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Denver officials have not agreed to a solution for Belleview & I-25

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

It has been nearly two and a half years since the most recent preferred alternative to address the traffic congestion at Belleview & I-25 was agreed on by eight out of the nine members of the executive committee of the I-25 & Belleview Interchange Improvement Study. The only member of the executive committee that is not on board with the preferred alternative is the City and County of Denver and nothing can be done unless and until a solution is identified with which Denver agrees. As time passes, the traffic problem worsens and the cost to address it increases, along with the exasperation of local government officials in Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County.

As far back as 2012, government traffic experts and elected officials recognized that the number of cars using the Belleview and I-25 interchange was growing at an increasing rate. That realization resulted in the first I-25 & Belleview Interchange Study, completed in 2016. No action was taken due to a lack of funding.

At the same time, construction at Belleview Station, a 55acre, mixed-use, transit-oriented development adjacent to the Belleview Light Rail Station in

This is an illustration of the Split Diamond alternative.

Denver was starting in earnest.

The master plan for the development anticipates that, at buildout, it will contain, “2.2 million square feet of office space, 300,000 square feet of retail space, 1,800 residential units, two hotels and more than five acres of plazas and open space.”

In 2018, a new Belleview and I-25 Interchange Study was initiated. Jeremy Hanak, Greenwood Village’s public works’ director who has been involved with this effort since its inception, told The Villager, “Here we are, four years later, with some analysis done, but really, no closer to an implementable solution.”

That statement has been echoed in multiple settings by

GV Mayor George Lantz and members of GV’s city council.

In addition to the fact that eight out of nine voting members of the study’s executive committee and technical advisory committee agree on a preferred solution, many local officials believe that Denver has an overarching responsibility to make sure that this problem get solved because a recent study by Arapahoe County determined that, by 2040, 25% to 35% of all the traffic at the Belleview interchange will be attributable to the Belleview Station development.

Under the plan called a Split Diamond, preferred by Denver South Economic Development Partnership, Colorado Depart-

ment of Transportation, Cherry Hills Village, Federal Highway Administration, Denver Regional Council of Governments, and RTD, in addition to Arapahoe County and Greenwood Village, a new highway interchange would be constructed at Union Avenue. Using it, traffic going to and from the Belleview Station development would be able to access that area from Union Avenue, avoiding Belleview entirely. Union Avenue would also support multimodal travel options including bicycles, buses and pedestrians, but not in a manner that Denver finds acceptable.

The alternative favored by Denver is called the Single Point

Urban Interchange (SPUI). It would leave Union Avenue unchanged and require the bridge at Belleview and I-25 to be completely removed and replaced.

This plan would take two to three years to build, during which time traffic on Belleview would be disrupted.

Hanak pointed out, “This issue is very important to Greenwood Village. The city has three I-25 interchanges and Belleview is the most problematic.”

The city boundaries of Denver only extend south of Union Avenue up to Belleview between Monaco Street and Yosemite Street, so one can imagine why this issue might not be as much of a priority for Denver officials.

The Split Diamond alternative could be built, and funded, in phases, and would not cause any disruption on Belleview.

Still, Kendra Black, Denver City Council Representative for the area that includes Union Avenue and the Belleview Station development told The Villager, “Denver does support the SPUI as— according to traffic engineers— the benefits will be nearly the same as the Split Diamond AND it will allow Union to remain a multi-modal street which is what Denver residents want.”

The Villager asked Hanak why this situation has evolved into a stalemate. He explained, Continued to page 5

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The slow-brewed beauty of sun tea lifestyle of the land down under reminded me a bit of the culture of sun tea. As we spent time in Sydney and then up on the Gold Coast, we noticed and reflected on how easygoing and homey the Aussies seemed. From people watching rugby at the neighborhood pub to the regulars at the local bakery, everyone we met made us feel welcome, like we’d been living there for years. My buddy told me that living in Australia reminded him a bit of growing up in America in the late 70s and early 80s, back when the world and our society seemed a bit less manic. It was the

time before mass commercialization and twenty-four hour news and social media and nonstop marketing and politics. Businesses were more local and independent before franchising changed the face of small town Main Street. Everyone felt a bit more familiar and connected. That was the time of sun tea.

As a lifelong iced tea drinker, I must admit I haven’t brewed sun tea in decades. I generally make my iced tea in the teapot on the stove, and then let the leaves steep overnight. In the morning, the tea goes in the fridge. So, the waiting is the same, but

Sun tea reminds me of a simpler time in my life, in this country, in the world. Sun tea is slow, and it’s easygoing, and it’s special for the ritual and the image.

the process lacks some of the quaint culture of sun tea. Additionally, in these days when it seems like everything good is also bad for you, some health experts advise against brewing sun tea because the water never gets hot enough to kill the bacteria in the water or on the leaves. Boiling the water solves that problem.

That said, I don’t ever recall getting sick from sun tea, and distilled water is available to mitigate the risk.

Savoring sun tea is savoring summer is savoring life.

“Does anyone remember sun tea?” I do, fondly.

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. Ytou can email him at mmazenko@ gmail.com

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While scrolling through Twitter the other day, I ran across a question with that nostalgic sentiment. I was immediately flooded with memories of summertime in the 1970s and 80s when it seemed like every house in the neighborhood had a Lipton Sun Tea jar on the back porch. And memories of that commonality was kind of the point of the question. While sipping iced tea in the summer is as American as apple pie, and while I’m sure many people enjoy their tea leaves kissed by the sun, the tradition of sun tea seems to be of another time and place with a specific way of life tied to it.

