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CHV holds grand opening celebration for John Meade Park and Alan Hutto Memorial Commons

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On Saturday morning, June 26, Cherry Hills Village held a grand opening celebration for John Meade Park and Alan Hutto Memorial Commons at 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, adjacent to CHV City Hall. Although the area was completed and opened to the public last September, the official grand opening was delayed because of the pandemic.

John Meade Park contains a picnic shelter and a play area with a saucer swing and hammock, along with a tree climber and an observation tower. There are also public restrooms. Two ponds in the park both have fishing piers and there is a movable boardwalk that goes through the wetlands area.

The play area was designed by members of the city’s parks, trails, and recreation commission. There were 125 new trees planted as part of the construction of the park that will grow and provide lots of shade. The adjacent Alan Hutto Memorial Commons contains a terraced grass amphitheater, pathways, and a concrete performance area.

The land for the Alan Hutto Memorial Commons was donated to the city by Frank and Holly Hutto and Peter and Linda Niederman in memory of the Huttos’ son, Alan, who passed away at the age of nine-and-a-half. At the celebration on June 26, Niederman told The Villager, “Frank and I had come up with the idea to buy that land and we were going to develop it, put a house on there. I remember, I was on my way to see my mother in Chicago when Frank called me and said, “I’ve got an idea. I’d like to donate this piece of ground and I’d like to do it on behalf of my son that I lost.” I said, “You got it. It was the right thing to do.” Dr. Stewart added, “It’s such a blessing because it gives this huge buffer and creates this wonderful space.” As Hutto watched the children enjoying the area, he told us that this was exactly what he had in mind when he began the project nine years ago.

Mayor Stewart pointed out that the project first began to take shape when RTD Commissioner Doug Tisdale was CHV’s mayor. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

ABOVE: Dozens of children were enthralled with the magic show.

LEFT: Nico Rosaci, 3, and his mom Lee and dog Gracie came to celebrate the opening of the park. Lee told us that Nico liked to play in the water and on the equipment.

RIGHT: Five-year-old Wyatt told us that she loved the new park. She came with her grandfather, former CHV City Councilmember Earl Hoellen.

BELOW: 3-year-old cousins Kira and Claire enjoyed the popsicles with their mom and aunt.

BELOW, RIGHT: Celebrating this special day were Peter and Linda Niederman, Frank Hutto, CHV Mayor Russell Stewart and Dr. Mary Laird Stewart.

Photos by Freda Miklin

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Cherry Creek Schools: We don’t teach critical race theory

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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ith all 200 chairs filled for the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) board meeting on June 23, and those who didn’t get seats watching from an adjacent room on a TV monitor, Sarah Grobbel, CCSD Assistant Superintendent for Career, Innovation, and Student Engagement said, “Critical race theory (CRT) is not a curriculum and it is not something that we have adopted in Cherry Creek Schools as a curricular resource.”

Acknowledging the concerns of some parents, Karen Fisher, school board president who will step down in November due to term limits, explained, “We are all worried about divisiveness. When I hear folks question whether CCSD is teaching CRT, that question itself implies partisan politics for many of us.

My understanding…is that CRT is actually a framework that has been around since the 1970’s. Is that right?” Dr. Dominique Jones, CCSD director of curriculum and instruction, responded, “That is accurate.” Fisher continued, “It is a set of tenets that make up a theory. It is not content.

Just for the record, is CRT an academic subject like math or social studies that can be taught?” Jones said, “CRT is a theoretical framework that was born from legal scholar Derrick Bell and happens…

at university level courses, so sure, there could be some design around that, but it is not a curriculum. It is a theoretical framework.” Grobbel added, “There might be reason to discuss that when we’re talking about a course that is specific to race, in terms of those tenets, but it is not a curriculum that we at CCSD have adopted as a curricular resource.”

Derrick Bell was “an American lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist who became the first tenured African-American professor of law at Harvard Law School.”

He also served as a United States Air Force officer in Korea. Bell passed away in 2011 at the age of 81.

Kelly Bates, current school board vice-president, said, “When our family moved here almost 17 years ago, CCSD was a very different place. The diversity that we see today was almost non-existent in our neighborhood schools. I have watched as the demographics have changed over time. We have gone from a predominantly white district to a minority-majority district.

I have watched as we have changed from a very affluent community to a community that is now comprised of about 35 percent or more of our students qualifying for free and reduced lunches. It is time for all of us to recognize these changes in Cherry Creek Schools…In 2021, equity work is being done in every school and in every department…I look forward to our work as a district that

consciously strives to provide an education that meets the needs of each and every student.”

Grobbel and Jones explained the process that leads to changes in curriculum at CCSD. It begins with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) which develops the statewide Colorado Academic Standards (CAS), subject to regular revision. When school districts like Cherry Creek receive revisions to the CAS, Grobbel explained, “We take those revisions, we start to dig into them, we talk about what they mean inside of instruction in classrooms and lesson planning. We align different curricular resources in order to teach those to the best of our ability. Then we provide ongoing professional learning and our teachers also collaborate in professional learning communities in order to focus on the best instructional practices…to meet… the excellence you expect…in the classroom.”

When new legislation is passed by the state legislature that impacts CAS, such as occurred two years ago with HB19-1192, Inclusion of American Minorities in Teaching Civil Government, “it doesn’t jump directly to the schools,” Grobbel said, “it goes through a process where CDE has to look at the legislation…and in this case, go from the commission and (its) recommendations to CDE. Then they go through an adoption period where they revise the CAS, which contin-

timeline presented at the meeting.

Lastly, Grobbel pointed out that the curriculum and instruction review process in CCSD includes partnering with many areas of the district, including 1) Educational Operations, 2) Equity, Culture, and Community Engagement, and 3) Special Populations. It is complex work and instructional materials must be continually refined.

The goal, she explained, is that, “the curricular resources that we use must reflect the students that are sitting in our classrooms.”

In order to respond to the needs of CCSD students, parents, and the community, as well as the goals of the new law, Dr. Jones described a project-based learning model that was used to help revise current social studies standards for kindergarten through fifth grade. It is aligned to state standards, student centered, identifies connections to students’ interactions with their community, and contains diverse representation of American minorities’ contributions, consistent with the goals of HB19-1192. Before it was approved, a group of 21 stakeholder parents, teachers, coaches and school administrators representing diverse geographical areas, races, genders, and roles in their organization, reviewed it in great depth over several days using objective criteria. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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According to the website of the state legislature, HB191192 specifically required the creation of a commission, “to make recommendations (to CDE) to include the history, culture, and social contributions of American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian Americans, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals within these minority groups, the contributions and persecution of religious minorities, and the intersectionality of significant social and cultural features within these communities, in the teaching and content standards for history and civics.”

Grobbel reported that the commission began meeting in 2019 and gave its completed recommendations to CDE just last month. “Next,” she said, “CDE will spend this whole next year…looking at what the new revised standards should be based on those recommendations, while the commission spends the next two years curating different curricular resources that they can share across Colorado to our school districts.” Then CCSD “will have two years after we get the new revised standards to transition, plan, design, then test and refine the instruction that we are going to put in front of our kids before we fully implement (the revised standards)” in the 2024-2025 school year, according to the illustrative

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The Centennial Youth Achievement Awards is sponsored annually by the Centennial Youth Commission and SAFEbuilt, the City’s building services provider for permits and contractor licens-

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Can debate class save America?

