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Elijah McClain was a threat to cops because he was Black, and the law can’t prevent that

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DAVE PERRY Editor

lijah McClain did not accidentally end up being choked by police and then overdosed with ketamine, killing him.

Jurors in the trials against the Aurora officers who were responsible for Elijah’s death didn’t get that.

Aurora police officer bodycam footage, and even testimony from the cops themselves, made it unequivocal he should never even have been harassed on a hot August night in 2019, let alone killed.

Elijah was walking home from a convenience store with cans of iced tea, listening to music through earbuds, dancing along.

It’s likely that if Elijah had been white, he’d be alive. A white guy, dancing along, probably wouldn’t have caught the attention of a passing motorist, who called Aurora police dispatch to say a sketchy Black guy was walking along, not doing anything criminal, just being Black and sketchy.

Being Black, and especially a Black male, has been so much of a liability in Aurora, and plenty of other cities, that the state’s attorney general forced Aurora police to submit to a vast array of police reforms because of “patterns and practices” of abusing Black people and using excessive force on them.

For more than a decade, the Sentinel has exposed all kinds of the repugnant acts by a clear minority of Aurora officers bringing a dark cloud of shame upon the entire department.

Former Aurora Police officer Nathan Woodyard, acquitted this week by a jury in Brighton, was among the bad actors in the department.

Within seconds of pulling up on Elijah, he was out of his squad car and physically confronting him, clearly petrifying the 23-year-old massage therapist.

In the shadow of decades of unchecked abuse, Black people in Aurora, and across the nation, have good reason to be petrified when confronted by a cop.

Within minutes, Elijah was essentially ambushed by police, alarmed and smelling his own death, he panicked not differently than had been confronted by any local gang of thugs.

Witnesses in Woodyward’s trial, and that of two other Aurora cops responsible for Elijah’s death, testified that the cops failed to follow accepted and wise police procedures and training, nearly from the beginning of their confrontation.

Where common sense and good policing dictates that officers de-escalate an encounter, that never happened. Instead, Elijah, like so many Black men, are confronted with the “don’t make me hit you again” attitude that bullies have capitalized on for eons.

They tackled him. Throttled him. They forced him to choke and aspirate his own vomit while he begged for air.

It was a cruel, sadistic attack that anyone without a gun and a badge would be jailed for, and rightfully so.

But these officers’ defense lawyers pointed out that, despite nearly killing Elijah in the minutes they confronted and attacked him, it was, ultimately, an overdose of ketamine wrongly injected into him that caused his heart to stop, eventually ending his life.

There’s little doubt that, on the surface, that’s probably true. What ended Elijah’s life was probably a ghastly case of medical malpractice.

But the wrongful, racist confrontation and assault by three Aurora police officers certainly led to his death.

Did that cause his death? Absolutely.

Elijah would be alive today if he hadn’t been attacked by the police and then targeted with a falsified need for a ketamine injection based on the quackery of an “excited delirium” diagnosis.

Two of the three cops who helped kill Elijah got off from being held accountable because jurors, like many people, think Elijah caused his own death by not immediately succumbing to the cops’ demands.

No doubt that had Elijah been an older white woman or even a fellow white cop, the deadly abuse inflicted on Elijah would, to the jury, have clearly been deadly abuse.

That’s the problem. There are now state laws that prevent future Black victims of excessive force from being injected with ketamine. A new law forbids cops from choking people into unconsciousness for carrying home iced tea and panicking when cops confront them inexplicably in the dark.

But there is no effective law for cops, or anyone, to prevent seeing a Black man as a threat unlike anyone else.

Police reaction to Elijah being Black caused his death.

Assault, choking, asphyxiation and an eventual ketamine overdose were just the details of his homicide.

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A special session to fix property tax dilemma is a requirement now

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he unsurprising and colossal loss of statewide Proposition HH has turned Colorado’s bad-dream tax problem into a nightmare.

It was all but inevitable.

Voters statewide pushed back hard on the convoluted plan created by legislative Democrats and Gov. Jared Polis in their effort to reduce skyrocketing property taxes and protect critical state interests, like public schools.

The real problem began in 1992 when Colorado voters were hoodwinked into approving the so-called Taxpayer Bill of Rights. It saddled the state Constitution with a tortuous and unworkable scheme promising to let only taxpayers decide tax hikes instead of legislators.

Despite its puerile appeal, it’s an idea so bad that no other state has ever adopted it.

Harassing state residents and lawmakers for more than 30 years, TABOR became the ultimate complication in trying to push back on mushrooming property tax bills earlier this year.

Over the past few years, property values across the state have soared.

While sellers, and even those just marveling at their home investment, have often been pleased, reality in the form of rocketing potential tax bills have created the ultimate fun crusher, the Sentinel said in May. In short, property taxes are based on the “assessed” value of your home. That complicated effort estimates the market value of your property. Taxes are raised by multiplying that value times the tax rate, a mill levy. You don’t pay taxes on the actual value of your home, however, but on the “assessed” value. That’s the rate, set by law, that creates the much smaller base for your mill levy.

Regardless of how large or small that assessment rate is, when property values go up, so does the smaller, assessed, tax base, and so do taxes.

Property values have risen so high, so fast, that average home tax bills are expected to increase upwards of $100 a month, for those who pay them with their mortgages on a home valued at about $700,000.

The net tax increase is about double that in some mountain communities, according to state officials earlier this year.

Without the complication of TABOR, state lawmakers could either simply reduce tax levies across the board, or reduce the assessed property value rate, equitably reducing property tax bills while keeping state revenues the same.

Because of TABOR, the state is forced to not just reduce the assessment rate, but then move state money through a complicated procedure to protect things like already-too-small public school budgets and other local services, like sewer districts.

In May, when state lawmakers were looking at the problem and possible solutions, The Sentinel recommended asking voters for a clean break from TABOR, and addressing the property value dilemma directly and simply.

That’s a statewide political labyrinth Democrats can’t possibly navigate.

Instead, lawmakers asked voters to essentially lop $40,000 of value off of every residential property valuation in the state, and slightly reduce the assessment rate. At the same time, the proposal cartwheeled around TABOR to ensure some government budgets aren’t destroyed by the complicated changes.

The net effect was uncertain and could still have created substantial and widespread tax hikes, and at the same time deflated so-called TABOR tax rebates.

Understanding how this all would work was hopelessly overcomplicated for just about everyone in the state to understand. That created an opening for critics to plant seeds of doubt and suspicion, which did the trick to kill voter support.

Now, the problem has become even more critical. Without a mechanism to dial back tax rates, mushrooming tax bills could be catastrophic for millions of Colorado property owners and renters.

Polis and state lawmakers should immediately call a special session to effectively reduce the tax levy on all property, working with counties and special districts to do the same.

Colorado has become a hodgepodge of governments that have “deBruced” themselves, allowing them to keep “excess” revenue. Only the state can create a solution to ensure that the tax base remains stable, not grow, while at the same time ensuring that already struggling Colorado residents aren’t virtually evicted from their homes because of property-tax bureaucratic nightmare.

CARL GOLDEN, CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

More of GOP should follow Pence

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ormer vice president Mike Pence was the first domino to fall, drawing increased focus and pressure on the remaining single-digit candidates for the Republican presidential nomination to confront the harsh reality that victory will not be theirs.

In the Real Clear Politics polling average, Pence, at 3.4 percent, held fifth place but showed no movement.

His campaign finances had tightened and his frustrating lack of progress prompted the difficult decision to abandon his candidacy.

While he did not endorse any of his competitors, his departure from the race shifted the focus to those directly behind in the polling averages – former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at 2.3 percent, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott at 1.7 percent and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 4.6 percent – none of whom has gained ground and remain well out of the running.

While rumors of a withdrawal have swirled around Scott, Christie appears intent on carrying through to the New Hampshire primary in January, hoping to finish strong in a state where he has gambled a great deal of time and money.

As former president Donald Trump, despite indictments and criminal trials, maintains a stout 30 to 40-point lead, the Republican establishment faces a more intense debate over the options available to it.

For those seeking a Trump alternative, the path forward involves choosing from among at least three options: Convince Scott, Christie and Ramaswamy to end their quests and coalesce behind either Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Hope that Trump will be sucked down by the quicksand of legal issues he faces, including the possibility of guilty verdicts.

Swallow hard and concede Trump’s nomination is inevitable.

Time, however, is not on their side.

The Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary are little more than two months off. Trump holds a 30-point lead over second place DeSantis in Iowa and a 32-point lead over second place Haley in New Hampshire. Even if those margins shrink in the coming weeks, decisive victories by Trump in those states and the continued inability of his competition to gain ground will seal the deal for him.

Christie, most strident critic of Trump in the field, has been unrelenting in his attacks on the former pres-

ident’s intellect, honesty and policies, even predicting he’ll occupy a jail cell before the election.

If belligerence translated into support, Christie would be hard on Trump’s heels. It didn’t and he isn’t.

Christie, at 8.5 percent, occupies fourth place in New Hampshire, slightly behind DeSantis but well behind Haley. A failure to crack double digits there, though, will intensify the pressure on Christie to follow Pence’s example.

DeSantis, once welcomed with optimism as a viable alternative to Trump and capable of overtaking him, has been spectacularly unimpressive, losing ground to Haley while continuing to lag far behind the former president.

Haley has acquitted herself well, moving into second or third place behind Trump while drawing increasing interest as the candidate the others in the field could and should unite behind.

She is capable of appealing to suburban women – a crucial voting bloc to whom Trump is unacceptable – while maintaining broad support among moderates and even right of center voters.

Her criticisms of Trump have been more muted than Christie, for instance, and she has threaded the needle to avoid alienating the former president’s dedicated and fervent base.

She has polled well in hypothetical matchups with President Biden – as has Trump and others – but she is free of the immense personal and political baggage weighing on the former president.

As Biden continues to flounder under dismal levels of job performance support, he is increasingly weakened and vulnerable.

Concerns about his physical well-being and cognitive strength have grown steadily, even to the point at which a majority of Democrats feel he should not seek a second term.

A lane to success – the presidency and control of Congress – exists for Republicans, but only a united party will be able to take advantage of it.

Achieving that unity, though, depends on Christie, Scott and Ramaswamy recognizing their hopeless situations and putting aside their egos, aspirations and animosities.

Time, however, is of the essence. The sand is rapidly filling the bottom half of the hourglass.

Carl Golden is a senior contributing analyst with the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University in New Jersey.

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Suspended Aurora, Colo., Police officer Nathan Woodyard, front, leaves a courtroom at the Adams County Justice Center on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, after he was acquitted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Hart Van Denburg/Colorado Public Radio via AP

2ND POLICE OFFICER ACQUITTED IN DEATH OF ELIJAH MCCLAIN, WHO WAS PUT IN A NECK HOLD

BY COLLEEN SLEVIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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lijah McClain’s mother wiped tears from her eyes as a verdict was read Nov. 6 acquitting a second Aurora police officer in the 2019 death of her son.

Two of three officers to face trial so far avoided prison time after being found not guilty, leaving Sheneen McClain and police reform advocates still searching for justice. Elijah McClain’s death fueled national outrage about racial injustice in policing after the 23-year-old Black man was put in a neck hold and injected with an overdose of ketamine after police stopped him as he walked home from a convenience store.

In the most recent trial, a 12-person jury found Aurora officer Nathan Woodyard, who put McClain in the neck hold, not guilty of homicide and manslaughter following a weekslong trial in state district court. He faced years in prison if convicted.

Sheneen McClain sat in the front row of the courtroom and left with a fist raised high, just as she did after the first trial last month against two other officers. She declined to comment, but a supporter who accompanied her called the verdict “pathetic” and a sign that the justice system was not changing.

“Her son should be alive, and everybody claims to agree with that, but for some reason we can’t hold to account the people that took that away,” said MiDian Holmes, an activist who befriended Sheneen McClain after they met at a 2020 protest. “I think she understands and she recognizes that if she can feel, she can fight. This fight is not over for Sheneen McClain. She is going to turn

this pain into promise and into progress.”

A third officer was convicted in the earlier trial of the lesser charges he faced — negligent homicide and third-degree assault.

Two paramedics from the Aurora fire department are awaiting trial later this month.

Woodyard declined to comment following his acquittal. Defense lawyer Megan Downing said, “We believe it was the right verdict, not an easy one.”

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said outside the courthouse with the prosecuting attorneys by his side that his office was undeterred in its pursuit of justice for Elijah McClain.

“At this moment, I’m thinking about Sheneen McClain, who has fought hard to keep her son’s memory alive and to live on a blessing,” Weiser said. “No mother should go through what she has gone through.”

He later said that police accountability is paramount as the state enacts police reform.

“Today’s verdict is not the one we hoped for, but we respect the jury system and accept this outcome,” Weiser said in a statement. “We must do all we can to stop the unlawful and unnecessary use of force that can result in people dying at the hands of law enforcement.”

Unlike the first two officers who were prosecuted, Woodyard took the stand during his trial. He testified that he put McClain in the neck hold because he feared for his life after he heard McClain say, “I intend to take my power back” and another officer say, “He just grabbed your gun, dude.”

Defense attorneys stressed Woodyard was not there during the crucial minutes

when McClain’s condition was deteriorating. Body camera footage seen by jurors showed Woodyard stepping away for part of the confrontation.

McClain’s death received only local attention until protests over the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked renewed outrage. His pleading words captured on police body camera video, “I’m an introvert and I’m different,” struck a chord.

A local prosecutor in 2019 decided against criminal charges because the coroner’s office could not determine exactly how McClain died. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered state Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office to take another look at the case in 2020, and a grand jury indicted the officers and paramedics in 2021.

The killings of McClain, Floyd and others triggered a wave of legislation that put limits on the use of neck holds in more than two dozen states, including Colorado, which now also tells paramedics not to give ketamine to people suspected of having a disputed condition known as excited delirium. The condition had been described in a since-withdrawn emergency physicians’ report as manifesting symptoms including increased strength. Critics have called it unscientific and rooted in racism.

McClain was stopped the night of Aug. 24, 2019, while walking home from a convenience store, listening to music and wearing a mask that covered most of his face. The police stop quickly became physical after McClain, seemingly caught off guard, asked to be left alone. He had not been accused of committing any crime.

Woodyard and other officers told in-

vestigators they took McClain down after hearing Officer Randy Roedema say McClain grabbed an officer’s gun. Roedema later said Officer Jason Rosenblatt’s gun was the target.

Prosecutors refuted that McClain ever tried to grab an officer’s gun, and it can’t be seen in body camera footage.

Woodyard said he put his arm around McClain’s neck and applied pressure on its sides to stop the flow of blood to McClain’s brain and render him briefly unconscious.

The technique, known as a carotid control hold, was allowed at the time but later banned in Colorado.

Paramedics injected McClain with ketamine as Roedema and another officer who was not charged held him on the ground.

McClain went into cardiac arrest en route to the hospital and died three days later.

Roedema was convicted earlier this month of the least serious charges he faced, which could lead to a sentence of anywhere from probation to prison time.

He was acquitted of all charges. His lawyer said the most junior officer on scene was a scapegoat in a prosecution driven by politics.

In both trials, the defense sought to pin the blame for McClain’s death on paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec.

While attorneys in the first trial suggested McClain bore some responsibility for his medical decline by struggling with police, Woodyard’s lawyers seemed more sympathetic to McClain.

The city of Aurora agreed in 2021 to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by McClain’s parents.

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Reform monitor praises Aurora police cooperation despite ‘extremely concerning’ lack of data A private firm monitoring the City of Aurora’s compliance with public safety reforms has again expressed concerns about the police department’s inability to produce data on uses of force and the demographics of people contacted by police, which is more than a year overdue.

“During this reporting period, as noted during the last reporting period, no one in APD has the ability to easily access the data to analyze issues, trends, patterns, or practices,” Florida-based risk management firm IntegrAssure said in its October report. “APD does not have an accurate or reliable way of measuring (the) number and type of use of force incidents and community and officer complaints due to the shortcomings of their current system.”

The document is the fifth regular report evaluating the police department’s compliance with the consent decree agreement between Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, which IntegrAssure was hired to oversee in February 2022.

Despite the fact that Aurora police are largely unable to quantify officers’ treatment of residents of color — one of the central concerns raised by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office’s investigation into APD following the death of Elijah McClain was how officers disproportionately used force against non-whites — IntegrAssure was generally laudatory of the police department and its attitude toward reform.