I’m “country” enough to know well the traditions and culture of sweet tea, which was memorably called “the house wine of the South” by Dolly Parton’s character in Steel Magnolias. Sweet tea is an institution for many people, reminding them of specific people, places, and times linked to a special recipe. Its identity is inextricably connected to regional culture, captured in the phrase “as Southern as sweet tea.” And that tasty beverage is truly wonderful in all its syrupy sweetness. But sun tea is something else altogether.

It’s not only about the taste, but about the ritual. Sun tea is about a sense of patience and understanding of the slow process. The sun tea jar is prepared and set out in the early morning, and it works its magic while we go about our daily business. And then it’s enjoyed in the afternoon when the work is done.

Sun tea brews slowly, steeped in the warmth of the sun and the gradual passage of time. Time and warmth, those are the keys. Time and warmth are also two qualities which contribute to a meaningful life and a sense of community. And, let’s face it, time and warmth are qualities and virtues that are too often lacking these days. Far too often we are unwilling to give each other our time. Too often our interactions fail to include our warmth. Sipping an ice cold glass of sun tea on the porch with friends and family while we listened to a baseball game on the radio seems like a bygone tradition. Sun tea reminds me of a simpler time in my life, in this country, in the world. Sun tea is slow, and it’s easygoing, and it’s special for the ritual and the image.

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I have some limited memories of World War ll. Living 30 miles from the nearest town, our only contact with the world was KOA/850 on the Montgomery Ward battery powered radio. We only turned the radio on at noon for the livestock report and for Joe Lewis world championship boxing matches, and the World Series; the New York Yankees always seemed to win.

My father’s routine was to rise at 4:30 every morning, stoke the coal-fired stove, drink coffee, and smoke a Bull Durham rolled cigarette, or a Lucky Strike cigarette. He would then do the ranch chores that included milking the cow for fresh milk and always have a big breakfast before his day’s work. The cigarettes, dust, and harsh winter cold, ended his life at age 75 with lung cancer. Little did he and others know, in those days, the perils of smoking.

I would guess that he picked up the habit while serving in the army in World War l.

He might have undergone surgery; the cancer spot was detected at a physical when he was in his early 70s. Instead he chose to live out his life for as long as God allowed. He never wanted

to end up an invalid, or physically impaired. I think part of his philosophy was the life and death he witnessed of animals in the livestock business.

He had lived in an era where there were no early veterinarians. Cowboy and ranchers learned to deal with animals, and that they were expendable.

The worst situation was if both the cow and her calf died, a major financial hit.

In the fall when the livestock was rounded up, the fat steers and heifers were shipped on railroad cars from Craig on the historic Moffat railroad to the Denver stockyards. In the early days it was a two-day cattle drive to the Craig railroad stockyard. Later, trucks would roll into the ranch at 6 a.m. while the ground was still frozen to haul the cattle to Craig. In Denver the John Clay signs adorned the buildings surrounding the vast maze of the Denver livestock pens filled with cattle being marketed. We would drive to Denver and stay at the Shirley-Savoy Hotel while the cattle were being sold. My brother and I spent several days seeing

Loral and Hardy and Abbott and Costello movies from one fancy theatre to another. Denver had the neatest cable cars on the streets and Daniels and Fisher Tower was the center of attraction.

Thinking back, I can vaguely remember several Craig businessmen coming out to the ranch to see if they could purchase beef, but the cattle were always sent to markets. Meat was rationed and my parents had ration booklets with stamps that allowed them to purchase certain food items. Sugar was one of the major rationed items when the war in the Pacific Islands halted sugar production.

My father always refused to sell beef to individuals, and I believe that it was illegal to sell a rationed product needed for the war effort.

The food items that we needed were flour, salt and pepper, lard, and bacon by the slab. My father liked Ginger Snap cookies that would last forever. I’m sure that coffee and cigarettes were on the top of the list. We were completely self-sufficient, with a root cellar with bins of potatoes,

beets, carrots, and Mason jars full of canned vegetables, fruit and jams, especially chokecherry jam and syrup made from wild bush berries abundant in nearby hills.

It was my job to plant the garden at an early age with seeds purchased at Roger’s Hardware in Craig. The garden provided huge amounts of fresh vegetables, corn, beans, and string beans, that could be eaten fresh and canned. We had to put covers over the tomato plants to protect against cold weather.

It must have been in the summer of 1945 when the war was winding down that my parents had driven the old Plymouth car to Craig to pick up the delivery of a new Ford tractor. They left my brother, and myself at the ranch. Since they were gone, I turned on the precious radio and heard the announcement from President Roosevelt that peace had been declared and the war had ended.

My father came driving his new Ford tractor into the yard with my mother close behind in the car. It was the beginning of the mechanical age for the Sweeney ranch. To be continued.

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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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OPINION

Early 2024 election predictions

Although the 2024 presidential election is over 2 years away, jockeying has begun for the most powerful job in the world. Typically, the incumbent president has a huge advantage in reelection, but this time may be different given the horrific economic storm of inflation and recession, with no signs of course correction from the current administration.