“Anyone who bemoans the state of public education need only spend a weekend at a high school speech and debate tournament to have their faith restored.” That perspective from Curt, a debate coach at a suburban high school outside Denver, was shared with me one bright Saturday morning as thousands of students descended upon a local school where they’d spend the day doing what they love, arguing. People who grew up with memories of John Hughes’ “The Breakfast Club” might think spending all day at school on a Saturday would be a punishment. But that’s not the case with competitors in the world of high school Speech and Debate, and the spirit of community and intellectual engagement found in the debate world might be just what America needs.

Jason Kosanovich, a local civics teacher and debate coach, believes passionately in the power of debate to engage kids.

“Community is the key,” he told me, “because they have an open respect for each other” even as they compete over divisive topics. Debate is also one of the most inclusive activities found in school, for it’s open to everybody who is willing to put in the time. One of the strengths of the speech and debate tournament scene is the collegiality found among the students as they gather at local high schools for numerous weekends during the year. Debaters spend hours of downtime in the hallways and cafeterias conversing about their performances and supporting each other as they prepare for their next rounds.

Debate tournaments have numerous styles and events ranging from strict public policy debate to extemporaneous speeches about international issues and even dramatic interpretations or personal commentary. It’s in the head-to-head events like Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum that politics, argument, and rhetoric reign supreme. Yet, decorum is the rule and debaters “have to ignore their biases, drop their personal opinions, and leave their egos at the door” when they enter the debate room because they’re going to flip a coin to determine which side they argue in that round. Having the ability to effectively defend any position has a calming influence, a feeling shared by a team of public forum finalists, who once told me, “The structure of debate prevents anyone from getting too heated. If you get crazy, you lose.”

Clearly, many adults could learn from the maturity of these teens when discussing political issues. And being required to competently argue both sides of an issue definitely informs their own views. Undoubtedly, these kids exemplify the classic characterization by novelist Henry James of being “a person on whom nothing is lost.”

In competition, it’s not surpris-

ing for students to repeatedly cite references to numerous research studies and news sources like The Atlantic, The

Economist, The Wall Street Journal and more as they make their cases with the poise of veteran attorneys arguing before the high court. Extemporaneous speakers might be tasked with defining the challenges of the next Congressional session, explaining the complicated relationship of China and Taiwan, or analyzing the impact of the Boko Haram terrorist group on central African politics.

Regardless, speech and debate kids are knowledgeable of the world and thoughtful about it. They are also self aware and confident in their own skin. It’s not unusual at a tournament to encounter kids in the hallway talking to lockers, walking the halls citing statistics and quotes, huddled in groups comparing notes, or simply encouraging and challenging each other. In rounds they can be heard smoothly pulling quotes from obscure UN studies and journals of scientific research, and they display a mature command of their topics. That’s what impresses coaches like Kosanovich who explains “Walking into an interview with confidence, being able to focus and think clearly, maturely organizing their days and weekends, these are skills and qualities that will ripples

throughout their lives.”

Those worried about the motivations and abilities of Generation Z to lead and improve their world should consider attending a speech and debate tourney. Walking the halls of a debate tournament, it’s hard to be critical of teenagers and public education. While many of these kids aren’t always challenged by the academics of the classroom, competition is where they show off what many educators and employers believe to be the most important skills people can develop – critical thinking and the art of public speaking. These tournaments are great places to find the state’s best and brightest young people as they gather to “geek out” on being smart.

Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village.

He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @ mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko@gmail.com

Debate is also one of the most inclusive activities found in school, for it’s open to everybody who is willing to put in the time. One of the strengths of the speech and debate tournament scene is the collegiality found among the students as they gather at local high schools for numerous weekends during the year. Debaters spend hours of downtime in the hallways and cafeterias conversing about their performances and supporting each other as they prepare for their next rounds.

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Remembering the old Soviet Union

My departed longtime friend and fellow Villager columnist Mort Marks and I used to have long discussions on World War ll. He was an infantry survivor of the Battle of The Bulge, Hitler’s last gasp attempt to turn the tide of war back against the U.S. forces. He failed and General Patton’s forces raced to the Rhine. We had won the war.

Mort told me about meeting the Russian troops that moved forward and captured Berlin. “We got along famously,” he said, “They had vodka and we had cigarettes.”

Hitler made one of his biggest mistakes of his infamous leadership of Germany when he invaded the USSR. They burned, killed, raped, and reached the Volga river across from Stalingrad, but were never to take the famous city that was under siege for years. The residents boiled and ate shoe leather to survive, millions died.

Had Hitler invaded England, rather than attacking the vast Soviet empire, world history might have been quite different.

Japan attacking Pearl Harbor brought America into the war against Japan and Germany. The Japanese attack brought allied

forces to the aid of the British empire resulting in the Normandy invasion and the ultimate demise of the Nazi regime.

We were allies with the Soviets, they were tough as nails and fierce soldiers. It wasn’t long before the U.S. and the Soviets were dividing up Germany and we had the allies in West Germany and the Russians holding East Germany walling it off from the West. It wasn’t until American President Ronald Reagan spoke tough to Russian president Gorbachev telling him, “tear down that wall,” and he did. The Soviet empire was bankrupt and dissolved into different states with Russia becoming the center of the communist government. The prized Russian breadbasket Ukraine formed a new state, still the center of conflict with Russia today.

It was in 1975 that I was selected to join 12 other American journalists in the first, and last, exchange of American journalists to the Soviet Union. The war in Vietnam was still ongoing and we were losing. The Russians would soon take over Vietnam with the North Vietnam leaders.

We lost the war, 50,000 Americans were killed in action and

The rains were so welcome last week.

Wheat and corn farmers across Eastern Colorado must have been overjoyed.

Lawns, trees, shrubs, welcomed the moisture after some blistering hot summer days. Those yellow lawn spots started to emerge where the sprinklers or hoses failed to reach. Water is the challenge of the future for Colorado residents. There is only so much snow that falls in the mountains and any year we can have a drought as weather patterns can change. Overall the metro area has about one year of reserve storage through wise water management by Denver and Aurora water authorities.

Safeguards can include more mountain water storage dams and xeriscaping techniques for lawns and trickle pipe irrigation used in the Middle East. It is time to quit using water to flush toilets and developing more scientific ways to handle sewage wastes including recycling.

Aurora water is a leader in some recycling efforts from the northern metro stream flows. *** Last Wednesday evening I was the guest speaker at Nancy Doty’s monthly dinner group now chaired by former Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman.

My topics rambled around changes in the newspaper industry and my experience as an exchange journalist in the

Soviet Union in 1975.

You can read about that adventure (above) this week. It was a life changing event for me as I witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of the communist regime. Only 13 percent of the nation belonged to the communist party and when the U.S.S.R. broke up guess who ended up with most of the wealth? China is now clearly the major threat that we face in business competition and pacts to defend Taiwan. Hong Kong has now fallen to the regime. Will Taiwan be next? *** Saturday night we attended a Bessie’s Hope virtual dinner party fund raiser at the home of Dianne Bartlett. The rain clouds cleared and some of the live virtual events flowed from Dianne’s backyard. Linda Holloway, one of the founders of Bessie’s Hope was in attendance. Linda has been one of the driving forces for Bessie’s Hope from the beginning. This non-profit promotes visits to assisted living facilities for senior citizens who many have no loved ones left to visit or care for them. A very deserving non-profit, check their web page for financial contributions. www.bessieshope. org Ph: 303 506-1522. *** Following a delicious hamburger at the Corvette car show that came off prior to an ap-

we withdrew in shame. Hard to explain why we were ever there in the first place. I was in the military in 1960-61 when the war first began. In my Armor class of AOB-3, four officers were ordered to Vietnam as advisors.