“Aurora leadership at the city level and in both the APD and (Aurora Fire Rescue), as well as the vast majority of rank-and-file members of each department with whom we have spoken, have continued to embrace the need for change, and recognize that a culture of continuous improvement is one that will benefit all,” IntegrAssure said in its report.

Breaking the consent decree down into 79 discrete reforms required of the Aurora Police Department, Aurora Fire Rescue and the Aurora Civil Service Commission, 68 of which were considered in the latest report, IntegrAssure found that the city has so far fully complied with 31 reforms.

Those 31 reforms include 15 related to Aurora Fire Rescue’s use of chemical sedatives, recruitment and training. Another six pertain to the Civil Service Commission’s role in public safety hiring and discipline, and the commission’s submission of new policies to IntegrAssure for review. APD has also complied with 10 reforms related to recruitment and the completion and publication of a new use of force policy and training officers on that policy.

The other 37 reforms considered were found to be in various

EST. EST.1989 1989 stages of implementation, with 17 deemed to be on a “cautionary track” because of APD’s data woes and a missed deadline for anti-bias training.

In a section of the report addressing timely issues that have an impact on the reform agreement, IntegrAssure described how the Center for Naval Analyses’ Center for Justice Research and Innovation piloted an anti-bias training session for Aurora police leadership and members of a community panel that was “generally thought by all, including (IntegrAssure), not to entirely meet the needs of APD.” Specifically, IntegrAssure said attendees criticized the session for a lack of scenario-based training and not being specifically tailored to Aurora. After the session, Aurora police decided to continue working with the CNA to fine-tune their training, while also developing their own anti-bias training.

The deadline for developing anti-bias training came and went in February. At a Oct. 24 town hall meeting convened by the city and IntegrAssure to discuss the report, Acevedo said the department is committed to taking its time to ensure the anti-bias training offered to officers is effective, even if that means overshooting deadlines.

“We don’t want to just check a box,” he said. “We want to ensure that the training we provide is the very best training we can come up with.”

IntegrAssure founder Jeff Schlanger said APD’s own training program was about 85% done, describing it as a program created “by police officers, for police officers.”

“The problem with traditional bias training is that sometimes police officers feel that they are being called racist just by virtue of having to attend this training,” Schlanger said. “And we want to get away from that.”

Also in attendance was Aurora NAACP president Omar Montgomery, who serves as co-chair of the Community Advisory Council, which was created to advise IntegrAssure as to the community’s perception of Aurora’s progress toward reform.

He said he believed any anti-bias training needed to include frank discussions about race.

“If we are afraid to talk about race, we’re going to continue to see some of the same problems that we see in our public safety systems,” he said. “This is an important component, especially in the city of Aurora, and especially post-Elijah McLain, that we have to have those tough, courageous conversations.”

Acevedo and Schlanger both said they were committed to addressing race relations in the training offered to police and that community members would be a part of evaluating the training to make sure it meets the needs of Aurora.

When another Community Advisory Council co-chair, Jeanette Rodriguez, questioned whether leaving the task of developing an anti-bias training up to APD was another example of “police policing the police,” Acevedo stressed that the department’s training would be reviewed

by members of the community council as well as IntegrAssure before being rolled out and that it is being developed in conjunction with the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

“We’re not going to put the stamp of approval. It’s going to be you all, it’s going to be (IntegrAssure), and it’s going to be the community,” Acevedo said.

IntegrAssure’s report also addressed the June shooting of 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson by Aurora police, whose actions during and immediately after the shooting were criticized by reform activists.

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initially told the public that Richardson had a firearm — he had a pellet gun that only resembled a pistol — and told Richardson’s family that the teen did not suffer after he was shot — Richardson remained responsive for more than a minute after being shot in the stomach, screaming, pleading for help and telling officers that he could not breathe.

Internal affairs investigators subsequently signed off on the use of force by officers James Snapp, who chased and tackled Richardson after the teen allegedly participated in an armed robbery and fled from officers, and Roch Gruszeczka, who said he shot Richardson as the teen was reaching for the pellet gun in his waistband. 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner declined to file criminal charges against Gruszeczka and Snapp.

IntegrAssure evaluated the internal investigation of Gruszeczka and Snapp and said in its report that the investigation was “conducted in a complete, thorough, objective, and fair manner” and that “APD did not reach any unsupported conclusions based on the facts and applicable policy.”

The firm was, however, critical of how Acevedo and the department shared information about the shooting with the public.

“We found that the department, in many ways, attempted to provide maximum transparency to the

public, but failed, in the early stages of the investigation, to best ensure that the information which was being provided to the public was accurate,” the IntegrAssure report says.

“In addition, we found that the department, in its notification to the family, departed from its previous practice with the chief of police personally making the notification, but failed to provide completely accurate information to the family. We did not find any indications that the failures were intentional. However, we believe the failure could have and should have been avoided.”

Aurora Police body cam screen grabs that investigators say show Aurora Police Officer John Haubert pistol whipping and strangling a trespassing suspect July 23, 2012.

Haubert faces felony charges in the incident.

IntegrAssure’s report commented at length on APD’s failure to introduce a data system tracking uses of force, leaving the department unable to automatically pull up information about officers’ past uses of force and violations of the department’s use of force policy, which was recently rewritten.

Information about the outcomes of citizen complaints is also not easily accessible, and the department has yet to implement a system allowing for the retrieval of aggregate information about when and how officers stop members of the public, despite creating a new form last year for police to use when recording data about encounters.

The firm noted that, since 2012, the department changed how it tracked uses of force and complaints multiple times without documenting those changes, meaning it is unclear how the changes impacted recordkeeping.

“These historical and present deficiencies are extremely concerning, notwithstanding the prospective introduction of a new system which is not expected to be able to deal adequately with historical data,” IntegrAssure wrote. “Simply put, the deficiencies in APD’s current data system need to be fixed immediately for APD to become a data-driven agency.”

IntegrAssure blamed APD’s contractor, Benchmark Analytics, for the department overshooting its July 2022 deadline for collecting use-of-force metrics and problems managing data about stops, and suggested that the department should consider finding another vendor if Benchmark Analytics is unable to deliver.

IntegrAssure said it would be working with Aurora police on “stopgap measures” to improve data collection until the new systems are in place.

During the Oct. 24 town hall, Schlanger said the department has begun holding weekly meetings with the contractor, and that the related delays “are being addressed appropriately.”

“The concerns relative to data are being addressed, not as fast as any of us wouldT:9.625" like, but are being

addressed,” Schlanger said.

— MAX LEVY, Sentinel Staff Writer SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Polis lauds Aurora school for top science skills with $50K grant, and news about statewide spending boost Colorado Gov. Jared Polis surprised students and teachers at Aurora Quest K-8 with a $50,000 grant during an assembly Thursday, aside from spelling out how he wants to boost state budgets for education.

Polis celebrated and highlighted the fact that the Aurora Public Schools district magnet school was one of the top 16 schools in Colorado that performs well in science. He added that students at the school performed at 50% above average.

“We want to learn your secrets because we want every school and every student in Colorado to be able to achieve in science,” Polis said.

Students’ hands shot up into the air when Polis asked if they had any suggestions for what to do with the $50,000. One student suggested that the school could buy supplies.

Another suggested that they could buy books.

“I trust the principal and teachers of this building to determine ex-

actly how best to use that, but I have no doubt that they’ll make the best use of the money to benefit kids,” Michael Giles, the superintendent of Aurora Public Schools, told The Sentinel.

Polis also announced Wednesday that he wants to spend $564.1 million on the next budget to strengthen schools. If approved by legislators, per-pupil funding would increase by an average of $705, or $15,500 for a classroom with 22 students. This woul top off last year’s budget increase of $1,019.

The governor’s proposed budget will also provide $8 million to support STEM education and enrichment programs and $5 million for work-based learning.

“With this budget, we are finally fulfilling our promise to the voters to fully fund our schools,” Polis said in a press statement released Wednesday. “I am excited to work with the (Joint Budget Committee) and the General Assembly to increase teacher pay, reduce class size, and make sure every Colorado student has access to an excellent school.”

Polis said during the assembly that the proposed budget has already been submitted to the Joint Budget Committee, but it won’t be taken up by lawmakers until next year in January. If approved, schools will see increased funding at the beginning of next school year.

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funding schools. It’s my greatest hope that it actually goes through both sides of the house and gets approved because we know that in Colorado, we are underfunded, and this is a great effort on [Polis’] part to get us to where we should be so we can serve our students as best as possible,” Giles told The Sentinel.

Other things that Polis’ proposed budget would do to support Colorado families and children include: • Spending $38.5 million to increase food security for children through the Summer EBT program • Spending $21.1 million on the Colorado Child Assistance Program • Spending $10 million to ensure that more families can access Child Care Expense Credits • Spending $4.3 million to upgrade and maintain the Universal Preschool Program’s IT system.

• The governor’s proposed budget would also increase spending for renewable energy, public safety, and affordable housing.

— Kristin Oh, Sentinel Staff Writer

No, 1,000 Colorado child care programs are not about to close The headlines started appearing in July and August: A child care catastrophe was looming.

Nearly 1,100 Colorado child care programs would shutter and 83,000 young children in the state

would lose care after federal COVID aid expired in September, according to projections from a national think tank.

The numbers were part of a state-by-state forecast put out by the left-leaning Century Foundation in June, intended to sound the alarm about the impact of lapsing funds — the so-called child care cliff. But Colorado officials say the nightmare scenario described in the report won’t come to pass.

“This is not at all what we are seeing in any shape or form,” said Mary Alice Cohen, director of the office of program delivery at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

Several factors explain the disconnect between the alarming Century Foundation projections and Colorado’s on-the-ground reality.

State officials say they chose to spread COVID relief money for early childhood — about $678 million from three federal packages and $45 million from the state — among many efforts with various expiration dates. At the same time, the state’s new universal preschool program is sending new money into the sector, and some communities are beginning to tap novel funding streams, like lodging taxes, for child care.

State leaders also want to continue COVID-era strategies that made the biggest impact.

“We are going to go after federal grant funding,” said Cohen. “We’re going to work with foundations to see which ones they want to pick up and continue.”

Meanwhile, some experts have

raised questions about the Century Foundation’s methodology, suggesting the numbers of potential closures are significantly inflated.

The group’s analysis relied on a 2022 survey that asked child care providers whether they would have closed during the pandemic without the help of COVID aid. It didn’t ask about the likelihood they’d close after the pandemic ended and the aid expired.

Julie Kashen, the lead author of the Century Foundation report, during a recent webinar for journalists, hinted that the numbers in the report were meant to push lawmakers to act.

“Congress pays attention to things that are scary. Like, I wish that wasn’t the way of the world but it is,” she said.

Kashen went on to say that while mass child care closures are a real possibility, they’re not a foregone conclusion, and that if they occur, they will happen “slowly and over time.”

Providers knew COVID aid was short term.

When the pandemic hit, Jennifer Knott’s child care center in the western Colorado city of Rifle received an influx of COVID aid. The money paid for new handwashing sinks and air filtration systems, gloves, and cleaning supplies. It also helped make up for enrollment losses and covered the cost of the additional staff needed to comply with COVID-era health rules.

“The funding was instrumental in allowing us to make the adjustments that were required to stay

open,” she said.

But by the time the funding ran out more than a year ago, enrollment was back up and the center had mostly returned to pre-COVID procedures. Knots, who recently opened a center called Adventure Academy in Grand Junction and has plans for a second one on the same site, said while her margins are thin, her finances are stable.

She wondered if providers facing dire consequences because of expiring COVID aid, “are people that maybe are not running their child care centers efficiently.”

“I’m not sure why people would be experiencing that,” she said.

Leaders of some early childhood councils, which are regional groups that support child care businesses, said while providers benefited greatly from federal money, they knew it was temporary.

“We really haven’t heard the rumblings of, ‘If that goes away, I’m going to close,’” said Stephanie Bivins, director of the Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families, an early childhood council.

Sarah Romack, executive director of the Chaffee County Early Childhood Council, said local providers have “always known it’s oneor two-time funds.” As those dollars run out, she said, “I don’t think they are gonna beat down our doors, like, “What happened?”

In addition, nine of 12 providers in the county participate in the universal preschool program, which means a monthly payment from the state at rates that, for some, are about the same or higher than what

they charge in tuition.

Romack said along with the influx of COVID aid, the pandemic put a magnifying glass on long-standing problems in child care, a field notorious for low pay and high turnover.

“We’re starting to have more conversations about compensation and benefits than we ever did before,” she said.

Today, there are glimmers of progress. A Chaffee County lodging tax passed last year will fund a new grant program for child care providers. Local leaders are also talking about building two new child care centers — one in a planned housing development and the other in a housing complex for senior citizens.

For Mary Nelson, executive director of Denver Cooperative Preschool, the federally funded stabilization grant she received during the pandemic did exactly what it was meant to do — shore up her program during a time of financial uncertainty.

She used it to offset a rent increase, pay extra cleaning costs, and beef up end-of-year staff bonuses.

“All of that funding provided a little relief,” she said. “The relief has gone away, but the stress and pressure still exist.”

The true cost of child care exceeds the amount most parents can pay, and as Nelson found out recently, what the state can pay.

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Left: Regis Jesuit junior Stefan Zehnaker gets full extension in the air as he plays a ball during the first half of the Raiders’ Class 5A boys soccer semifinal against Denver East on Nov. 7 at CIBER Field at the University of Denver.

Middle: Regis Jesuit players react in disbelief after the Raiders lost to Denver East in a shootout with a trip to the 5A state championship game on the line.

Below: Cherokee Trail senior Walker Gibbons walks off the field as Broomfield players celebrate after the Eagles topped the Cougars 2-1 in double overtime in another 5A boys soccer semifinal.

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occer has long held the nickname “the cruelest game,” which Cherokee Trail and Regis Jesuit both got to expereience firsthand Nov. 7.

The Cougars and Raiders both had outstanding seasons come to an end with back-to-back agonizing Class 5A state semifinal losses at CIBER Field at the University of Denver.

A night that began with the possibility of two Aurora teams earning their way into the 5A state title game Nov. 11 at Weidner Field instead ended with both city sides in pain after jarring results.

First , it was coach Rick Wolf’s BOYS SOCCER ninth-seeded Regis Jesu-

to a best-of-five penalty shootout.

Senior Joseph Bennett and junior Charles Sharp converted their chances for the Raiders as each team made their first two, but after Denver East went up 3-2, Sloan saved junior Stefan Zehnacker’s attempt.

Another Angels conversion was followed by a score by junior Sebastian Campos and Denver East sealed it with a fifth successful kick, leaving Regis Jesuit players slumped over in disbelief.

The Raiders — who defeated Horizon 2-0 in the opening round, knocked out Cherry Creek 1-0 in the second round and topped Liberty 4-1 in the quarterfinals — finished 13-3-3.

The nightcap between 14th-seeded Cherokee Trail — which was making its first-ever semifinal appearance — and No. 7 Broomfield featured some actual scoring, as both teams tallied within two minutes of each other in the opening half.

The Cougars bounced right back from giving up a goal in the 10th minute with the equalizer on a free kick attempt by senior Marcelo Ruiz that found its way into the net.

But the teams would then play more than 80 minutes without either team scoring — though both sides had several set pieces that weren’t finished and Cougars’ keeper Blake Garrett and his counterpart in the Eagles’ net stood strong — which sent the contest to a second overtime.

Three minutes into the second extra 15-minute session, Broomfield finally got the golden goal on a cross and header to send Cherokee Trail players to their knees all over the field.

Coach Mark Hill’s Cougars finished their historic season with a 12-4-3 record that included a 1-0 overtime win over Valor Christian in the first round, a 2-1 overtime win over Rampart in the second round and 2-0 victory over Legend in the quarterfinals.

Broomfield and Denver East meet at 6 p.m.

Nov. 11 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs for the state crown.

Cruelest game it team that went down to a defeat on penalty kicks against defending state champion and fourth-seeded Denver East in a game the Raiders largely dominated.

Over 110 minutes of play — 80 in regulation and 30 in two overtimes — Regis Jesuit put tremendous pressure in the Denver East end, yet could not get anything past

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor Angels keeper Liam Sloan.

Junior Jack De Simone — who had four postseason goals in three playoff games thus far, including two in a quarterfinal win over Liberty a few days earlier — had several chances, including a shot that kissed off the crossbar and went out in the closing minutes of regulation.

