Sentinel Colorado 3.16.2023

Hour holy grail — stop the clock on springing ahead and falling back

Last week, the speaker of the House officially handed video evidence of the failed Jan. 6 Capitol coup exclusively to the most sinister swindler at Fox News, Tucker Carlson. As promised, he turned it into an alarming pro-Trump propaganda film.

It doesn’t take much of a stretch after that to understand how the United States continues to inflict semi-annual daylight savings time change on its citizens despite their angry sentiment and even changing laws.

A Monmouth University poll last year revealed that only about a third of Americans don’t mind pushing their clocks ahead and back twice a year.

The U.S. Senate, which struggles regularly to count to 51, unanimously agreed last year to end the twice-annual hour swap in the middle of the night.

The Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act. Then, the formerly Democratic controlled House groused about stuff nobody even remembers now and the change languished.

Closer to home, Colorado passed a law last year that would push the state into Daylight Savings Time forever, but it’s contingent on two other nearby states joining Colorado, Utah and Wyoming in making the leap to sensibility.

Nada.

Determined, Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio this year has reintroduced the Senate Sunshine Protection Act. We live in a country, however, that, for political sport, flirts with economic meltdown by casually threatening debt limits.

And so, we begin again.

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

The story of time is marginally interesting. The story of saving it, not so much.

This gets a little nerdy here, but the gist is that ancient Egyptians had a thing for keeping track of time and the number “12.”

Way-old timers identified 12 stars moving across the sky after sunset that marked the night. After several hundred years of refinement, voila, the 24-hour day was created.

It wasn’t fancy, but it helped people know when to meet to watch mastodon demolition

derbies.

Within a few hundred years, we were all winding watches to let us know when to get to the bank to cover last night’s hot check before it got there.

Then came electric light, full-time jobs and The Great War. Germans invented the game of moving the clocks ahead in an effort to conserve energy needed to generate electricity.

Of course Americans had to do the same thing.

After the Great War, when the Germans went back to pouting and inventing other stuff, we all forgot about daylight saving time, because it was ridiculous, and we love us some electric light in this country.

Then the Germans started up again, this time inventing World War II, and we all needed more of everything and decided we could get it if we just moved the clocks ahead one hour in the spring.

A lot of things didn’t make much sense about World War II, and this was one of them. So the war ends and the Germans go back to making great trochen riesling and skis, but we don’t shake off the daylight saving time.

Rather than scrap this ridiculous notion of “saving daylight,” we institutionalize the damn thing.

We say it saves energy, which several studies show it clearly does not. We say that we keep at it to appease the farmers, which is a lie. Farmers are smart, rational people. They don’t care if you call it Work-Thirty. When the sun’s up, there’s farming to be done.

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

I would prefer that we just keep standard time year-round, because I’m old and fall asleep before the sun sets after one beer at the end of June, but I support anything that ends something as dumb as a bucket of hair inflicted on me just because state and federal lawmakers love hand-wringing.

Together we can beat the clock, if we can find the time.

DAVE PERRY

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APS board looking for a new superintendent just like the last one

It’s irresistible to point out that the person the community wants to run Aurora Public Schools is the person the school board just lost. APS is now paying a recruitment firm more than $40,000 to find someone to replace former APS Superintendent Rico Munn.

After more than nine years, Munn stepped down as district chief in January and will leave the school district entirely at the end of the school year.

While all sides have been tight-lipped on the details of Munn’s departure amid myriad changes and challenges in the district, it’s clear Munn was pushed out for the very reasons he was successful.

He is a lawyer with a vast world of experiences that included insights into the state education system, higher education, and a variety of state agencies. Munn is credited with helping markedly reduce the district’s dropout rate and boost economic gains, especially among minority and immigrant students.

Tabbed in 2019 as Colorado Superintendent of the Year, his achievements were rightfully noted.

His candid, sober pragmatism delivered what is often unwelcome news for APS.

The school district’s enrollment has dwindled for years, especially in areas where students need more, not less, resources.

While substantial student achievement gains were made across the district, during Munn’s tenure, students struggling as English language learners, economically disadvantaged or living without even tentative support systems have long weighed down the district.

Munn has never shied away from the vast and mounting challenges at APS, and he’s never allowed the school boards directing him to sidestep the always hard and harder decisions needed to face those challenges.

One of the most difficult challenges facing Aurora Public Schools is the cost of staffing schools where fewer students go each year, creating an untenable economic picture that hurts every student in every school in the district.

Aurora is far from alone in this quagmire. School districts across the region, and across the country, are faced with long-term sliding enrollment.

Denver’s foray into deciding which neighborhood schools must be closed — and there is no alternative to closing schools in these situations — has been a political and educational disaster.

Munn led the Aurora district through a complicated and cumbersome Blueprint APS process, allowing every possible stakeholder to weigh just about every conceivable possibility for how to remake the shrinking school system. He was adamant that there were many options available, but the criteria on making those decisions must be steadfast.

Shirking that reality is what led to Denver’s current school closure chaos.

Reports make it clear that the APS board was anything but as cohesive as Munn was resolved.

“There’s questions in the community around the seven of you, and a feeling that at times you are divisive amongst each other and with leadership,” recruitment consultant Scott Siegfried told APS school board members recently.

With little fanfare, Munn and the school board agreed to part ways, and now the district is searching for someone to lead schools to safe harbor.

A survey of teachers and community members say the next superintend needs these qualities:

• A clear understanding of, appreciation and plan for diversity, a clear strength in APS

• Understanding the need for students to be physically and emotionally safe at school

• A strong proponent of public education

• The ability to lead the district in the face of controversy and tough challenges

The Aurora Public Schools board enjoyed those traits with Munn leading the district. Their job, now, is to learn to recognize them in the next superintendent and then learn to capitalize on them, not rebuff them.

CARL GOLDEN, CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

police’ still haunting dems

efund the police” –— the rallying cry of the Democratic Party’s progressive left wing in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police nearly three years ago — was arguably the most self-defeating political slogan in modern history.

Its impact and potential for inflicting even greater damage reached into the White House itself. President Joe Biden has backed a Republican-led congressional resolution to overturn a criminal justice reform ordinance adopted by the District of Columbia city council to abolish some mandatory minimum sentences and substantially reduce penalties for a variety of crimes.

While Biden’s intention to sign the Republican legislation infuriated Democratic House members, it was, in truth, an easy political call, an effort to shed the de-fund the police reputation and wriggle out from under its burden.

The president was in a position to blunt the Republican strategy of portraying Democrats as soft on crime with its support of policies to hamstring law enforcement agencies while offering excuses for criminals.

With the White House and control of Congress at stake in 20 months, Biden and his circle of advisers understood that Republicans had gained significant traction with its hard line on crime strategy and an opportunity to stake out a pro law enforcement position was at his hand. No matter the internal strife it would cause in the party, it would have been a serious error to pass it up.

The president was accused of reneging on his long held belief that the District of Columbia deserved a full measure of home rule and its own decisions without interference or approval from Congress — a step toward eventual statehood.

As competing political issues — an esoteric policy wonk debate over home rule versus rampant violent crime — it is no contest. No matter the desirability of home rule or future statehood status, on the list of priorities of the nation’s voters, they don’t make the cut.

Homicides, assaults, robberies, carjackings, blatant daytime shoplifting sprees and a sense that the citizens of cities walk the streets at their own peril are top of mind issues.

Voters are besieged daily by news accounts of corporate decision makers opting to move their headquarters out of cities like Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Atlanta and Portland, Oregon, among others, because they can no longer guarantee the safety and security of their employees.

Photos and footage of deserted or boarded up stores, tent cities and homeless encampments that too often become tragic crime scenes depict neighborhoods in decline.

The owners of small corner business establishments and pharmacies are in the heretofore unimaginable position of placing items such as toothpaste, household detergents and cleansers under lock and key to thwart out of control shoplifting.

In store video cameras capture individuals pushing shopping carts loaded with merchandise – even large screen television – out of stores without hindrance.

It amounts to an enormous stockpile of words and pictures that Republican campaign strategists and consultants will sort through and flood the media with ads accusing Democrats of opening the doors to lawlessness on a grand scale while ignoring the dystopia their policies have created.

Many of the 173 House Democrats who voted to uphold the ordinance blistered Biden for placing them in jeopardy, subjecting them to Republican attacks for supporting a proposal that even their president found so egregious that he blocked its implementation.

They complained bitterly they had received no advance warning of the president’s intention and blamed his staff for hanging them out to dry and creating serious trust issues going forward.

Democratic leadership allowed the “defund the police” message to resonate and embed itself as a component in the party’s agenda, even though some — including Biden — sought to distance themselves from it.

For a movement that sprang three years ago from tragedy and controversy and never attained majority support in the country, defund the police continues to haunt.

Carl Golden is a senior contributing analyst ith the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University in New Jersey. You can reach him at cgolden1937@gmail.com

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ICE prison malpractice?

QUESTIONS LINGER ABOUT BLOOD-CLOT DEATH OF IMMIGRANT HELD IN AURORA ICE-GEO PRISON

ANicaraguan asylum seeker who died in Aurora’s GEO immigration detention center in October died of a pulmonary embolism after sustaining a series of injuries to his right leg while in the facility, according to records obtained by the Sentinel.

The documents raise questions about the medical treatment of people in immigration detention centers, and whether his death was preventable.

Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza, 39, died Oct. 13 at the University of Colorado Hospital, according to an initial news release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement that did not provide any detail about how he died.

The news sparked protests by local immigration reform activists and calls from elected officials, including Congressman Jason Crow (D-Centennial), for more transparency. The Aurora facility, which is run by the Florida-based for-profit GEO Group, Inc., has been the target of ongoing criticism and calls for it to be shut down.

An autopsy from the Adams County Coroner’s Office dated Feb. 7 said that Calero-Mendoza’s cause of death was a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis in his lower extremities. The manner of death was ruled an accident. Results of the autopsy were first reported by Colorado Public Radio.

“The decedent’s history of a right lower extremity injury playing football may have

decreased his mobility and would be a risk factor for developing deep vein thrombosis and subsequent pulmonary emboli,” an opinion letter from a forensic pathologist in the autopsy said.

The report said that Calero-Mendoza collapsed suddenly while in the kitchen of the detention facility and was taken by EMS personnel to the hospital, where attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

Calero-Mendoza did not have any identified chronic health problems, the report said, but had injured his leg twice in recent months while playing football. On or around Sept. 4, he injured the big toe on his right foot and on Sept. 27 he injured his right leg.

A detainee death report released by ICE contains more detail but also has inconsistencies with the autopsy.

The death report said that Calero-Mendoza was seen by a nurse on Sept. 1, Sept. 12 and Sept. 29 for pain to his right foot and right calf. The report says that Calero-Mendoza told medical staff that he had injured his foot while playing soccer — not football, as the autopsy stated — in early August and that the pain had continued to get worse.

During the three sessions, the report said that Calero-Mendoza was given acetaminophen and ibuprofen, told to stay off his foot, to apply ice and warm compresses to the affected area and to return to the clinic if his condition worsened.

Shortly before 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 Calero-Mendoza had a medical emergency and was given oxygen before being transported by EMS to the UCHealth hospital, where he was declared dead at 12:32 p.m.

“Upon arrival (time unknown) at the UCH emergency department, Mr. Mendoza experienced cardiac arrest,” the report said. “EMS personnel and hospital staff performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administered advanced cardiac life support medications for several minutes.”

An federal inquiry into his death from ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility is ongoing, results of which are expected to be released by April 11.

Calero-Mendoza’s family and local immigration activists have pushed for more answers, and say his death raises renewed concern about the treatment of detained immigrants and asylum seekers. He is the third person to die at the Aurora facility.

In 2017, 64-year-old Iranian immigrant Kamyar Samimi died after being detained in the facility for 15 days. The ACLU of Colorado filed a wrongful death lawsuit on his family’s behalf alleging he died as a “result of extreme mistreatment.”

A 2019 report by the ACLU said that Samimi died from cardiac arrest due to withdrawal from methadone, which he had been taking for over 25 years, and that his death was just one example in a pattern of dangerous medical neglect at the Aurora facility.

A lack of medical personnel at the detention center has been a consistent criticism by activists. The death report from ICE said that Calero-Mendoza was seen by licensed professional nurses and a registered nurse. It currently employs one medical doctor, according to a report submitted to Crow’s office.

At a vigil for Calero-Mendoza outside

the detention center in November, American Friends Service Committee program director Jennifer Piper said his death was a sign that the problems are ongoing.

“We’re consistently concerned about the safety of detainees inside the facility, both their physical and their mental health,” she said.

Calero-Mendoza had been at the Aurora detention center since May 2, according to ICE. He was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol April 13 and was at the Aurora facility awaiting completion of his removal proceedings.

On Oct. 5, a judge with the Executive Office of Immigration Review ordered Calero-Mendoza’s removal and denied all relief. A 30-day period was granted before removal to accommodate any potential appeals.

Calero-Mendoza’s sister, Adilia Calero Mendoza, is currently being represented by the immigration law and policy clinic at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. In a statement provided by the clinic, she said her family wants more answers from ICE about what happened to her brother.