I was assigned to USATCA where I trained tank crews on gunnery as a range officer, never to see combat. Vietnam jungles were a terrible place for tanks.

Turning back the pages to Craig in 1975, the Chamber of Commerce invited Linden Blue, son of State Treasurer Virginia Blue, to speak to the annual Chamber banquet. He was a leading Denver businessman and at that time, later becoming CEO of the Piper Aircraft factory located in Wichita, Kansas. His mother was born in nearby Meeker and had risen to State political fame as a prominent elected office holder.

During his speech he told of being an exchange businessman to the Soviet Union through an organization called “The American Council of Young Political Leaders,” a bipartisan group sponsored by the state department. The mission was to send promising young political leaders on worldwide political exchange programs. (I was

proaching rain I visited another Broadway business. This is a new Bonsai business opened by two Pacific Asian family members, Kim and Yong at 4097 S. Broadway. A large sign signals the corner location and inside you can find an assortment of the oriental ancient mini trees. Those who have watched “Karate Kid” know about the Japanese historic care of these revered mini trees.

Englewood is experiencing a rebirth that started before COVID-19, stalled badly during the pandemic, losing Kaufman’s Big and Tall store with the building now for sale. Right behind Kaufman’s is Front Range Pharmacy, a home-owned pharmacy referred to us by Cherry Hills friends who cherish the two owners, Michael and Bridget.

Englewood has some great restaurants and breweries. Heading South down Broadway to Belleview is an assortment of interesting business firms from the great stores to consignment shops.

One could easily spend an afternoon just cruising Broadway firms. *** Happy Canyon Shopping Center at 4950 Hampden Avenue is now full of exciting stores. I attended a grand opening a decade ago when the Super/Safeway opened at that location only to close and leave a large vacant building. We were excited

mayor of Craig at the time and publishing the local newspaper.)

During his speech he mentioned that the state department was planning to have an upcoming exchange journalist trip with the Soviets. I applied, he assisted me, and I was accepted as one of two journalists from the West, one from the Arizona Republic and myself from The Craig Daily Press. We joined with the likes of The Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Maine Bangor-Gazette, and other major eastern metropolitan daily newspaper representatives. There were nine men and four women on the six-week adventure. It was a life-changing experience that has intrigued me for decades.

Prior to debarking in late September, we spent four days at the state department, being briefed on history, diplomacy, and the dangers of being in Russia. Among the minefields was not to exchange money - that was illegal. The Russians were desperate for U.S. dollars to spend in their Barioskas stores that only sold scarce items like cokes to tourists. This advice and knowledge proved to be very valuable as we were approached often in Red Square to sell dollars and also to buy books, also illegal.

First Stop Was London: To be continued:

when we read that Marczyk Fine Foods would open a store at that location. But, alas COVID-19 ended a lease agreement on 5,000 sq. ft. for the famous local market with two existing locations. Tony’s Meats and Market also walked away from that site in 2017.

Now a breaking story that Amazon, owner of Whole Foods, is contemplating opening their second Amazon Fresh grocery store at that location. Amazon has opened 13 of these specialty grocery outlets in California, Illinois, and Virginia in the past year. *** Growing concerns whether Critical Race Theory is being introduced into the Cherry Creek School District. Douglas County School District disavowed the curriculum. Standing room only last week as attendees spoke for and against the issue at the Creek school board meeting. Many voices heard on the subject. (See Villager full report in this issue.) *** The Littleton Business community gearing up for summer fun with a Friday, July 2 show and concert, part of the ongoing “Weekends On Main” summer event program. Many great restaurants have now reopened and serving great cuisine. Lots of parking on Greg Reinke’s parking lot in the center of town off Prince St. Continued on page 5

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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Denver Corvette Association officer Pete Urenda presents John Elway Chevrolet manager Jeff Silverberg an appreciation /sponsor trophy for hosting the “Vette” show at the dealership. The Denver Corvette Association was formed in the 1960s with one common interest, the Chevrolet Corvette, there were dozens at the car show Saturday.

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*** Watch for Paris Flea Market ads and Sunday morning Farmer’s Market at Belleview Station with special food and booths, a booming area with many new stores, apartments, and a new hotel. The new home of Newmont Mining, the world’s largest gold mining company with 14,300 employees worldwide. *** One of my very best high school friends owns a Corvette and resides South of Reno, Nevada. Murl and Ardell are driving the “Vette” to Colorado later

this summer to see an aunt in Ft. Collins and a visit with his Craig classmate. He raked hay on the family ranch with me many decades ago. It’s one of those lasting friendships that evolves over a lifetime.

Another colleague’s husband has purchased one of the new 2021 corvettes at John Elway Chevrolet at 5200 So. Broadway and is awaiting delivery that has been delayed. General Motors is having a great year but suffering from a shortage of “chips” with many made in Taiwan and South Korea, ravaged by COVID-19 in the factories.

A. J. Guanella is the store iconic figure who has spent decades at

that dealership in many capacities.

He is a great public relations person who has countless friends. He called me last week to invite me to the annual “Vettes on Broadway” people’s choice car show Saturday.

When A.J. calls I respond and rejoice in looking at classic cars.

So it was that I strolled around the Elway parking lot covered with at least 100 corvettes from the Denver Corvette Association.

I met the president of the group, Pete Urenda, who presented the show awards and also a sponsorship trophy to Elway Chevy Manager Jeff Silverberg. *** We wish everyone a pleasant and patriotic July 4th.

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Western Conservative Summit’s FRONTIER FREEDOM goes hybrid

12th annual gathering draws hundreds at Hyatt Regency Denver and thousands around the world

Centennial Institute Director and Emcee Jeff Hunt in western attire

Legislative Panel members Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Doug Lamborn and Rep. Ken Buck, U.S. House. (Boebert applauded Lamborn on his work for Israel. Buck said Boebert and Lamborn were listened to in The House).

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he Centennial Institute or oppose any candidate or politiat Colorado Christian cal party for public office.

University (CCU) works FRONTIER FREEDOM was to enhance public unthe theme of the 2021 two-day derstanding of the most important session in Denver that included issues relating to faith, family and outstanding educational workfreedom. As part of this endeavor, shops with such titles as “The Plot the Institute focuses its efforts on to Change America”, “Confrontconducting research, analyzing ing the 1619 Project”, “Improving public policy options and sponsor- Elections”, “Federal Infrastrucing seminars, conferences and oth- ture”, “Broken Public Schools” er activities that and more! The presentations involve students, on stage were riveting and faculty, staff and complemented by entertainoutside experts. ment intervals (Biff Gore) Each summer, it and several films highlighting is the host of the remarkable leaders and often nation’s largest showing off the beauty and annual consergrandeur of Colorado. Flair’s vative gathering personal favorite was “The Photos by Scottie Iverson west of the MisAmerican Rodeo” narrated by sissippi – the Western ConservaLt. Col. Allen West. Western rodeo tive Summit. The Centennial Inupholds values. The culture of the stitute is a nonpartisan 501 (c)(3) rodeo is true American patriotism. organization that does not endorse The western cowboy has a hard-

work ethic and nuclear family means a great deal and… he celebrates faith and the flag. Freedom is precious and to be preserved was the message from many voices. (Western support was in abundance with three tables of Texans in the ballroom.) Outside the ballroom were numerous exhibits and conservative authors’ displays where book sales were brisk.