The Raiders dominated the midfield and had much more consistent pressure, while the Angels looked for quick counters and mounted very little sustained attack. With nothing going into the net against Sloan or Regis Jesuit’s Thayer White, it left the result of the game up

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PREPS Right: Grandview senior quarterback Liam Szarka (12) rushed for a touchdown and threw for two others to help the 11th-seeded Wolves to a 28-21 win over No. 22 Douglas County in a Class 5A state football first round playoff game on Nov. 3. Szarka has accounted for 22 total touchdowns for the Wolves.

Middle: Regis Jesuit senior Anthony Medina tallied 15 touchdowns in 10 regular season games for the sixth-seeded Raiders, who had a bye in the opening round of the Class 5A state playoffs and play host to Grandview on Nov. 10 at Lou Kellogg Stadium.

Below: Junior Xay Neto (1) had 257 yards receiving and two scores for Grandview, which has suffered some significant injuries in its wide receiver corps going into the postseason.

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he question is not if an Aurora football team will be among the final eight left in the Class 5A state playoffs, but rather which one.

That’s because the lone two remaining area qualifiers for the 24-team playoffs — No. 6 Regis Jesuit and No. 11 Grandview — sit squarely in opposition to each other in the second round, with the winner moving into the quarterfinals.

The Raiders and Wolves will meet in the postseason for the only the second time and first since a much-anticipated clash in the 2013 second round (won by Grandview) when they take the field at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Lou Kellogg Stadium.

It will be the second playoff contest for coach Tom Doherty’s FOOTBALL Grandview team, which defeated

for much of the season. The Wolves haven’t scored a fourth-quarter point in five straight contests — dating back to a Week 6 win over Eaglecrest — and been outscored 91-26 in the second half by Arapahoe, Smoky Hill, Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek and Douglas County.

Szarka has been the engine that has driven things all year, as the Air Force commit has racked up more than 2,500 yards of total offense (2,135 yards passing, 480 yards rushing) and 22 total touchdowns. He was missing three of his top four receivers in the game against Douglas County due to injury, but leaned heavily on Neto, who is second on the team in receiving yards (547) and receiving touchdowns).

The Wolves defense got a big sack on Douglas County’s final possession from senior Nkongolo Wa-Kalonji (who had a game-high 11 tackles) and junior Marcus Nesbitt that eventually led to a turnover on downs.

Regis Jesuit, which faced easily one of the hardest schedules of any team in Colorado, sat 3-4 at one point, but won its last three games over Chaparral, Legend and Fountain-Fort Carson by a combined score of 123-17.

Coach Danny Filleman’s Raiders (6-4) lost games to top-five seeds Arapahoe and Ralston Valley by a touchdown, dropped a four-point contest to Pine Creek on a late score and also was within a touchdown of top seed and undefeated Cherry Creek at halftime in non-league play.

Regis Jesuit has made and lost in the quarterfinals in four straight seasons, including 2020, when only eight teams made the postseason due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Raiders also have a major all-around threat in senior Anthony Medina, the team’s leading rusher with 579 yards as well as its leading receiver with 432 yards with 16 total touchdowns.

Even against a difficult set of opponents, Regis Jesuit has averaged 31 points per game, while it allowed just over 20 per contest, which includes 47 scored by Cherry Creek, the classification’s leader in points scored.

The Grandview-Regis Jesuit winner moves into the Nov. 17-18 quarterfinals, where it will play the winner of the second round contest between No. 3 Arapahoe and No. 14 Chatfield.

City Clash 22nd-seeded Douglas County 28-21 Nov. 3 at Legacy Stadium in the opening round. It was a needed victory in many ways for the Wolves, who ended the regular season with a last-second loss to rival Cherokee Trail and then saw a brief second-half lead slip away in a defeat to Cherry Creek.

Grandview got back on the winning track against Douglas County —

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor program it hadn’t seen since the two played for the 2007 5A state championship — by scoring 28 points in the opening half, ceding 21 in the second half and then holding on to put the program into at least the second round for the 18th time in the past 19 seasons.

The Wolves rushed for two touchdowns in the opening quarter — a short burst to cap the opening drive of the game by junior Donavon Vernon and then a 20-yard read-option score from senior quarterback Liam Szarka — and got two more scores on the second quarter on connections from Szarka to electric junior Xay Neto, scored on passes of 66 and 43 yards. Neto finished with nine catches for a whopping 257 yards.

But that was it for Grandview’s offense, which has found points tough to come by after halftime

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TOP: Overland senior Kyla Burke smiles after she completes her routine on the floor exercise during the Class 5A state gymnastics meet Nov. 2 at Thornton High School. RIGHT: Overland sophomore Ainsley Renner leaps off the balance beam during her routine at the 5A state team competition. Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel. ABOVE: Overland gymnasts pose with the Class 5A team runner-up trophy they shared with Broomfield with a score of 181.375 points. Photo courtesy Overland High School

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isa Sparrow loves her fellow coaches and the athletes on the Overland co-op gymnastics team, so she relished springing a delightful surprise Nov. 2.

After her team delivered an outstanding performance at Thornton High School that seemed like it had come up just short of landing a trophy, the Trailblazers’ coach got clued into a secret by an official from the ColoGYMNASTICS rado High School Activities Association.

Ironically enough, it happened again, but in a good way. The announcement definitely took the Overland gymnasts by surprise.

“The guy called third place and there were four teams left, so we were lost and we were like ‘what about us?” senior Kyla Burke said. “Then it was announced that we tied. We tied with Arvada West last year, so that part wasn’t new. At least we didn’t lose by a little bit, but it was a little disappointing that one less step or one missed vault could have been the difference between us not tying.

— where they missed Emeley Brain, a state-experienced gymnast who tore her ACL prior to the season — left a bit of a sour taste. Sparrow could hear the raucous reactions of the Broomfield team across the gym as the Eagles closed with a strong set that appeared it might have been enough to surpass Overland.

But in the end, things turned out very well as the Trailblazers got to take home the runner-up trophy — with another going to Broomfield, which won back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022, at a later time — had two gymnasts in the top seven of the all-around (sophomore Ainsley Renner in third and Burke in seventh) and had four gymnasts (Renner, Burke, senior Maya Richman and junior Audrey Cox) qualify for at least one of the Nov. 4 individual event finals.

Renner, who missed almost all of last season “Overall, I’m really proud of our performance. due to injury and returned in time to compete on Our goal was to do our best for ourselves, but the balance beam at state, scored 37.500 in the make the other teams beat us.” all-around and earned a chance to compete in Overland — which has six all-time all four individual event finals. She state championships that ties it for scored 9.600 on the vault to place fourth among Colorado programs — fourth, the same spot she achieved For full 5A state hadn’t brought home hardware from on the beam (with a 9.375). results and more, the state meet since 2020, as it finBurke earned a season-best score visit aurorasentinel. ished sixth in 2021 and tied for fourth of 37.075 in the all-around and she com/preps last season. went out strong in the individual fiThe Trailblazers ended up with a nals. She claimed third place in the rotation that suited them perfectly, floor exercise (with a 9.525) and the allowing them to start strong on balance beam, beam (9.400) and came in fifth on the vault (9.400). move to uneven bars, then the floor exercise and “Honestly because Overland is such a special finish on the vault. thing to me, the majority of my focus goes into “We were super pumped because that was the the team competition, so individuals are just the rotation we hoped to get,” Sparrow said. cherry on top,” Burke said. “I had nerves, but I Junior Maia Howell set a good tone leading was not nervous because I didn’t have to peroff on the beam and Overland earned a score of form for my team. I wanted to finish off strong 45.625 on the event, then garnered 43.750 on the as a senior.” uneven bars, where Sparrow said the Trailblazers’ Cox earned her way onto the medal podium in degree of difficulty across the board is slightly the individual event finals on the floor exercise, lower than other teams. where she scored 9.425 to take sixth. Richman A meet-best score of 46.775 on the floor ex- returned from injury that scuttled her junior seaercise put Overland in prime position to fin- son to make the individual event finals on the ish alone in second, but a 45.225 on the vault floor and she tied for ninth.

Beaming finish

Sparrow and her staff believed some struggles on the team’s final event — the vault — had likely dropped Overland into third place behind leader Mountain Range and Broomfield. But she was informed that her team had the exact same score as the Eagles (181.375) and both teams would get a trophy. Sparrow chose to keep it to herself until the public announcement.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor “I went back to the bleachers and just sat there with my secret for a few minutes, so that was really fun,” Sparrow said. “We had told them after the vault that they’d had a great meet, but we were probably going to be in third place. It was a great way to finish because we’ve had a lot of adversity this year.

“I’m glad we finished in the top two, because third place doesn’t really get you anything.”

Ties in team scores at the state gymnastics meet are quite rare, but Sparrow and Overland have now done it two years in a row.

Last season, the Trailblazers and Arvada West finished with identical scores, but that was for fourth place. Sparrow is on CHSAA’s gymnastics committee and there was discussion about what a tiebreaker would entail, but nothing materialized.

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Grandview opens 5A state tournament Nov. 9 at Denver Coliseum The Grandview girls volleyball team is the only local representative from Aurora in the Class 5A state tournament, which runs concurrently with those in other classifications Nov. 9-11 at the Denver Coliseum.

Seeded No. 8 among 12 teams, the Wolves (20-5) will be on the floor for the opening match of the double-elimination tournament as they face No. 9 Pueblo West (20-5) at 8 a.m., with the winner advancing to a second round matchup with top-seeded and undefeated Valor Christian at 2 p.m.

Coach Rob Graham’s team is in a potentially tough spot in the bracket as it would have to defeat Valor Christian — which has a 54-match winning streak that stretches back to the 2021 state tournament — twice to reach the state championship match at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11. If Grandview wins the first meeting, Valor Christian could come through the contenders portion of the bracket to earn a rematch in the crossover semifinals and vice versa. If the Wolves lose to Pueblo West in the opening round, however, they would end up on the opposite side of the bracket.

“Getting players to understand the enormity of state without stressing them is important,” Graham said of plan to ready his team during the week. “There’s no pressure on us. We’re not the No. 1 seed, we just need to go out and play for each other. We have so many seniors that need to enjoy these moments. If they can make it all the way, it would be the most unforgettable thing you’ve ever done.

Of the other 11 qualifiers for the state tournament — No. 1 Valor Christian, No. 2 Chaparral, No. 3 Rock Canyon, No. 4 Legend, No. 5 Mountain Vista, No. 6 Pine Creek, No. 7 Fossil Ridge, No. 9 Pueblo West, No. 10 Castle View, No. 11 Ralston Valley and No. 12 Cherry Creek — Grandview has faced ChapTOP: Members of the Grandview girls volleyball team pose with the plaque they earned with sweeps of Brighton and Dakota Ridge at the Class 5A Region 8 tournament on Nov. 4 arral and Cherry Creek twice as well at Grandview High School. The Wolves earned a spot in the Nov. 9-11 5A state tournament at the Denver Coliseum. ABOVE LEFT: Eaglecrest’s Leslye Mancera (12) hits a shot as as one match with Castle View, LegRegis Jesuit defenders rise at the net during a 5A Region 1 match won by the Raiders Nov. 4 at Valor Christian High School. Both Aurora-area teams had their seasons end at the end and Mountain Vista. The Wolves tournament. ABOVE: Cherokee Trail’s Ella Notheisen (13) rises to put away a ball during the Cougars’ five-set loss to Castle View in the 5A Region 11 tournament Nov. 4 at Castle View High School. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel) finished 5-2 in those matches, with two losses to the Wolverines in a tournament before the SaberCats quality performances from seniors week span early in the season.

The 16th-seeded, slow-startbattled Eaglecrest and rallied from a prevailed 25-21, 22-25, 23-25, 26-24, set deficit for a 22-25, 25-22, 21-25, Deferme, Rachel Briar, Mira Griffin Grandview has a good base of ing Raptors of coach Mike Schmitt 15-10. Kassie Cooley had 17 kills and and Peyton Belcher experience, as seniors worked their way back to within a 25-18, 15-12 win in the local battle.

Ella Notheisen 16 for Cherokee Trail. among others, while Emerson Deferme and touchdown in the third quarter, but The Raiders finished the season 12Notheisen added 11 more kills in the sophomore Julia UlitzBrenna Kelly played 17th-seeded Legacy responded with 13, while the Raptors were 8-17.

Cougars’ next match, but Broomky did a strong job subthe last three seasons, a score of its own and went on to a For recaps of each 5A field earned a 25-19, 25-20, 25-18 bing in at setter due to which saw the Wolves 28-14 victory.

FOOTBALL volleyball regional, win that ended Cherokee Trail’s seainjury. make the state champiEaglecrest got a long touchdown visit aurorasentinel.

Eaglecrest rallies, but son at 11-14 overall.

Aurora’s other onship match in COVIDpass from junior quarterback Joe com/preps falls to Legacy 28-14 in Regis Jesuit and Eaglecrest three regional qualifiers 19-altered 2020 as well Steiner to versatile senior Cam Cha5A 1st round contest both ended up in Valor Christian’s — No. 24 Regis Jesuit, as 2021, while they were pa and junior running back Josh WiRegion 1 tournament and both lost No. 26 Cherokee Trail and No. 36 semifinalists a year ago. ley rushed for a score, but couldn’t The Eaglecrest football team to the Eagles, who defeated coach Eaglecrest — were eliminated shy of Grandview made its way into the avoid a first round playoff loss for had been in enough battles during Kait Kozak’s Raiders 25-15, 25-12, qualifying for the state tournament. state tournament with a sweep of the second straight season and finthe 2023 regular season that it 25-11 in the final match after a 25Coach Neal Finch’s Cougars, who No. 29 Brighton (25-11, 25-13, 25ished 7-4. Legacy, meanwhile, got didn’t panic down by three touch14, 25-12, 27-25 victory in the openmade state last season, came two 11) and No. 17 Dakota Ridge (25-16, a big game from Omari Bursey on downs Nov. 3 in a Class 5A first er against coach Morgan Garrow’s 25-17, 25-21) in the Region 8 tourna- points from an upset of No. 11 Castle round state playoff game played at Raptors. In between, Regis Jesuit View in the opening match Region 11 ment Nov. 4. The host Wolves rode Stutler Bowl. ›› See PREPS, 14

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both sides of the ball to advance to a second round matchup against No. 1 and undefeated Cherry Creek.

Down 21-0 at halftime, Eaglecrest pulled within seven points after three quarters on 1-yard touchdown run by Wiley (set up by Steiner’s 72-yard pass to Shawn Otero-Tapia) and a swing pass from Steiner to Chapa, who burst up the sideline for a 68-yard score.

Bursey scored his third touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter to seal it for the Lightning.

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Cherokee Trail downed

by Chatfield 42-7 in 5A playoff first rounder Cherokee Trail was a different football team Nov. 3 than it was in Week 1 when it played host to Chatfield in the regular season opener.

Like the Cougars, the host Chargers had also evolved over the course of 10 weeks and that was on display at Jefferson County Stadium as they put up two touchdowns in the opening quarter and went on to a 42-7 victory in a Class 5A first round state playoff contest.

Coach Justin Jajczyk’s 19th-seeded Cherokee Trail team found itself in a 28-point hole to 14th-seeded Chatfield before it got on the scoreboard with an 18-yard touchdown pass from junior Tyson Smith to junior Brandon McCullough and that would be it in terms of points as the Cougars were

LEFT: Cherokee Trail quarterback Tyson Smith (15) heads upfield as he is pursued

by Chatfield defenders in the Cougars’ 42-7 loss in a Class 5A state football first round playoff game Nov. 3 at Jeffco Stadium. ABOVE: Eaglecrest’s Ayden Graves (21) and Josh Wiley (26) stand together after the Raptors’ 28-14 5A first round football playoff loss Nov. 3 at Stutler Bowl. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

limited to 201 yards of total offense.

Cherokee Trail — which lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season — finished the season 5-6, while Chatfield (6-5) moved into a second round matchup with No. 3 Arapahoe (8-2).

The Chargers scored twice in the first quarter — including a 14-yard touchdown with no time left in the period — and added two more touchdowns in the third quarter for a 28-0 edge before the Cougars got on the scoreboard.

Cherokee Trail tallied its lone score with 21.1 seconds left in the quarter when Smith — who finished

with 147 yards passing — put one in the hands of McCullough for a touchdown. McCullough finished with 51 yards receiving, one more than junior Peyton Sommers, who had 50 in his return to the field since he suffered a broken collarbone in the season opener against Chatfield.

The Chargers scored two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the result.

WINTER SPORTS

Winter sports practice officially starts Nov. 13 The Colorado High School Activi-

ties Association gives the green light to tryouts and practice for the 2023-24 winter prep sports season on Nov. 13.