Although President Biden may fancy himself a two-term president, making it through one term is iffy given his cognitive decline, spoken word salad, and shaking hands with the air. The Real Clear Politics average has Biden with 37% approval, mean-

ing two thirds of Americans are giving him a thumbs down.

Vice-President Kamala Harris isn’t polling any better with Rasmussen Reports finding that 54% of likely US voters believing she is not

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH qualified for the top job.

Hillary Clinton may try again, hoping that the third time is the charm, after having lost to Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but why would voter sentiment suddenly change in her favor?

Bernie Sanders would be 82 years old and Elizabeth Warren 75 in 2024. Wouldn’t the Democrats want someone younger?

Michelle Obama comes to mind, although she has never held po-

litical office and America may not be interested in another political dynasty after the Clintons and Bushes.

Mrs. Obama is following the playbook of her husband, running from her elite background and lifestyle and creating a cult of personality as filmmaker Joel Gilbert’s new film and book “Michelle Obama 2024” describes.

Most Democrat governors have a “practice what you preach” problem over COVID mandates they imposed on their state residents, but which they and their families flaunted. California Governor Gavin Newsom is a prime example, yet he is hinting at running.

Our Governor Jared Polis is

This is an illustration of the SPUI alternative.

Source: I-25 and Belleview Interchange Improvement Study completed 2020

A solution for Belleview & I-25 Continued from page 2

“On the north side of Belleview, you have the City and County of Denver that has fundamentally different beliefs, how they want to handle not only transportation, but land use planning overall. South of Belleview, you have Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County with a drastically different take on transportation and land use planning. You can see it with the development. North of Belleview, there are tall buildings with no setbacks. South of Belleview, you see setbacks and lower building heights.” He continued, “Denver says they are planning for a full multimodal transportation environment. Greenwood Village has a great trail system and bike lanes, but not on every street.”

He continued, “The Split Diamond would utilize the Union Street overpass to connect ramps to and from I-25, connect down to Belleview and down to I-25 again. It would have the impact of removing up to 20% of the traffic from Belleview, so little would need to be done there.... That alternative was shown to handle traffic better with shorter delays, and a better level of service. It would also

allow us to keep Belleview open while the ramps are constructed.

Being able to phase it is also important, because it allows us to build it as funding becomes available instead of having to have $110 million all at once…

Neither the technical nor the executive members of Denver’s team have ever agreed with the Split Diamond alternative because they say it has too many impacts to multimodal—the bikes and pedestrians---on Union Avenue.”

In order to address Denver’s concerns, Hanak told us that the technical team “spent an entire year looking at multimodal enhancements to Union, so it still had a ten-foot sidewalk, a bike lane at the same level as the sidewalk, a transit lane just for buses, in addition to vehicular lanes.”

Denver still objected, he explained, because the Split Diamond alternative requires Belleview traffic to get off at Union and use the ramps to get to Belleview. Currently, southbound I-25 traffic that uses the Belleview exit exits I-25 north of Union but uses an underpass to reach Belleview, so it does not impact Union. With the new design, there is no room for that underpass. It is that ad-

ditional traffic that Denver has cited as being unacceptable to the bicycles and pedestrians it envisions using Union because, they “want to make it a bike and pedestrian corridor.”

From the viewpoint of Greenwood Village and other funding partners, the Split Diamond alternative offers adequate bicycle and pedestrian access, as well as buffering for multimodal users, including a bus lane, even though RTD has no current plans to bring buses back to Union at nearly the volume they ran previously.

On July 11, GV Mayor George Lantz said that at a recent meeting, representatives from the City and County of Denver, “Once again reiterated that the bridge over Union Avenue that was built for the purpose of offloading the Belleview interchange and was given to them (Denver)---now they have a policy that precludes the use of it for anything that would be detrimental to multimodal use, such as having cars use the bridge.” He added, “They (Denver) are pushing hard for the solution to be a complete removal of Belleview and I-25, a rebuild of I-25 for a half mile in a two to three-year project that would have significant impact to

my dark horse candidate pick.

He is a Colorado native, Ivy League graduate, and successful businessman with a net worth of $400 million. He positions himself as a libertarian, for example allowing counties to make their own COVID rules. And most importantly in woke circles, he is openly gay, checking the essential Democrat box of intersectionality, yet doesn’t flaunt it like former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg for example. Keep an eye on Polis.

On the Republican side, Donald Trump is still king, leading the 2024 GOP fields by 20 points in Texas and New Hampshire, although this early polls are hardly predictive, only a snapshot of current sentiment. He is also the most popular politician in America according to a Har-

vard Caps Harris poll.

Despite his mean tweets and Queens bluster, he presided over a strong America, economically and internationally, in sharp contrast to the current White House occupant. Other Republicans like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may challenge or join Trump on the ticket. It remains to be seen whether “Trump fatigue” will lead GOP voters to say “thanks but no thanks” to the inevitable drama of another Trump campaign and presidency.

Given the dismal and declining state of America under current Democrat leadership, the 2024 presidential election is for Republicans to lose, which they certainly could given past performances. But the horserace is on and will prove to be an interesting and exciting one.

the traveling public and, in my opinion, would have significant impact to the businesses in our community…After two and one-half years, we remain at a stalemate.”