“How could they have ignored pain in a swollen leg and clear signs of a blood clot for weeks, which the autopsy says ultimately killed him?” she said. “My family wants to know how the signs of a blood clot were ignored by medical professionals within the detention facility despite his leg worsening and his visits to the medical clinic. Early detection and prompt and adequate medical care could have saved my brother, an otherwise healthy and active father of two. We are so devastated.”

A small alter was constructed outside of the GEO facility, Nov. 23, 2023 during a vigil and press conference regarding the death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza, who was being detained in the Aurora GEO facility.

Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado

CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Staff Writer

AROUND AURORA

Aurora Mental Health Center probes supervisor who posted blackface photos

the jersey of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick and holds a chain attached to a collar around the neck of another person dressed as an injured dog. Vick admitted to participating in a dog-fighting ring and was sentenced to prison not long before the photos of Kennedy were posted on Facebook.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery launched an investigation into Kennedy’s conduct after the Sentinel was tipped off about the photos and Kennedy’s leadership role, and the newspaper contacted Kennedy and his employer for comment.

photograph posted to Kennedy’s public Facebook page in November 2011. The faces of others in the photo have been obscured. FACEBOOK

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About 24% of the nonprofit’s revenue came from federal, state and local governments last year, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery spokeswoman Lori Mackenzie said. An additional 8% came from donations, while the rest came from clients and insurance companies.

Hunter Kennedy, the manager of Aurora Mental Health & Recovery’s Assertive Community Treatment Team, is pictured wearing blackface makeup and an afro-like wig as part of a Michael Vick costume in this photograph posted to Kennedy’s public Facebook page in November 2011. FACEBOOK PHOTO

The manager of an Aurora Mental Health & Recovery treatment program is under investigation for wearing blackface makeup and an afro-like wig in photographs posted to social media in 2011, the Sentinel has learned.

The makeup and wig were part of a Halloween costume worn by Hunter Kennedy, a therapist who Aurora Mental Health & Recovery says was hired in November 2022 to manage the agency’s Assertive Community Treatment Team.

In the photos, Kennedy wears

Kennedy later told the Sentinel that the idea of the costume was to satirize current events rather than mock the race of a prominent Black athlete.

“I don’t have a racist bone in my body,” Kennedy said. “It’s kind of bewildering to me that I’m being persecuted for a Halloween costume that was from so long ago. But if I would have known the picture was even on there to this day, I would have deleted it sooner.”

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, formerly known as Aurora Mental Health Center, is a private nonprofit that delivers behavioral health services to thousands of Aurorans each year.

Hunter Kennedy, the manager of Aurora Mental Health & Recovery’s Assertive Community Treatment Team, is pictured wearing blackface makeup and an afro-like wig as part of a Michael Vick costume in this

As a state-licensed community mental health center, the nonprofit is also responsible for helping some of Aurora’s most vulnerable residents, including those without health insurance. The ACT Team specifically serves adults struggling with severe, persistent mental illness who regularly come into contact with police and hospital staff.

The ACT Team is publicly funded, with the primary backer being the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, Mackenzie said. She said Kennedy’s role in the program was primarily administrative, with little public contact.

Kennedy is currently on leave, and Mackenzie said March 6 that the nonprofit was “still in the middle of the investigation, and the length of the investigation will be determined by the facts that are found along the way.”

“We take these matters very seriously and are committed to employing individuals who act in accordance with our Equal Employment and Unlawful Harassment policy

and our organizational core values,” she said. “When that does not occur, we take appropriate and swift action.”

Mackenzie said the nonprofit was unaware of the photographs until it was contacted by the Sentinel.

Since at least the early 1800s, white performers have donned blackface makeup as part of acts stereotyping Black Americans. Blackface performances and minstrel shows were particularly popular following the Civil War, as some whites chafed at the emancipation of the country’s Black slaves.

Representatives of Aurora and Denver’s Black community said they thought Americans are generally more aware now than they were a decade ago of the painful history that underlies blackface.

But Aurora NAACP president Omar Montgomery said excuses like bringing up how someone has friends of color or how no one alive today was legally enslaved in the American South are still common and show a lack of understanding.

“This particular type of costume, or whatever you want to call it, has a history that has traumatized a whole race,” Montgomery said. “There’s still people who are extremely naive to the impact this has on certain communities and certain groups.”

John Bailey, chairperson of the Colorado Black Round Table, said many people prefer not to think about how the United States has

mistreated people of color, mentioning the reluctance of some educational institutions to teach students about slavery and other elements of Black history.

He said forgiving someone for wearing blackface would need to start with that person apologizing and reflecting on why others find blackface offensive.

“You can be apologetic about insensitivity, but you do need to be held accountable,” he said. “If the person didn’t apologize, they’re taking a privileged approach.”

Kennedy didn’t apologize for the photos taken more than a decade ago but said he wouldn’t have worn his costume today given the likelihood of offending someone.

He argued that the photos shouldn’t overshadow his decade and a half of leadership at behavioral health treatment facilities in Texas and Colorado.

“Some of my best friends are of all different races and creeds. There was no malicious intent,” he said. “My curiosity is who went back in my social media so far back in my pictures 12 years back to pull it out, and send it to you, and call your attention to it. Of more concern to me is, have I created an enemy that I’m unaware of?”

— MAX LEVY, Sentinel Staff Writer

METRO

Aurora residents invited to weigh in on moving city elections to even years, make council races

partisan

Aurora City Council members are seeking input on proposed changes to the city’s charter, which include moving municipal elections to even-numbered years and making them explicitly partisan.

Other changes could strip gendered language from the charter and give council members pay raises while reclassifying the position as “full-time.”

The changes were proposed by council members to their Charter Review Ad Hoc Policy Committee in August and again this week, when they were approved to move forward for a public hearing.

If approved at a future council meeting by a majority vote, the changes could then be placed on a local election ballot as soon as November.

Councilmember Juan Marcano presented the changes to election procedure, citing research showing that more people and a more representative sample of a city’s population is likely to vote in evenyear elections, which coincide with congressional and presidential elections.

Shifting elections to even-numbered years can have the secondary effect of engaging more people who are likely to vote for progressives.

Conservatives Francoise Bergan and Angela Lawson opposed the suggestion when it came up in the fall.

Marcano also advocated for requiring candidates to declare a party affiliation or identify as unaffiliated on the ballot, which he said could also help boost participation and help voters identify candidates who share their values.

The party of a council member would also be allowed to pick their replacement if their seat became vacant, or, if the person was unaffiliated, a majority of the people who signed their nominating petition would make the call.

The removal of gendered language was proposed by Councilmember Alison Coombs, who said the use of such language was unnecessary. Lawson said in August that paying council members and the mayor more would open the job up to people who are unable to juggle the responsibilities of a full-time job with serving as an elected official.

In the fall, it was reported that Aurora council members make $20,063 per year, while the mayor pro tem makes $22,286 and the mayor makes $86,758.

The proposed pay schedule — based on an analysis by the city’s Human Resources Department, which also looked at out-of-state cities as well as the responsibilities of the jobs — sets compensation for council members at $67,889, for the mayor pro tem at $82,437 and for the mayor at $96,984.

The Charter Review Ad Hoc Policy Committee encourages residents, business owners and other

members of the public to attend one of two public hearings to share their thoughts on the existing charter and the proposed changes.

The charter was approved by voters in 1961 and has been amended periodically since then.

Hearings on the proposed changes are scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on March 18, and at 7 p.m. on April 11, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Remote participation options will also be available, and the meetings will be streamed on YouTube.

Each speaker will have 3 minutes to provide their comments. Attendees can sign up to speak at the hearings but are encouraged to sign up in advance at EngageAurora.org/ CharterReview. Those speakers who signed up in advance will be called on to speak first.

— MAX LEVY, Sentinel Staff Writer

EDUCATION APS discontinuing online school for elementary students

Aurora Public Schools will be ending its online program for elementary students at the end of this school year due to low enrollment.

The decision has been met with chagrin by some of the program’s teachers.

“I have seen our students thrive in this program,” APS online teacher Judy Gordon said at a school board meeting last month.

APS had a pre-existing online program for students in high school at APS Avenues, the district’s alternative school. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year the district launched the APS 3-8 Online Program for younger students who needed a fully online option during the pandemic.

In an email, district spokesperson Corey Christiansen said the program has space for just under 300 students but currently only has 150 enrolled. Due to the low enrollment, the district decided to merge APS Avenues and the APS 3-8 Online Program starting next school year and will no longer have an online option for students in grades three through five.

“APS Avenues currently serves high school students, but next year will serve students in grades 6-12 through an online setting at the South Middle School site,” he said. “This will impact 25 APS Online students who will be welcomed to return to their home boundary schools.”

South Middle School will close at the end of this school year as part of Blueprint APS.

Christiansen said the district will work to support those 25 families and their students through the transition. By merging the programs, he said the district estimates it will save $2.4 million.

Other districts have curtailed their online offerings as well as the pandemic waves. The Cherry Creek School District shuttered its K-5 online program at the end of the last school year over some parent objections, citing similar issues with low

enrollment related to the expense.

At APS’ Feb. 21 school board meeting, several teachers in the online program said they were unhappy with the news. Caryn Jones, a teacher in the middle school portion of the online program, said in September former APS superintendent Rico Munn told them the program would continue into the 2023-2024 school year but in mid-February were told it would not be continuing after all, a decision she said felt abrupt.

Christiansen said the change was because the district “had to pivot due to lower-than-anticipated enrollment.”

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Jones said at the board meeting that she has seen students who were previously struggling in school thrive in the online program, and thinks that it is a resource worth keeping.

“Is it harder to teach elementary school online? Of course it is. But it’s necessary for some of our kids,” she said. “Cutting this wipes out a program that sets us apart from other districts on the front range.”

— CARINA JULIG, Sentinel Staff Writer

COPS AND COURTS

Woman seriously injured during ‘road rage’ shooting in Aurora, police say

An unidentified woman was shot and seriously injured April 12 in Aurora in what is believed to be a roadrage incident after a car crash involving a stolen car, police said.

The woman was apparently in or driving a car near East Smoky Hill Road and South Chambers Road just before 6 a.m. when the shooting occurred.

Police said the woman’s car crashed with a red SUV.

“After the crash, one of the occupants in the (SUV) shot the victim and ran away,” police said in a subsequent social media post. The red SUV had apparently been stolen.

The shooting victim “was taken

to a hospital with serious injuries,” police said in a tweet Sunday morning.

“We’ve had several acts of gun violence this weekend in the city and we’re fortunate victims survived,” Aurora Interim Police Chief Art Acevedo said in a tweet Sunday night. “The use of stolen vehicles is a common thread in too many violent crimes. @AuroraPD will not idly stand by while violent criminals opt out of accountability by fleeing.”

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

— Sentinel Staff Writers

>>>>Couple shot, injured while driving on I-225 in Aurora

An unidentified man and woman were both shot and injured late April 11 or early April 12 while driving on Interstate 225 in central Aurora, police reported.

Police said the two people were northbound on I-225 near East Sixth Avenue when the shooting occurred. The time of shooting was not released.

“Both have non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to” a nearby hospital, police said in a tweet early Sunday. “A black SUV is the only info on suspect’s vehicle.”

The intestate was closed for an undisclosed amount of time as officers looked for evidence. No other details were released.

— Sentinel Staff Writers

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BISON RESTORATION FOCUSES ON EXPANDING TRIBAL HERDS

BY MATTHEW BROW, Associated Press

U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a recent order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into Indigenous knowledge in its efforts to conserve the burly animals that are an icon of the American West.

Haaland also announced $25 million in federal spending for bison conservation. The money, from last year’s climate bill, will build new herds, transfer more bison from federal to tribal lands and forge new bison management agreements with tribes, officials said.

American bison, also known as buffalo, have bounced back from their near extinction due to commercial hunting in the 1800s. But they remain absent from most of the grasslands they once occupied, and many tribes have struggled to restore their deep historical connections to the animals.

The region that makes up Aurora was once home to roaming bison. The Aurora Plains Conservation Center boasts a wide range of historical and educational materials and displays focusing on indigenous communities.

As many as 60 million bison once roamed North America, moving in vast herds that were central to the culture and survival of numerous Native American groups.

They were driven to the brink of extinction more than a century ago when hunters, U.S. troops and tourists shot them by the thousands to feed a growing commercial market that used bison parts in machinery, fertilizer and clothing. By 1889, only a few hundred bison remained.

Haaland, of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, is the first Native American to serve as a U.S. Cabinet secretary. She’s championed tribal concerns on issues ranging from wildlife conservation to energy development, and put a spotlight on past mistreatment of Native Americans through a series of listening sessions about systemic abuses at government-run boarding schools.

She told The Associated Press in an interview last year that the decimation of bison by European settlers eliminated the primary food source for many tribes and opened the way for their land to be taken away.

The return of bison in some locations is considered a conservation success. But Haaland said they remain “functionally extinct” and more work is needed to return the animals to tribal lands and restore the grasslands they depend on.

“This holistic effort will ensure that this powerful sacred animal is reconnected to its natural habitat and the original stewards who know best how to care for it,” Haaland said in announcing her order Friday, during a World Wildlife Day event at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C..