Captured here is just a tiny capsule of the informative, super-charged and powerful messages shared by many including Former Acting Director, Homeland Security Chad Wolf. Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy brought both bad news and good news. There is hope! Plenty of young people were in the audience and Rep. Ken Buck proclaimed: “We will take back The House in 2022!

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum who reminded us that many countries win freedom, but we established freedom and a document to make it work. “The Senate was set up so the states would have a say in Washington.”

LEFT: Kay Coles James, president of The Heritage Foundation and chairman of The Gloucester Institute was the recipient of the prestigious 2021 William L. Armstrong Award for Visionary Leadership. The award is given in honor of the late Colorado senator who served as president of CCU from 20062016.

Photo Courtesy of Centennial Institute

Andy Ngo, reporter and author who has been attacked and still risks his life. Jeff Hunt said he deserves a Pulitzer for his work and exposure of Antifa.

Jack Phillips, local Masterpiece Cakeshop owner and author of The Cost of My Faith

BELOW: Colorado Christian University in Lakewood stayed open during the pandemic and did not mandate vaccines.

Dr. Donald Sweeting, who is president of CCU, is quoted as saying: “At CCU, we are committed to restoring JudeoChristian values to America and putting the higher back in higher education.”

“Today we gather at a critical time in our nation.”

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz via video Andy’s book Unmasked

FAITH. FAMILY. FREEDOM. FUTURE.

Politics

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Western Conservative Summit continued

“Be a part of the solution! The government is not our God! It’s important for Westerners to have a say!”

– U.S. Rep Lauren Boebert (who ran for office because her four children motivated her to do more)

Turning Point USA’s Under 30 Speech Contest winner - passionate 23-yearold Melissa Woodford delivered her full speech on screen before being introduced on stage.

“If you want frontier freedom, make sure government is limited in what it can do to you.”

– The Hon. Rick Santorum

Local KNUS Radio gives valuable support to leading conservative issues - Carol Waller with talk show host Jimmy Sengenberger

LEFT: Natalie McFarland of McFarland Productions in Oregon, that produced the documentary films, with husband Kevin.

ILLUSTRATION BY SONIA PULIDO

Biff Gore of “The Voice” fame, entertained and is on the CCU board

RIGHT: Passionate young pro-life activist Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, said: “One billion children have been killed globally because of abortion.

Conservatives rectify injustices.”

Join Central City Opera outside the opera house this summer at Hudson Gardens.

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CCSD is making plans to fund schools based on needs, not enrollment numbers

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Scott Smith, Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) chief operating officer and chief financial officer, presented financial highlights from the CCSD 2021-2022 annual budget at the June 23 meeting of the school board.

In addition to reporting on finances, Smith also shared, “Going into next year, we are going to look at how we budget schools. For a long time in this district, we have funded schools equally, largely based on enrollment…So, if you go to an elementary school with 350 students versus an elementary school with 750 students, your child has a vastly different experience… We’ve recognized since 1994 that it costs different amounts of money to educate different students who come to us in different places with different needs. We need to make sure that our funding model reflects that. What this is not is cutting from one school to give to another…As we grow into the future there’s a way to grow strategically to make sure that our money is (spent) in support of the district’s strategic plan…

It’s just a fact that it costs different amounts of money to educate (different) students.” The plan is “to start launching that with our next school year…It is going to be an iterative process.”

Smith reported that in FY 2021-2022, per pupil total funding will be $8,966, up 10.6 percent from $8,107 in FY 2020-2021. Total enrollment is expected to increase slightly, as some students return who were not enrolled last year as a result of the pandemic. The total projected funded pupil count for FY 2021-2022 is 53,839 students.

Changes to the coming fiscal

$1M for bullying prevention program $479M for Budget Stabilization Factor

$77M for reduced-lunch students and Emerging Bilingual students who are also at-risk

Public School Finance SB21-268

Long Bill SB21-205

Change’s school finance formula by expanding at-risk definition to include reduced lunch and adds .08 weight for ELL students

HB21-1325Establishes an Interim School Finance Committee, commissions a study on how to measure poverty and at-risk students, will look at COLA, rural funding, and Special Education.

Education Funding 2021-22 Other Legislation Establishes Department of Early Childhood

Grant $s inside SB-268

Universal Pre-K in 2022-23

On June 7, Greenwood Village Finance Director Shawn Cordsen presented to the city council the 103page Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2020, an 11-page financial governance communication from the city’s auditors, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), and a one-page management letter from CLA outlining two areas of deficiencies in internal control that the auditors noted.

Cordsen told the city council that, for the year 2020, “citywide revenues totaled $53.9 million (compared to) expenditures of $58.7 million.” The result, Cordsen explained, was a $4.7 million

ESSER I- $120M Use by 9/30/2022

$3M Behavioral Health Care Professionals Grant

$1.75M Concurrent $280,730 for Accelerated College $250,000 for John Enrollment Grant Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Buckner Automatic Program Enrollment in Advanced Courses Grant

Mill Levy Stabilization HB21-1164

Colorado Supreme Court affirmed in interrogatory opinion on 5.24.2021

Early ChildhoodHB21-1304

Grants in Bold use ARPA $s

ESSER III- $519M Use by 9/30/2023

ESSER III- $1.16BB Use by 9/30/2024

Federal COVID Assistance $s CARES Act: $150M from Governor- Use by 9/30/2022

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF): $510M Use by 12/31/2021

This diagram from the Colorado School Finance Project illustrates the different legislation that impacts K-12.

year CCSD general fund budget will see 1) all furlough days imposed last year removed (cost = $10 million), 2) a onetime cost-of-living payment of $1,000 to all CCSD staff (cost = just under $22 million), lower teacher/student ratios in elementary and middle schools (cost = $2.5 million), and the needed replacement of some school busses and other district vehicles. On the other side of the ledger, CCSD will realize $1 million in savings from contracts renegotiated during the pandemic.

Teachers’ salaries in CCSD comprise 74 percent of the total personnel payroll.

With all expected funding

and planned expenditures, projected general fund revenues will exceed spending by $390,000 in FY 2021-2022.

Other budget highlights Smith noted included “funding 1:1 technology for all students,” which is a fancy way of saying that every student in CCSD, starting in kindergarten, is guaranteed to have access to a computer while in school. Smith also pointed out that all meals for all students in all public schools across the country will be free for the coming school year, courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture. He encouraged families to take advantage of this perk.

Pointing to the diagram

GV used its reserves to balance its budget in 2020

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

$10M for Special Education

$6.9M for Categorical funding ($361M total)

$160M for BEST

$1.75M Career $493,907 Local Development Accountability Systems $375,807 for School Success Programs $2.5M K-5 Social Emotional Grant Leadership Pilot Program Health Pilot Program $800,000 for 9th Grade Success

$250,000 for suicide prevention program

(rounded) reduction in the citywide fund balance from $55.8 million to just shy of $51.1 million.

According to the 2021 adopted annual budget for the city, its general and capital project fund are expected to have a combined balance of $51.9 million at the end of this year, after all expenses are paid, of which $27.8 million is considered restricted for operating reserves, open spaces acquisitions, and traffic safety improvements. The remaining $24.1 million is designated as the unassigned fund balance, available for any purpose the city council sees fit.

Paul Niedermuller, principal auditor from CLA, appeared with Cordsen and told the city council that the firm also audited the disburse-

ment of the $6.4 million in federal CARES Act funds GV received from the state and found no issues or problems with the manner in which that money was disbursed.

