subject exchange rights in 2023. 4.2.2.3. Homestake Project: During this diligence period, work was done on the Homestake Arkansas River Diversion to improve the ability to divert water to Otero Pump Station from the Arkansas River. Once water is transported over the continental divide through the Homestake Pipeline and, it is then transported to Spinney Mountain Reservoir in the South Platte Basin via the Otero Pump Station and Pipeline. The Otero Pipeline will also convey water to the Wild Horse Reservoir that is presently in the permitting stages. 4.2.2.4. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 2023CW3031, 2020CW3024 and 23CW3087 Water Division 5 through the Homestake Partners entity, comprising the City of Aurora and the City of Colorado Springs Utility. These water court matters seek a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case No. 98-CW-270, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 4.2.2.5.

During this diligence period, Aurora executed a Recovery Agreement (3-27-20) with the United States and Wildlife Service regarding the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Recovery Program). The purpose of the Recovery Agreement is to formalize Aurora’s participation in the Recovery Program, provide certainty that Aurora’s Colorado River depletions can occur consistent with the Endangered Species Act, and provide that Aurora will take reasonable actions to support implementation for the Recovery Elements specified in the 1999 Programmatic Biological Opinion. During the previous diligence period, the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, Recovery Implementation Program and Recovery Action Plan Participation Agreement (11-01-13) was executed with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and a Ruedi Insurance Water Cost Participation Agreement (11-01-13) with the City and County of Denver.

Through implementation of these agreements, the east slope water users’ commitment for 5412.5 acre-feet of water annually to the Recovery Program is being met. Aurora has and continues to provide its annual prorata share of operation and maintenance costs associated with these agreements. In addition, Aurora participates and annually contributes to the Colorado Water Congress Colorado River Project for collaboration and support of the Recovery Program by the water users in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. 4.2.2.6 During this diligence period Aurora embarked on a rehabilitation project of the Carlton (Busk Ivanhoe) Tunnel. This project will repair damage and cave-ins inside the tunnel that conveys Aurora’s Busk Ivanhoe water from Ivanhoe Reservoir to the eastern slope and Turquoise Reservoir. To date this project has cost Auroa over $4,000,000.

4.2.3. South Platte River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard its water supply system components in the South Platte River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the South Platte River Basin. 4.2.3.1. Griswold Water Treatment Plant Renovations: This facility treats a portion of the raw water before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. Over $51,814,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to this facility. 4.2.3.2. Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant Expansion: During this diligence period, Aurora spent over $37,473,000 on expansion of the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant. 4.2.3.3. Automated Meter Reading System: Aurora spent more than $10,241,000 during this diligence period for conversion of its manual utility reading system to a fully automated system. 4.2.3.4. Prairie Waters Project: During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $10,700,000 on the construction of several elements of its Prairie Waters Project which enables additional reuse of the subject water rights. 4.2.3.5 Wild Horse Reservoir: Wild Horse Reservoir is being developed by Aurora as an approximately 93,000 acre foot off-channel reservoir to be located in Park County which is presently in the planning and permitting stages. Wild Horse Reservoir will facilitate functionality of Aurora’s Arkansas and South Platte basin collection, transmission and delivery systems. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $16,000,000 towards the development of Wild Horse Reservoir. 4.2.3.6. Aurora Know Your Flow Program. During the diligence period Aurora Water Conservation developed its voluntary Know Your Flow Program designed to help customers understand how efficiently they are using water. Through the program, Aurora Water Conservation estimates what a customer’s water use could be for a given billing cycle if the customer were using water efficiently. The customer receives a monthly e-mail from Aurora Water Conservation showing the property’s actual water use versus the customized recommended indoor and outdoor water use. Customers also receive weekly watering recommendations and tips during the irrigation season. The Know Your Flow Program was designed by Aurora to encourage more efficient use of the water that is the subject of this application. 4.2.3.7. Binney Water Purification Facility: This state-of-the-art water purification and recycling plant owned and operated by Aurora treats water for use throughout the City. Over $3,477,000 was spent by Aurora during the diligence period for improvements to this facility. 4.2.3.8. Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Aurora expended substantial sums for facility upgrades during the diligence period, including internal outlet works inspections, applications of protective coatings on outlet pipes, assessment, design and extension of the storm drainage systems below the dam, installation of filter trench drains, measurement devices, and installation of heater jackets over valve operators.

4.2.3.9. Improvements to Extend and Improve Water Service in and to Aurora Water. At least $105,950,000 was spent by Aurora Water for extension and upgrade of its water transmission system necessary to deliver water to Aurora Water’s customers. 4.2.3.10. Improvements to Sanitary Sewer System. Up to $68,476,000 was spent by Aurora Water for extension and upgrade of its sanitary sewer system necessary for wastewater treatment and reuse within the South Platte River Basin. 4.2.3.11. Rampart Reservoir and Delivery System. Approximately $12,318,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to the Rampart Reservoir delivery system. This reservoir is used to store the water before it is transported through parallel 54” and 40” pipelines to Aurora treatment facilities. Rampart Reservoir is important for regulation of the flow through these parallel pipelines. 4.2.4. Non-Basin Specific: 4.2.4.1. Integrated Water Master Plan. Aurora updates this plan every five years as part of its inclusive overall planning process. Aurora expended over $2,270,000 during the subject diligence period on this effort. 4.2.5. Legal Fees. During the diligence period Aurora expended over $5,000,000 in legal fees for developing additional water sources for its system, protection of its water rights including the subject exchanges in water courts in Water Divisions One, Two and Five cases, and prosecution of changes of water rights to integrate acquired water rights into Aurora’s municipal supply system. 4.3. Other: Aurora reserves the right to identify additional relevant efforts that may be later discovered or to make upward adjustments to amounts expended on certain projects. Aurora has an extensive water rights portfolio, an extensive and complex water supply, collection, treatment and reuse system, and an extensive number of agreements, contracts, leases, etc. related to its facilities and the use, reuse and storage of its water rights. Aurora is involved in many legal actions related to the collection, treatment, reuse and protection of its water rights. Further, the management, protection, and operation of the water rights and the facilities system involve numerous City of Aurora departments and staff members throughout the state. Aurora made diligent efforts with regard to this Application to determine and quantify all efforts made by the City toward completion of the appropriations and application of the water rights decreed in consolidated Case Nos. 95CW-226 and 95-CW-227 to beneficial use. However, it is reasonably possible that relevant efforts or expenditures may have been overlooked or need further upward adjustment. 4.4 INTEGRATED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. The conditionally decreed water rights described above constitute features of an integrated water system for gathering, treatment and distribution of water operated by Aurora. “When a project or integrated system is comprised of several features, work on one feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the entire project or system.” C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). WHEREFORE, Aurora respectfully requests the Court find Aurora has complied with the terms and conditions of the original decree in consolidated Cases Nos. 95-CW-226 and 95-CW-227 and find diligence in the development of the appropriative rights of exchange not previously made absolute, and continue the conditional decree for said exchanges and remaining conditional amounts for the statutory period. Aurora further requests that this Court also grant such additional relief that the Court deems necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of the appropriations herein requested. Number of pages of application: 23 pages.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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