Boys and girls basketball, girls swimming, boys and girls wrestling and ice hockey get underway with the regular season set to commence Nov. 18.

SOFTBALL

Three Aurora players picked to play in 5A CCGS All-State game The final competition of the season for three Aurora senior softball players came Nov. 5 with their selection to the Colorado Coaches of

Girls’ Sports (CCGS) Class 5A AllState Game played at Long Lake Fields in Arvada.

The duo of Addi Krei and Chiara Pryor — which helped Cherokee Trail make it to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state softball tournament last month — earned selection, as did Kristin Gallego of Grandview, which also made the quarterfinals. Wolves’ coach Liz Carter was on one of the coaching staff as well, as she was in 2022.

CCGS picked 80 of the top seniors from across the state to participate in the games, which have been held since 1987.

TEACHABLE MOMENT School districts in Aurora and across the state struggle to hire and keep teachers against rising cost of living

BY KRISTIN OH, Sentinel Colorado and SUZIE GLASSMAN AND THELMA GRIMES, Colorado Community Media

Ali Lombard has wanted to be a teacher since she was a little kid. She said it is her calling.

“My favorite part about being a teacher is the relationships with kids,” she said. “I’m sure all of us as adults have teachers that we can remember.”

Now in her 10th year, Lombard teaches fifth graders at Fox Hollow Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District.

However, her dream career has been clouded with obstacles, primarily money.

Also, Lombard echoed what many teachers and their unions have said in recent years: teacher responsibilities have multiplied. For instance, they often act as the classroom’s social worker and psychologist, work that’s become more necessary as some students face difficulties regulating their emotions and work on their social skills due to years of pandemic related isolation and learning gaps.

“The expectations have grown,” Lombard said. “Our compensation has not, unfortunately.”

Low salaries and more responsibilities amid a rising cost of living have pushed teachers like Lombard out of one school district in search of another, leaving some

school systems struggling to attract and retain educators.

The national average teacher turnover rate was 10% by the end of the 2021-22 school year, according to a report by RAND Corp., a nonprofit policy think tank based in California. RAND also reported that the turnover rate was highest, approximately 12%-14%, in “urban districts, high poverty districts, and districts serving predominantly students of color.”

Locally and across the state, the picture is even more bleak in some school districts.

According to the most recent data from the Colorado Department of Education, which compares the number of staff in the 2022-23 and 2021-22 school years, turnover rates for teachers in Colorado school districts vary.

Rural schools in the state saw the highest and lowest turnover rates due to their relatively small number of teachers in the district. Sierra Grande School District, which reportedly had 23 teachers last year, had no turnover. However, Hanover School District, which reportedly had 19 teachers last year, saw a 50% turnover rate. ›› Continues on 16

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In the Denver metro area, teachers turnover rates look like this: • Douglas County Schools, 20% • Cherry Creek Schools, 13% • Littleton Public Schools, 14% • JeffCo Schools, 16% • Aurora Public Schools, 21% • Denver Public Schools, 21% • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 18%

Teachers and national experts say some of the turnover is driven by teachers searching for bigger paychecks.

As an experienced teacher with a master’s degree, Lombard said she was searching for a salary that “reflected a little bit more of [her] professional capacity.” So, she left her previous job in the Douglas County School District in favor of Cherry Creek, where she saw a salary bump of $15,000 a year.

No state law nor agency regulates teachers salaries, so they vary among school districts. There is also no minimum pay for educators.

The salary for entry level teachers in Douglas County is the lowest among school districts in the Denver metro area. An entry level teacher with a bachelor’s degree earns $45,209, according to the district’s salary schedule.

The salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree in other metro area districts can be thousands of dollars per year higher: • Cherry Creek Schools District pays $58,710 • Littleton Public Schools, pays $51,274 • JeffCo Schools $52,625 • Aurora Public Schools currently pays $46,894 (the teachers union is currently negotiating with the board of education on their contract) • Denver Public Schools pays $54,141 • Adams 12 Five Star Schools pays $58,000

Salaries for a first-year teacher with a masters degree are even higher: • Douglas County $49,880 (the lowest in the metro area) • Cherry Creek School District pays $66,332 • Littleton Public Schools pays $56,028 • JeffCo Schools pays $56,919 • Aurora Public Schools the contract is under negotiation • Denver Public Schools pays $62,695 • Adams 12 Five Star Schools pays $61,000

In addition to working for lower pay than her peers at other metro area districts, elementary school teacher Susan Fairchild said the cost of housing exacerbates the issue because it isn’t affordable for many teachers in Douglas County. Median home prices for October in Aurora was $495,000. In Highlands Ranch, it was $747,000, according to Realtor.com. In Denver, median home sales were $600,000 and $625,000 in Arvada. Average apartment rental prices reflected similar trends in those communities.

Fairchild said that while test scores are high in the district, they might eventually come down if the district loses too many experienced teachers and can’t attract talented new ones.

Josh Miller, the principal of Parker’s Cherokee Trail Elementary School, said the pay discrepancy hits Douglas County in what he called the “sweet spot.” That’s where there’s a high number of teachers with experience ranging from two to three years up through those nearing retirement.

“Other school districts are in the same ballpark as we are, so a lot of people are struggling in some of those areas, but again, we have the added need for more competitive pay,” Douglas County School District’s Chief Human Resources Officer Amanda Thompson told her school board in September.

Ashlee Hoppe, special education teacher at Summit Ridge Middle School

Possible Solutions The level of state funding has prevented school districts from providing “greater support for public education and schools,” according to Colorado Association of School Board Executive Director, Jubal Yennie. He added that “total funding in public education and for average teacher salaries in Colorado have typically been in the lowest quartertile compared to other states.”

School districts stepped up to raise teacher pay after inflation last year hit its highest level nationally in four decades. And, since then, the Denver metro area’s Consumer Price Index has risen by 4.7%. The index measures the average change over time in the prices urban consumers pay for typical goods.

Douglas County saw the smallest salary increase from the 2022-23 school year to this school year among metro districts, according to data collected from school districts’ public salary schedules. The pay for Douglas County’s entry level teachers with a bachelor’s degree increased by $1,529, compared to Cherry Creek, which saw the highest salary increase.

Salaries for Cherry Creek’s entry-level teachers increased by $14,580 from the beginning of last school year to this school year.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which serves more than 36,000 students in schools in Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster and Broomfield, raised starting-teacher salaries to $58,000 a year from the previous school year. That’s an increase of more than $12,000.

Low salaries also result in some teachers, like Fairchild, commuting dozens of miles every weekday to get to work. Despite having worked at Sage Canyon Elementary School in Castle Rock since 2009, which is in Douglas County, she can’t afford to live in that community. Instead, she lives in Aurora because that’s what she can afford. She also works extra jobs to make ends meet.

“It is disheartening,” Fairchild said. “I live in Cherry Creek, so yeah, I don’t have another way to say it. People who are coming and wanting to be teachers are not even considering Douglas County. For sure (pay rates compared to other districts) is a problem.”

School districts are looking beyond just teacher pay to lure and retain instructors.

Douglas County Schools Superintendent Erin Kane said the short-term retention efforts the district has made — such as offering discounted before-and-afterschool care for staff, limiting health care costs, annual stipends and even free meals — helped keep the turnover rate from being even higher.

So far this school year, more than 26,000 free meals have been served to Douglas County staff members.

Funds for tuition reimbursement for teachers’ professional development are already exhausted for the year.

Kane said boasting benefits instead of offering competitive pay is not sustainable.

“The district has made such tremendous short-term

efforts to retain staff, but it’s really important for our public to understand that those short-term efforts are not long-term solutions, and it’s like putting a Band-Aid on a big problem,” Kane said. “All leading indicators, such as the job decline rate, are extremely troubling.”

State Sen. Janet Buckner, who serves as chairperson of the Senate Education Committee, acknowledged teachers’ struggle with making a living wage, among other concerns. She also said that she is a cheerleader for teachers in the state government.

“My role on the Education Committee is to ensure that we can do everything we can. And I know it sounds mundane, but we need to do everything we can to elevate education in the state of Colorado,” Buckner said.

“Public education is our foundation. And that’s why the public has to be supportive.”

Gov. Jared Polis announced last week that he wants to spend $564.1 million on the next budget year to strengthen schools. If approved by legislators, per-pupil funding would increase by an average of $705, or $15,500 for a classroom with 22 students. This would be on top of last year’s per-pupil funding of $1,019.

The governor’s proposed budget will also provide $8 million to support STEM education and enrichment programs and $5 million for work-based learning.

“We really believe that we will have enough money to improve teachers salaries, conditions, etcetera,” Buckner said of the proposed budget.

Education Associations In Aurora Public Schools, district officials recently sounded the alarm for board members to pay close attention to teacher salary issues.

Months into the school year, the district has not finalized a contract with their teacher union. On Sept. 29, APS Superintendent Michael Giles sent a letter to staff about ongoing negotiations between the board and the Aurora Education Association.

He wrote that he lacked the “confidence that a salary increase for licensed staff would come this calendar year.” He also wrote that he “is greatly concerned about our ability to attract new teachers with our current starting teacher salary while also retaining veteran teachers.”

The letter states that, on average, teachers received a 9% salary increase last year, but that the district paid for it with money from district reserves because of a “one-year lag in inflation adjustments’’ and because the “district’s per pupil revenue only increased by 3.5%” in the 2022-23 school year. Giles also stated that the district also made more than “$6.5 million in administrative cuts first to keep school budgets untouched.”

During an Oct. 24 APS board meeting, two people spoke during open discussion about giving veteran teachers higher salaries.

According to a Sept. 29 letter from APS Superintendent Michael Giles, the teacher union turned down the

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district’s proposal for salary raises, which would have given first year teachers a $10,000 raise. The education association refuted the initial proposal because veteran teachers, who have at least six years experience, would have received the lowest salary increase. Giles’ letter does not include when the district first gave this proposal to the education association.

Giles’ letter stated that on Sept. 20, the district amended the proposal to increase the salary for veteran teachers from $923 to $2,600.

“However, in order to meet this increased compensation proposal, we would need to reduce school budgets by 1%-2%. Given differences in budgeting and staffing, the impact of the budget reduction would vary across the school district,” Giles wrote in his letter.

Teacher raises have been the focus of teachers and administrators across the metro region.

Earlier this year, the Jefferson County Education Association, the union representing Jeffco Schools teachers, negotiated a 5.25% pay raise with the district.

“While the increase was a good start, if the district wants to remain competitive with other metro-area districts, more work needs to be done,” said Brooke Williams, JCEA president.

Like Douglas County teacher Ali Lombard, education, Williams said, is a calling.

“But I still think it’s really important for educators to receive a living wage so they can live in the areas where they teach,” she added. “First and foremost, teachers are the cornerstone of our educational system.”

She worries that because Jeffco teachers are paid less than several other metro districts, its schools have become a training ground where new teachers leave after a few years in search of better compensation. Burnout is also real and part of the problem, as Williams sees it, is linked to high turnover. For instance, Williams said she saw a special education teacher position go unfilled for a year. While the school split the caseload among the other teachers and compensated them more, she said it isn’t fair to expect that kind of situation to continue without teachers getting overloaded.

Ashlee Hoppe, a special education teacher at Summit Ridge Middle School, said she’s in her 11th year of teaching and still trying to make ends meet. She lives with a roommate and despite doing all she can to cut her expenses, she can’t afford to go on trips or to start working on her Master’s degree to move up on the district’s pay scale.

“I’m already making decisions on if I can afford to go to my doctor, or do I need to put food on the table?

I’ve had to drastically cut back on what I can provide for students in the classroom because I can’t afford it,” said Hoppe.

While many teachers are leaving for better paying jobs in other school districts, or just leaving the industry altogether, there are still some determined to stay in their classrooms.

Carmen Curtis Basham, a high school teacher at Aurora’s Rangeview High School, said she turned down offers from Cherry Creek because she already set roots in APS. She said that she’s “made peace” with her compensation.

“A part of my core belief is service above self and I chose this job because I make a difference in this world.

And yes, I have friends who also have math degrees who make more doing other things, but I don’t think they’re as satisfied,” she said.

Now, she serves as a mentor to early career teachers and teachers new to the school district.

Her regular advice for them is to not feel guilty about leaving a school district to work for a different one closer to home. She encouraged them to spend more time with family than commuting.

Carmen Curtis Basham, high school teacher at Aurora’s Rangeview High School

This story is a collaboration between Sentinel Colorado, which covers Aurora and surrounding areas, and Colorado Community Media, which covers two dozen communities in the Denver area.

Editor’s Note: The teachers and administrators who participated in Colorado Community Media’s story were interviewed in the late evening away from any Douglas County School District properties.

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Three reads for the holidays T he clock is ticking for your winter reads. Get ready.

After the turkey leftovers are frozen and the holiday lights arranged just so, the short days should lead to long reads.

Here are three picks sure to keep you awake longer than you should be, and pass along some astonishing nuggets and boulders you never knew.

Book Review: ‘White Holes’ by Carlo Rovelli reads more like poetry than science lesson Theoretical astrophysicist Carlo Rovelli takes readers on a journey to the hypothetical inverse of black holes in his latest book, “White Holes.” The Associated Press’ Andrew DeMillo writes that Rovelli’s slim book often reads more like poetry than a science lesson. The book explores the hypothesis that black holes eventually transform into white holes. Rovelli writes for both those who know nothing about physics and those who know everything. A handful of illustrations help in walking readers through these concepts.

DeMillo writes that Rovelli’s writing helps readers grasp how important imagination is to seeing the universe in new ways.

It doesn’t take a degree in astrophysics or expertise on Albert Einstein to appreciate “White Holes,” theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli’s latest book. But brushing up on Dante Alighieri’s work might help.

Rovelli liberally sprinkles quotes from Dante throughout his slim book exploring the hypothesis that black holes eventually transform into an inverse white hole. It’s fitting for a book that says as much about imagination and exploration as it does about physics.

Oftentimes, Rovelli’s book feels more like poetry than a science lesson as he explains black holes in striking detail and the theoretical concepts behind white holes.

Unlike black holes, there is no proof that white holes exist. There are no satellite images of them. As Rovelli describes them, white holes are another solution of Einstein’s equation, “how a black hole would appear if we could film it and run the film in reverse.”

In the book, Rovelli says he keeps two readers in mind when he’s writing — those who know nothing about physics that he can communicate to, and those who know everything but he can offer new perspectives.

That’s why there are no equations to pore over as Rovelli explains the nature of black holes and how time and gravity operate differently in white holes. A handful of illustrations, however do help in walking readers through these concepts.

The book won’t turn lay readers into an expert on white holes or theoretical physics.

But Rovelli helps readers grasp how important imagination is to seeing the universe in new ways is, for both artists and scientists.

“Science and art are about the continual reorganization of our conceptual space, of what we call meaning,” Rovelli writes.

— ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press

Book Review: ‘America Fantastica’ entertaining journey that looks at consequences of lies

The premise of “America Fantastica,” the latest work by novelist Tim O’Brien, feels like the standard plot for a crime caper. A JCPenney employee in a small California town walks into a bank to rob it and goes on the run with $81,000 on hand and the teller who’s been flirting with him.

But O’Brien is no standard novelist, and “America Fantastica” is anything but a standard novel. O’Brien’s first book in two decades is a funny and sad satire that explores the consequences of misinformation on society.

The protagonist of O’Brien’s novel, Boyd Halverson, is the disgraced former reporter and JCPenney employee who strolls into a bank with a gun and a note seeking $300,000 in cash. He walks out with a much smaller amount and Angie Bing, the teller who becomes his somewhat reluctant partner in crime during Halverson’s quest to confront his father-in-law.

They encounter along the way Bing’s boyfriend, Halverson’s ex-wife and a odd assortment of characters. Halverson is forced to reconcile with a life of lies and deception so embedded in his character that he has trouble recognizing the truth.

O’Brien portrays disinformation throughout the book as an epidemic that he calls mythomania, recounting familiar lies from political figures in recent years. As O’Brien describes it, “mythomania had become the nation’s pornography of choice.”

The extent of that affliction is illustrated by every character in the book who has deceived others or themselves in some fashion.

But Halverson — the “ur-liar of liars” — has the most to unpack as the novel gradually reveals what led to his downfall, including the tragic death of his toddler son.

It’s a fascinating journey, but one that says as much about the current state of the country as it does about the novel’s chief characters.

O’Brien proves that he remains one of the most powerful novelists.

— ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press

Book Review: ‘A Brief History of Intelligence’ may help humans shape the future of AI Ever wonder how Homo sapiens got so smart? How come we developed actual language when all the other animals didn’t? How about what first made a nematode turn its body in a different direction? Or… what’s a nematode?

Answers to those questions and much, much more can be found in the pages of Max Bennett’s new book “A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI and the Five Breakthroughs that Made Our Brains.” At 365 pages plus 45 more with a glossary, chapter notes and a bibliography, readers can quibble whether it’s indeed brief, but it is certainly

thorough.

Bennett’s premise — he’s a software entrepreneur who founded a company called Bluecore that “helped predict what consumers would buy before they knew what they wanted” — is that humans won’t ever create true artificial intelligence without understanding exactly what led to the real intelligence we already possess. So he begins with those nematodes — worms, to you and me — and painstakingly details the five breakthroughs that over the course of billions of years evolved into the three-pound brain that is folded into all of our skulls.

The first half of the book is a touch dry, detailing not only what caused worms to turn (food!), but how fish learn via trial and error and the pivotal role the basal ganglia plays in dictating behavior, among many, many other evolutionary developments. Bennett cites the work of psychologists and neuroscientists every step of the way and includes plenty of charts and graphs to make his points. It can feel like you’re reading a textbook at times.

But to his credit, he begins each new chapter with actual prose, as in this description of the Cambrian explosion more than 500 million years ago: “The gooey microbial mats of the Ediacaran that turned the ocean floor green would have long since faded and given way to a more familiar sandy underbelly. The sensible, slow, and small creatures of the Ediacaran would have been replaced by a bustling zoo of large mobile animals as varied in form as in size.”

When Bennett begins to connect the evolution of the human brain to where we are in the development of artificial intelligence is when the book, for this reader, gets more interesting. Why can’t machines truly learn? Even ChatGPT, which every industry seems to be embracing these days, can’t “learn things sequentially,” writes Bennett.

“They learn things all at once and then stop learning.” We’ve trained ChatGPT using the entire contents of the Internet, but the software can’t learn new things because of the risk that it will forget old things, or learn the wrong things.

Bennett is intelligent enough not to draw any conclusions about AI in a field that is changing daily, but he does end his book with a challenge. Evolution gave us our magnificent human brain, he writes, and now that we are in a position to play god and create a new form of intelligence, we must first decide on our goal — are we destined to spread out across the cosmos? Or will we fail, victims of pride or climate change or something yet unseen, just another branch on the evolutionary tree, which will grow on without humans and perhaps never add a limb called “Artificial Intelligence?” No reader alive today will live long enough for that answer, but Bennett makes a solid case for why reverse engineering the human brain may lead to future breakthroughs in the science of AI. — ROB MERRILL Associated Press

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Camp Christmas at Stanley Marketplace Varying times Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 at 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010.

Visit stanleymarketplace.com/ events/camp-christmas/ for more information.

Christmas is right around the bend. We need to get through Thanksgiving first, but after that, it’s all Ho-Ho-Ho. Stanley Marketplace is hosting Camp Christmas again, with help from Danzon Studios and the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

It’s everything you love about the holiday season wrapped into one nice little package.

You’ll be immersed in nostalgic scenes of holidays past, and have the option to experience such with a tasty craft cocktail in hand.

Tickets are already available, so be sure to go ahead and grab some.

Varying times Nov. 17 - Jan. 1 at 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019. Visit christmasatgaylordrockies.marriott.com/ice for more information.

Always outdoing themselves with this exhibition, ICE is back again at the Gaylord Rockies, and this time they are bringing a classic Christmas film to the forefront. A Christmas Story in ice form.

Talented ice sculptures are bringing scenes from A Christmas Story to life with larger than life displays carved purely out of ice.

They’ll also be offering ice slides and colorful tunnels, guaranteed to excite the senses.

Admission is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for children.

Holiday Art Affair at East Colfax Gallery and Art Studio 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nov. 10, Nov. 24 and Dec. 8 at 10201 E Colfax Ave.Visit http://alturl.com/jukru for more information.

This Aurora Cultural Arts District event is offering the opportunity to give exposure to local artisans and their handmade crafts. Featuring a diverse range of mediums, including photography, mixed media, sculptures and paintings. A perfect opportunity to check off some names of your gift giving list.

The event also provides an opportunity to meet and speak with

the artists and learn about their methods and techniques for their inspiring works.

There will also be live entertainment and complimentary refreshments.

Aaron Gordon Public Signing at Mike’s Stadium Sportscards 6:00 p.m. Nov. 15 at 4032 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014. Visit http:// alturl.com/9yu2d for more information.

Calling all Nuggets fans! Your favorite Power Forward will be graciously giving his time to meet, greet and sign your favorite piece of memorabilia.

He’ll be joining the good folks at Mike’s Stadium Sportscards for an evening for a public signing.

So gather your jerseys, basketball cards and favorite Nuggets gear so he can affix his signature to them, just for you. The signatures will go for $125, certificate of authenticity is an additional $10 and a personal inscription will run another $30.

Mike’s will also have City Edition jersey’s for purchase for $50, so if you can’t decide on what you want signed, may as well get something brand new to go along with the fresh ink.

Bison and Bourbon at La Victoria Healing Kitchen 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at 1427 Elmira St. Aurora, CO

80010. Visit www.theseasonedchef. com/cooking-classes-calendar/ bison-and-bourbon for more information.

It’s no secret that Bison is much leaner than beef. But with that comes a need for closer attention when cooking the protein. The last thing you want to do is overcook the beautiful piece of meat, and with less fat comes greater risk of just that.

Fortunately, Chef Andy is more than obliged to demonstrate proper techniques to ensure that you cook the bison to perfection.

As a kicker, he will also be showing you how to perfectly pair the delicate protein with the sweet flavor of bourbon. The dinner will be served with a lovely flight of the delicious libation.

On the menu are tostadas, bison ragu, sweet potato au gratin and, to top it off, chocolate pot de creme.

Who’s hungry?

Applewood Holiday Festival at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 12. at 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016. Visit http://alturl.com/nk4cn There are more than enough holiday markets going down over the next month and a half, that’s for certain. So let us tell you about another.

The Applewood Holiday Festival at the ArapCo Fairgrounds is a twoday affair that is offering goods and

wares from more than 80 artisans.

They’re bringing their fines goods for you to peruse and purchase, including fine art, handmade treasures, vintage clothing and takehome foods, just to name a few.

They are also offering VIP tickets for Nov. 11 where you will get to enter the event at 9:00 a.m., a full hour earlier than the general admission times. Tickets for VIP are $10 and $6 for the regular entry time. Children 12 and under will get in for free.

Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens and Chatfield Farms 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at 1007 York St. Denver, CO 80206.

Visit www.botanicgardens.org/ events/free-days for more information.

Once a month the Denver Botanic Gardens opens their doors to the public giving everyone the opportunity to take in the natural beauty boasted throughout the gardens, without the burden of an entry fee.

There are no restrictions to ground access during these free days, so you can go knowing that you won’t be missing anything you might see were you to pay for entry.

And if this month isn’t convenient, they offer free days throughout the year, every year. Reservations are required for the free day, so make sure you go to the site post haste and select the best time for you.

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A Christmas Carol

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Carol. Photo by Jamie Kraus Photography.

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oter turnout in Aurora for the 2023 election appeared to be light but preliminary results seemed certain.

Here is a roundup of 2023 races and contests gleaned from preliminary results late Tuesday. Check back on SentinelColorado. com for recent results, and next week for a a final summary.

Aurora Vote 2023: Incumbents take lead in Cherry Creek school board races Two Cherry Creek School Board Directors, Anne Egan and Angela Garland, appear to have taken the lead in their respective races, according to early voting polls.

Egan is taking the lead in the race with 64% of the votes counted so far Her challenger, Steve McKenna received 36% of the votes.

Garland has taken the lead in the race with 62% of the votes counted so far. Her challenger, Scott Graves received 38% of the votes Three board seats are open in the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education. Five candidates were on the ballot this year.

Egan and Garland were running for re-election. Ruthie Knowles is the only candidate running unopposed. She received 100% of the votes.

Egan, Garland and Knowles indicated during a candidate forum hosted by the school district that they were endorsed by the Cherry Creek Education Association. McKenna and Graves indicated that they were endorsed by Colorado Parent Advocacy Network.

Race for District A: Egan vs McKenna Two people were competing to represent District A in the Cherry Creek Board of Education. The district encompasses Willow Creek Elementary School, Cherry Hills Village Elementary School, Holly Hills Elementary School and Cherry Creek High School.

Incumbent Anne Egan was running for re-election. She has been serving the board since 2019. Steve McKenna was the only candidate challenging Egan for the seat.

McKenna published a memoir last year detailing his tenure in the U.S. Navy. He wrote about his involvement in the 1991 Tailhook Scandal, admitting that he inappropriately touched a woman without her consent.

Race for District B: Knowles is unopposed Ruthie Knowles is the sole candidate running to represent District B, which encompasses Highline Elementary School, Polton Elementary School and Overland High School.

The seat was previously held by Director Janice McDonald, who served two terms.

Race for District C: Garland vs Graves Two people were vying to represent District C in the Cherry School Board of Education. The district encompasses Dakota Valley Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School, Mission Viejo Elementary School and Smoky Hill High School.

Incumbent Angela Garland ran for re-election. She has been serving on the board since Nov. 2019. She is campaigning against challenger Scott Graves, a former band teacher.

— Kristin Oh, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Aurora Vote 2023: Reinhard, Tomwing and Tasker takes the lead in APS school board race

Five people were campaigning for three atlarge seats on the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.

Vicki Reinhard was the only incumbent running for re-election this year. She was joined by challengers Max Garcia, Maria Saucedo, Tiffany Tasker and Danielle Tomwing.

Early poll results from Arapahoe County Tuesday night shows that Reinhard, Tomwing and Tasker are taking the lead in the polls. Reinhard received 26% of the votes counted so far. Tomwing received 25% and Tasker received 23%. In Adams County, Reinhard received 24% of the votes and Tasker received 22% of the votes.

Garcia received 15% and Saucedo received 11% in Arapahoe County, and 16% and 12% respectively in Adams County.

The three candidates winning the most votes will be elected.

Race for APS School Board At Large: Vicki Reinhard vs Max Garcia vs Maria Saucedo vs Tiffany Tasker vs Danielle Tomwing Reinhard, Tasker and Tomwing were endorsed by the Aurora Education Association.

Saucedo did not respond to the Sentinel’s questionnaire for the voter’s guide and Garcia only responded to a couple. He declined to respond to the remaining questions in the questionnaire because he claimed that he was on fall break with his family.

— Kristin Oh, Sentinel Colorado Staff Writer

Aurora Vote 2023: Coffman leads in mayor’s race as initial city council ballot results come in With all three counties reporting early results Tuesday night, Republican Mayor Mike Coffman garnered about 54.7% of ballots cast and tabulated so far, reflecting about 32% of registered voters in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

Democrat challenger Juan Marcano has so far garnered about 38.2% of the vote. Outsider Democrat Jeff Sanford claimed about 7.1%.

The situation was reflected in the rest of the Aurora City Council races, where Democrats trailed their Republican opponents.

When reacting to initial poll results, Marcano said that it’s a “big gulf” and that there is a lot to overcome. Despite that, he remains optimistic, saying that this is the worst it’s going to get.

Marcano was joined by dozens at Parkside Eatery while election results were displayed on TV screens.

Coffman said he was encouraged by the first round of results from Arapahoe County.

“I feel good,” he said. “Of course, last time it started off really good and then it tightened up.

It’ll depend on how far ahead we are by the end of the night.”

He said older voters he spoke to on the campaign trail were mostly concerned about crime, while younger voters appreciated his concern for housing affordability.

Race for Mayor: Coffman vs.

Marcano vs. Sanford Juan Marcano, a Democrat who represents Ward IV currently on Aurora’s City Council,

and outsider Democrat Jeff Sanford both challenged incumbent Republican Mike Coffman for the mayor’s seat this fall.

Coffman was elected to the mayor’s office in 2019, the latest chapter in a political career that has taken the longtime Aurora resident from the statehouse to the halls of Congress.

Coffman previously founded a property management company in Aurora and served in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. In 2008, he left his position as Colorado’s Secretary of State to replace Tom Tancredo in the U.S. House of Representatives. Coffman served in Congress until 2018, when he was defeated by Democrat Jason Crow.

Marcano has served on the City Council since 2019, representing west Aurora. The child of Puerto Rican immigrants, Marcano was raised in Texas and worked as an architectural designer before stepping back to focus on his elected role.

He has promoted a housing-first policy for addressing homelessness as well as progressive solutions to rising housing costs and public safety, frequently butting heads with the council’s conservative majority over social issues.

Sanford, who has publicly refused campaign contributions and entered the mayor’s race late in the summer as a relative unknown. He said Tuesday night that Sanford was born in Denver and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1984 to 2008. He earned his bachelor’s degree in applied science in technical management from American Military University in 2018.

He has a professional background in public administration and civil service, previously working as the facility manager for Buckley Space Force Base. He said at a candidate forum in September that he has experience managing multi-billion dollar contracts and staffs including thousands of workers.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Race for City Council At Large: Coombs vs. Gardner vs. Mayes vs. Scott Democrat Alison Coombs and Republican Curtis Gardner are on track to win re-election as the first rounds of results dropped Tuesday night, with the two claiming about 28% and 27.7% of the vote respectively.

Two at-large seats are available in the race, which will go to the top two vote-getters.

Coombs hopes to trade her Ward V council seat for an at-large seat this fall, while Gardner is running for re-election as an at-large representative. Mayes and Scott are challengers who both ran unsuccessfully for council seats in the past.

Coombs was elected in 2019, defeating Republican incumbent Bob Roth. She works as a program manager for a residential program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve on Aurora’s City Council.

Incumbent Gardner was first elected in 2019. He has lived in Aurora most of his life.

Gardner holds a master’s degree in finance and worked at a local credit union for 14 years before accepting his current job as a local government liaison in the solid waste industry.

Mayes, pastor of Living Waters Christian Center Church in Aurora, has been an active part of the Aurora community for years, including serving as a community liaison for the

Aurora Police Department following the 2012 theater shooting and as part of the Community Advisory Council currently involved in the implementation of APD’s consent decree.

Scott also plans on returning to the Aurora political stage this fall to run for a seat on Aurora’s city council. The pastor and director of a local food bank has lived in Aurora for more than 30 years and holds a master’s degree in religious education as well as an undergraduate degree in biblical studies.

Mayes held about 21.8% of the vote, while Scott claimed 22.4% of the vote Tuesday night.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Race for City Council Ward IV: Gray vs. Hancock Republican challenger Stephanie Hancock led Democrat Jon Gray in the race for the Ward IV seat after the first round of election results dropped Tuesday night, with Hancock claiming about 54.3% of the vote to Gray’s 45.7%.

Gray is going head-to-head with Hancock for the west Aurora council seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Juan Marcano.

Gray was born in Denver and attended Englewood High School, going on to obtain degrees in sociology and business management from Mesa State College and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

He worked in the nonprofit sector and as an Aurora Public Schools teacher for several years before moving into a role in the finance division of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services.

Hancock brings years of experience in the business and arts communities, having co-founded 5280 Artist Co-Op and serving as president of the Aurora Cultural Arts District.

She is a graduate of Texas Southern University and a U.S. Air Force veteran, and she has lived in Aurora for more than 30 years.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Race for City Council Ward V: Lawson vs. Rhodes Election results released Tuesday night showed unaffiliated conservative Angela Lawson on her way to beating Democrat Chris Rhodes for the Ward V council seat, capturing about 61.1% of the vote to Rhodes’ 38.9%.

Lawson, a current council member, is looking to take over Alison Coombs’ council seat representing Aurora’s southwest ward while fending off a challenge from Rhodes.

Lawson is running for her third term. She has lived in Ward V for more than two decades and holds master’s degrees in social science, public administration and public policy.

She previously worked in the Colorado Secretary of State’s office, where she oversaw the Elections Division’s lobbyist registration program.

Rhodes, a union organizer, describes coming from a working-class background on his campaign website and says his time in Aurora has been spent unionizing the lowest-paying jobs for United Airlines at Denver International Airport and organizing in Aurora around economic justice issues.

He holds a degree in social studies education from Purdue University.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Election Race for City Council Ward VI: Bergan vs. Matise Republican Francoise Bergan was poised to hang onto her Ward VI seat on the Aurora City Council, as early election results released Tuesday night showed her with 62.2% of the vote to Democrat challenger Brian Matise’s 37.8%.