“When we think about Indigenous communities, we must acknowledge that they have spent generations over many centuries observing the seasons, tracking wildlife migration patterns and fully comprehending our role in the delicate balance of this earth,” she added.

Across the U.S., 82 tribes now have more than 20,000 bison in 65 herds. Numbers have been growing in recent years along with the desire among Native Americans to reclaim stewardship of the animals.

Many of the tribes’ bison came from U.S. agencies, which over the past two decades transferred thousands of the animals to thin government-controlled herds so they don’t outgrow the land. The transfers often were carried out in cooperation with the South Dakota-based InterTribal Buffalo Council. The group’s director, Troy Heinert, said Haaland’s order is an acknowledgement of the work tribes have already done.

“The buffalo has just as long a connection to Indigenous people as we have to it,” said Heinert, a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. “They are not just a number or a commodity; this is returning a relative to its rightful place.”

Bison awaiting transfer to Native American tribes walk in a herd inside a corral at Badlands National Park, on Oct. 13, 2022, near Wall, S.D. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday is expected to announce a secretarial order that’s meant to help more tribes establish bison herds, along with $25 million in federal spending for such efforts. AP

Past administrations have proposed or advanced bison conservation plans — including under former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump — and tribes have long been part of that process.

Haaland’s order puts Native American interests at the center of the Interior Department’s bison program. It also adds a tribal leader, yet to be named, to a group that’s exploring establishing new herds on both tribal and federal lands.

Bison reintroductions could put the Biden administration at odds with state officials in Montana. Republican lawmakers have resisted returning the animals to federal lands and opposed some previous bison transfers to tribes.

State lawmakers voted Thursday to advance a resolution opposing the reintroduction of bison to the million-acre (400,000-hectare) Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in northern Montana — an idea that’s been floated by the Biden administration and has support among Native Americans.

“Bison were part of the culture 200, 300 years ago. We aren’t going back to that,” said Montana state Sen. Mike Lang, who sponsored the resolution. Lang said he doesn’t oppose bison on tribal lands but added that as populations grow they can cause problems for ranchers and present a public safety threat.

About half of the $25 million announced Friday will go to the National Park Service. The remainder will be split among the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service.

It includes about $1 million to establish an apprenticeship program that will provide training to tribes on managing bison, including at national parks and national wildlife refuges, officials said.

The Interior Department currently oversees 11,000 bison in herds on public lands in 12 states.

Photo/Matthew Brown,File

& herd

A History of Lowry Air Force Base at the Aurora Museum

March 14 through July 9 during normal museum hours. 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. Aurora, CO 80014. Visit www.AuroraMuseum.org for more information.

This could be an exciting one, provided you care about Aurora’s history. Hopefully that’s the case, and if not we strongly encourage you to learn a bit more about the city in which you reside, such as this chestnut — Eisenhower considered Lowry Air Force base to be his summer White House from 1953 through 1955, increasing the base’s prestige to an executive level, if you will. That one’s on us.

Lowry Air Force Base played pivotal roles for the growth of Aurora and the surrounding areas, as well as playing a vital role in the country’s defense providing logistics, training and intelligence support.

The exhibit will feature photographs, documents and an extensive timeline displaying the chronology of the airfield turned Air Force Base and how it brought jobs, homes and people to the then burgeoning community we know today.

Brewery Boot Camp at A Bit Twisted Brewpub and BBQ

March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 3095 S. Peoria St. Unit B, Aurora, CO 80014. Visit https://bit. ly/3kOdmmx for more information.

Time to shed those winter pounds. The ones that we instinctively pile on to keep us oh so cozy during those chilly winter months. We’ve all got them. Even if it was just one or two that we happily added to the waistline.

A Bit Twisted Brewpub is hosting an hour-long bootcamp to sweat those residual wing calories.

The class is $15 and includes discounted barley pops for that much needed post-workout beer. Fun fact, they host this class every third Saturday of the month. For your own benefit, longevity and health, we suggest you consider becoming a regular. Exercise is good for everyone. The same applies for craft beer.

Bugs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Exhibit currently on display and can be viewed during normal mu-

seum hours. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205. Visit http://bit. ly/423OHv7 for more information.

The world and life of a bug has always fascinated this hack. What are they thinking and is it a complex thought? Do they even possess the mental capacity for complex thought? Basically, what makes them tick?

If you share that curiosity, the Bugs exhibition currently showing at the DMNS might suit you. Learn about their precision flight abilities, their swarm intelligence and a bevy of other little facts about our creepy-crawly friends that play crucial roles in keeping our volatile ecosystems in check.

The exhibit is included with museum entry, so definitely take the time to view other permanent exhibits that the museum boasts and maybe even take in an IMAX film or pop into the planetarium.

Swarms and Splits: A Workshop for Second Year Beekeepers at The Butterfly Pavilion

March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020. Visit http://bit. ly/3yCtLhg for more information. Alright second-year apiarists, we’ve got a workshop here you might want to consider attending. You’ve successfully moved past your greenhorn status in beekeeping, but a whole new set of challenges await you.

It’s imperative that you keep your colony from swarming and risk losing your experienced queen and getting a new queen, or even worse, not.

It’s within a beekeeper’s best interest to simulate a swarm by artificially creating one through splitting your hive. This will also keep your neighbors happy in preventing your bees from becoming a nuisance to the neighborhood.

The workshop, which can also be beneficial to first-year beekeepers, will start with a brief classroom lesson then move to the on-site apiary for a hands-on demonstration of how to split your hive. The workshop will cost $25 for members of the Butterfly Pavilion and $30 for non-members. Registration can be found at the link above.

Intimate Soundbath and Meditation Experience at Roots Studios

March 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $40 for admission. 6770 S. Liverpool St. Unit A, Aurora, CO 80016. Visit https://bit.ly/3TeNmO3 for more information.

There are plenty of boozy happenings this weekend, what with St. Patrick’s Day and all. Not all of us like to black out on green beer though, and for those select humans we have found a more soothing and less debaucherous option.

Roots Studios is playing host to what sounds like a wonderful opportunity to soothe and release the tension that you likely carry around

with you day in and out. Trying times out there, and personally, we applaud any chance to relax and shed the stresses.

This experience will start with breathing exercises, followed by the healing vibrations of sound and aromatherapy, designed to assist in the aforementioned tension release.

St. Patrick’s Day at Stanley Marketplace

March 18 at 12:00 p.m. 2501 Dallas St. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit stanleymarketplace.com/events/st-patricks-day-at-stanley-marketplace/ for more information.

Looks like the Wick School of Irish Dance is making a return to the Stanley Marketplace for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, slated to begin on the Southeast plaza of the marketplace at noon.

And we haven’t forgotten to mention the almost mandatory green beer. Cheluna Brewing has you covered. After you’ve thrown back a pint or four, the Aurora Police Dept. will supply you a ride home, so long as you live within 10 miles of the city limits. And don’t worry, they won’t put the bracelets on you. This is a program to keep drunkards from behind the wheel. They’ll also have breathalyzers to test your blood content — to see if you’re able to get yourself home legally. It might be a safe bet that if you think you need to check your BAC, you likely shouldn’t be driving.

Preps

TaRea Fulcher let go a shot that beat the buzzer — which was his postseason tradition this season — March 10.

The Regis Jesuit senior star had hit two similar shots to push his team to the Final Four round of the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade.

Fulcher’s last-second shot defeated Highlands Ranch in the Class 6A Sweet 16 and got the Raiders to the Denver Coliseum, where he converted a threepoint play to win a Great 8 contest over Rock Canyon.

ble-digit second half advantage as other Regis Jesuit opponents had done before.

Coach Ken Shaw’s Raiders kept on coming all the way down to the final buzzer, but a Fossil Ridge team that had 10 seniors and had the experience of making it to last season’s state title game, would not relent as others had.

Four different SaberCats made free throws in the final minute as Regis Jesuit inched closed, but couldn’t catch up. Fossil Ridge went on to finish as the 6A runner-up after it lost to fourth-seeded Denver East 82-61 March 11. The Angels finished the season on a 26-game winning streak.

Raiders’ last rally

His last 3-pointer capped a rally against third-seeded Fossil Ridge, but that one unfortunately came up short in a 66-62 defeat in a hard-fought semifinal contest that brought Regis Jesuit’s season to an end. The Raiders had come into the game on a 10-game winning streak and were in the Final Four for the first time since 2011.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Staff Writer

“Sometimes you give eveything you’ve got and you come up short and that’s what happened to us today,” said Fulcher, who finished with 24 points in his final game.

“We’ve done it all season and today we fought again, but credit to them, they were able to take care of their lead. They are good team and they did what they needed to do.”

The Raiders’ resolve and ability to play well from behind got them all the way to within range of the SaberCats, who had threatened to run away with the contest by building a dou -

Fulcher’s big effort in the final game was complimented by the 17 points from fellow senior Joe Dorais, while freshman Eric Fiedler — whose hustle play had helped the Raiders rally for a Great 8 win over Rock Canyon — added nine.

While a good number of players will graduate from this team in Fulcher, Dorais, Nick Frontz, Ridley Soro, Zach Poland and Cole Records, who missed the postseason due to injury, the younger players who got the experience were grateful and hope to be able to get back with a chance to go further next season.

“I’m happy that we made it this far, everyone doubted and we were one of the final four teams to get here, so that makes me proud,” junior guard Damarius Taylor said.

“Nobody wanted to turn their jerseys in the next day, so we just kept fighting and fighting. I saw some things I need to work on to hopefully prevent us from losing here next year.”

BOYS BASKETBALL

ABOVE: Regis Jesuit senior Joe Dorais (3) splits Fossil Ridge defenders for a layup during the second half of the seventh-seeded Raiders’ 66-62 loss to No. 3 Fossi Ridge in a Class 6A boys state basketball semifinal game on March 10 at the Denver Coliseum. BELOW: Regis Jesuit freshman Eric Fiedler looks up at the scoreboard as the final horn sounds on the loss that brought the Raiders’ season to an end with a 20-7 record and the program’s first trip to the Final Four since 2011. Photos by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado

A-TOWN ALL-STARS 2023

TWENTY OF AREA’S TOP BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS SLATED TO TAKE PART IN ANNUAL A-TOWN ALL-STAR GAMES AT EAGLECREST MARCH 18

The annual A-Town All-Star Games for Aurora’s best and brightest boys and girls basketball players — presented by SentinelColorado— returns this season and is scheduled to be played on Saturday, March 18, at Eaglecrest High School.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

A lot to smile about: Grandview sophomore Sienna Betts just helped her team win the Class 6A girls basketball state championship and is part of Team East for the A-Town All-Star Girls Game March 18 at Eaglecrest High School.

Courtney Oakes/ Sentinel Colorado

The 20-player rosters for the girls and boys games — as selected by the Sentinel based on the nominations/voting of all city coaches from the recently completed 2022-23 season — have been finalized. Rosters are comprised of players from Aurora’s 11 largest high schools (Aurora Central, Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Gateway, Grandview, Hinkley, Overland, Rangeview, Regis Jesuit, Smoky Hill and Vista PEAK) and every school will be represented.

Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. and ticket prices will be $6 for both games (purchase available only online, not at the door), with the girls scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., followed by the boys at approximately 1 p.m.

The A-Town All-Star boys game began eight years ago and was played for the first time at Aurora Central in 2016, followed by Cherokee Trail (2017), Rangeview (2018), Smoky Hill (2019) and Gateway in 2021 following a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and it was canceled last season. The A-Town All-Star girls game made its debut in 2017.

The rosters include a number of players who ended their season at the Denver Coliseum as part or programs that reached the Great 8 round of the Class 6A playoffs and in some cases went further.

The Grandview girls basketball team went on a run to the 6A state championship — the second straight for the program and fourth all-time — and will be represented by its top two scorers in sophomore Sienna Betts and senior Sydnie McClain. Betts is also the recently crowned Gatorade Player of the Year for Colorado in girls hoops.

The Regis Jesuit boys basketball team got to the Final Four of the state tournament for the first time in more than a decade and its top three scorers — seniors TaRea Fulcher and Joe Dorais and junior Damarius Taylor — will team up again in the boys game.

The Smoky Hill boys basketball team’s first trip to the Great 8 since 2019 was fueled by a mix of experience and new talent and three Buffaloes are scheduled to participate, including Aurora’s leading scorer in senior Rickey Mitchell plus freshman phenom Kai McGrew and junior Ray Gasaway.

The Regis Jesuit girls basketball team, which made it to the Great 8 as well and lost there to eventual 6A runner-up Monarch, will be represented by junior Coryn Watts, while junior Hana Belibi and sophomore Iliana Greene were selected, but are unable to participate.

2023 A-Town All-Star Games

• WHEN: Saturday, March 18 — Doors open, 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. (girls game), 1 p.m. (boys game)

• WHERE: Eaglecrest High School 5100 S. Picadilly St.

• TICKETS: $6 per person, available only online at Eaglecrest High School’s page on gofan.com

• MORE INFO: Player profiles and more game information at www.AtownAllStars.com

•SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow @aurorasports on Twitter for ingame updates, photos, stats and game stories

Selected but unable to play in the boys game are Grandview freshmen twins Gallagher and Gavin Placide, Eaglecrest sophomore LaDavian King, Overland sophomore Siraaj Ali and Vista PEAK senior Nasir Mills, while the girls game selections that are unable to participate besides Belibi and Greene are Eaglecrest’s Nia McKenzie and Laci Roffle, Vista PEAK’s Eianna Jackson, who was the Class 4A/5A City League Player of the Year, and Rangeview’s Zane Bullock.