Currently, one can hardly drive through Belleview Station because of the ongoing construction of the Vectra Bank headquarters, Klimpton Hotel (190 guestrooms plus amenities), and other ongoing construction. Added to that, on June 6 Denver City Council approved a new policy that requires any new residential development with ten or more units to designate between 8% and 15% of those units as affordable housing, effective July 1. Submitting plans before that July 1 deadline, possibly to avoid that requirement, were four new developments in Bel-

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Colorado Governor candidate Heidi Ganahl announces her pick for Lt. Governor at JJ’s Place in Aurora

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he resounding theme was “It’s time for a change!” last Friday afternoon. Colorado Governor candidate Republican Heidi Ganahl said she was proud to introduce her running mate – Danny Moore who has been battle tested.”We have a lot in common - both living the American Dream. If you own a small business, you’ll never have a better friend. I chose him first for his heart, his business acumen, his service to America and his being raised to never back down.” One of Heidi’s main concerns is that kids in Colorado are not okay.

“Kids are in crisis,” the mom of four said. (One of her campaign slogans is: “Mom on a Mission.”) “60% cannot read at grade level and Colo-

rado has the 6th highest suicide rate among children. We are ready to be a voice for kids in Colorado!” Danny Moore thanked Heidi for choosing him and began with: “It’s time for a change!”

He talked about love and that there’s no stronger language than love. “I love Colorado!” The U.S. Navy brought him to Colorado and for 29 years, it has been home.

“In the

“I want Colorado to be the envy of the nation! Our ticket is the most diverse our state has ever seen.”

– Danny Moore, Colorado Lt. Governor candidate

Navy, people followed me not because of my rank, but because they could trust me. To all the people of Colorado – I will support you above government and protect you when no one else will. I am committed to the journey not the destination. We should

not settle for anything but great leadership for the future.” He vowed to use everything in his power and resources to make sure Heidi Ganahl is elected the next governor of Colorado in November “This is our mo-

ment! It’s time for a change.

We may not outspend him, but we will out work him,” he said in reference to the race against incumbent Democrat Jared Polis. “God bless this ticket and the great state of Colorado!”

Lt. Governor candidate Danny Moore with Colorado Governor candidate Heidi Ganahl Photos by Scottie Iverson

ABOVE: Among the earliest to arrive - Ganahl Gals in red Heidi shirts surround the owner of JJ’s Place - Danielle Jurinsky with Heidi campaign intern Tanner Egloff in back.

LEFT: Danny Moore is eager to hit the campaign trail.

Zane’s Italian Bistro opens with a flourish at new location

With Marina Square being demolished for new development, the popular Zane’s was fortunate to aquire the free standing building that housed the also popular Greek restaurant Citron Bistro at 3535 S. Yosemite Street at Hampden Avenue. Renovation was on schedule and the new Zane’s did open mid July as promised to the delight of loyal patrons who came en masse to sample the fare and order drinks from the bustling bar. The light, open, well-appointed space as well as the patio was packed with happy guests celebrating summer and the opening.

Zane is the son of the late restaurateur Gayle Novak (wife of restaurateur legend Ed Novak). Members of the blended family: Ed’s grandson Colton Curtin (son of his daughter Julie and Steve Curtin), Steve Zane Anderson – owner/operator of his namesake Curtin, Briar Hicks (daughter of Gayle’s daughter Danielle), Danielle Hicks (Zane’s sister), patriarch Ed Novak and Carter Curtin – son of Julie and Steve Photos by Scottie Iverson restaurant

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CHV City Council will have three open seats in November

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

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herry Hills Village has six seats on its city council. Although each one represents a geographic graphical area consisting of one-sixth of the city’s 6.3 square miles and one-sixth of its total population of 6,442, all council members

are elected at-large, just as is the mayor.

Council members may serve up to two four-year terms. The mayor is limited to three twoyear terms. So as to ensure that all seats on the council cannot turn over at the same time, CHV, just like most Colorado municipalities, holds staggered elections. That results in three out of the six city council seats being up for election every two

CDHS names new director of the Office of Behavioral Health Leora Joseph has been hired as the Director of the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) for the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). OBH now includes the two Mental Health Institutes at Pueblo and Fort Logan and Forensic Services. Joseph will lead the office in diversifying the programs and settings to serve clients’ individual needs and in providing timely services to get to the right outcomes sooner.

“We thought long and hard about the qualities of a new director that would best serve the needs of the community, patients and OBH,” said Michelle Barnes, executive director of CDHS. “Leora shares CDHS’s passion for providing patient-focused and community-centered services, and I know those we serve will be positively impacted by her leadership. Leora’s experience will be vital to our compliance with the consent decree and our success in helping Coloradans thrive.”

Joseph joins OBH following a career immersed in the criminal justice system, where she has amassed high-level leadership experience. She has fought for justice for the most vulnerable people for most of her career and will bring that spirit to OBH, which serves clients with the most significant behavioral health needs.

Joseph's arrival comes as the State is investing historic amounts of funding to increase capacity by building and reno-

vating new facilities, including adding psychiatric inpatient and residential capacity for youth and adults, and transitioning patients to lower levels of care in their communities.

"We are ushering in a new era of behavioral health care, and we know that one size does not fit all in terms of the services we provide,” said Joseph. “We have an incredible opportunity to build on our services that meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.”