Bergan will try to defend her seat based in southern Aurora and win a third term on the council, facing a challenge from Matise this fall.

Bergan currently represents the ward that encompasses the southeast part of the city.

She was appointed by the council to serve as mayor pro tem in 2021 and 2022, and previously worked in management and consulting.

She said her tenure on council reflects her advocacy for the city’s new southeast Aurora recreation center, efforts to combat street racing and support of new parks and trails in her ward.

Matise is a retired attorney and an Aurora resident of more than 20 years. Matise specialized in commercial litigation, product liability mass tort litigation and class actions.

He is also an expert in special districts and has sued several metropolitan districts on behalf of homeowners.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Aurora Vote 2023: 3 Aurora ballot questions passing, ‘gender’ bill losing Four ballot questions were sent to voters

by Aurora’s City Council this fall, including a proposal to remove gendered language from the city’s charter, which was failing Tuesday night, as well as proposed changes to police and fire personnel rules, all of which were on track to pass.

Question 3A: Scrubbing gendered language from the city charter As of Tuesday night, Ballot Question 3A was losing, with just 41.5% of voters among Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties showing support.

The measure would rewrite sections of Aurora’s City Charter that refer to city officials and employees using gender-specific language, removing personal pronouns and substituting in gender-neutral nouns.

Councilmember Alison Coombs sponsored this amendment, which the council voted unanimously to send to voters after conservatives objected to an earlier version that would have used the pronouns “they” and “them” to refer to individuals.

Currently, while some sections of the charter refer to officials and employees using phrases such as “he or she,” other sections use language that assumes those individuals are men.

The measure identifies more than two dozen examples of gendered language in the charter and also permits the city attorney to “make additional changes to the City Charter that are not substantive and that comply with the principals and goals of this ordinance if additional specific instances of gender specific language are identified.”

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Question 3B: Letting the chief of police bypass officers for promotions About 60.4% of voters expressed support

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for Ballot Question 3B on Tuesday. This item would grant the police chief the ability to pass over candidates for promotions “for a specific reason, without consideration of any legally-protected characteristics,” while allowing candidates to appeal that decision to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.

The proposed change — which along with 3C and 3D is endorsed by the Aurora Police Department — comes after officer Nate Meier was automatically promoted to the rank of agent just a few years after he was found passed out drunk in his police vehicle.

When asked in June whether he believed the change could encourage favoritism or exclude certain officers from command positions, interim police chief Art Acevedo said promotions beyond the rank of captain are already made at the chief’s discretion and that he thought it would give the chief the ability to respond more effectively to misconduct.

The measure would also clarify in the charter that the probationary period for new police officers and firefighters can be extended if an officer or firefighter spends more than four weeks on leave or restricted duty.

Currently, when a new officer or firefighter completes their academy training, they are employed on a probationary basis for one year, during which time their performance is evaluated and they can be fired by their respective chief without being able to appeal that firing to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.

At the end of the probationary period, if the officer or firefighter’s performance is found to be satisfactory, they are hired on a permanent basis and exit probation. If not, they are fired.

The charter amendment would clarify that the probationary period for an officer or firefighter who spends more than four weeks either on leave or on restricted duty “such that a full performance of the conduct and capacity of the employee could not be fully evaluated” is to be extended by an equivalent amount of time, to give their agency the time to evaluate them fully.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Question 3C: Expanding opportunities for police and fire candidates from other agencies Ballot Question 3C was also on track to pass, with a healthy 67.7% of voters expressing support. 3C would give the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue more leeway to consider candidates with experience working at other agencies for job offers and promotions.

Aurora’s City Charter currently stipulates that no more than half of the list of candidates offered police and firefighter jobs at any one time can be so-called lateral candidates.

Also, when someone with prior law enforcement experience is hired to serve as a police officer, they are not credited for their past service when waiting to become eligible for promotion to the rank of sergeant.

The measure would remove the limit on the number of lateral candidates who could be hired at once and also credit cops for up to two years of service at another police agency, reducing the waiting time to be considered for the sergeant rank from five years to as little as three.

These changes come as Aurora police specifically have struggled to maintain staffing levels and recruit new officers.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Question 3D: Formalizing appointment rules for police leadership and pegging size of command staff to population Ballot Question 3D was also on track to pass, with 69.6% of voters casting ballots in favor.

This measure would codify the current practice that police ranks higher than captain — including the ranks of deputy chief, division chief and commander — are granted by the chief, and officers in those positions may be demoted to the rank of captain without having recourse to Aurora’s Civil Service Commission.

It would also tie the maximum number of command staff positions to the total authorized size of Aurora’s police force, which is itself pegged to the city’s population, as legal agreements with the Aurora Police Association require that the city field two officers per every 1,000 residents.

Despite this, Aurora’s City Charter specifies that Aurora police may have no more than four commanders and four division chiefs.

The measure would instead establish that no more than 1.5% of officers may be ranked as commanders and no more than 0.5% may be ranked as division chiefs.

It also specifically allows the chief to add another deputy chief position with the city manager’s approval when the department’s authorized sworn strength reaches at least 800 members and then again at 1,500 members.

— Max Levy, Sentinel Staff Writer

Colorado voters reject measure that would have lowered property tax by eating into their tax refunds Despite seeing assessed home values soar by double digits, Colorado voters on Nov. 7 rejected a measure that would have lowered property tax bills for homeowners in return for decreasing a tax refund unique to the state that last year provided $750 to each taxpayer.

Under the measure the the owner of a $500,000 home would have paid anywhere from $186 to $276 less in property taxes this year than they normally would, depending on local tax rates, according to estimates by legislative analysts.

In exchange, after an initial increase in the taxpayer refund for everyone this year, the refund checks would have started to decrease and possibly disappear for people of all income levels over the next decade, depending on how much revenue the state takes in, according to legislative analysts.

And renters would have gotten smaller taxpayer refunds — known as the TABOR refund, a reference to Colorado’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights — without getting any of the direct relief that homeowners do.

Opponents of Proposition HH including Republican state lawmakers and conservative groups, argued the measure could ultimately cost taxpayers more than they save on property tax bills.

“Voters in Colorado weren’t fooled — they wanted simple property tax relief and instead the Legislature and governor gave them a 48 page confusing bill that went after TABOR refunds,” said Michael Fields, president of Advance Colorado, which led the charge against the measure.

Fields said property taxes must be cut and he hopes for a solution in a special legislative session, which would have to be instigated by

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.

Proponents of the measure had argued it was the best way to prevent devastating property tax bill increases, particularly for seniors and working families, without hurting the services those taxes funded.

State Senate President Steve Fenberg, who chaired the campaign for the measure, said in a statement Tuesday night that he thinks the measure fell prey to “to a misinformation slogan campaign by the far right, who would prefer to cut property taxes on the backs of our schools and fire districts.”

For property tax relief, said Fenberg, “it’s unclear tonight what the pathway forward is.”

Under the complicated measure, owners of primary residences would have seen greater reductions than the owners of second homes and rental properties. It also would have allowed senior citizens to take an existing property tax break for those 65 and older with them if they decided to downsize to another home. Currently, they only get that break if they have lived in a home for 10 years.

This year residents would have each gotten an estimated $148 more in a flat taxpayer refund, for a total of $898. But then starting in 2024 the refund would have reverted back to the traditional method of being determined by income and start to decline below even what the old rules would dictate.

People with an adjusted gross income of $52,000 or less were expected to get a $326 refund next year, $31 less than under current law under the measure. Those with an income of $289,001 were set to get checks for $1,028, $100 less.

Put on the ballot by the Democratic-led Legislature, the property tax measure would have slowed the increase of property tax bills over the next decade in two ways. Proposition HH would have lowered the statewide assessment rate that is used to calculate how much people have to pay to their local governments based on the value of their homes. It also would have exempted a portion of a home’s value from being taxed.

In the latest tax assessments this year, residential property values increased by between 35% and 45% in the Denver area and up to 60% in parts of the mountains.

So homeowners were still set to get bigger property tax bills for this year compared to last year. The ballot measure would have just eased the increase.

Voters approved a second tax measure that will permit millions more dollars from a tobacco tax to go toward the state’s new universal preschool program.

That measure deals with taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products approved by voters in 2020. Analysts underestimated how much it would take in so, under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, voters needed to be asked if the state can keep the extra $23.65 million the taxes brought in in the first year, including interest, or if it should be refunded.

— COLLEEN SLEVIN and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press

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gram, but the reimbursement rate was too low — it would have caused an annual shortfall of $85,000. As a result, she didn’t join, and ultimately lost some preschool families and their tuition dollars.

But Nelson doesn’t want to compromise the center’s long-standing priorities, including placing three teachers in every classroom and offering the best staff pay and benefits possible.

“It sometimes makes me wonder how long we can sustain some of these ideals,” she said.

Dora Esparza, the director of business services for Denver’s Early Childhood Council, said many child care providers in the city constantly struggle because they’re “basically selling a service at a financial loss.”

She said of the expiring COVID aid, “I don’t think it’s going to push them over the brink, but I think it’s a return back to being on the brink.

That is just the day in the life of [early childhood education] providers.”

— ANN SCHIMKE, Colorado Chalkbeat COPS AND COURTS

Adams County DA says 9 indicted in Mexican drug ring probe, seizing more than 150 pounds of fentanyl, meth and cocaine

An Adams County grand jury indicted nine members of a Mexican drug cartel accused of trafficking drugs into Adams County and seizing more than 150 pounds of fentanyl tablets, meth and cocaine.

Prosecutors said nine defendants allegedly trafficked large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamines and cocaine into the United States, locally and across other states, according to 17th Judicial District Attorney officials.

Prosecutors have planned a 1 p.m. press conference to discuss details of the case.

All nine defendants are allegedly members of the Sanudo-Rivera Drug Trafficking Organization, according to the distinct attorney’s press release.

Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved with the investigation, including District Attorney Brian Mason, the Drug Trafficking Unit of the Adams County District Attorney’s Office, the North Metro Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Rocky Mountain Field Division.

Law enforcement were investigating the distribution of drugs between the Sinaloa Drug Cartel and the Greater Adams County area when the North Metro Task Force identified distributors in Westminster and Federal Heights during Operation Dress for Less, according to the press release.

The task force eventually uncovered “an entire distribution network

of co-conspirators that connected Mexico to Colorado, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona.”

“I’m proud of the work of my staff and our partners, and it is encouraging to see it come to fruition through this expansive indictment; however, the work continues and this is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these Mexican drug cartels that do our residents a great deal of harm,” Mason said in a statement.

On Sept. 25, a grand jury indicted the members, eight men and one woman, on 47 counts.

In addition to the indictment, law enforcement seized a total of: • 84.3 pounds, or 381,824 pills, of fentanyl • 66 pounds of methamphetamines • 1.4 kilos, or approximately 3 pounds, of cocaine • 14 grams of heroin • One active methamphetamine lab • Five guns • $93,000 “Our investigators worked tirelessly on this case, to prevent this number of narcotics from reaching the streets of Adams and Broomfield Counties. I couldn’t be prouder of the work accomplished by the men and women who worked on this case.” North Metro Task Force Commander John Bitterman said in the press statement.

— Kristin Oh, Sentinel Colorado

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Because the people must know COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0372-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Mandy A Bertram Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Colten Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 07, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8109604 Original Principal Amount $283,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $277,828.75 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 FOUR (4), BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21), APACHE MESA-SECOND FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1136 Ouray St, Aurora, CO 80011.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/19/2023 Last Publication 11/16/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/11/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-23-963592-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0379-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Juergen Waldvogel Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust October 16, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 21, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0142930 Original Principal Amount $139,195.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $133,757.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 101, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. *PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 8, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3054448 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 1300 South Parker Road #101, Denver, CO 80231.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED ON AUGUST 8, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3054448 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/18/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112

(303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030605 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0388-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 25, 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) Anthony Savage Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust January 18, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 20, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2007421 Original Principal Amount $198,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,281.83 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 8, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING F, THE SECOND TIMBERS CONDOMINIUMS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE SECOND TIMBERS, CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON APRIL 13, 1976 IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 29 AT PAGES 40 THROUGH 46 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE SECOND TIMBERS CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED APRIL 13, 1976 IN BOOK 2437 AT PAGE 124, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 15202 E Hampden Circle Apartment F8, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/25/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030287 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0357-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 4, 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) Michelle Kassel Original Beneficiary(ies) Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8041440 Original Principal Amount $174,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $159,425.58 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 by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 22, BLOCK 1, SHERIDAN SQUARE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3725 South Julian Street, Sheridan, CO 80236.

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, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/04/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lindsay L. McKae #39200 Trevor G. Bartel #40449 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 211668-00008 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 4, 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) Margaret F Shelley Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust October 28, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1167741 Original Principal Amount $483,264.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $476,108.06 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 23, BLOCK 2, HORIZON UPTOWN FILING NO. 1., COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 21854 E 9th Place, Aurora, CO 80018.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/04/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-23-963108-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0359-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 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) Cliford Abonifor Asobo and Mercy Bih Nfornah Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as beneficiary, as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, A Federal Savings Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-2 Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B6024077 Book: n/a Page: May 23, 2006 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6077198 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust Original Principal Amount $559,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $596,582.28 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 10, Block 13, TUSCANY SOUTH SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6167 S. FUNDY WAY, AURORA, CO 80016.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/08/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Aricyn J. Dall #51467 David W Drake #43315 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 23CO00284-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0361-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 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) Stefanie Hollis Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2020

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0021435 Original Principal Amount $187,102.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,083.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 28, Block 3, Hampden Hills at Aurora Subdivision Filing No. 13, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 3734 S Espana Way, Aurora, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/08/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO22065 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0362-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 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) Nicklaus A Croy AND Savannah L Croy Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust January 31, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0016968 Original Principal Amount $298,751.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $297,511.82 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 72, BIJOU CREEK FIRST AMENDMENT FINAL PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 389 S 3RD Ave, Deer Trail, CO 80105.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/08/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030237 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0363-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 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) Valerie Poole Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D5051706 Book: N/A Page: Original Principal Amount $22,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $21,913.65 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 20 BLOCK 1 EAST ILIFF MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, EXCEPT THE REAR 12 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12100 Villanova Dr E, Aurora, CO 800141902.

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, 12/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/12/2023 Last Publication 11/9/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/08/2023 Michael Westerberg,

Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Aricyn J. Dall #51467 David W Drake #43315 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 23CO00303-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0365-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Christine Weatherly AND Raymond Hussey Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NORTHPOINTE BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 22, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9024917 Original Principal Amount $229,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $223,614.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. LEGAL DESCRIPTION That Part of the NW1/4 of Section 16, Township 4 South, Range 61 West, Described as Follows: Beginning at a Point which is 260.00 Feet South of and 860.00 feet East of the Northwest Corner of said NW 1/4; Thence South 50.00 Feet; Thence East 125,00 Feet; Thence North 50.00 Feet; Thence West 125.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning, Formerly Known as Lots 32 and 33, Block 6, Town of Byers, Now Vacated, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado PARCEL NUMBER: 1985-16-2-01-009 Also known by street and number as: 145 S Sherman Street, Byers, CO 80103.