Coaches in the boys game will be Aurora Central’s Marcus Shelton (who shared Colorado League Coach of the Year honors) with Team West and first-year Cherokee Trail coach Brandon Brown with Team East. Howard Payne of Vista PEAK is one of the girls coaches, while the other was still being finalized as of press time.

Visit AtownAllStars.com for expanded profiles of all selections.

BOYS TEAM EAST

NO. 2 — TAREA FULCHER

5-FOOT-10, SENIOR, REGIS JESUIT

SEASON AVERAGES: 16.8 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Regis Jesuit won 20 games for the first time since the 2015-16 season and made it to the Final Four for the first time since 2011 (when it won the third of three consecutive large school state championships) and Fulcher was a big part of both of those accomplishments for coach Ken Shaw’s team. He hit a buzzer-beater to win a Class 6A Sweet 16 contest with Highlands Ranch, converted a three-point play in the closing seconds to lift the Raiders over Rock Canyon in the Great 8 and then spearheaded a comeback that fell just short in the semifinals against Fossil Ridge. Fulcher, an All-Continental League first team performer, matched his season-high of 24 points four times (including in the finale against Fossil Ridge), tallied 20 or more points 10 times and scored in double figures in all but four games. He also led his team in assists per game and dished out a season-high eight in a win over ThunderRidge. Fulcher earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for a second time, though did not get to play last year when the game got canceled.

NO. 3 — JOE DORAIS

6-FOOT, SENIOR, REGIS JESUIT

SEASON AVERAGES: 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1 assist.SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Regis Jesuit won 20 games for the first time since the 2015-16 season and made it to the Final Four for the first time since 2011 (when it won the third of three consecutive large school state championships) and the contributions of Dorais were a big part of both of those accomplishments for coach Ken Shaw’s team. The multi-sport athlete (a Class 5A state qualifier in doubles in the fall) was absolutely lethal from the perimeter and he knocked down a whopping 88 3-point shots on the season, which was the second-most in the 6A classification and 29 more than the next-most among Aurora players (59 by Smoky Hill’s Rickey Mitchell). Dorais made eight triples in a win over Monarch Dec. 21, which helped produce his season-high of 32 points, while he had 20 or more eight times and reached double figures 21 times (including 19 in a close 6A semifinal loss to Fossil Ridge). He was also third on his team in rebounding average and had double-digit rebounds in a game twice (both of which gave him double-doubles). Dorais earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 3 — CHRISTOPHER PERKINS

6-FOOT, JUNIOR,

AURORA CENTRAL

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.6 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Trojans finished with virtually the same record as they did last season (10-13), but came on late in the season and ended up as the runner-up in the Colorado League Tournament. Coach Marcus Shelton’s team needed the all-around contributions of Perkins, who turned right around from football season (when he was an all-league second team performer) in the fall to provide some toughness. He made the All-Colorado League first team with a season in which he led his team in rebounding and shot-blocking, while he was second in scoring average. Perkins had a season-high of 16 points against both Gateway and Rangeview and he was especially effective late in the season with double-digit scoring totals in five of his last seven games. He finished just a shade off the lead in the Colorado League in rebounding after he had eight games of 10 or more rebounds (including a high of 14 against Gateway) and that produced a total of six double-doubles. Perkins earned selection for the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 5 — DAMARIUS TAYLOR

5-FOOT-11, JUNIOR, REGIS JESUIT

SEASON AVERAGES: 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Regis Jesuit won 20 games for the first time since the 2015-16 season and made it to the Final Four for the first time since 2011 (when it won the third of three consecutive large school state championships) and the contributions of Taylor were a big part of both of those accomplishments for coach Ken Shaw’s team. After 10 games of varsity experience last season, he became a starter and flourished as the team’s third-leading scorer and he also finished tops in steals and fourth in rebounding. Taylor tallied a season-high 23 points in a win over Chaparral on Jan. 12, which was one of three games in which he passed the 20-point mark, while he was in double-digits in 18 games (including two of Regis Jesuit’s three 6A postseason games). He created and scored by getting inside, but he also knocked down 34 3-pointers to rank second on a team that made 189 on the season. Taylor earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 11 — GARRETT BARGER

6-FOOT-8, SOPHOMORE, EAGLECREST

SEASON AVERAGES: 12.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 0.8 blocks. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Raptors had a rollercoaster ride of a season that included several highs (including a win over Class 6A No. 1 seed Mountain Vista and two against fifth-seeded Smoky Hill) and some lows as well, but coach Jarris Krapcha’s team still managed to make it to the Sweet 16 before a loss to eventual state champion Denver East. One of the highlights of the season was the obvious development of Barger, who played 19 outstanding games until he was lost late to a wrist injury. The All-Centennial League second team performer tied for team-high honors in rebounding (boosted by six double-digit games on the boards) and he was second in scoring with an average that was three times what it was last season, when he appeared in 25 games. Barger developed a hook shot that was virtually unstoppable to opponents at times and he used it on the way to 14 double-digit scoring games, including a high of 23 against Rocky Mountain. He had five double-doubles and missed two more by a single rebound. Barger earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 11 — HAMZA MURSAL

6-FOOT-1, SENIOR, OVERLAND

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 rebounds. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Despite the loss of their top player from last season to a prep school, the Trailblazers remained competitive, though they finished 8-15 and had a 14-season streak of postseason appearances snapped with the advent of a Class 6A playoffs that included just 32 teams as opposed to the usual 48. Backcourt play proved big for coach Danny Fisher’s team and Mursal was a big part of that in his third varsity season. He was Overland’s leader in made 3-pointers with 43 on the season and his scoring average more than doubled from the previous season as he finished second on his team in scoring. The All-Centennial League second team selection tallied a season-high 21 points in a win over Aurora Central on Dec. 2 (one of his two games with 20 or more) and he reached double figures in 13 games. He is a first-time A-Town All-Star Game pick.

BOYS TEAM EAST

NO. 15 — JOSHUA RAY

6-FOOT-5, SENIOR, EAGLECREST

SEASON AVERAGES: 10.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Raptors had a rollercoaster ride of a season that included several highs (including a win over Class 6A No. 1 seed Mountain Vista and two against fifth-seeded Smoky Hill) and some lows as well, but coach Jarris Krapcha’s team still managed to make it to the Sweet 16 before a loss to eventual state champion Denver East. To compliment an outstanding backcourt, Eaglecrest had an active set of frontcourt players that included Ray, who played his way to an All-Centennial League second team selection. He tied for team-high honors with 8.4 rebounds per contest and hauled in a season-high 16 in a win over Brighton, which was one of nine games in which he had double-digit boards. Ray also scored in double figures 13 times topped by a 22-point effort in the Raptors’ upset win over top-ranked Mountain Vista. He finished with five double-doubles and missed another by one rebound. Ray earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 20 — GABE BRITTON

6-FOOT-6, SENIOR, VISTA PEAK

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Bison had a collection of players that made it fun for coach Keenon Clement to come to the gym every day, and it was a group that did a lot of winning, as Vista PEAK secured 18 wins (including one over eventual Class 4A state champion Holy Family to open the season) and made it to the Class 5A Sweet 16. Britton came off the football field in the fall to add size and athleticism, and he ended up second on the team in scoring and rebounding on his way to 4A/5A City League second team honors. With seven double-digit scoring efforts — topped by a senior-high 19 points against Regis Groff on Feb. 8 — Britton finished over eight points per game on a balanced offense, while he had 11 games with seven or more rebounds. He had one official double-double, while he missed two others by a single rebound. Britton earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 21 — KEEAN LLOYD

6-FOOT-3, SENIOR, CHEROKEE TRAIL

SEASON AVERAGES: 15.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: In the first season under Brandon Brown as head coach, the Cougars won the same amount of games as the previous season (seven), but lost seven games by six points or less, including three by two points and another by one. The constant each time out for Cherokee Trail was Lloyd, a big guard who posed matchup problems defensively and made a significant amount of plays. The All-Centennial League second team selection led his team in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. Lloyd scored a season-high 26 points against Heritage on Dec. 15 as one of four games in which he surpassed 20 points and 16 double-digit scoring contests, while his season low in points was eight. He had seven double-digit rebound games and all of them gave him double-doubles (six with points plus a 12-round, 13-assist outing in the Cougars’ last game). Lloyd earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 24 — MAXIMUS MATTHEWS

6-FOOT-4, JUNIOR, GATEWAY

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.3 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: In the wake of a 1-21 season in 2022, Gateway surged to a 14-10 record, the Colorado League regular season championship and a berth in the Class 5A state playoffs, which marked the program’s first postseason appearance since 2019. Coach Ibn Shabazz saw improvement from the players that returned from the previous season, but the transfer of Matthews, a ballhandler and playmaker with good size, turned out to be a major addition. He played at an All-Colorado League first team level as he led the conference in rebounding and was second on his team in scoring average and shot blocking. Matthews scored a season-high 25 points in a 62-61 overtime win over Castle View Jan. 7 (a game in which he also had 17 rebounds) and he had 14 games in which he scored in double figures. He pulled down 21 rebounds in a win over Adams City (the Colorado League tournament winner) and finished with eight or more rebounds in 14 games, including six double-doubles. Matthews earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

BOYS TEAM WEST

NO. 0 — ROYCE EDWARDS

5-FOOT-10, SOPHOMORE,

RANGEVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.9 points, 4.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 2.0 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Depleted by graduation and a slew of injuries, the Raiders went into the season with a vastly different look, yet still managed to go 1113 and extend its streak of qualifying for the postseason to 14 straight seasons, despite a smaller playoff field in Class 6A (32 teams as opposed to 48). Edwards saw action in a handful of games last season, but excelled as a starter in his sophomore season as the team’s leader in scoring, assists and steals. The 6A All-City League first team pick scored a season-high 29 points against Westminster and made it into double figures in 15 games, boosted by 33 made 3-pointers. Edwards had one double-double on the season with 12 points and 12 assists against Hinkley. He earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

BOYS TEAM WEST

NO. 0 — JESSE FRIMPONG

6-FOOT-4, SENIOR, HINKLEY

SEASON AVERAGES: 10 points, 8 rebounds SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Thunder got a new coach in Tommy Verner and for the 2022-23 season and had to replace nearly the entire offense from a year ago as its top five scorers all graduated. Hinkley was among the local programs that moved from the now-defunct EMAC into the 6A City League (formerly Denver Prep League) and finished with a 3-18 record against difficult competition that included eventual state champion Denver East. Frimpong was one of the few returning players from last season and he contributed roughly 10 points and eight rebounds for Hinkley. He earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 1 — ALEX FLORES

5-FOOT-7, FRESHMAN, AURORA CENTRAL

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Trojans finished with virtually the same record as they did last season (10-13), but came on late in the season and ended up as the runner-up in the Colorado League Tournament. Coach Marcus Shelton’s Aurora Central team lost its leading scorer earlier in the season, but that gave Flores a chance to show what he was capable of and he did so in a big way. With a combination of outside shooting prowess and ability to create his own shot, Flores had four games with more than 20 points and poured in a season-high 33 in a loss to Adams City Feb. 2. He made 54 3-pointers on the season and 15 of those came in back-to-back contests against Regis Groff (8) and Standley Lake (7). He was the Colorado League’s leading scorer by more than three points and was chosen as the league’s player of the year. Flores earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

SEASON AVERAGES: 17.2 points, 2.6 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals.

NO. 1 — RICKEY MITCHELL

6-FOOT-4, SENIOR, SMOKY HILL

SEASON AVERAGES: 23.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.6 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Buffaloes finally broke through the Sweet 16 round of the postseason by reaching the Class 6A Great 8, where they were stopped by eventual state champion Denver East in a tight game at the Denver Coliseum. Smoky Hill’s push came with Mitchell as the driving force, as he performed like the top play in the state on many occasions to help coach Anthony Hardin’s team finish 20-6 overall. Mitchell, an All-Centennial League first team selection, finished second in 6A in scoring average at just under 24 points per game and he scored at least 13 points in every single game he played. His season-high of 40 points came in a big road win at Valor Christian early in the season and he had five other games of better than 30 points (including 38-point outings against Rangeview and Cherokee Trail). Mitchell knocked down the second-most 3-pointers among Aurora players with 59 and he also led his team in assists and steals per game, while he ranked second in rebounding. All three of the games in which he had 10 or more rebounds were double-doubles. Mitchell earned selection to the A-Town AllStar Game for the second time, but didn’t get to the play in the game last season when it was canceled.