Joseph has served as chief of the Child Protection Unit in the Boston (Suffolk County) District Attorney's Office and chief of the Special Victims Unit in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District. Her leadership roles include serving as managing chief deputy district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, chief of staff for the Colorado attorney general and general counsel and chief administrative officer at the Auraria Higher Education Center.

years.

This year, representatives from CHV districts two, four and six, along with the mayor, will be elected in November.

Two of the current holders of the three city council seats, Katy Brown of district six and Mike Gallagher of district four, are term-limited. Afshin Safavi, who represents CHV district two, told The Villager he will not be running for re-elec-

tion due to his many business obligations. Mayor Russell Stewart, eligible for one more two-year term, is running for re-election.

In order to be eligible to be elected to the city council, one must be 21 years old, a citizen of the United States, a registered elector, a resident of the city for 12 consecutive months prior to the date of the election, and a current

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A candidate information session will be held at CHV City Hall at 2450 E. Quincy Avenue on August 9, 2022 from 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Questions about the election should be directed to Laura Gillespie, City Clerk at lgillespie@cherryhillsvillage.com or 303-783-2732. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Phil Weiser is running for re-election as Colorado Attorney General

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On June 1, Susan Cooper and Dr. Rick Cohn hosted a fundraising event at their Cherry Hills Village home for incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who is running for re-election in November. Also on the host committee for the event were Kim McCullough, Jeff Cowman, Lily Appelman, Eugene Heller, Lisa Hartman, Ed Stein, David Frieder, Darla Daniel, Terrell Mayton, Kim Allegretti, (Left to right) Peter Nadel, David Frieder, Rondi Frieder and Janet Waidly, Celeste Grynberg and Al Sally Nadel Blum.

Ms. Cooper told The Villager that she trusts Weiser because of his values, explaining, “He is concerned about people’s right to live their life as they choose without government interference, about there being enough water for Colorado’s farmers, individual freedom and women’s rights. He is very concerned about the opiate epidemic that’s killing young people. Phil has defended the Affordable Care Act and prevailed in the case of Colorado Department of State vs. Baca, protecting our election integrity. He is fair and he is brilliant.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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CHV will ask voters to approve a language change to modernize its sales tax code

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

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he current language of the Cherry Hills Village municipal code only imposes a duty to collect the city’s 3½% municipal sales tax on businesses that have a physical location within the city. The city has determined it needs to update its policies. It is not proposing a tax increase.

In a town hall meeting with residents on June 21, CHV Mayor Russell Stewart pointed out that there were only a handful of businesses actually located in the city that provide sales tax revenue to city coffers. Consistent with the decision by the U.S. Supreme

Court in South Dakota vs.

Wayfair, Inc. 138 S.Ct.2080 (2018), many remote sellers, including internet companies like Amazon and national retailers, are collecting local sales tax and remitting it to the city regularly. Because the language in the city’s code does not specifically provide for remote collection, TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) requires a vote of the people to fix this inconsistency.

Not doing so, Mayor Russell explained, could cost CHV $1.2 million annually, which he said is 13% of the city’s revenue. The city plans to ask voters to approve the change as part of the ballot on November 8.

Another purpose of the language change in the city’s

code is to modernize it so as to allow CHV to participate in a statewide sales tax collection system designed to significantly ease the administrative burden on remote sellers.

Unlike most states, Colorado has 103 home rule cities, towns and counties. Many of those that impose a local sales tax have historically collected it themselves, causing sellers to have to remit to each one separately. For a remote seller that does business in multiple jurisdictions, that can be extremely burdensome.

So as to address that problem, the general assembly passed and Governor Polis signed into law on April 12, 2019, SB19-006 that instructed the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Office of

Information Technology to create a system through which remote sellers could remit all state and city sales tax for Colorado to one central location.

The Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS) was created to accomplish that goal and most Colorado home rule municipalities have passed or are in the process of passing the required local ordinances to participate in it. SUTS uses a remittance portal and even contains a Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows businesses to determine the correct tax jurisdiction and rate for a specific address, notwithstanding shared five-digit zip codes (e.g., Englewood, Greenwood Village and unincorporated Arapahoe County

all share the 80111 zip code.)

The GIS feature of the SUTS system ensures that sales tax is correctly calculated and remitted to the proper jurisdiction.

Currently, 57 out of 69 cities and towns that collect local sales tax have joined the SUTS system. In order for CHV to do so, to make it easier for remote sellers to remit the tax, its code language needs to be updated by this ballot issue.

CHV residents can get more information on this subject by watching the video recording of the June 21 town hall on the city’s website or reading the Mayor’s Report in the July issue of The Village Crier. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

Honoring our humanity 18th Judicial District announces Human, unlike animals, through intense pain, sufferare at the top of the food ing, and illness with the love District Court vacancy chain. We are capable of rea- and support of others. With soning, persuasion, complex communication, speech, intelligence, decision making, conflict resolution, love, loyalty, character, creative problem solving, managing time, relationships, emotions, and finances.

Everyone has their own unique set of beliefs and opinions. Humans can be builders or destroyers, givers, or takers.

Each person has the capability to live their lives the way they want, go anywhere, and make choices for themselves. Humans have the will to live, thrive, hope and love which makes us distinct from any other life form. Searching for meaning and purpose is a human characteristic which increases our well-being and makes life satisfying.