The only member of the city council to ask a question about the audit report was Anne Ingebretsen, who wanted to know, “In terms of our performance with regard to COVID and the reduction in our revenues, that kind of thing, how we compared with the same impacts but in other municipalities?” Niedermuller noted GV’s heavy dependency on sales tax, which was significantly impacted by the pandemic, but, he said, “The reserves that you currently have…helped you weather the storm.” fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

“Going into next year, we are going to look at how we budget schools. For a long time in this district, we have funded schools equally, largely based on enrollment…It costs different amounts of money to educate different students who come to us in different places with different needs. We need to make sure that our funding model reflects that.”

– Scott Smith, Cherry Creek School District C.O.O. and C.F.O (above on the left), Smith noted the complexities of school funding, including “an interim committee of legislators to study school finance.” He also cautioned, “There is a belief among many legislators that districts such as ours are overfunded.” Later, in response to a question from school board member Kelly Bates, Smith expounded on that topic, saying that there is a risk to CCSD because, “There are many people in the legislature, including people who are close to our community, who believe our school district is overfunded.

We have seen bills…that would instantly cut our funding $60 million a year, overnight, because there is a perception that it is unfair that we have had such community support over the past two or three decades when other school districts hav-

en’t, that we have been unjustly enriched…If that were to come to fruition it would be devastating to…our ability to deliver excellence.”

When Bates asked Smith “what we should say to our constituents who say our teachers make too much money,” Smith responded, “There is not a teacher anywhere that is overpaid.” That drew applause from the room.

He reminded the school board that, “Depending on what research you look at, Colorado funds K-12 between 42nd and 48th in the nation.”

At the end of the over-fivehour meeting, the CCSD school board authorized $985.5 million in total expenditures and appropriated reserves from all funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Coping with COVID exacerbated tinnitus SAVVYSENIOR

ears when no external sound is present.

The sounds, which can vary in pitch and loudness, are usually worse when background noise is low, so you may be more

BY JIM MILLER aware of it at night when you’re trying to fall asleep in a quiet room. For Dear Almost, most people tinnitus is merely Unfortunately, new reannoying, but for many others it search indicates that tinnitus, can be extremely disturbing. a common hearing problem Tinnitus itself is not a disthat affects around 50 million ease, but rather a symptom of Americans, may be worsened some other underlying health

by COVID-19 or possibly even condition. The best way to find triggered by it. Here’s what you out what’s causing your tinnishould know along with some tus is to see an audiologist, or tips and treatments that may an otolaryngologist – a doctor help. who specializes in ear, nose and throat diseases (commonly called an ENT). The various What is Tinnitus? things that can cause tinnitus Tinnitus (pronounced tinare: NIGHT-us or TIN-a-tus) is the • Hearing loss, which is the sensation of hearing a ringing, most common cause. buzzing, roaring, hissing or • Middle ear obstructions usuwhistling sound in one or both Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus – ringing in my ears – for years, but when I got COVID in January it got worse. Are there any treatments you know of or can recommend that can help?

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ally caused by a build-up of earwax deep in the ear canal.

• The side effects of many different prescription and nonprescription medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen, certain blood pressure medicines and diuretics, some antidepressants, cancer medicines and antibiotics.

• Various medical conditions such as high blood pressure, vascular disease, diabetes, allergies, thyroid problems, ear or sinus infections, Meniere’s disease, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, otosclerosis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, a tumor, an injury to the head or neck, traumatic brain injury, depression, stress and more.

Treatments

While there’s no cure for tinnitus there are many ways to treat it depending on the cause.

For example, if your tinnitus is caused by a wax build-up in

your ears or a medical condition like high blood pressure or a thyroid problem, treating the problem may reduce or eliminate the noise. Or, if you think a medication you’re taking may be causing the problem, switching to a different drug, or lowering the dosage may provide some relief. Or if you have hearing loss, getting a hearing aid can help mask your tinnitus by improving your ability to hear actual sounds.

Another good treatment option for tinnitus that can help suppress or mask the sound so it’s less bothersome are “sound therapies.” These can be as simple as a fan or a white noise machine, listening to music or podcasts, or leaving the television on.

There are also apps created by hearing aid companies, like ReSound Relief (ReSound.com) or Relax by Starkey (Starkey. com), which allow you to stream customize sounds directly to your hearing aids, or (if you don’t use hearing aids) through

Bluetooth audio devices like headphones or speakers to help you manage your symptoms.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological counseling can also be helpful. Your audiologist or ENT can help you figure out the best treatment options.

There are also certain medications that may help. While currently there’s no FDA approved drugs specifically designed to treat tinnitus, some antianxiety drugs and antidepressants have been effective in relieving symptoms.

Other things you can do to help quiet the noise is to avoid things that can aggravate the problem like salt, artificial sweeteners, sugar, alcohol, tonic water, tobacco and caffeine. And protect yourself from loud noises by wearing earplugs.

For more information on tinnitus treatments, visit the American Tinnitus Association at ATA.org.

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Why doesn’t GV ever get citizen input for its capital improvement program?

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The City of Greenwood Village spent $15.2 million on capital projects in 2018, $18 million in 2019, $19.8 million in 2020, and expects to spend $10.8 million in 2021.

For at least the past six years, the GV city council has had an item on the agenda of its meeting on the first Monday in June to “solicit input from citizens” for the city’s capital improvement program over the next five years.

On June 7, 2021, the city council meeting agenda provided a time for citizens to testify about what capital improvements they would like to see built during the years 2022 through 2027. Five years ago, on June 6, 2016, the city council meeting agenda provided a time for citizens to testify about

what capital improvements they would like to see built during the years 2017 through 2022, etc. The agenda item was worded the same way on the council agendas for the years between those meetings that were held on June 5, 2017, June 4, 2018, June 3, 2019, and June 1, 2020.

Not one citizen has appeared at any of the six city council meetings held on that first Monday in June from 2016 through 2021 to offer even one suggestion or make one request for any capital improvement project in any part of the city.

Once, on June 5, 2017, one resident, who was told about the meeting and encouraged to appear by her city council representative in GV district one, came to request that the council consider a traffic calming strategy for her street.

That request was eventually approved as a traffic project.

The staff report included with the June 3, 2019 city council agenda item requesting input for capital improvements described the capital improvement program (CIP) this way: “The CIP plans the physical development and maintenance of the community over the short and long term. The projects typically include public improvements to GV infrastructure and assets such as drainage ways, traffic devices, transportation and streets, and to other long-lived fixed assets such as public buildings and recreational facilities.

Each CIP project requires a GV staff project manager to oversee the project from initial planning to design and construction. As a part of the process, new projects are identified through various means, including public hearings and (a city website called) Village Voices, GV boards and commissions, staff assessment, and city council

Heather Gardens Republican Club meeting SUBMITTED BY VICKIE HOFFMAN VICE PRESIDENT HEATHER GARDENS REPUBLICAN CLUB

Heather Gardens Republican Club President, Janet Yoder, kicked off the Club’s monthly meeting with the words “God is not done with America as well as Colorado, yet…” before introducing Andy Peth, trainer and local political consultant, as the emcee for a panel discussion with state and Arapahoe county GOP representatives. The panel consisted of Colorado State GOP Chairman Kristi Burton

Brown, GOP State Vice-chairman Priscilla Rahn, and Arapahoe County GOP Vice president Anne Rowland and County GOP Secretary Schume Navarro.

The focus of the discussion was where the Republican leadership will take our state and county, with the first question setting the tone.

A lively and informational time followed as Andy began the discussion by acknowledging the discontent with the Republican Party after the 2020 elections. He asked them

what they saw as the problems they would strive to overcome.