NO. 3 — TORIAN RAY GASAWAY

6-FOOT, JUNIOR, SMOKY HILL

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Buffaloes finally broke through the Sweet 16 round of the postseason by reaching the Class 6A Great 8, where they were stopped by eventual state champion Denver East in a tight game at the Denver Coliseum. With a lot of youth on the roster, Gasaway provided experience and earned a spot on the All-Centennial League second team with his play in his second full varsity season. On a team that knocked down 177 3-pointers in total, Gasaway was second with 27 of them and it helped him break double figures in 11 games and increase his scoring average from the previous season by more than a point. He also finished third in assists on a team that liked to share the basketball and played well on the defensive end with three games four steals. Gasaway earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 10 — ALANTE MONROE-ELAZIER

6-FOOT-4, JUNIOR, VISTA PEAK PREP

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Bison had a collection of players that made it fun for coach Keenon Clement to come to the gym every day and it was a group that did a lot of winning, as Vista PEAK secured 18 wins (including one over eventual Class 4A state champion Holy Family to open the season) and made it to the Class 5A Sweet 16. Versatility was key on the roster and Monroe-Elazier exemplified it with his ability to play multiple roles and contribute in many ways. The 4A/5A All-City League first team selection didn’t need to score as much as he had the previous season, but he led a very balanced offense with an average of nearly 10 points per game. Monroe-Elazier had 12 games in which he scored in double figures with a high of 18 in a win over Denver West Jan. 28. He tied for second on the team in assist average as well. Monroe-Elazier earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but did not get to play last year when the game was canceled.

NO. 11 — COLIN BILOTTA

6-FOOT, SENIOR, GRANDVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 10.2 points, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Wolves had a resurgent campaign as they rocketed to a 14-10 record from 5-17 last season with the help of the development of its returning players along with an influx of new talent. In his second full varsity season, Bilotta provided an outstanding shooting compliment to a roster that was full of size for coach

Michael Rogers’ team. He knocked down a team-high 45 3-pointers and scored the second-most points for a Grandview team that had four players who averaged in double figures. Bilotta’s season-high of 22 points came against Cherokee Trail (which was one of his three games with four made 3-pointers) and he was a double-digit scorer in 13 games. He was second on the Wolves in assists as well and have nine games where he dished out five or more assists. Bilotta earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

BOYS TEAM WEST

NO. 23 — DEMARCO DUNCAN

6-FOOT-8,

SENIOR, RANGEVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 6.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 blocks. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Depleted by graduation and a slew of injuries, the Raiders went into the season with a vastly different look, yet still managed to go 11-13 and extend its streak of qualifying for the postseason to 14 straight seasons, despite a smaller playoff field in Class 6A (32 teams as opposed to 48). Duncan was one of the small number of regulars back from last season’s team and he was a big key, especially on the defensive end, where he piled up the second-most blocks in all of 6A with 85 rejections on the season. His ability to protect the rim — which included nine-block games against Far Northeast and Grandview — helped earn him a spot on the 6A All-City League (formerly Denver Prep) first team. Duncan scored a season-high 14 points against both Fairview and George Washington and had four double-digit scoring games, while he also led his team in rebounding. Duncan earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 23 — KAI MCGREW

6-FOOT-8,

FR., SMOKY HILL

SEASON AVERAGES: 10.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.0 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Buffaloes finally broke through the Sweet 16 round of the postseason by reaching the Class 6A Great 8, where they were stopped by eventual state champion Denver East in a tight game at the Denver Coliseum. A new wave of young talent helped coach Anthony Hardin’s team win 20 games and lay the foundation for the future. The young post player had an outstanding debut season at the varsity level as he earned All-Centennial League second team honors with a season in which he led his team in rebounding and blocked shots and was second in scoring. McGrew did a lot of his offensive work around the rim (but made seven 3-pointers and showed range on his shot) and scored a season-high 16 points in a 91-90 win over Grandview, while he cracked double figures 12 times. He had four double-doubles and came one rebound away from five more and he had a season-high of 15 rebounds against Arapahoe. McGrew also blocked at least one shot in all but one game. He earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 23 — UK ONYENWERE

6-FOOT-4, SENIOR, GRANDVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 14.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Wolves had a resurgent campaign as they rocketed to a 14-10 record from 5-17 last season with the help of the development of its returning players along with an influx of new talent. Coach Michael Rogers’ team got off to a good start, but then got a boost with return of Onyenwere who had a major impact in his 14 games. He led the Wolves in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals on his way to selection to the All-Centennial League first team. Onyenwere reached double figures in scoring in 11 of his 14 games and cracked 20 three times, including a season-high 28 against Cherokee Trail. He grabbed 11 or more rebounds three times and all three games resulted in double-doubles, while he had 10 games of four assists or more (including a pair of seven-assist games) and also recorded at least one steal in every game in which he played. Onyenwere earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time, while his older sister, Michaela, played in the game multiple times.

GIRLS TEAM EAST

NO. 2 — MADELINE GIBBS

5-FOOT-9, SOPH., CHEROKEE TRAIL

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Gibbs was a big part of the group that contributed to a massive season for coach Tammi Traylor-Statewright’s Cougars, who nearly doubled their win total from the previous season — as they went from 10-14 to 19-6, which included a win over eventual Class 6A state champion and rival Grandview — got ranked as high as No. 2 at one point in the CHSAANow.com 6A Coaches Poll and advanced to the Sweet 16. Gibbs was one of four Cherokee Trail players to average more than eight points per game and she reached a season high of 18 points twice (in wins over Brighton and Eaglecrest). She was the Cougars’ leading 3-point shooter with 33 makes from behind the arc and had two games where she knocked down four shots from long distance. Gibbs also ranked in the top three on her team in assists, rebounding and steals. She earned selection to the A-Town AllStar Game for the first time.

NO. 2 — SHAYA KELLEY

5-FOOT-4, SENIOR, AURORA CENTRAL

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 steals, 2.5 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Kelley is a multi-sport athlete who played volleyball for her school in the fall, then turned around and earned All-Colorado League first team honors on the basketball floor for coach Joseph Hill’s Trojans, who finished 10-13. While her scoring numbers dipped slightly from the previous season, Kelley scored in double figures in 12 games (bracket 20 points twice) and tallied a season-high 30 points in a 62-45 victory over Hinkley on Jan. 24. She also led her team in steals per game (with 13 games of four or more steals) and tied for top honors in assist average. Kelley earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

GIRLS TEAM EAST

NO. 3 — D’AJHA HORTON

5-FOOT-10, JUNIOR, RANGEVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 12.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Horton took on a much larger role for coach La Monte Weddle’s Raiders and provided a lot of all-around contributions to a team that made its debut in the City League (formerly the Denver Prep League) and finished 16-8 overall and earned the No. 14 seed in the Class 6A state playoffs. Horton more than doubled her scoring averaged, nearly tripled her rebounding average and bumped her stats up across the board as she earned 6A All-City League second team honors. She tallied a season-high 25 points in a 61-53 win over Denver South Feb. 11 and scored in double figures on 12 occasions. Horton also had four double-digit rebound games (including three games with 11) and it gave her four double-doubles, while she also paced her team in blocked shots and tied for second in assists. Horton earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 4 — ANJOLENE RAMIRO

5-FOOT-7, SENIOR, EAGLECREST

SEASON AVERAGES: 7.8 points, 3.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Ramiro was part of a season that turned out to be historically significant for the program, as coach Robby Gabrielli’s team picked up 15 victories and notched Eaglecrest’s first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2006. Ramiro earned All-Centennial League second team honors for the second straight season, though her statistical numbers dropped slightly. The Colorado State-Pueblo recruit scored in double figures eight teams and struck for a season-high 18 points in a victory over Prairie View on Dec. 6. Ramiro dished out a season-high eight assists in the Raptors’ opening game of the season in California. Ramiro earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but did not get to play last season when the game was canceled. Her brother, Lian, played in the A-Town-All-Star boys game in 2019.

NO. 10 — ALANA BIOSSE

5-FOOT-7, JUNIOR, CHEROKEE TRAIL

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Biosse was a big part of the group that contributed to a massive season for coach Tammi Traylor-Statewright’s Cougars, who nearly doubled their win total from the previous season — as they went from 10-14 to 19-6, which included a win over eventual Class 6A state champion and rival Grandview — got ranked as high as No. 2 at one point in the CHSAANow.com 6A Coaches Poll and advanced to the Sweet 16. Biosse was one of four players who averaged better than eight points per game and she had her best offense gave in the last game, as she tallied 18 points in a Sweet 16 loss to Regis Jesuit. The All-Centennial League second team performer scored in double figures eight times as she raised her average from 1.7 points per game to 8.3 this season, while she also ranked second on the team in assists per game. Biosse earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 10 — DANIELLE WASHINGTON

5-FOOT-7, JUNIOR, RANGEVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Despite some losses, the Rangeview program remained among one of the consistent winners, despite a move from the now-defunct EMAC into the Class 6A portion of the City League (formerly Denver Prep League), as coach La Monte Weddle’s team finished 16-8 and qualified for the 6A postseason. Washington — a third-year varsity player — was the most prolific outside shooter on the Raiders roster as she knocked down 34 3-pointers (of the team’s 86 total). She made five triples in a win over the Far Northeast Warriors that gave her 15 points, which matched her season high. Washington scored in double digits in 10 contests and earned at-large spot on the 6A All-City League second team. She is a first-time participant in the A-Town All-Star Game.

NO. 21 — SYDNIE MCCLAIN

5-FOOT-6, SENIOR, GRANDVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Despite large changes from a title-winning team in 2022, coach Josh Ulitzky’s Grandview girls basketball team finished 18-9 and won the Class 6A state championship with a very new class. While the Wolves were built around the inside play of sophomore post player Sienna Betts, they needed an outside threat offensively and McClain served as that in her one and only season as a varsity regular. She knocked down a team-high 32 3-pointers and scored in double figures seven times, including a season-high 18 points in a loss to Cherry Creek in Centennial League play. McClain also played a role in a defense that allowed just 42 points per game. She earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 22 — JAMAEA JOHNSON-GONZALEZ

5-FOOT-9, FRESHMAN, AURORA CENTRAL

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.7 steals SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson-Gonzalez had an outstanding debut varsity season, as she averaged close to a double-double to help coach Joseph Hill’s team to an 1113 record that could have been better if not for a few close losses. The All-Colorado League second team selection scored in double figures 10 times — including a season-high 23 points in a 61-35 win over the Far Northeast Warriors Dec. 17 — and she also had 10 double-digit rebounding games with a high of 15 in a win over Hinkley Jan. 24. Johnson-Gonzalez finished with seven-doubles and also blocked at least one shot in every game but one. Johnson-Gonzalez earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

GIRLS TEAM EAST

NO. 23 — SHYANN FARBES

5-FOOT-9, JUNIOR, EAGLECREST

SEASON AVERAGES: 7.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 steals, 1.8 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Farbes got good varsity experience as a sophomore and she took on an even larger role for coach Robby Gabrielli’s team as a junior, when she helped Eaglecrest improved from 12 wins in 2022 to 15 in 2023, which came with the program’s first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2006. Farbes upped her scoring average by more than a point from last season and part of it was due to her outside shooting as she finished second on the team in 3-pointers and just one behind leader Nia McKenzie. She scored in double figures eight times — including a season-high 17 points against Brighton Dec. 15 — and had one double-double (a 12-point, 10-rebound outing vs. Prairie View Dec. 6) and had three or more steals in a game nine times. Farbes earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 51 — SIENNA BETTS

6-FOOT-4, SOPHOMORE, GRANDVIEW

SEASON AVERAGES: 21.6 points, 16.3 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 3.5 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Despite large changes from a title-winning team in 2022, coach Josh Ulitzky’s Grandview girls basketball team finished 18-9 and won the Class 6A state championship with a very new class. The center of everything was Betts, who was one of just two returning players from last season’s team and one of the nation’s top recruits in her class. Betts scored 22 points and had 20 rebounds in the 6A state final against Monarch and those totals both were slightly better than her averages on the season and put the finishing touches on a season in which earned Centennial League Player of the Year honors and was picked as Colorado’s Gatorade Player of the Year, which came after her sister Lauren won it the previous two seasons. She scored a season-high 35 points in a one-point road win at Fossil Ridge Jan. 5 and scored 20 or more in 16 contests, while she had double-digit points and rebounds in every single game. Betts earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but did not get to play last season when the game was canceled. Her sister, Lauren, played in the game as a freshman and was also scheduled to play last season.

GIRLS TEAM WEST

NO. 5 — CORYN WATTS

5-FOOT-8, JUNIOR, REGIS JESUIT

SEASON AVERAGES: 14.6 points, 4.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: In the second season with Jordan Kasemodel as head coach, the Raiders took another step forward — by winning 17 games and making it to the Class 6 Great 8 — with a nucleus of underclassmen that includes Watts, who was the most prolific 3-point shooter on one of the top perimeter shooting teams in 6A. Watts made two more triples than her next closest teammates and it helped her add nearly a point to her scoring average from the previous season, as she scored 20 or more points five times (with a high of 29 coming against Heritage in a game in which she made five 3-pointers). The All-Continental League first team selection doubled her assist total (on the strength of 11 games with five or more assists) and also averaged nearly two steals per game. Watts earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but did not get to play last year when the game was canceled.