What it means to be human brings up the contrasts of what a human is not. We know we are not wild pack animals. We have the ability to reject the social norms and pressures to do or say things we know are hurtful or destructive. We have the ability to self-regulate and resist temptations.

Many of us are animal lovers and we know that pets gives unconditional love and bonds with their caretakers and owner. Would any of us think that even though our pets truly are part of our family, that humans are equal to dogs and cats, turtles, or goldfish? They look to us to feed, shelter and play with them. We do not look to them to take care of us.

Other characteristics that makes us uniquely human are the ability to overcome obstacles, continuously adapt and change. People can live

the will to survive and to continue to live and have a future, individuals can overcome impossible feats. We as humans are complicated beings that are capable of infinite number of accomplishments.

Our capacity to influence, motivate, and help each other and ourselves, is an aspect that makes us exceptional. Humans possess the distinct ability to set goals, dream, and work toward goals with strategy, forethought, and planning.

Thankfulness, gratitude, and legacy building also are unique only to humans.

One of the most amazing traits that makes humans human is the ability to cry.

Tears of emotion are distinctly human. In a study, it was noted that tears of joy have different biochemical properties than tears of sadness or fear. That is incredible!

Some things that dehumanize us are violence, pornography, using/abusing others, destroying people or property, stealing, hating, rather than caring, building and encouraging.

Let us celebrate our humanity by honoring it. We honor it by giving, sharing, being kind, having integrity, working hard, being thankful, using our intellect and skills to solve complex challenges, asking for what we need, building prosocial connections, making healthy decisions, overcoming obstacles, and assisting others to do the same. We honor our humanity by valuing life in all its forms and celebrating every breath we take. joneen@myrelationshipcenter.org

Commission sets date to select nominees

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be created by the retirement of the Honorable Fredrick T. Martinez. The vacancy will occur on Jan. 10, 2023.

To be eligible, the applicant must be a qualified elector of the Eighteenth Judicial District at the time of investiture and must have been admitted to the practice of law in Colorado for five years. The current annual salary for this position is $183,816. The initial term of office of a district judge is a provisional term of two years; thereafter, the

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Assessing Schmidt’s trade deadline choices

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That’s the decision hanging over Rockies General Manager Bill Schmidt as next Tuesday’s Major League Baseball trade deadline fast approaches.

Conventional wisdom seems to be that Colorado will, or should, be a seller, with Julio Iglesias and Daniel Bard the most likely players to be moved for younger talent. Alex Colome and Chad Kuhl have been mentioned, too.

Iglesias, who is among the leaders in batting average and is a slick defender, makes some sense, if only because Ezekial Tovar is looking like the shortstop of the future here. Garrett Hampson could fill in until Tovar is promoted, whether that’s later this season or to start the next.

And Bard is enjoying a stellar season at the age of 37, the best of his resurrected career. He’s one of the most successful closers in the Majors so far in 2022—his All-Star Game omission notwithstanding.

No question these two, in particular, could help a contender.

But the optimism emanating from the Rockies clubhouse at the All-Star Break didn’t sound like anyone in pinstripes had given up on this season just yet. Though, the team’s performance in Milwaukee upon resumption of play following the All-Star Break did nothing to validate it.

“We’re in a good spot,” Kris Bryant declared after Colorado won two of three from the Pirates to conclude

the figurative first half of this season on a 121-8 run.

Never mind that the Rockies lost that last game before the Break.

It’s hard to see how any trade involving Iglesias, Bard or any other member of the current roster would make the Rockies more competitive.

Hampson is not Iglesias, and subtracting Bard—or Colome, for that matter—exacerbates the team’s most pressing need if it is to have any chance down the stretch.

For sure, the Rockies could use an upgrade or two in the bullpen. But what team with post-season aspirations doesn’t want that?

Adding an arm for two months is not worth any of Colorado’s most promising prospects, especially not Tovar, Zac Veen, Drew Romo or Michael Toglia.

It can be argued, in fact, that the Rockies had already added two difference-makers as they embarked on their remaining 69 games. Jose Urena’s first three starts were as good as any the alleged “Big Three” of German Marquez, Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela produced up to the All-Star Break. And there’s Bryant himself, if he stays healthy for the duration after missing 52 of their first 93.

Last year’s improbable finish by the Braves and this season’s streaks by the Mariners and Orioles are reasons those in the Rockies clubhouse think a miracle finish is possible.

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From there the Braves went 32-18 to win the National League East, then went on to win the World Series.

This year, Seattle finished the first “half” with 14 straight victories to raise hopes that the Mariners would make the postseason for the first time in 21 years. And Baltimore reeled off 10 wins in a row to reach .500 (after losing 110 last season). As play resumed after the American League’s 3-2 All-Star victory, the Orioles were only three-anda-half games out of the last Wild Card berth.

None of this is to say the Rockies will rally to make the playoffs, only that it’s not yet totally out of the question.

The task ahead is formidable.

Starting play last Friday, Colorado was six-and-a-half games behind Philadelphia and St. Louis, who were tied for the last Wild Card spot.

The Rockies’ record was 4350.

For them to sneak in as the last Wild Card, the four teams ahead of them (Phillies, Cardinals, Giants and Marlins) all have to play .500 ball the rest of the way.