Ms. Burton-Brown acknowledged she was aware of the discontent and noted that the Republican party needs to rebrand itself. She announced that on August 9 she would be releasing a Republican Contract with Colorado – a commitment to Colorado by the Republican Party clearly outlining their NEW messaging.

There are numerous challenges: Republicans feeling outnumbered, discouraged, cancelled and shut down. Voter integrity is in question due to a serious need to purge deceased and non-resident names from the voter rolls, however, the present Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, is taking action to keep this from occurring.

Republicans are encouraged to speak out with courage, and volunteer to serve as precinct leaders,

direction.”

That June 3, 2019 staff report included a four-page attachment containing the suggestions citizens had made on the Village Voices website. Those suggestions were to be compiled, reviewed, and assessed for feasibility based on fiscal impacts and community goals, then presented to the city council for its consideration, according to the staff report. The requests placed on Village Voices included: 1. A resident suggested some strategically placed street lights in the Greenwood Hills neighborhood at selected intersections for the safety of children walking to school in the morning and residents walking dogs in the evening, both of which were often difficult for motorists to see.

2. Two other residents of the Greenwood Hills neighborhood asked that a pedestrian and

motorist-activated traffic light be installed at the intersection of Orchard Road and Orchard Drive for safety reasons.

3. A resident suggested the city find “a safer way to cross the intersection of Belleview and University (for) kids on bikes” so that they could “ride to school and to friends’ homes.”

4. A resident requested “bike lanes along Orchard and under I-25 from DTC to Quebec.”

None of these suggested capital improvement projects were added to the CIP for 2020 or 2021, each of which includes the five years to follow.

The Villager asked five longtime GV residents from different parts of the city whether they were aware of the opportunity to provide input to the CIP and they all said that they were not. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

poll watchers, election judges, make calls, walk neighborhoods and make monetary contributions however small, to help candidates they support. They pledged to do a better job of supporting candidates so that we can turn the tide of progressive-ism back to conservative values, smaller government, better education and economic growth.

They also shared that the Arapahoe County Republican website at arapahoerepublicians.org is

getting overhauled with some new additions that make it easier to find ways to get plugged in and involved in the community, such as with community Meet Ups and networking.

By the end of the presentation which included questions from the floor, one could feel the spirit of unity, commitment, enthusiasm and HOPE from those in attendance who filled nearly every available seat in the expanded meeting room.

ABOVE: Standing, Kristi Burton Rowland, GOP State Chair.

Seated, Pricilla Rahn, LEFT: Janet Yoder speaking, President of the Heather Garden Republican Club, Anne Rowland, Arapahoe Co Vice Chair and Schume Navarro, Arapahoe Co Secretary

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Denver playwright’s newest production premieres outdoors in Denver

BY LISA J. SHULTZ

Delayed by the pandemic last year, the world premiere of Carrie Printz’s Fractured Moonlight will finally happen in July. And Toto too Theatre Company will present the play Thursdays through Saturdays from July 8 to 24, beginning at 7 p.m. on the Lawn of Colorado Free University, 7653 E. 1st Place in Denver.

The award-winning Fractured Moonlight is set in 2014.

Max, an injured former war reporter, shows up unexpectedly at the coastal Florida home of his ex-wife and teenage daughter. It feels like terrible timing. Or is it? A lonely dolphin, a boy named Elvis and the search for algebraic solutions round out this moving, funny tale of a fractured family struggling to connect.

And Toto too Theatre Company’s mission is to produce new works written by women playwrights. It is the longest running theater company in Denver to focus entirely on the woman playwright. Fractured Moonlight is directed by And Toto too Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director Susan Lyles and stars Katy Hol-

Loving pets

My husband and I went to a fashionable outdoor restaurant in Cherry Creek. We were amazed to see several patrons at the outdoor patio dining with their dogs. As we were waiting for our server, there were a number of employees and restaurant guests asking the dog owner’s permission to interact and pet these canines. The petters got ooey gooey with the animals calling them “angel” and “precious”, some even reverting to baby talk.

In this mix were young couples who had infants in strollers. I noted that not one person did the same with the baby. What is happening here? Have we gone canine crazy?

Millennial friends tell me it is not at all unusual for their friends to show hundreds of photos of their furry friends. They also reported that these same Millennials spend unheard of amounts of money on their pets buying everything from personalized, even monogrammed, bedding to custom décor and organic home-made dog food. The 69-billion-dollar pet industry has already grown three times larger than its size in 1996, and Millennials are fueling the increase. The other day I saw a border collie in a special designed backpack at the

lis, Jeff Jesmer, Kelly Uhlenhopp, and Stevie Wise. Both Printz and Hollis are Cherry Creek High School graduates.

“I’m thrilled to be collaborating again with And Toto too,” Printz said. “Susan and the cast have worked so hard on this play, and I can’t wait for audiences to finally see it.”

Her plays have been performed in Colorado and around the country. Gifted was produced by The Edge Theatre Company in 2013, and Race Relations won first place in the Writer’s Digest 2009 Stage Play competition. Fractured Moonlight was named a semi-finalist in the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2018 National Playwrights Conference and the Dayton County Playhouse’s FutureFest. Printz also has taught playwriting at the University of Denver.

Hollis graduated this year from Cherry Creek and will be pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College in the fall. Some of her other recent credits include Myrtle Mae Simmons in Harvey (CCHS), Urleen in Footloose (CCHS), and Hannah in Wall! A New

grocery store.

Certainly, pets are adorable and loving and require a huge amount of commitment and work from feeding to training, to walking and caretaking. Pets take a bite out of our budgets as many breeds costs thousands of dollars. Yet pet ownership is up, while the trending of childbearing is decreasing. I wonder, do we now value pets above babies.

There are benefits to owning a pet, but as I scoured the medical literature, I found many more benefits of being a parent.

Children lower your blood pressure. Researchers conclude, “While caring for children may include daily hassles, deriving a sense of meaning and purpose from life’s stress has been shown to be associated with better health outcomes”. Children entitle parents to major tax savings. According to one recently published study, the average family can save $3,500 per year simply by claiming child tax credits, education credits, and child-and dependent-care credits.

Children get you better parking.

Many shopping centers, grocery stores and factory outlets now have parking spaces reserved especially for families and pregnant women.

Carrie Printz

Katy Hollis

American Musical (Edinburgh Fringe Festival).

For tickets, go to and tototoo.org/nowplaying or call 720-583-3975. Seating is limited, so reserve tickets early.

To learn more about Printz and her plays, visit carrieprintz. com.

Children keep you sane.

Contrary to popular belief, children do not always drive their parents crazy.

Researchers claim they may keep their parents cognitively healthy well beyond their years. Parents are also happier and have greater life satisfaction and emotional well-being than those without children. Children renew your thirst for knowledge. Anyone who has children can attest that their child’s favorite word is “why.” Kids constantly want to know the answer to a variety of head-scratching questions. Parents may not have the answers, but they go on a search to formulate an answer. Children give you an alibi. Some parents have expressed that they use their children as a convenient excuse to get out of unwanted social events.

Children increase your self-esteem Anyone who has children knows firsthand the satisfaction one gets from being told you are “the best daddy / mommy in the whole world.” These kinds of positive pronouncements can have a profound effect on self-esteem, allowing one to accomplish tasks previously thought impossible. Children remind you to stop and smell the roses. Children notice the simple

City of Centennial Summer Social

Attendees enjoyed live The final social will be July music, family-friendly 29 at Centennial Center Park activities, and lawn games, E. Peakview Ave., north of S. all while savoring tasty food Revere Pkwy. and beverages from on-site food trucks.