NO. 10 — AALIYAH TAYLOR

5-FOOT-6, SENIOR, GATEWAY

SEASON AVERAGES: 12.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 steals, 2.1 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Olympians made the move to the Colorado League this season and coach Kenneth Leverock’s group — which didn’t have many seniors — finished with a 4-17 overall record. Gateway had one of the league’s top talents, however, in Taylor, who was voted onto the All-Colorado League first team on the basketball court after she played volleyball in the fall (where she was an all-league second team selection). She was one of just two players in Aurora (Grandview star Sienna Betts was the other) to average a double-double as she scored in double figures 10 times — with a season-high of 26 points vs. Aurora Central — and had nine games of 10 or more rebounds (topped by a 20-board effort against Thornton). Taylor also led her team in steals (with 80 total) and assists. Taylor earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 11 — DAMARA ALLEN

5-FOOT-9, JUNIOR, CHEROKEE TRAIL

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 steals, 2.0 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Allen was a big part of the group that contributed to a massive season for coach Tammi Traylor-Statewright’s Cougars, who nearly doubled their win total from the previous season — as they went from 10-14 to 19-6 — got ranked as high as No. 2 at one point in the CHSAANow.com Class 6A Coaches Poll and advanced to the Sweet 16. In her third varsity season, Allen earned her second All-Centennial League accolade as she made the first team after a season in which led her team in scoring, assists and steals per game. Her season-high of 25 points game in a 57-33 win over Rangeview on Jan. 14, which was one of her 15 games in double-digit scoring, while she finished with double-doubles (points and rebounds) against a pair of outstanding teams in Cherry Creek and Regis Jesuit as well as Brighton. Allen earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but didn’t get to play last season when the game was canceled.

GIRLS TEAM WEST

NO. 11 — AMIRAH PENA

5-FOOT-5, SOPHOMORE, VISTA PEAK PREP

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 steals, 2.4 assists.SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Bison adapted well to the move from the now-defunct EMAC to the Class 4A/5A division of the City League (formerly the Denver Prep League) as coach Howard Payne’s team went undefeated in those games, won 15 games overall and made it to the 5A Sweet 16 before its season came to an end. Pena was part of a young group that took a step forward and she played at a level that earned her a spot on the 4A/5A All-City League second team. On a prolific 3-point shooting team, Pena made 38 triples to rank third, while she was second on the team in scoring average with 14 double-digit scoring games (topped by a 22-point effort in a win over Denver East). She was second on her team in steals and third in assists as well. Pena earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 12 — SEILANI RELFORD

5-FOOT-9, JUNIOR, OVERLAND

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 1.4 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Trailblazers won zero games two seasons ago and notched just three last season, but coach Shawn Taylor’s group surged to a winning record this season of 12-11 as a group of young players continued to develop. Relford contributed across the board in all of Overland’s games, as she ranked in the top three on her team in every statistical category, and she was its top shot-blocker at close to three per game. She opened the season with a 17-point, 15-rebound effort against Aurora Central which stood as her top individual game totals for the season. Relford had seven games in which she scored in double figures, five games with double-digit rebound and three official double-doubles. Relford earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, as she represented her former school (Hinkley) in the 2021 game.

NO. 12 — ASHLYN STAPLETON

5-FOOT-9, SENIOR, VISTA PEAK PREP

SEASON AVERAGES: 9.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.2 steals, 4.0 assists. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Bison adapted well to the move from the now-defunct EMAC to the Class 4A/5A division of the City League (formerly the Denver Prep League) as coach Howard Payne’s team went undefeated in those games, won 15 games overall and made it to the 5A Sweet 16 before its season came to an end. Vista PEAK had just one senior in Stapleton, who was one of the most well-rounded players from city program as she averaged nearly a double-double and filled the box score across the board. The 4A/5A All-City League first team selection set the program record for made 3-pointers in a season with 55 — which included one game with eight — and she scored in double figures 14 times in all (topped by a 28-point explosion against Lincoln). Stapleton pulled down 21 rebounds in a game against Legend and had double figures in the category 12 times, while she had three games with double-digit steals. She earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 15 — DELAINEY MILLER

5-FOOT-10, SOPHOMORE, CHEROKEE TRAIL

SEASON AVERAGES: 8.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Miller was a big part of the group that contributed to a massive season for coach Tammi Traylor-Statewright’s Cougars, who nearly doubled their win total from the previous season — as they went from 10-14 to 19-6, which included a win over eventual Class 6A state champion and rival Grandview — got ranked as high as No. 2 at one point in the CHSAANow.com 6A Coaches Poll and advanced to the Sweet 16. On a team with quality backcourt play, but not a lot of size, Miller played an integral role in the paint for Cherokee Trail on the defensive end and on the boards as the team’s leading rebounder. She also ranked second on a balanced scoring attack after a season in which she scored in double figures 10 times (including a season-high 14 in a win over Legend). while she also had three double-doubles and had a 15-rebound effort against Eaglecrest. Miller earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

NO. 24 — DESTINY MOORE

5-FOOT-10,

JUNIOR, OVERLAND

SEASON AVERAGES: 11.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.5 blocks. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Trailblazers won zero games two seasons ago and notched just three last season, but coach Shawn Taylor’s group surged to a winning record this season of 12-11 as a group of young players continued to develop. A big part of that was Moore, who was a force for Overland in the paint and led her team in both scoring and rebounding. She upped her scoring average by 1.4 points per game from the previous season and had 10 games where she cracked double figures, topped by 21-point efforts against Aurora Central and Kennedy. Moore pulled down 17 rebounds against Aurora Central as well, which was one of her five double-doubles (points and rebounds). She earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the second time, but did not get to play last season when the game was canceled.

NO. 55 — YAMONI PEREZ

5-FOOT-6, SOPHOMORE, SMOKY

HILL

SEASON AVERAGES: 16.0 points, 4.1 steals, 2.4 rebounds. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The Buffaloes graduated a number of players from the roster from the previous season in which they won 12 games and the win-loss total dipped to 2-11 for coach Rick Harris’ team. Smoky Hill did bring back its leading scorer in Perez, who again paced the Buffaloes. Her outside shooting was a definite plus to her team and she scored double figures in six of Smoky Hill’s first seven games, including a 24-point effort against Discovery Canyon. Perez earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time.

Wolves hunt down title

SIENNA BETTS, NEW-LOOK GRANDVIEW TEAM BANDS OVERCOME THE ODDS TO WIN THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOURTH IN PROGRAM HISTORY

Sienna Betts stood at the free throw line at the Denver Coliseum with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes March 11.

The Grandview sophomore star had two free throws coming with her team in firm control of the Class 6A state championship game against Monarch and the emotions came out, just as they had a year earlier on the same floor when she had finished in an embrace with her older sister, Lauren, as the Wolves won a state title.

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This time, Lauren — now at Stanford — sat in the stands and hung on every play as her sister scored 22 points, pulled down 20 rebounds and blocked three shots to help the Wolves to a 38-28 victory over fourth-seeded Monarch.

uber-valuable spark plug off the bench.

Betts — the recently crowned Gatorade Player of the Year for Colorado — took on a much larger role with the graduation of her sister and so did Dillehay, who suddenly became the team’s starting point guard and served as the team’s “heart and soul” according to Ulitzky.

But outside of that, there was a lot of uncertainty, although that dissipated for Ulitzky once he saw his team grow throughout the season.

“I knew I had a really bad turnover the play before that, so I knew I had to make up for it some way,” Dillehay said. “It was like ‘OK, easy finish, breathe and we’ve got this.’ …This feels so amazing. I have a different role for this team and it means so much more to me to win it in my senior year.”

That brings Dillehay’s career state championship count to three, as she was part of the basketball team and girls soccer team that claimed last season’s 5A crown.

Winning pack: The Grandview girls basketball team poses after winning the Class 6A state championship with a 38-28 victory over Monarch on March 11 at the Denver Coliseum. It was the program’s secondn straight state title and fourth overall. Photo by Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado

“I just realized what we had just done,” Betts said of her late moment before the final horn sounded and she ended up in a heap with her teammates at center court.

“It just came into perspective what we had done and how the odds were against us,” she added. “Nobody believed in us but us. We just proved why it is really Grandview girls basketball against everybody.”

Conventional wisdom — and what veteran head coach Josh Ulitzky saw with his own eyes during the summer — said that there was no way that Grandview would earn back-to-back championships for the second time in program history (after it had done so in 2017 and 2018 as well — but this is not a conventional program.

Only two players returned from last season’s state championship victory over Valor Christian in Betts and senior Isa Dillehay, who was an

“We played a summer league game at Regis and I think we lost by 50 points and as a staff, we were like ‘I don’t know how this is going to go,’” Ulitzky said. “But I am so proud of this group of kids and what they did. It just defies most thoughts. It’s such a credit to how hard they worked, how together they are and how willing they were to accept what we were asking them to do.”

In a high-stakes game, experience does make a difference and both of Grandview’s returning players played key roles in the championship game victory.

Betts obviously provided the lion’s share of the offense and her work on the boards helped keep the Coyotes — who had a senior-filled starting line that was determined to win the program’s first all-time state championship — while Dillehay was chiefly part of a defensive effort to stop Monarch star guard Natalie Guanella.

Besides helping limit Guanella to three points in the second half after she had 11 in the opening half to give Monarch a one-point halftime lead.

Dillehay added a handful of points, including a steal and breakaway layup with two minutes remaining that allowed the Wolves some breathing room in the final minutes.

The players with new roles certainly came through in the title game for the Wolves, especially on the defensive end, where they continued to make things extremely difficult for opposing offenses.

Offensively, sophomore Deija Roberson played a big role on the inside with so many Monarch players committed to limiting Betts and she contributed four points, while freshman Lexi Yi had a huge 3-pointer in the final period and the rest of the players that got on the floor all contributed hustle plays to the final result.

Dillehay said it was the realization

“I think there was a huge amount of growth and at state, everybody filled their roles and improved their own game,” she said. “What we did before, we all tried to be a superhero and we wanted to be the impactful player, but we realized what our roles were and how those roles were so important. ...Once we were able to do that, we were able to grow exponentially from there.”

Added senior Sydnie McClain: “We trust each other and we believed in each other the whole season when nobody thought we were going to be here. We have Sienna, but we also have each other and at the end of the day, we’re family. That’s the difference between us and all of these other teams.”

Wolves team up for title

The Grandview girls basketball team was the 11th seed going into the Class 6A girls state basketball playoffs, but finished off an 18-9 season with a 38-28 win over Monarch on March 11 at the Denver Coliseum. Visit SentinelColorado.com/preps for more

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RIGHT: Grandview sophomore Maya Smith, center, shares a hug with assistant coach Jada Smith in the closing seconds of the Class 6A final BELOW LEFT : Grandview senior Isa Dillehay (22) raises the 6A championship trophy in a crowd of teammates BELOW RIGHT (TOP): Grandview sophomore Sienna Betts smiles and claps at the free throw line before late free throws in the 6A title game win BELOW RIGHT (MIDDLE): Grandview freshman Lexi Yi hugs teammate Sydnie McClain before the Wolves received the 6A championship trophy FULL PHOTO GALLERIES CAN BE FOUND AT COURTNEYOAKES.SMUGMUG.COM

ABOVE: Grandview senior Benedicte Kalala, left, junior Bryton DeHaven, center, and sophomore Paetyn Lewis celebrate a big play late in the 6A state championship game. RIGHT: Grandview senior Isa Dillehay looks for room against Monarch’s Hayley Luther in the first half of the 6A title game FAR RIGHT (BOTTOM): Grandview sophomore Deija Roberson (23) pulls up for a jump shot during the opening quarter of the 6A final.

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Sanford H. Becker, IV AND Tara P. Becker

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TERWIN ADVISORS LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Terwin Mortgage Trust 2007-1SL, Asset-Backed Securities, Series 2007-1SL

Date of Deed of Trust

November 21, 2006

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 05, 2006

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

B6171218

Original Principal Amount

$140,478.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$23,252.21

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 2, PINEY CREEK VILLAGE, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6091 South Kalispell Street, 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, 04/12/2023, 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 2/16/2023

Last Publication 3/16/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

DATE: 12/09/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 22-026376

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. 0613-2022

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

On December 16, 2022, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

ANN E. HEINTZ AND JESSE WEILAND AND RICHARD A. HEINTZ AND SARAH

E. WEILAND

Original Beneficiary(ies) UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust

August 28, 2002

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 03, 2002

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

B2162536

Original Principal Amount $181,888.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$132,888.38

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 4, LAKEVIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4562 South Quintero Street, 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, 04/19/2023, 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 2/23/2023

Last Publication 3/23/2023

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

DATE: 12/16/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 22-028929

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. 0001-2023

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

On January 3, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Christopher Henry Drayton Jr.

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for American Financing Corporation., Its Successors and

Holder of Evidence of Debt

$332,661.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$326,765.82

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 12, BLOCK 2, MILL RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4040 South Rifle Way, Aurora, CO 80013-3240. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/03/2023, 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 3/9/2023

Last Publication 4/6/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

DATE: 01/03/2023

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-22-950446-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. 0002-2023

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

On January 3, 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)

GEORGE BILLINGS JR AND RAVEN

BILLINGS

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF WAMPUS

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

Date of Deed of Trust

July 14, 2016

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 19, 2016

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

D6077573

Original Principal Amount

$255,254.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$237,159.86

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.