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, 12/13/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/19/2023 Last Publication 11/16/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/11/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 23-030366 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0366-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) GERARDO JIMENEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC. Date of Deed of Trust August 24, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 01, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0113952 Original Principal Amount $269,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $257,578.21 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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BLOCK 8, HOFFMAN TOWN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1294 SCRANTON ST, AURORA, CO 80011.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/19/2023 Last Publication 11/16/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/11/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009854159 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0375-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 15, 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) Alvin P. Thompson and Melissa D. Thompson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Integrity First Financial, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust February 08, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1031770 Original Principal Amount $412,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $321,857.53 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 make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 6, SUMMER BREEZE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17497 E Kenyon Dr, Aurora, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/19/2023 Last Publication 11/16/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/15/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO22139 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0377-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Michael Louis Wagner Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERs”) as nominee for American Financing Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust May 11, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 20, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9046727 Original Principal Amount $105,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $106,349.72 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 19, ALSO KNOWN AS CONDOMINIUM UNIT 19-E, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 9, SABLE COVE CONDOMINIUMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, PHASE 10, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 1, 1982 IN BOOK 59 AT PAGE 77, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN CONDO-

MINIUMS DECLARATION FOR SABLE COVE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 IN BOOK 3698 AT PAGE 273, IN SAID RECORDS AND THE STATEMENT OF ANNEXATION FOR ADDITIONAL LAND RECORDED MAY 9, 1983, IN BOOK 3857 AT PAGE 534, OF THE AFORESAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 909 South Dawson Way, Unit #19, Aurora, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/18/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-23-963329-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0378-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Frederick W Hudson, Jr AND Janet G Hudson Original Beneficiary(ies) W J BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Date of Deed of Trust March 18, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B9030519 Original Principal Amount $322,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $166,458.57 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 28, BLOCK 1, PHEASANT RUN, FILING NUMBER 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 14707 E Stanford Pl, Aurora, CO 80015.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said

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

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/18/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030517 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0381-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Steve Howe Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR Deephaven Mortgage LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT TRUST Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 31, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2059773 Original Principal Amount $1,425,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,425,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 24, CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9346 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80231.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/18/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-029276 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0382-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) OLUWOLE JOLAOSO Original Beneficiary(ies) VONNIE B. MILLER, II Current Holder of Evidence of Debt VONNIE B. MILLER, II Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2111157 Original Principal Amount $3,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $3,000,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MVP SB50 ESTATE, A LOT CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 10 AND 15, BLOCK 3, SIERRA VISTA ESTATES, TOWN OF FOXFIELD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PURSUANT TO THE CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT RE: AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR PURSUANT TO C.R.S.§ 38-35109(5) RECORDED ON AUGUST 10, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3054810.

Also known by street and number as: 17819 E. EASTER AVE, FOXFIELD, CO 80016.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 8/10/23 AT RECEPTION NO. E3054810 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/22/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 35957-2 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0385-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Blane R. Evans and S. Arlene Evans Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B3146902 Original Principal Amount $157,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $134,466.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 27, BLOCK 2, STONE RIDGE PARK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1671 South Nucla Street, Aurora, CO 80017.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/22/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-23-963503-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0387-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 25, 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) GERALD J MILEWSKI JR A/K/A GERALD MILEWSKI, JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) UNIVERSAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 16, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B6020917 Original Principal Amount $46,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com $29,120.26 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 203, BUILDING 14, FOXDALE CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON AUGUST 4, 1981 IN BOOK 3461 AT PAGE 495, FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON AUGUST 27, 1981 IN BOOK 3479 AT PAGE 477, AND RE-RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 1981 IN BOOK 3555 AT PAGE 452 AND SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 1981 IN BOOK 3555 AT PAGE 461 AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED APRIL 26, 1982 IN BOOK 3614 AT PAGE 176 AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIRST SUPPLEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 26, 1982 IN BOOK 3614 AT PAGE 183 AND THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RECORDED JUNE 22, 1982 IN BOOK 3646 AT PAGE 669 AND RE-RECORDED AUGUST 13, 1982 IN BOOK 3679AT PAGE 258 AND FOURTH SUPPLEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1982 IN BOOK 3723 AT PAGE 427 AND FIFTH SUPPLEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1983 IN BOOK 3801 AT PAGE 113 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED AUGUST 4, 1981 IN BOOK 52 AT PAGES 25, AND FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1981 IN BOOK 51 AT PAGES 53-55 AND SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 1981 IN BOOK 54 AT PAGES 51-52 AND THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 22, 1982 IN BOOK 57 AT PAGE 17-18 AND FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1982 IN BOOK 59 AT PAGES 18-19 AND FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1983 IN BOOK 61 AT PAGES 65-67 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE NUMBER 234 AND GARAGE NO. N/A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PURSUANT TO CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENER’S ERROR PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-35-109(5) RECORDED ON JUNE 26, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3042654 PURSUANT TO CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENER’S ERROR PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-35-109(5) RECORDED ON JUNE 26, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3042654 Also known by street and number as: 18301 EAST KEPNER PLACE #203, AURORA, CO 80017.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED JUNE 26, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. E3042654 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/25/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By:/s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009811225 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0389-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 25, 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) Leonard C. Byrd and Shawna Byrd Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 06, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B3024480 Original Principal Amount $242,534.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $190,133.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 6, TOWER PARK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2782 South Walden Way, Aurora, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE 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, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/25/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-23-964060-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0392-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 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) JOHN SILVAN BENSON AND LORI SMITH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust September 06, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2094797 Original Principal Amount $276,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $274,656.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 82, BUILDING NO. 21, PHEASANT RUN TOWNHOMES FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUMS MAP THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JULY 16, 1973 IN BOOK 24 AT PAGE 96, AND AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1973 IN BOOK 25 AT PAGES 13-25, AND CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED IN BOOK 2141 AT PAGE 423 ON JUNE 27, 1973, AND SUBJECT TO TERMS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, USES, RESERVATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15452 E TEMPLE PLACE UNIT #82, AURORA, CO 80015.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/26/2023 Last Publication 11/23/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/29/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO22171 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0395-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 1, 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) GREGORY NELSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FCF SERVICES INC. DBA FIRST CHOICE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B9045250 Original Principal Amount $195,395.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,825.29 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 pro-

vided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 9, BLOCK 1, VILLAGE EAST UNIT 3, 1ST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1485 S. KINGSTON STREET, AURORA, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/03/2024, 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 11/9/2023 Last Publication 12/7/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 09/01/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009875204 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0396-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 1, 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) James Patrick Phillips AND Lisa C. Moore Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6060487 Original Principal Amount $148,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $130,891.23 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 44, BUILDING 9695, CINNIMON COURTYARD HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, BUILDINGS 9695, 9675, 9635, 9616, 9574, 9573, 1180, 1160, 1140, 1130, AND 1120 FILED FOR RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 26 AT PAGE 97 AND THE DECLARATION FOR CINNIMON COURTYARD HOMES RECORDED IN BOOK 2240 AT PAGE 372 AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT THERETO, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, OBLIGATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EASEMENTS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 031190622 Also known by street and number as: 9695 E Kansas Cir Apt 44, Denver, CO 80247.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/03/2024, 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 11/9/2023 Last Publication 12/7/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 09/01/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030677 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0399-2023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 1, 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) Orlando Billups Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Village Capital & Investment, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 04, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3000746 Original Principal Amount $336,550.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $336,180.94 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 make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereb THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A Exhibit “A” Exhibit A, in its entirety, documents the legal description of the land referenced in the document. The legal description may extend to multiple pages.

The land referred to in this document is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Arapahoe, and is described as follows: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, TOGETHER WITH GARAGE LOT NO. N/A, AND ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, HEATHERRIDGE SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 13, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1977, IN BOOK 32 AT PAGE 87, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF COBBLESTONE CROSSING IN HEATHERRIDGE RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1977 IN BOOK 2700 AT PAGE 122, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ( 1)A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND EASEMENT OF ENJOYMENT IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF DWELLING UNITS OF COBBLESTONE CROSSING ON HEATHERRIDGE, {2}A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT IN, ON AND THROUGH THE COMMON AREA FOR INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM THE LOT DESCRIBED ABOVE, (3)THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE ONE PARKING AREA NUMBERED 6 AND THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM THE SAID PARKING AREA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/03/2024, 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 11/9/2023 Last Publication 12/7/2023 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 09/01/2023 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R. STODDEN #33214 MESSNER REEVES LLP 1550 WEWATTA STREET, SUITE 710, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 11069.0014 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 CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2023-40

CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2023-43 FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 138 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO CERTAIN STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY Ordinance 2023-43 was finally passed at the September 11, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on October 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/ public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_ notices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2023-44

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/s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 1996-2009-02 Applicant: Planning And Development Services Department Application Name: 15800 E 40th Avenue You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 9.5 acres, more or less, from MU-C (Mixed Use-Corridor) District to I-1 (Business/Tech) District.

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Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

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Case Number(s): 2023-4013-00 Applicant: Aurora Housing Authority Application Name: Potomac Campus Housing Aurora Housing Authority

Ordinance 2023-45 was finally passed at the September 11, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on October 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/ public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_ notices/.

Ordinance 2023-41 was finally passed at the September 11, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on October 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/ public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_ notices/.

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

Ordinance 2023-44 was finally passed at the September 11, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on October 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/ public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_ notices/.

Ordinance 2023-40 was finally passed at the September 11, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on October 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/ public_records/legal_notices/ordinance_ notices/.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 146 OF THE CITY CODE, TO ADDRESS LANDSCAPE, DIMENSIONAL AND PARKING STANDARDS WITHIN THE CITY

Site Location: Northwest of the cul-de-sac of E Wesley Place (14180 E Iliff Ave) Site Size: 0.872 acres

Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO TO ADD NEW SECTIONS TO BE NUMBERED 98-1 AND 98-2 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE TO ESTABLISH DEDICATION AND DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA THROUGH ADOPTED RULES AND REGULATIONS

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You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.872 acres, more or less, of the Blackhawk Pointe Subdivision Filing No 3 from MU-C (Mixed UseCorridor) to R-3 (Medium Density MultiFamily) District.

FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 138 OF THE CITY CODE

FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 146 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO TO PROVIDE CORRECTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND UPDATES TO THE LAND USE REGULATIONS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)

Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 2022-2005-00 Applicant: City of Aurora Planning Department Application Name: Iliff Station Rezoning

Site Location: Approximately 642 feet west of the intersection of E 40th Avenue and E 40th Circle (15800 E 40th Ave) Site Size: 9.50 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk

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You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval of a Site Plan for a 37,663-square-foot affordable multi-family residential building with 43 units.

Site Location: East of Potomac Street and 700 feet south of E Mississippi Avenue (1290 S Potomac St) Site Size: 0.68 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 2023-2003-00; 2023-4006-00 Applicant: Utah Development Group Application Name: Sable Blvd Townhomes You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 4.4 acres from R-R (rural residential) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and a Site Plan for a 70-unit townhome project.

Site Location: Northeast corner of N Sable Boulevard and E Montview Boulevard Site Size: 4.4 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel BEFORE THE COLORADO GROUND WATER COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS OF WATER RIGHT KIOWA-BIJOU DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER BASIN AND NORTH KIOWA BIJOU GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTARAPAHOE COUNTY TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 37-90-107(7), C.R.S., and the Designated Basin Rules, 2 CCR 410-1, Ian I.W. Steyn Trust has applied for determinations of rights to allocations of designated groundwater from the Laramie-Fox Hills (receipt no. 10031895) and Arapahoe (receipt no.

10031896) aquifers underlying 192.74 acres generally described as the W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of Section 4, Township 4 South, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. and a portion of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 5, all in Township 4 South, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. The applicant claims ownership of this land and control of the groundwater in these aquifers underlying this property.

The groundwater from these allocations is proposed to be used on the described property for the following beneficial uses: domestic, including in-house use, irrigation, agricultural, commercial, industrial, fire protection, livestock watering, replace-

ment, and recreation.

acres of above described property.

In accordance with section 37-90-107(7), the Colorado Ground Water Commission shall allocate groundwater from the above aquifers based on ownership of the overlying land. A preliminary evaluation of the application finds the volume of water available for allocation from the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be 4,340 acre-feet for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer and 2,290 acre-feet for the Arapahoe aquifer. These amounts are subject to final evaluation, and subsequent to issuance of the determinations, adjustment to conform to the actual local aquifer characteristics.

Any person wishing to object to the approval of these determinations of rights to allocations must do so in writing, briefly stating the nature of the objection, the name of the applicant, a general description of the property, and the specific aquifer(s) and related receipt no(s). of the application(s) that are the subject of the objection. The objection, including a required $10 fee per application being objected to, must be received by the Colorado Ground Water Commission by close of business December 9, 2023. Objections should be sent via email to DWRpermitsonline@state.co.us, upon which the objector will be emailed an invoice for paying the fee online. If the objector is unable to provide the objection via email please contact 303-866-3581.

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

In accordance with Rule 5.3.6 of the Designated Basin Rules preliminary evaluation of the application finds the replacement water requirement status for the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be nontributary for the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer and not-nontributary (actual impact replacement) for the Arapahoe aquifer.

Upon Commission approval of determinations of rights to the allocations, well permits for wells to withdraw the allocations shall be available upon application, subject to the conditions of each determination, the Designated Basin Rules, and approval by the Commission. Such wells must be completed in the aquifer for which the right was allocated and must be located on the 192.74 acres of above described property.

Well permits for wells to withdraw notnontributary (actual impact replacement) groundwater from the Arapahoe aquifer would also be subject to the conditions of a replacement plan to be approved by the Commission.

Any person wishing to object to the approval of these determinations of rights to allocations must do so in writing, briefly stating the nature of the objection, the name of the applicant, a general description of the property, and the specific aquifer(s) and related receipt no(s). of the application(s) that are the subject of the objection. The objection, including a required $10 fee per application being objected to, must be received by the Colorado Ground Water Commission by close of business December 16, 2023. Objections should be sent via email to DWRpermitsonline@ state.co.us, upon which the objector will be emailed an invoice for paying the fee online. If the objector is unable to provide the objection via email please contact 303866-3581.

First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel BEFORE THE COLORADO GROUND WATER COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS OF WATER RIGHT LOST CREEK DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER BASIN AND LOST CREEK GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT- ARAPAHOE COUNTY TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 37-90-107(7), C.R.S., and the Designated Basin Rules, 2 CCR 410-1, Casimir Pawlik and Carol Sullivan has applied for determinations of rights to allocations of designated groundwater from the Denver (receipt no. 10030334) aquifer underlying 39.9 acres generally described as NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 11, Township 4 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M.. The applicant claims ownership of this land and control of the groundwater in this aquifer underlying this property. The groundwater from these allocations is proposed to be used on the described property for the following beneficial uses: domestic, commercial, irrigation, and stock watering.

In accordance with section 37-90-107(7), the Colorado Ground Water Commission shall allocate groundwater from the above aquifers based on ownership of the overlying land. A preliminary evaluation of the application finds the volume of water available for allocation from the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be 1,290 acre-feet for the Denver aquifer.

These amounts are subject to final evaluation, and subsequent to issuance of the determinations, adjustment to conform to the actual local aquifer characteristics.

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

In accordance with Rule 5.3.6 of the Designated Basin Rules preliminary evaluation of the application finds the replacement water requirement status for the aquifers underlying the above-described property to be not-nontributary (4% replacement) for the Denver aquifer.

Upon Commission approval of determinations of rights to the allocations, well permits for wells to withdraw the allocations shall be available upon application, subject to the conditions of each determination, the Designated Basin Rules, and approval by the Commission. Such wells must be completed in the aquifer for which the right was allocated and must be located on the 39.9

First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel District Court, Denver County, Colorado 1437 Bannock Street, Room 256 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-606-2300 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No. 2023CV032057 Plaintiff: Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021—SL1 Defendants: James Hurt; Ja’Net Hurt; Nationstar Mortgage, LLC; Colorado Department of Revenue; Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch and, Paul D. Lopez in his capacity as the Denver County Public Trustee THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file you answer or other response within 35 days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is a C.R.C.P. 105 action for judicial foreclosure in real property regarding the following real property: Lot 16, Block 2, Green Valley Ranch Filing No. 19, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado known and numbered as 18860 East 43rd Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80249.

Dated October 23, 2023 /s/ Randall M. Chin Randall M. Chin # 31149 Attorney for Plaintiff Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Blvd., #700 Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 303-350-3711 Email: randallc@bdfgroup.com First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: December 7, 2023 Sentinel DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO SUMMONS Case No: 23CV31277 Div. No. 15 Plaintiffs: RIVERS VENTANA, LLC, v.

Defendants: THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE ROTHE NOTH; CHUCK BROERMAN, PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO; AND, ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO ERIC RUBEN YANES AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the Complaint. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com This is an action by Plaintiffs to quiet title to the following real property: Exhibit A Legal Description of the Property A tract of land located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 8. T16S, R65W of the 6th P.M. County of El Paso. State of Colorado. being more particularly described follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 said Section 8 from which the Southwest Corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of said Section 8 bears S00°35’10’’E, 1316.50 feet, thence S00°35’10’’E, 50.00 FEET along the West line of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of said Section 8, Thence N89°12’20’’E, 797.16 Feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Thence N89°12’20’’E, 10.00 Feet; Thence S00°00’20’’W, 10.00 Feet; Thence S89°12’20’’W, 10.00 Feet; Thence N00°00’20’’E, 10.00 Feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TIMOTHY F. BREWER, P.C. *In accordance with C.R.C.P. 121 Section 1-26, a printed copy of this document with original signatures is being maintained by the filing party and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the court upon request. /s/ Timothy F. Brewer Timothy F. Brewer, #32946 Timothy F. Brewer, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: December 7, 2023 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID Electronic (PDF) Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received by East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District for the SA-3/SL-3 and Cherry Creek Irrigation Well Station Improvements project until 10:00 a.m. local time on December 19, 2023. Provide sealed proposals through QuestCDN virtual bid. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on the project site at 10:00 am on November 15, 2023.