If that happens, the best of them will finish with 84 victories, which means it will take 85 victories to make the expanded playoffs in the National League. For the Rockies to get there, that requires them to go 42-27—against the toughest remaining schedule in baseball based on the composite winning percentage of the opponents each team had left to play following the AllStar Game.

Highly unlikely. But don’t tell the players that. That 12-8 to close the “first half” was a .600 winning percentage. To go 42-27 the rest of the way is .608, and they considered that achievable, at least before the series in Milwaukee.

I think Bill Schmidt wants to think positively, the way his players do. But realism (10 left against the Dodgers, including six to end the season in Los Angeles, and a 10-game road trip with four against the Mets and three in Atlanta) dictates that he look to next season and beyond.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 14 books, eight of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

July 28, 2022 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 13

Should you take daily aspirin for your heart?

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Dear Savvy Senior, should know.

I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because New Guidelines I have a family history of heart For years, aspirin has been disease. But I recently a go-to pill Americans read that using aspirin is use to help ward off not recommended anycardiovascular disease more. What can you tell because of its blood thinme about this change in ning capability. But like philosophy? most medicines, it can Confused Aspirin cause serious side efUser fects. Aspirin irritates the

BY JIM MILLER stomach lining and can Dear Confused, cause bleeding in the stomach, There’s no doubt that taking intestines and brain which can be low-dose daily aspirin is benefilife-threatening. And the risk of cial to most people who’ve had a bleeding increases with age. heart attack or stroke. But if you About one-third of Americans don’t have heart disease, should age 40 and older, and more than you take it as a preventative 45 percent of people over age 70 measure? The answer for most – who don’t have cardiovascular people is probably not, according disease – already take a daily to new guidelines from the U.S. aspirin to help prevent cardiovasPreventive Services Task Force cular disease because it’s been (USPSTF), a widely respected recommended for decades by independent panel that develops many different health experts. recommendations on preventive But in the past few years, new health care. Here’s what you research has emerged showing

that for many people without diagnosed heart disease, the risk of bleeding may outweigh the benefits of taking a daily aspirin.

This research, along with the advent of other effective therapies in preventing heart attacks and strokes that don’t cause bleeding – better blood pressure drugs and statins for lowering cholesterol – has narrowed the role aspirin plays.

Here’s a breakdown of the updated USPSTF guidelines of who should, and shouldn’t, take a daily aspirin, and for those who should, how to take it safely.

Who Should Take It?

There are two categories of people who can still benefit from using aspirin. People with established cardiovascular disease, especially those who have already had a heart attack or stroke. There’s strong evidence that taking a daily low-dose

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aspirin significantly reduces the risk of a second cardiovascular event. And adults ages 40 to 59 with a 10 percent or higher risk for a cardiovascular disease over the next decade. They may see a small benefit to daily aspirin, but it should be an individual decision and discussed with your doctor.

there may be a serious risk to suddenly stopping.

How to Use it Safely

People who are 60 and older – without established cardiovascular disease – who do not currently take a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease should not start now. This is particularly true for people with a history of bleeding, say from ulcers or aneurysms, or those taking medications such as blood thinners, steroids or anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen or naproxen. If they already take a daily aspirin now, they should ask a doctor about how to proceed, because

The best approach is to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of aspirin specifically for you. Because the risk of bleeding raises with dosage, if aspirin is recommended, take the lowest possible amount, which for most people is an 81 mg baby aspirin. And if you experience any stomach pain, talk to your doctor.

You should also know that in 2016 the USPSTF suggested that daily aspirin use could also help lower the risk of colorectal cancer along with cardiovascular disease. But the group now says there’s not enough evidence to support that claim.

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pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a

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Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

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ARAPAHOE 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 ESTATE OF WILLIAM S OFFUTT, MITCHELL E OFFUTT You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/192ND INT IN M/R ONLY IN SEC 30-5-60 aka; Mineral Rights as described in schedule 2061-00-00-844 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to ESTATE OF WILLIAM S OFFUTT; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017;

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT BIG DRY CREEK OTERO TRIBUTARY REACH O3 CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS (Contract No. C13-1005-C-2) Notice is hereby given that on August 19, 2022, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to American West Construction, LLC, 275 East 64th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80221 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ESTATE OF WILLIAM S OFFUTT for said year 2017; That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on the 11th day of March, 2022, 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 MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on or about the 16th day of November, 2022, 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 8th day of July, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 14, 2022 Last Publication: July 28, 2022 Legal # 10823 ___________________________ 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 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.

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 JACK WELLS CLARKE, CHUCK FARISH, RUC LLC, JAMES SULLIVAN HARRELL II You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 3/3072THS INT IN M/R ONLY IN SEC 30-5-60 aka mineral rights as described in schedule 2061-00-0-00-846 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JACK WELLS CLARKE for said year 2017; That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on the 11th day of March, 2022, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County 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 28, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Legal # 10831 ___________________________ NOTICE OF INCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there have been filed with the Board of Directors of Southgate

for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on or about the 16th day of November, 2022, 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 21st day of July, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 21, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Legal # 10824 ___________________________ 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 ALVA OR DILLARD REEVESTRUSTS, INA GROUP LLC, RUC LLC Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado, a petition praying for the inclusion of certain land into such District.