FILLING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

12792 E 2ND AVE., 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, 05/03/2023, 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 3/9/2023

Last Publication 4/6/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

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

DATE: 01/03/2023

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:

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682

IDEA Law Group 4100 E. Mississippi Ave., Ste. 420, Denver, CO 80246 (187) 73532146

Attorney File # 48063213

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

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0010-2023

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

On January 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

David Mcintosh

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

November 09, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 13, 2018

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

D8111591

Original Principal Amount

$337,250.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$330,891.59

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 3, CHAMBERS HEIGHTS, FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 1975-06-1-09-010

Also known by street and number as: 1210 Dearborn Street, Aurora, CO 80011-6945.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/10/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the high-

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

First Publication 3/16/2023

Last Publication 4/13/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

DATE: 01/06/2023

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

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 22-029019

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. 0011-2023

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

On January 10, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

MARC BELO

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC.

Date of Deed of Trust

April 29, 2005

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 11, 2005

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

B5068121

Original Principal Amount

$188,977.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$187,027.75

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 13, BLOCK 2, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 4034 SOUTH QUINTERO 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, 05/10/2023, 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 3/16/2023

Last Publication 4/13/2023

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0624-2022

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

On December 30, 2022, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

L. JEAN MORALES

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC.,

ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT,

LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 30, 2013

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 06, 2013

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

D3112476

Original Principal Amount

$303,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$204,892.55

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 4, BLOCK 6, MISSION VIEJO SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4018

S. MISSION PARKWAY, AURORA, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/03/2023, 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 3/9/2023

Last Publication 4/6/2023

Name of Publication Sentinel

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

DATE: 12/30/2022

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

By: /s/ Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-949998-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

CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2023-04

FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 102-

69 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Ordinance 2023-04 was finally passed at the March 13, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on April 15, 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: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2023-05

FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF WAY FOR N. ORLEANS ST., LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO (PAINTED PRAIRIE N. ORLEANS ST. RIGHTOF-WAY VACATION)

Ordinance 2023-05 was finally passed at the March 13, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on April 15, 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: March 16, 2023

Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Unclaimed, confiscated, and recovered property will be auctioned to the highest and best bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7500 York Street, Denver, Colorado.

These items may be inspected at 7500 York Street, Denver, Colorado, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the day before the sale, then between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the auction. A complete list of all items will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Room 1400 (1st floor), Aurora, Colorado.

21-35346 238418-1 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 21-36646 239011-43 Ender 3D

Printer

21-27825 232669-1 Reciprocating Saw

21-27825 232669-2 Lantern

21-27825 232669- 3 Wrench

21-27825 232669-4 Bolt Cutter

21-27825 232669-6 Light

21-27825 232669-10 Husky Tool Back-

21-36411 239906-2 Milwaukee Sawzall

21-36299 241579-4 Motorcycle Saddle-

21-39437 241549-1 Ring Security Smart

21-39437 241549-2 Ring Security Lighting

21-44614248743-1 5 Roll of Cable

21-44614248743-19 Snap-On Tool Bag w/ Tools

21-33717240433-5 Radio Shack Channel Mixer

21-47383250232-16 Craftsman Circular Saw

21-47383250232-17 Bosch Hammer Drill

14-363298949-27 Garmin GPS

14-363298949-28 Garmin GPS

14-363298949-29 Speaker w/Cord

14-363298949-30 Go Pro Underwater Camera

14-363298949-31 Garmin GPS w/Charger and Mount

14-363298949-3 2 Garmin GPS w/Charger and Mount

14-363298949-34 Beats Headphones

14-363298949-35 Beats Headphones in Box

14-363298949-36 Beats Wireless Headphones in Box

14-363298949-37 Garmin GPS w/Cords and Mount

14-363298949-38 Garmin GPS w/Cords and Mount

14-363298949-39 Go Pro Camcorder

14-363298949-40 Beats Wireless Headphones in Box

14-363298949-41 Headphones in Case

14-363298949-42 Garmin GPS w/Mount and Charger

14-363298949-43 Garmin GPS

14-363298949-44 Beats Headphones in Small Case

14-363298949-45 Beats Headphones in Small Case

14-363298949-46 TomTom GPS w/Charger

16-24533508-11 Collector’s Sports Cards (3)

15-3902726466-21 Walt Disney Silverware

15-4757835651-6 Corded Milwaukee Sawzall

15-4757836647-31 Corded Dewalt Swazall

21-25635231198-1 Milwaukee Cut Off Tool

21-25635231198-2 Milwaukee LED Light Stick

21-25635231198-3 Milwaukee Impact Wrench

21-25635231198-4 Dewalt Oscillating Multi Tool

21-25635231198-5 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 21-25635231198-6 Small Power Inverter 21-25635231198-7 Wagner Heat Gun

21-25635231198-8 Craftsman Drill

21-44410246907-1 Dewalt Toolbag

21-44410246907-6 Misc. Hand Tools

21-44410247506-6 Dewalt Disc Sander

20-296181650-45 Stud Earrings w/Crystal Gem

20-296181650-5 Coach Ring

20-296181650-6 Flower Ring

20-296181650-7 Men’s Wedding Band

20-296181650-8 Broken Piece of Jewelry

19-48308188390-93 Wrist Watches

19-48308188390-103 Wrist Watches

19-48308188390-111 Wrist Watch

20-13461190409-1 Silver Colored Ring w/ Clear Stones

20-32304203855-1 Silver Colored Ring

21-8042219212-19 Earring

21-8042219212-20 Bracelet

21-8042219212-21 Ring

21-8042219212-22 Ring

21-35445238009-2 Black Apple 3 Watch

18-267198207-3

1 Silver Colored Chain (broken)

18-6276100581-8 Gold Chain w/Grim

Reaper Medallion

13-2365132365Z-16 Thin Chain

13-2365132365Z-17 Religious Yellow

Metal

13-2365132365Z-18 Religious Silver Color

Necklace w/Cross

13-2365132365Z-19 Big Face Watch w/ Silver & Yellow Metal

13-2365132365Z-28 Stud Earrings Yellow & Silver

13-2365132365Z-29 Silver Colored Bracelet

19-6398150175-73 Watches

20-1821182710-1 Size 3 Silver Colored Ring w/Stone

20-9043187390-3 Men’s Watch (broken glass face)

20-18953194473-1 Silver Colored Earring

w/Purple Stones

20-28025201074-6 White Metal Ring

20-28025201074-7 White Metal Necklace

20-28025201074-8 White Metal Bracelet

20-38973208375-6 Silver Watch

20-46622213440-2 Watch

21-1283214306-1 Gold in Color Ring

21-6969218465-19 Nixon Watch

21-7472219446-1 White Metal Ring w/ White Stone

21-7472219446-2 Necklace w/Clock Pendant

21-13762223243-4R ing without Gems

21-13762223243-6 Ring w/Gems

21-28212233646-1 Silver/Gold Dragon Ring w/Jade Green Stone

16-2320747974-1 Necklace

16-2178352441-34 Watch White A12813

16-2178352441-35 Watch Invicta Provider

16-4254860334-11 Silver Necklace

16-4380760737-38 Cross Shaped Pendant

16-4380760737-39 Necklace

16-4380760737-40 Pair of Silver Earrings

17-2420679314-11 Gold False Teeth

17-3847787787-47 Necklace

17-3935288197-9 Yellow Metal Ring

17-3935288197-10 Porcelain Type Ring

15-2920120695-4 Rings (2)

15-2920120695-5 Earrings

21-37666239888-20 Geneva Watch

21-37666239888-21 Black Watch

14-207411420741-1 Yellow Bracelet

14-213671421367-23 Medallion-Swords of Justice

14-213671421367-24 Ankle Bracelet

14-213671421367-25 Earring

14-412042860-2 Black String Bracelet

14-412042860-3 Gray Watch w/Clear Stones in Parklane Box

14-422023222-16 Ring- 101st Airborne

14-422023222-17 Gold Ring

14-422023222-18 Michael Kors Watch

16-47233782-3CE Rohs Smart Watch

15-73898940-6 Gold Colored Rope Chain

15-73898940-7 Gold Colored Chain w/ Cross

15-73898940-8 Gold Colored Rope Chain

15-1072710670-8 Silver Colored Men’s Watch

13-426061342606Z-21 Watch

14-165971416597-62 Watch

14-176121417612-4 Class Ring

14-2096142096-8 Green Watch

14-2096142096-9 Yellow Gold Watch

14-2096142096-10 Bracelet

14-7885147885Z-1 Necklace

15-31157582-83 Charms

15-31157582-9 Intricate Design Earring

15-31157582-10 Ball Earrings

11-460401146040-30 Charm

11-460401146040-31 Pink Hair Rubber Band

11-460401146040-32 Silver Charm

11-463441146344-13 Pair of Earrings

11-471741147174-16 Costume Feather Earring

11-471741147174-17 Clear Stone Earrings

11-471741147174-18 Black Costume Earrings

11-471741147174-19

21-31929237597-18 Dewalt Impact Driver

21-31929237597-19 Dewalt Angle Grinder

21-31929237597-20 Milwaukee Ratchet

21-31929237597-21 Ingersoll Drill

21-31929237597-22 Ingersoll Drill

21-31929237597-23 Makita Drill

21-31929237597-24 Makita Drill

21-31929237597-25 Ryobi Circular Saw

21-31929237597-26 Fluke Volt Meter/ Electrical Tester

21-31929237597-28

Ryobi Class 2 18V Battery Charger

2 Boxes of Misc. Hand Tools

18-12217128889-1 Diamond Replica Earring

20-13312190239-7 Silver Necklace w/ Multi colored Gems

21-1729214715-6 Quartz Watch

21-1729214715-7 Apple Watch

18-17691112895-32 Gold Ring w/Clear Stone

21-1640214653-1 Gold Ring w/Possible Diamond

21-22786229128-18 Black Shaarms Wrist Watch

21-22786229128-242 Silver Colored Necklaces

15-4717931038-1 Necklace

15-4717931038-2 Bracelet

20-40761209614-1 Black Apple Watch (no strap)

20-46191213805-1 Clears Stones/Possible Diamonds

21-11992222024-27 Invicta Angel Watch

21-11992222024-28 Michael Kors Watch

w/Clear Stones on Rim

21-11992222024-29 Single Stud Earring

w/Clear Stone

21-11992222024-34 Gold Colored Chain

16-1268647268-3 Hennessy Watch w/ Black Leather Band

17-2489280785-6 Silver Colored Ring w/ Clear Stones

17-4432591057-1 Brown Imitation Leather Watch

17-4658992511-3 Black Colored Earrings

19-48128179532-11 Metal Watch

20-296181650-1 Silver Chain w/Jesus

Pendant

20-296181650-2 Flat Gold Necklace

20-296181650-3 Broken Bracelet

15-31157582-11 Clear Stone Earrings

15-31157582-12 Clear Stone Earrings

15-31157582-13 Clear Stone Earrings

15-31157582-14 Clear Stone Dolphin Earrings

15-31157582-15 Chain

15-31157582-16 Chain

15-31157582-17 Chain

15-31157582-18 Chain

15-31157582-19 Ring w/Blue Stones

15-31157582-20 Ring w/Teal Stones

15-31157582-213 Charms

15-31157582-223 Charms

15-31157582-233 Charms

10-309311030931-2 Watch

10-354641035464Z-5 Gray Hoop Earrings

10-354641035464Z-6 Gray Tear Shaped

Earring w/Red Stone

10-354641035464Z-7 Watch w/Picture on Face

11-277851127785-3 Ring

11-277851127785-4 Ring

11-460401146040-15 Ring

11-460401146040-16 Ring

11-460401146040-17 Ring

11-460401146040-18 Earrings

11-460401146040-19 Rosary Necklace

11-460401146040-20 Rosary Necklace

11-460401146040-21 Hooked Earrings

w/3 Bangles

11-460401146040-22 Necklace Charm

11-460401146040-23 Bracelet w/Clear

Stones

11-460401146040-24 Necklace

11-460401146040-25 Hair Clip Bow w/ Clear Stones

11-460401146040-26 Christmas Santa

Earring

11-460401146040-27

Silver Watch w/Blue

Gold Ladies Watch

Seiko Watch Face

Bulova Watch

Women’s Fossil Watch

Women’s Geneva Watch

20-29135201812-19 Women’s Plastic Bolun Watch

20-29135201812-20 Women’s Plastic Accutime Watch

20-29135201812-21 Women’s Guess Watch w/Leather Band

11-7010117010-29 Bill Fossil Watch

11-7010117010-30 Relic Watch

11-7010117010-31 NY&C Watch

11-7010117010-36 Women’s Watch

17-923770806-1 Diamond Bracelet

17-923770806-2 Gold Necklace 17-923770806-3 Silver Metal Watch 15-4717931038-18 Russian Coin 15-4753431415-1 Foreign Money Pesos 15-4753431415-2 Foreign Money Bahamas One Dollar 15-4753431415-3 Foreign Money Canadian 2 15-4753431415-4 Foreign Money Canadian 2 15-52348169-10 One 50 Pesos Bill 16-2509348926-4 Foreign Currency 21-11992222024-25 Misc. Foreign Currency Coins

21-12103222097-62 Mexican Bills

21-13003222729-192 Canadian Coins & Chuck E Cheese Token 21-31929237597-418 Foreign Coins 21-34589237438-1 Misc. Foreign Currency 21-3686216146-62 Japanese Yen Coins & 1 Mexican Coin

Assorted Mexican Pesos

21-7081218516-310 Soviet Coins in Bag 21-7081218516-48 Soviet Kopeck Coins in Case

Silver Soviet Kopeck Coins in Case

Soviet Animal Coins

in Case

18-9784180858-2Foreign Money

20-1190182308-4 Mexican Coin

20-879182062-74 Ecuador Coins & 1 Australian Coin

11-108631110863-12 Chinese Bank Note

11-431501143150-16 Foreign Coin

14-6837146837-15 Pesos

20-2303183074-12 Russian Bill

10-449931044993Z-16 Canadian $2 Coin

Terms of the sale will be cash, certified check, Visa, American Express, or Mastercard at the conclusion of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to remove all items after the close of the sale. All sales are final WITH NO WARRANTY. Any and all bids can be rejected at the discretion of the City of Aurora.