The work to be performed under this Contract consists of furnishing and installing all materials, equipment, accessories, and labor for all operations necessary to complete process mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control, and HVAC improvements to the Cherry Creek irrigation and SA-3/SL-3 well stations.

Contract Documents may be obtained electronically starting on November 9, 2023 at www.eccv.org under the Resources and Information menu by clicking on Request for Bids. The user will then enter the bid number 8782924 into the search field and click the search button to find the project. Download the digital documents for $22. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal questions. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid (which is required for this project). Bidders will be charged a fee of $42 to submit a bid electronically.

For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com.

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

Contractor shall be prepared to participate in an interview if so desired by the Owner as soon as the afternoon of the second business day following the date that bids are due.

No proposals will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any proposals so received after the scheduled closing time shall remain unopened.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel

LEGAL NOTICE TO JEFF ROLLINS Verna Rollins of Ogden, Utah was involved in a civil matter at the time of her death on January 24, 2023. Due to her passing, your consent is required for her husband, Ralph Rollins to be appointed as personal representative to her estate for the purposes of finalizing the aforementioned civil matter. Please contact Siegfried & Jensen, 5664 S. Green Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123, 801-743-1503, by November 9, 2023. If you fail to do so, you waive consent to the appointment of Ralph Rollins and by default, agree to the appointment of Ralph Rollins as the personal representative for Verna Rollins.

First Publication: October 26, 2023 Final Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 1 to be held at 9:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGRjZDM2YWUtMzA2ZC00MzEyLThjYWUtNzMzNW ZjODA1ZGM2%40thread.v2/0?context=% 7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oi d%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 423 996 197#. Any interested elector within the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 1 may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 2 to be held at 9:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGRjZDM2YWUtMzA2ZC00MzEyLThjYWUtNzMzNW ZjODA1ZGM2%40thread.v2/0?context=% 7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oi d%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 423 996 197#. Any interested elector within the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 2 may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 3 to be held at 9:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGRjZDM2YWUtMzA2ZC00MzEyLThjYWUtNzMzNW ZjODA1ZGM2%40thread.v2/0?context=% 7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oi d%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 423 996 197#. Any interested elector within the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District No. 3 may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGETS ABILENE STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of Abilene Station Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budgets of the Districts.

Copies of the proposed 2024 budgets and 2023 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budgets and 2023 amended budgets will be considered at regular meetings to be held on November 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via video and teleconference.

Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budgets or the 2023 amended budgets, inspect the 2024 budgets and the 2023 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

Interested persons may attend the meetings in one of the following ways: 1. To attend via video conference, enter the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZTA2Zjc2OTktOT BmYi00ZWRjLWE5MmUtNWRiNjczMz kwYTVi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b %22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22O id%22%3a%225b9f6fa2-e9dd-42cc-bfd8f7dd2ed196a6%22%7d 2. To attend via telephone conference, dial 1-720-547-5281 and when prompted, enter the following information: Phone Conference ID: 583 260 265# ABILENE STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 /s/ Matt Urkoski Manager for the Districts Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the North Kiowa-Bijou Groundwater Management District for the ensuing year of 2024.

A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the North Kiowa-Bijou Groundwater Management District, c/o Andrew F. McClary, Attorney at Law, 507 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the North Kiowa-Bijou Groundwater Management District to be held at the Law Office of McClary, P.C., 507 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Any taxpayer within the North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto.

NORTH KIOWA-BIJOU GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Glen Frihauf Secretary Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF MURPHY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Murphy Creek Metropolitan District No. 3, of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, for the ensuing year 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Goodwin & Company, 14901 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 320, Aurora, Colorado 80014, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Murphy Creek Community Center, 23801 E. Florida Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80018. Any interested elector of the Murphy Creek Metropolitan District No. 3 may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

MURPHY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 By: Shannon Torgerson District Manager Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF LIVERPOOL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Liverpool Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Greenfield Clubhouse at 20601 E. Fair Ave., Centennial, CO on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. At such public hearing the Board of Directors of the District may certify a property tax levy of approximately 10.000 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election.

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

Published and posted on District’s website at least ten (10) days prior to budget hearing.

LIVERPOOL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Stephanie Odewumi District Manager Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of The Aurora Highlands Metropolitan District No. 1 for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on November 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NGI0NjE0NWUtMD JlZS00M2VmLWJjZGQtMTdhYTU2MGN kNGQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%2 2Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba-4ee3ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oid% 22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,327883960# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 327 883 960# At such public hearing the Board of Directors of the District may certify a property tax levy of approximately 78.386 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

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METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Denise Denslow Secretary Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after November 20, 2023, to: JHL Constructors, Inc. 9100 E Panorama Dr, Ste 300 Englewood, CO 80112 for all work done by said Contractor for the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, THE AURORA HIGHLANDS PULTE/RICHMOND LANDSCAPING AND GAS LINE EASEMENT WORK ORDER #19, CHANGE ORDER #21, all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, team hire, sustenance provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, Attention: Denise Denslow, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300,Greenwood Village, CO 80111 with a copy to McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203-1254 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such written verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, its Board, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or after November 24, 2023, THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, will make final payment to FRANSEN PITTMAN CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. as the general contractor for Traverse Academy, 1820 S Joliet Street, Aurora, Colorado, 80012. All claims relating to this contract must be filed with David Henderson, Deputy Chief of Operations, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, 9301 E Union Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 before November 24, 2023.

Board of Education Cherry Creek School District No. 5 County of Arapahoe State of Colorado First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or after November 24, 2023, THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, will make final payment to BRACONIER PLUMBING & HEATING CO., INC. as the general contractor for chiller replacement projects at Fox Ridge Middle School and Liberty Middle School, located at 26301 E Arapahoe Road and 21500 E Dry Creek Road, Aurora, Colorado, 80016. All claims relating to this contract must be filed with David Henderson, Deputy Chief of Operations, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, 9301 E Union Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 before November 24, 2023.

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or after November 24, 2023, THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, will make final payment to BRACONIER PLUMBING & HEATING CO., INC. as the general contractor for boiler replacement projects at Grandview High School and Smoky Hill High School, located at20500 E Arapahoe Road, Auroa, Colorado, 80016 and 16100 E Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, Colorado, 80015. All claims relating to this contract must be filed with David Henderson, Deputy Chief of Operations, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, 9301 E Union Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 before November 24, 2023.

Board of Education Cherry Creek School District No. 5 County of Arapahoe State of Colorado First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Pioneer Business Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669254-5252, Meeting ID: 160 599 1972 and Passcode 702153. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing and may be obtained by contacting Stephanie Net, by email at snet@spencerfane.com or by telephone at 303-389-3712.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

PIONEER BUSINESS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Todd Wright, President Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the 3rd and Havana Metropolitan District (“District”).

Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 via telephone and videoconference.

To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 888 7819 and Passcode 564552. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing and may be obtained by contacting Stephanie Net, by email at snet@spencerfane.com or by telephone at 303-389-3712.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

3RD AND HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, District Counsel Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Whispering Pines Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89061597846? pwd=0F9QQ8hFnbJ8UVakvQSSBpAqW FqqsH.1 Meeting ID: 890 6159 7846, Passcode: 616819 Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.whisperingpinesdistrict.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the abovereferenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Community Resource Services of Colorado. Please contact Diane Rodriguez by email at drodriguez@crsofcolorado.com or by telephone at 303-381-4969 to make arrangements to inspect the budgets prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

WHISPERING PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Matt Kehoe, President Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority (“Authority”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2023 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720/5475281 and enter passcode 209 438 027#.

Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://www.aerotropolisrta.org/ by contacting Natalie Herschberg, by email at Natalie.Herschberg@ claconnect.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the abovereferenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Marchetti & Weaver, LLC, 28 Second Street, Suite 213 Edwards, CO 81632. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

AEROTROPOLIS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY By: /s/ Matthew Hopper, President Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District (“District”).

Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 1:45 P.M. on December 1, 2023 at 100 Saint Paul Street, Denver, CO. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the abovereferenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at 100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Mike Serra, Board Secretary Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the ASPEN BUSINESS PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84230607963 ?pwd=Eee23BNWrkspGUBXNTK4dqdoD 046yb.1 Meeting ID: 842 3060 7963 Passcode: 471838 Call: 720 707 2699 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://aspenbusinessparkmetrodistrict.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ASPEN BUSINESS PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the EAST SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting at 5430 South Biscay Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80015 and via teleconference on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”) and, if necessary, the 2023 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NGFhN2Y2ZjgtMG Q0YS00MzllLTlhMDUtZDM1YmI4OTYy YjRm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%2 2Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba-4ee3ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oid% 22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3-b32ed8f57cd88c24%22%7d Conference ID: 455 849 604#, Phone Number: 1-720-5475281 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and the Amended Budget have been submitted to the District.

A copy of the Proposed Budget and the Amended Budget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget and the Amended Budget by the Board.

This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: EAST SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM, to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643 ?pwd=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJF ZjFHdz09 Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643 Passcode: 987572

Call in Numbers: 1(719) 359-4580 or 1(346) 248-7799 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112 Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://ironworksvillagemd.colorado.gov/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the SADDLE ROCK SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 16, 2023 at 1:00 P.M., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83193889263 ?pwd=K7WklPAFwVvHF2UPRbiwSxjWa Aj1at.1 Meeting ID: 831 9388 9263 Passcode: 994686 Call-in Number: +1 720-707-2699 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://saddlerocksouthauthority. colorado.gov/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SADDLE ROCK SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of THE GARDENS ON HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84135879222? pwd=MFlhUGw2V040TWQ2cWs1TkNFS E1FZz09 Meeting ID: 841 3587 9222 Passcode: 723731 Call-in Number: +1-720-707-2699 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://thegardensonhavanametrodistrict.com/ or by calling (303) 8581800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: THE GARDENS ON HAVANA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3, quasimunicipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the AURORA CROSSROADS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 AND CROSSORAD EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84230607963 ?pwd=Eee23BNWrkspGUBXNTK4dqdoD 046yb.1 Meeting ID: 842 3060 7963 Passcode: 471838 Call: 720 707 2699

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET

The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the INSPIRATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 , at 5:30pm , to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8637322103 Meeting ID: 863 732 2103 Dial in +1 669 900 6833

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://auroracrossroadsmetrodistrict.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: AURORA CROSSROADS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 AND CROSSORAD EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.inspirationmetro.org or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: INSPIRATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel

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Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.flatrockmds.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: FLAT ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PARKLANDS VILLAGE 2 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83470296799 ?pwd=ajFyNGxmcU9IVzRRMjZTek4wdk hxZz09 Meeting ID: 834 7029 6799 Passcode: 521848 Call: 720-707-2699 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.flatrockmds.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: PARKLANDS VILLAGE 2 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BUCKLEY YARD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 and BUCKLEY YARD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 SUBDISTRICT (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM, to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85674875350? pwd=RmU2UjNJOERRU2ZueE5DV1hscj BGQT09 Meeting ID: 856 7487 5350 Passcode: 716430 Call In: 1 (720) 707-2699

Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the FOREST TRACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1&3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing at 6601 S. Wheatlands Parkway, Aurora, Colorado on November 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”).

The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.foresttracemetro.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: FOREST TRACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1&3, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Security Self Storage, in accordance with C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, hereby gives Notice Of Sale, to wit: On NOVEMBER 30, 2023 at 2 P.M. at 9750 W. JEWELL AVE. LAKEWOOD, CO 80232 will conduct a sale on Lockerfox.com prior to the sale date for each storage space in its entirety to the highest bidder for cash, of the contents of the following units to satisfy a landlord’s lien, Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and to withdraw any property from sale, The public is invited to bid on said units.

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First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby Given that in the following action filed in the Arapahoe County District Court under the “Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act”, due diligence has been used to obtain personal service within the State of Colorado and further efforts would be to no avail: therefore, publication has been ordered: Case Number 2023DR030445 Name Nancy Yamileth Ramirez v.

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A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the above Court between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by contacting attorney for the Petitioner: failure to respond to this service by publication within thirty-five (35) days of the publication date may result in a default judgment against the non appearing party. /s/ Lisa Guerra Attorney for Petitioner 3600 S Yosemite St. Ste, 520 Denver, CO 80237 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: December 7, 2023 Sentinel

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SOUTH AURORA REGIONAL IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY By /s/ David Solin Authority Manager Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1 NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”), will hold a meeting at Southlands Shopping Center, Management Office, 6155 South Main Street, Suite 260, Aurora, Colorado 80016 on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 9:30 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The necessity may also arise for an Amendment to the 2023 Budget (the “Amended Budget”).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget (if applicable) have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file at the District’s office, 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1 By /s/Ann Finn District Manager Publication: November 9, 2023 Sentinel STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. DM2023002588 Samantha Taylor vs.

Homer Taylor ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION IN A NEWSPAPER Petitioner has filed a Motion requesting that the Court approve service of process upon Homer Taylor by publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR31183 Estate of Sylvester R. Houston aka Sylvester Raliegh Houston, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are re- quired to present them to the Per- sonal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 2, 2024, or the claims may be for- ever barred.

Peter Johnson Personal Representative 3362 E. Meadow Creek Place Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Attorney for Personal Representative Diana J. Payne, #12831 Howard J. Beck, # 3075 Beck, Payne, Frank & Piper, P.C. 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 200 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-750-1567 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR31110 Estate of Marvin Ray Brandt aka Marvin R. Brandt aka Marvin Brandt, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bonnie Jean Brandt Personal Representative 965 S. Joliet St. Aurora, CO 80012 Attorney for Personal Representative Laurence D. Wert, Esq. The Hughes Law Firm, P.C. 7807 E. Peakview Ave., #410 Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: 303-758-0680 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Final Publication: November 2, 2023 Sentinel

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BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR31100 Estate of Debra Y. Buss, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer Florez Personal Representative c/o Robert E. Wells, Esq. Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 23, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR31188 Estate of Gary H. Adams Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative Krista Beauchamp Atty Reg #: 47615 Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: 303-500-1221 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR31268 Estate of Edward B. Lineberger aka Edward Beach Lineberger, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before March 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative Alan B. Hendrix Atty Reg #: 10524 602 Park Point Dr., #240 Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-759-9111 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Final Publication: November 23, 2023 Sentinel

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BUCKLEY YARD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 and BUCKLEY YARD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 SUBDISTRICT, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado/s/ White Bear Ankele Tanaka & WaldronAttorneys at Law

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Meeting ID: 834 7029 6799 Passcode: 521848 Call: 720-707-2699

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://buckleyyardmd.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity may arise to amend the South Aurora Regional Improvement Authority (“Authority”) 2023 Budget, if necessary, and that a proposed 2024 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Authority; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget and 2024 Budget have been filed at the Authority’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2023 Budget and Adopting the 2024 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. This Authority Board meeting will be held via Zoom and can be joined through the directions below.

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BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR325 Estate of Debra Ann Rubenstein, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before March 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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The Court finds that the Petitioner has made diligent efforts to make personal service, but has not been able to complete service of process. The last known address of Homer Taylor is 2640 C. South Vaughn Way Aurora, CO. 80014.

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The Court further finds that the newspaper of general circulation in this county is the Aurora Sentinel.

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THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the the Petitioner serve process on Homer Taylor by publication once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Aurora Sentinel and once a week for three consecutive weeks in Aurora Sentinel Arapahoe County. The Petitioner shall file proof of service with a copy of the Affidavit of Publication when service has been completed.

Dated this 27 day of September, 2023. /s/ District Judge First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel

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Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2023PR1165 Estate of William Glen Blackhall aka William G. Blackhall, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are re- quired to present them to the Per- sonal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 2, 2024, or the claims may be for- ever barred.

Donna J. Lamb Personal Representative 4700 E. Main St., #A-24 Mesa, AZ 85205 Attorney for Personal Representative Diana J. Payne, #12831 Howard J. Beck, # 3075 Beck, Payne, Frank & Piper, P.C. 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 200 Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-750-1567 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Final Publication: November 16, 2023 Sentinel

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The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the FLAT ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”).

This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83470296799 ?pwd=ajFyNGxmcU9IVzRRMjZTek4wdk hxZz09

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