1.The names and address of the petitioners mentioned in such petition and the legal description of the property to be included are as follows: Petitioners:Holly K. Garin & William E. Garin Address:5501 South University Blvd., Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Legal Description:THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THAT PART IN SOUTH UNIVERSITY BOU-

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/704 INT IN M/R IN NE 1/4 284-62 aka mineral rights as described in schedule 1983-00-0-00-851

from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 14th day of July, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 21, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Legal # 10827 ___________________________

and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALVA OR DILLARD REEVESTRUSTS for said year 2017; That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on the 11th day of March, 2022, 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 MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on or about the 16th day of November, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed LEVARD, AND EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1543 AT PAGE 135, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE,STATE OF COLORADO 2.The prayer of the petition is that the above property be included into the boundaries of the District.

3.The area sought to be included into the District is located entirely within the City of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County and does not include property within any other county or within any other incorporated city, town, or city and county, and the District currently encompasses property in Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County, and therefore no notice of the proposed inclusion under Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S., as amended, is required.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kerry Roy Davis, Deceased Case Number 2022PR227 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Arapahoe County District Court of the City of Centennial, Colorado on or before November 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rhonda Livingston 6555 Jordan Road Centennial, CO 80111 303-956-1941 Email: we4liv@aol.com Published in The Villager First Publication: July 28, 2022 Last Publication: August 11, 2022 Legal # 10830 ___________________________ Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Southgate Sanitation District at 4 p.m. on August 9, 2022 at 3722 E. Orchard Road, Centennial, CO 80121 and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted.The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the inclusion of the property described in this notice.

SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel for the District Published in The Villager Published: July 28, 2022 Legal # 10832 ___________________________

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Toyota RAV4/TRD Off Road really rocks

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

The RAV4 is one of the best-selling Toyota vehicles and there are many of the older rear-mounted tire models still purring down the highways with very satisfied owners.

Toyota has a reputation for manufacturing long-lasting, dependable vehicles. Recently a 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup reached 1 million miles with almost every component of the truck still functioning, except for the sun visor on the driver side and the odometer which had reached the six-figure limit.

The Toyota test vehicle in this weeks’ auto review is the RAV4 TRD off-road model with final assembly in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. The model has standard

all-wheel drive and an assortment of outdoor features that are important for Colorado mountain driving adventurers.

The RAV4 TRD has all of the latest safety features that make today’s driving experience safer such as the 2.5 precollision system that prevents striking a forward object. Lane departure is a swift warning to sleepy drivers. The dynamic radar cruise system is much safer than the old locked-in continuous speed radar setting.

Because the TRD is designed for off-road driving it has special designed traction tires and matteblack 18” alloy black wheels.

Also, it has a choice of normal or off-road setting for trail drives.

Highway drives include three modes; Eco, Normal, and Sport.

The overall fuel economy averag-

es 28 mpg. The power train features a 4-cylinder 2.5L engine that produces 203 horsepower with the impressive eight-speed Toyota transmission. A turbo-boost feature might be impressive for off-road and high-speed highways. The RAV4 reaches 60 mph in 8.66 seconds, about average for off-road vehicles.

The seats are very comfortable, spacious, and well-appointed with synthetic leather, and real leather covering the steering wheel. The front seats are heated and cooled with a power driver’s seat. The rear seats have a fold-down center compartment, two UBS ports, and folding 60/40 seats for greater storage capacity. The rear leg space is comfortable and can seat three passengers with tilting features.

A center nine-inch screen controls the vehicles functions and is easy to use. Appreciated dials can be used to tune the radio and control volume. There is a wireless charging pad and USB plug-in for smart-phones; five outlets overall along with 120/100-watt plug/ins and 2-12volt/120-watt outlets. Great for camping or charging present

and future electric equipment.

The manufacturer’s suggested list price is $36,455 and offroad features pushed the price to $40,460. The vehicle has a 5-year/60,000 miles powertrain warranty.

This is a smart outdoor vehicle for Colorado outdoor sports enthusiasts and has many rugged mountain road features.

July 28, 2022 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15 Colorado Statewide Network

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

@ CHERRY CREEK LAKE?

Denver's Only Waterfront Event Center

The two-level Lake House hosts weddings and corporate events inside, on the outside deck and on the sand. A nautically themed bar-"The Pub" offers a full bar with seating beneath a shaded deck overlooking the lake. Open Tuesdays-Sunday

Wednesday & Thursday Concerts

• Hey Lady Band (B52’s) July 27 • Hot Lunch Band July 28 • Last Men on Earth (80’s-90’s-Members of the Long Run) August 3 • Supermagick (Amy Whitehouse Tribute) August 4 • Just A Girl (No Doubt) August 10

• That Eighties Band August 11 • Homeslice August 17 • Wash Park Band August 18 • Citizen Dan (Steely Dan) August 24 • Dotsero Band August 25 • TBA August 31 • Live Your Lyrics September 9 A Musical gathering to Promote Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Information and tickets online at www.pbcherrycreek.com/pb-events

The Pelican Princess

This year a custom designed, two level, 50 passenger cruise boat is operating on the lake.

It hosts weddings and corporate events out on the 880-acre lake, as well as weekend tours.

• Ski and wake boats, pontoons and jet ski rentals • Paddleboard, canoe and kayak rentals & lessons

For details visit our website www.pbcherrycreek.com 4800 South Dayton, Greenwood Village CO 80111 • 303-741-2995