The next social will be held July 13 at Heritage Village Park; E. Fair Dr. & E. Maplewood Dr. from 6-8 p.m. Bring your blankets District 1 Council Member Candace Moon and Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Turley at their and chairs.

Summer Social event on June 15.

magic of life like the passing of the clouds or the teeny worm in the dirt. Kids engage in these kinds of wholesome activities, and in doing so, they invite us to join them.

Parents get to see the wonder of life. through a child’s eyes. Children make us happier. Researchers found that parents were considerably more content than childless couples “Children may be a longterm investment in happiness,” says the author of the study. Chil-

• Junior lessons, programs, camps and tournaments • Adult lessons, drills, mixers, and leagues

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dren give us meaning a purpose, a key factor in human flourishing according to the Harvard Human Flourishing Study. Children build our character. Learning to be other-focused and to care for one another, to persevere, and overcome obstacles makes us better.

Having pets is a wonderful thing, but not at the expense of the wonder of raising humans to contribute goodness and love to the world.

• Private lessons • Court reservations • Permanent court time • Fitness training • UTR Events

7760 South Wheeling Court, Englewood CO 80112 • RandyRossTennis.com

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COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to TERRI A WALTERS IRREVOCABLE TRUST, TERRI A WALTERS, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BENTON YALE ELSBERG GST EXEMPT TRUST, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 20 BLK 3 THE KNOLLS 5TH FLG aka 7477 S JACKSON ST and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to BENTON YALE ELSBERG GST EXEMPT TRUST; Whereas, the said BENTON YALE ELSBERG GST EXEMPT TRUST did, on the 22nd day of June 2021 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to 7477 REDEVELOPMENT LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of TERRI A WALTERS IRREVOCABLE TRUST for said year 2012; That said 7477 REDEVELOPMENT LLC, on the 22nd day of June, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said 7477 REDEVELOPMENT LLC, on or about the 10th day of November, 2021, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 25th day of June, 2021, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Legal # 10307 ___________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LR21-001 Amend the Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan To Adopt the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Master Plan by Reference PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County proposes to amend the 2018 Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Master Plan, by reference, as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Arapahoe County Open Spaces Master Plan can be viewed at the fol-lowing link: https://www.arapahoegov.com/ osmasterplan. The Comprehensive Plan is posted to the Public Works and Development’s Planning and Land Development page at http:// arapahoegov.com/606/Comprehensive-Plan-and-SubArea-Plans.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 30-28-106 and 108 C.R.S., that on July 20, 2021 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S. Lima St. 80112, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO; at which all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concern-

ing the above-described Arapahoe County Open Spaces Master Plan.

Please note, however, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency the hearing will be conducted through remote access – please check https://www.arapahoegov. com/622/Planning-Commission for a link to the agenda and specific in-formation on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing.

6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, telephone number 720874-6500, or the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, telephone number 720874-3798, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email to: PublicWorks@arapahoegov. com.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 (by appointment only) or by calling 720-874-6650 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10312 ___________________________

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10305 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-23 MAILINGS FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE & THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to enter a contract for services for the pickup, folding, inserting, and bulk mailings of Personal Property Notice of Valuations, Personal Property Declarations, Real Property Notice of Valuations, Election TABOR Notices, Voter Confirmation Card letters and any other mailings as determined by the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office and the Arapahoe County Clerk’s Office to all Arapahoe County taxpayers and voters, as specified herein from a source(s) that will provide prompt and efficient service to the County.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-21-23) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website.

Electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Systems (RMEPS), www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado.

Submittals must be received, electronically, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on July 29, 2021.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10306 ___________________________ NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03 Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2021-03 to adopt by reference the 2020 edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado was approved and adopted following a public hearing, held in accordance with State law, on June 22, 2021. The Ordinance was first introduced and read on May 11, 2021 and the date for the public hearing was set. The full text of the proposed Ordinance was published in the Villager Newspaper on June 10, 2021 and in the I70 Scout on June 8, 2021.

Following said public hearing, on June 22, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners for Arapahoe County adopted Ordinance No. 2021-03. There were no changes to the text of the Ordinance as adopted from the text of the Ordinance that was published prior to the hearing. In accordance with Section 30-15-405, Colorado Revised Statutes, the title of Ordinance No. 2021-03 is as follows: MODEL TRAFFIC CODE (2020 EDITION) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03 AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2020 EDITION OF THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 99-1 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2005-1: For further information on Ordinance No. 2021-03, please contact the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department,

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: KAIRI MILHOAN and ADARA RUBIN, Children, and concerning TASHEENA POLANCO aka TASHEENA POLANCO-MCALLISTER, CHRISTIAN RUBIN and JANET MILHOAN, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com 303-636-1882 (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 21JV130 Division: 23 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial and Default Judgment regarding TASHEENA POLANCO aka TASHEENA POLANCO-MCALLISTER, CHRISTIAN RUBIN is set for July 30, 2021, at the hour of 10:30 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ beth.dumler •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 926 041 808 #.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. /s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10308 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT BIG DRY CREEK AT EASTER AVENUE (Contract No. CPR16-00003-C-2) Notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2021, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to L and M Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box W/735 E Highway

56 Berthoud, CO in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the abovementioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.

Published in The Villager First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10300 ___________________________ 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT COUNTY LINE ROAD & I-25 STORM SEWER LINING (CONTRACT NO. CIPP 2020-3) Notice is hereby given that on July 19th, 2021, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Insituform Technologies Inc. 9654 Titan Court, Littleton CO 80125 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all la-bor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the abovementioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.

OWNER: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority

by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the abovementioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.

Published in The Villager First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Legal # 10309 ___________________________ INVITATION TO BID Proposals for downhole pump and motor equipment, variable frequency drives, vaults and piping at Well De-12, LDa-7 and UDa-7 will be received by Meridian Metropolitan District at the office of Quantum Water Consulting, 1746 Cole Boulevard, Suite 340, Lakewood, CO 80401 until 10:00 am local time July 7, 2021, via email to shelly@quantumwaterco.com.

No partial bids or bids received after this time will be accepted and will be returned unopened to the Bidder.

The owner reserves the right to reject any bidder as not qualified, reject any and all bids, waive irregularity in the bidding, or negotiate regarding or accept responsive and responsible bids. In order to serve best interests of the District, any determination regarding the bids is in the sole discretion of the District. Bidders shall have no right to hear or review competing bids or the documentation or analysis thereof.

Potential bidders are advised that demonstrated past performance on work similar in type to that defined in the bid documents, bid responsiveness, and financial capability to perform will be among the factors in bidder qualifications and the award of the contract.

The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the work, together with the proposed Contract, may be seen at the office of Quantum Water Consulting, 1746 Cole Boulevard, Suite 340, Lakewood, Colorado 80401 and at the office of the District, 12111 East Belford Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112.

Copies thereof may be obtained from Quantum Water Consulting for a cost of $50.00.

The entire cost of the work and the material necessary to complete all items shown or implied on the Construction Drawings or specified herein shall be included.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in the “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check.

Further information will be found in the “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications.

The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Performance and Warranty Bond guaranteeing faithful performance in the amount of 100% of their bid.

Retainage will be withheld.

Name: Jon Nelson Title: CIP Project Manager

No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of forty five (45) days after the date Bids are opened.