/s/ Kadee Rodriguez, City Clerk

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Final Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN REGULAR POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE DOCU-

MENTO el Sagebrush Farm Distrito Metropolitano Nos. 1, 3 y 4 del Condado de Adams, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de la elección no había más candidatos para director que los puestos a ser ocupados, lo cual incluye a los candidatos que están presentando declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos de denominación directa; por consiguiente, la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, queda por medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos:

Randy Danielson hasta la próxima elección regular (6 de mayo 2023)

Joe Swensson hasta la próxima elección regular (6 de mayo 2023)

Kristin Grace hasta la segunda elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

James Erwin hasta la segunda elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

Vacante hasta le próxima elección regular (6 de mayo de 2025)

FECHADO EL: 3 de marzo de 2023

/s/ Alexandria Myers

Funcionario electoral designado para el Sagebrush Farm Distrito

Metropolitano No. 1, 3 y 4

c/o McGeady Becher P.C.

450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel Teléfono: 303-592-4380

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

The Designated Election Official of the Arapahoe Park and Recreation District has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023; and

As of the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates.

Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official hereby cancels the regular election to be conducted on May 2, 2023.

THE ELECTION IS CANCELED AND THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOW-

ING TERMS:

Eric Brunk 5464 S. Rome St. Aurora, CO

80015

4 Year Term

Kevin Johnson 5786 S. Danube Cir. Aurora, CO 80015

4 Year Term

Linda Scherbenske 21535 E. Nassau Pl. Aurora, CO 80013

4 Year Term

Catherine Ursprung 5162 S. Laredo Ct. Centennial, CO 80015

4 Year Term /s/ Bryce Linn

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

Invitation to Bid

TAH Main St. Phase 1 Landscaping

JHL Constructors, on behalf of the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District (AACMD), a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, notifies all qualified persons/companies that proposals will be received for contracting work and services in connection with Main St. Phase 1 Landscaping at The Aurora Highlands in Aurora, CO. Scope of work under this Request for Proposal includes Surveying, Irrigation and Landscaping. Electronic submission of proposals must be submitted and received by JHL at AuroraHighlandsInfo@ jhlconstructors.com on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on March 30th, 2023.

Instruction to Respondent documents may be obtained from the CMaR Contractor, JHL Constructors, Inc. on or after Thursday March 16th, 2023. Please contact AuroraHighlandsInfo@jhlconstructors.com for access to the Instruction to Respondent documents. Upon inquiry from interested parties, RFQ documents will be made available electronically through BuildingConnected only. JHL Constructors will accept proposals from respondents that represent best capabilities to perform contracting services. JHL reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposals. Performance and Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Final Publication: March 23, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDED

2022 BUDGETS AND HEARING COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed amended budgets will be submitted to the COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 for the year 2022. Copies of such proposed amended budgets have been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budgets will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 to be held at 9:00 A.M., on Tuesday March 28, 2023. The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzcwOTJm ZGEtYWYyNi00ZTYwLTgyNGQtMDQyM zFjMzZhMjUx%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: 583 860 178#. Any interested elector within Colorado Science and Technology Park Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 may inspect the proposed amended budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2022 budgets.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: COLORADO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE

A Professional Corporatio

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3)

C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by The Commons at East Creek Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

VACANT Next Regular Election, May 2025

VACANT Second Regular Election, May 2027

VACANT Second Regular Election, May 2027

/s/Peggy Ripko

(Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District:

Peggy Ripko

Telephone Number of the District:

303-987-0835

Address of the District:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228

District Facsimile Number:

303-987-2032

District Email: pripko@sdmsi.com

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the East Creek Metropolitan District No. 1, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

Cameron Nelson Second Regular Election, May 2027

VACANT Second Regular Election, May 2027 VACANT Next Regular Election, May 2025

/s/Peggy Ripko

(Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District: Peggy Ripko

Telephone Number of the District:

303-987-0835

Address of the District:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228

District Facsimile Number:

303-987-2032

District Email: pripko@sdmsi.com

Publication: March 16, 2023

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BEACON POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Beacon Point Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Patricia Ann Gardiner Until May 2025

Dushyant Parekh Until May 2027

Arvind Trehan Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Heather L. Hartung, Esq.

White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

CONSERVATORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Conservatory Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Pedro L. Moczo, Jr. Until May 2027

James S. Hardin, Jr. Until May 2027

The following office remains vacant:

VACANT Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Heather L. Hartung, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

ESTANCIA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Estancia Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Jason Dassinger Until May 2027

Rodney Alpert Until May 2027

The following office remains vacant:

VACANT Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

MURPHY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Murphy Creek Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Rodney Alpert Until May 2027

Brian Alpert Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

n

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aurora CentreTech Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

Jeff Wikstrom

Second Regular Election, May 2027

Susan Wikstrom

Second Regular Election, May 2027

/s/Steve Beck (Designated Election Official)

Sentinel NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3)

C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENby the East Creek Metropolitan District No. 2, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

VACANT Next Regular Election, May 2025

VACANT Second Regular Election, May 2027

VACANT Second Regular Election, May 2027

/s/Peggy Ripko (Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District: Peggy Ripko

Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835

Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: pripko@sdmsi.com

Publication: March 16, 2023 Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

CROSSROADS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Crossroads East Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled.

The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation:

Mark Jerome Witkiewicz Until May 2025

Andrew R. Klein Until May 2027

Otis Moore III Until May 2027

Megan Waldschmidt Until May 2027

The following office remains vacant for each District:

VACANT Until May 2025

/s/Ashley Frisbie (Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for District: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

MURPHY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Murphy Creek Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Tanya Alpert Until May 2027

Rodney Alpert Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4,5,6,8,9&10

POR ESTE MEDIO SE DA AVISO por parte del Colorado International Center Metropolitan District Nos.4,5,6,8,9&10, Adams County, Colorado, que al cierre de operaciones del día sesenta y tres (63) antes de la elección no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, se cancela la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023.

Se declaran elegidos los siguientes candidatos:

Andrew Klein Término de cuatro años [4]

Megan Waldschmidt

Término de cuatro años [4]

Blake Amen Término de cuatro años [4]

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4-6 & 8-10

Ann E. Finn

Oficial Electoral Designado

Publication: March 16, 0223

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 7, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Timothy D’Angelo

4 Year Term

Todd Witty

2 Year Term

VACANT

4 Year Term

VACANT

4 Year Term

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

Ann E. Finn

Designated Election Official AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN REGULAR POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO PARA EL COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

POR ESTE MEDIO SE DA AVISO por parte del Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 7, Adams County, Colorado, que al cierre de operaciones del día sesenta y tres (63) antes de la elección no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, se cancela la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023.

Se declaran elegidos los siguientes candidatos:

Timothy D’Angelo Término de cuatro años [4]

Todd Witty Término de dos años [2]

VACANT Término de cuatro años [4]

VACANT Término de cuatro años [4]

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

Ann E. Finn

Oficial Electoral Designado

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 11, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixtythird (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared

elected: Timothy D’Angelo 4 Year Term

Todd Witty 2 Year Term

VACANT 4 Year Term

VACANT 4 Year Term

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11

Ann E. Finn

Designated Election Official AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN REGULAR POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO PARA EL COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11

POR ESTE MEDIO SE DA AVISO por parte del Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 11, Adams County, Colorado, que al cierre de operaciones del día sesenta y tres (63) antes de la elección no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, se cancela la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023.

Se declaran elegidos los siguientes candidatos:

Timothy D’Angelo Término de cuatro años [4]

Todd Witty Término de dos años [2]

VACANT Término de cuatro años [4]

VACANT Término de cuatro años [4]

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11 Ann E. Finn

Oficial Electoral Designado

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE PARK 70 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Park 70 Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared

elected:

VACANT, 4 Year Term

VACANT, 4 Year Term

VACANT, 2 Year Term

VACANT, 2 Year Term

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

PARK 70 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Ann Finn

to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby canceled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Jude J. Buemi Four-year term to 2027

Carl R. Schuldies Four-year term to 2027

SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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 PRAIRIE WATERS PIPELINE MATERIAL

PROCUREMENT WORK ORDER #01, all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, State of Colorado.

Christopher Parkins

Fernando Dias

Jennifer Elsea

Herbert L. Green

Wiktoria K. Pisarek-Green

Designated Election Official

AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN REGULAR

POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO PARA EL PARK 70 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

POR ESTE MEDIO SE DA AVISO por parte del Park 70 Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, que al cierre de operaciones del día sesenta y tres (63) antes de la elección no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, se cancela la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023.

Se declaran elegidos los siguientes candidatos:

VACANT, Término de cuatro años

VACANT, Término de cuatro años

VACANT, Término de dos años

VACANT, Término de dos años

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

Publication:

Sentinel

By:

Publication: March 16, 2023

/s/

Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Abilene Station Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Districts”), Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixtythird day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 2, 2023, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected to each of the respective Districts:

Marilyn A. Erb until the second regular election (May 4, 2027) Vacant until the second regular election (May 4, 2027) Vacant until the next regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant until the next regular election (May 6, 2025)

Dated: March 1, 2023.

/s/ Jennifer Pino

Designated Election Official for the Abilene Station Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Phone: 303-592-4380

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that on April 3, 2023, Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado will make final settlement with Charles Sargeant Irrigation, Inc. (“Contractor” herein) for all materials, labor, supplies, and construction services rendered by Contractor for the for Arapahoe Well No. 6. Any persons having properly filed claims for labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies, rental machinery, tools, or equipment furnished to the Contractor specifically for this project should present the same to Mr. Mike Serra III, Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District, 100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206 prior to March 24, 2023. Failure to timely file will relieve Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District from any duty to withhold funds for such claim.

Eastern Adams County Metropolitan District Mike Serra, III, District Manager (303) 371 9000

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Final Publication: March 23, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF ELECTION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District of Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe and Weld Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Nomination petitions are available from Glen Frihauf, 7125 Road G, Wiggins, CO 80654, and must be filed on or before April 24, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absent voter’s ballot may be filed with the designated election official of the District at the above address no earlier than April 10, 2023 immediately preceding the election nor later than the close of business on the Wednesday immediately preceding the election (April 26, 2023).

North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District Glen Frihauf, Secretary

Publication: March 16, 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 March 27, 2023, to:

JHL Constructors, Inc.

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: March 9, 2023

Final Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING

INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Jones Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”), located in the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or about March 8, 2023, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the inclusion of certain property into the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

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

Petitioner: Jones Six Seven, LP

Address of Petitioner: 760 Broadway, Suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78209-3274

Description: Approximately 0.004 acres of land generally located: South of East Mineral Avenue; West of South Dayton Street; North of Nichols Avenue; and East of Chester Street

2. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1401(1)(b), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on March 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

3. The 11:00 a.m. meeting on March 23, 2023 will be held remotely via teleconference or videoconference and any persons interested in attending should contact the District’s Manager, Denise Denslow, via email at: Denise.Denslow@claconnect. com, or via telephone at: (303) 779-5710, to obtain the dial-in and access information necessary to attend the remote meeting.

4. All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District at or prior to the hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

JONES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Suzanne M. Meintzer Attorney for the District

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION §1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Serenity Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”), Aurora, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of directors of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mail ballots are required to be mailed to active eligible electors of the District between 22 and 15 days prior to the election date.

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

The names of persons nominated for two (2) seats for 4-year terms extending to the second regular election (May 4, 2027) are:

The election is being conducted as an independent mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Steve Beck, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone number (303) 987-0835. Eligible electors may apply for mail ballots and return voted mail ballots at said office.

The walk-in polling place and office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday, between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., beginning at least 22 days prior to Election Day (April 10, 2023), and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (May 2, 2023).

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 10, 2023, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.

Serenity Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2

By: /s/ Steve Beck

Designated Election Official

Publication: March 16, 2023

Sentinel

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

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling place:

Strasburg Community Center Legion Hall 56423 Westview Avenue Strasburg, CO 80136

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

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve a four-year term (20232027) are:

Rachel Shuck

Mike Donnellon

Clint Price Jake MacDonald

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the office of the Designated Election Official, c/o Spencer Fane LLP at 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203, phone number: (303) 839-3800, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the regular election (April 25, 2023).

STRASBURG

FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT NO. 8

By /s/ Brenden Desmond Designated Election Official

Publication: March 16, 2023 Sentinel

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