Published in The Villager First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10301 ___________________________ 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT a quasi-municipal corporation of the State of Colorado By: /s/ Randy Gabriel Director for Engineering and Operation

UNNAMED CREEK DROP STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Contract No. CPR20-00003-C-4)

Original Invitation to Bid Published in the Villager Newspaper on July 1, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that on July 30, 2021, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Naranjo Civil Constructors, 627 27th Street, Garden City, Colorado 80631 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed

Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10310 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDED 2020 BUDGET OF THE CHERRY CREEK VISTA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

in the office of the District located at Circuit Rider of Colorado, 1100 W. Littleton Blvd., #101, Littleton, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at via Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Detail to join the Virtual Meeting are available at the top of the homepage of the District’s website at ccvprd.org.

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2020 budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHERRY CREEK VISTA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT /s/ Circuit Rider of Colorado, Manager Published in The Villager Published: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10311 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thu Ngo Vu, AKA Terri Ngo, Thu Ngo, Thu Ngo Vu, Thu N Vu, Vu Thu Ngo, Ngo Terri Thu V, Ngo Terri T, Thu V Ngo, Terri Thu Ngo Vu, Terri Thu Ngo, Terri T Ngo, Terri Ngo, Thungo Terri, Terri Thungo, Thu T. Ngo, Thu V Terri Ngo, Terri Ngo Thu, V Thu Terri Ngo A Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30352 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before October 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Van T. Tran & Gene S. Vu 12078 E. Ida Circle Englewood CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Legal # 10302 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Diane Hofmann, a/k/a Susan D. Hofmann, a/k/a Susan Hofmann, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30655 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before October 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Justin Kent Hofmann P.O. Box 565 Ridgway, Colorado 81432 Published in The Villager First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Legal # 10303 ___________________________

MISCELLANOUS NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) for approval for Home Savings and Loan Association of Carroll County, F.A., Norborne, Missouri, to acquire the branch office of NBH Bank, Greenwood Village, Colorado, located at 1002 N. Highway 65, Carrollton, Missouri. The branch office operates under the name “Bank Midwest, a division of NBH Bank.”

It is contemplated that all of the other offices of the above-named depository institutions will continue to operate following the transaction. Home Savings and Loan Association of Carroll County, F.A. intends to consolidate the operations of the office to be acquired with its existing branch office located at 121 N. Folger Street, Carrollton, Missouri.

This notice is published pursuant to 12 USC 1828(c) and 12 CFR Part 5. Anyone may submit written comments on the application by July 2, 2021, to: Director of District Licensing, OCC Western District Office, 1225 17th Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80202.

The public may find information regarding this application, including the date of the end of the public comment period, in the OCC Weekly Bulletin at www.occ. gov. Requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be made to the Director of District Licensing.

Home Savings and Loan Association of Carroll County, F.A. (Acquiring Institution) NBH Bank (Target Institution) Published in The Villager First Publication: May 27, 2021 Last Publication: July 1, 2021 Legal # 10270 ___________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended 2020 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District for the year 2020; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed

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LITTLETON MEET GREET & EAT WITH CITY COUNCIL July 14 - Progress Park from 4-6 p.m.

LITTLETON TWILIGHT CRITERIUM & BIKE FEST

July 31 - 3-10:30 p.m. in downtown Littleton. Free - with eight races, two under the lights with the nation’s top professional racers. Live music, food, beer garden, cycling exhibits and the Strider course for the kids.

LPD SHARES SCAM ALERT

Residents are receiving a fake photo red light ticket in the mail and are being asked to pay the ticket online. This is not a valid ticket. Info: 303794-1551.

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

August 5-8. Bulls, ProRodeo, outdoor activities, Old West Town & Salon, carnival, exclusive Vendor Marketplace and 4-H Jr Livestock sale.

ENGLEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS

Aug. 5 from 4-8 p.m. at Jason Park - 4299 S. Jason St. Aug. 19 at Denny Miller Field - 3600 S. Elati St. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be there.

BRASS RING 5K & KIDS FUN RUN/WALK

August 7. Presented by Empower Retirement. Barbara David Center patients, loyal supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the cure for type 1 diabetes with proceeds to The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. https://www.childrensdiabetes foundation.org/event/run-for-the-ringvirtual-5k-kids-fun-run

COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC (TAPS )

Sept. 11, 5:30-9:45 p.m. at the Grove Family Ranch at Cherry Creek, 6225 S Fraser St., Centennial. Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 SUMMER FESTIVAL for the loved ones of those who served and died.

Central City Opera’s 2021 Festival presented WEEKENDS ON LITTLETON MAIN Saluting our Fallen Military Heroes. Nashville at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center. July STREET 3 - Aug. 1 for four-week extravaganza of stoMain Street will be closed the second Sat. of Singer-Songwriters Show & Dinner. Since 1994 rytelling & Powerful voices, featuring classical every month for “Second Saturdays” on Artisan the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors music’s biggest talents, the Central City Opera Market. Handmade market 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July (TAPS) has helped more than 100,000 children, Orchestra and rising stars from the Bonfils-Stan- 10. Handmade jewelry pottery, clothing, fine art, teens & adults grieving a military death. Services ton Foundation Artists Training Program. The candles, accessories and more. Pickletown Flow- are provided free-of-charge and TAPS receives no musical Carousel and Rigoletto will be produced er Company’s truck will be providing live music. government funds. Tickets: 303-696-0450

2021 Toyota Tacoma SR5 has spartan qualities

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

I enjoyed driving a Toyota 2021 Tacoma SR5 double cab pickup this past week. Generally, the larger pickup trucks are larger muscle laden machines made for heavy duty driving, hauling and towing. This Tacoma is smaller in frame, although with a double cab that is really good for passengers and packages.

The truck bed has convenient storage on each side of the small bed area. The tailgate latch opens easily to slide freight and parcels into the pickup. Used to easily haul six trash boxes to the local shedder event on Saturday.

Outside of safety, navigation, price, this Tacoma just drives well, rides well, and has somewhat of a “Spartan” demeaner of simplicity.

The overall ride is comfortable, cabin is quiet, and the steering is positive with a firm highway grip on recent rainy roads with the 18” TRD off- road wheels and tires.

The 3.5L -V6 engine provides 273 horsepower linked to a six-speed transmission. It could use a bit more power, especially if towing a trailer or boat.

The fuel economy averaged 20 mpg.

The Tacoma has final assembly in San Antonio, TX. The paint is described as “Cement” that is gray in color and the cabin interior is black with front bucket seats and seating for three in the rear area.

A key turns the ignition on and off that is unusual in the new world of push button ignitions. The dashboard is simple and easy controls to find the home

page, audio, navigation selections.

The manufacturer’s suggested list price is $35,303, but premium options boost the test vehicle to $41,193. Some of the options include premium audio, and unique fabric seats. A tailgate emblem goes for $160. In this pickup the strength is in the drive, ride, and 2-wheel/4-wheel options and electronic transfer case for easy drive selections. The overall simplicity of this truck is the strongest feature.

The Tacoma comes with the standard Toyota Safety Sense package that includes the pre-collision safeguard, radar cruise control, lane departure alert, and pedestrian detection. Overall the pickup receives a 4 out of 5 highway safety rating.

With truck prices soaring with style and options, this is a sensible choice for a basic well-performing and solid 4x4 truck. At the end of the week I really appreciated driving this solid vehicle.

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SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVE Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Rosenbaugh, a native of Littleton, Colorado, makes a boatswain pipe call via the ship’s announcement system aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77), June 14, 2021. O’Kane is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia)

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