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Wheat Ridge | Edgewater | NOVEMBER 15 – DECEMBER 19, 2013

Wheat Ridge To Swear In New Leadership This Month BY J. PATRICK O’LEARY

heat Ridge will swear in a new mayor and four new councilmen this month, after voters picked two to fill seats vacated by mayoral candidates and replaced two incumbents. Term-limited mayor Jerry DiTullio unseated current District I councilman Davis Reinhart in a four-way race in which the winner garnered just 31 percent of the vote. While in District IV newcomer Genevieve Wooden dethroned current councilman Joseph DeMott in a relatively low-turnout contest. Current District II councilwoman Joyce Jay battled and beat District III’s Mike Stites for DiTullio’s soon-to-be-vacant mayor’s chair. Voters gave Jay’s former seat to Zachary Urban, and Stites’ to Tim Fitzgerald. DiTullio, Urban, DeMott and Dick Matthews actively campaigned together with mayoral candidate Stites as part of a “From Different Paths…Moving Forward Together” platform. Voters rejected three of the five, including Stites, but Jay’s seat was filled by Urban, who campaigned on Stites’ slate. Stite’s seat was filled by Fitzgerald, who defeated the Stites-aligned Matthews. Stites-aligned DiTullio ousted Reinhart from District I, yet District IV incumbent

DeMott lost his seat to Wooden, a supporter of Jay’s. What this means for future council decisions is not clear. Stites voted against submitting a sales tax increase to the voters in this election, DiTullio exercised his mayoral veto to keep it off the ballot, and Urban penned a column deriding the increase. Yet Jay also voted against the increase as a council member. Most candidates on the Stites-led ticket opposed recent changes to 38th Avenue, especially parking and lane reductions, and actively questioned city surveys showing early success of the changes. Yet their two victories were offset by two losses, and did not appear to add additional “nay” votes to council for that topic. To play this game of political musical chairs, candidates raised a combined total of $52,985.16 and spent $45,653.18 through the first campaign-reporting period (ending Oct. 24), according to the first of two campaign reports filed with the city. The numbers provide of snapshot of fundraising and spending 12 days before the election; the final figures won’t be available until after the Dec. 5 final campaign-reporting deadline. Continued on page 4

Ridge at 38 Rings in the Holidays on the Green, Dec. 8 BY LAURA POOLE

oliday Celebration, the annual gala that revels in the joy of the season, is nearly upon us. Dec. 8 will mark this year’s festival with all kinds of fun, family-friendly activities that will lead up to the lighting of the 25-foot evergreen. Let the kids meet Santa, ride the Polar Express, drink hot chocolate, ride on a horse-drawn carriage, and much more. Hosted by Ridge at 38, a Holiday Celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Green,

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located on the north side of 38th Avenue between Upham and Reed streets. Free activities for the family include getting a picture taken with Santa and his elves, carolers, live music and performances, a horse-drawn carriage, crafts for kids, a Polar Express-inspired trackless train ride, and more. Ridge at 38 is also very proud to promote local and unique artisan shops to better connect our community, so feel free to browse around to find unique holiday gifts from vintage clothing to fine art and jewelry. There will also be free hot chocolate, cider and cookies being handed out all night, and all the fixings for s’mores will be available in front of Right Coast Pizza. Stores will open their doors and have specials and snacks, and there will be a festive competition to see who has the best storefront. The lighting of the tree will commence at 6 o’clock and everyone is invited to watch as the traditional evergreen sparkles and shines in front of Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, on the west end of 38th. “We’re hoping to have just as many people there having a great time and enjoying themselves in Wheat Ridge,” said Wheat Ridge 2020 Events and Communications Coordinator Mara Owen. “It’s just been great watching Ridge at 38 grow and watching all the businesses really getting along with the community.” One of the sponsors of the event is Continued on page 2

CAROLERS LENT A FESTIVE AIR to last year’s Holiday Celebration at the Green, located on the north side of 38th Avenue between Upham and Reed. The popular event will return Dec. 8, with family-friendly activities, pictures with Santa, live music, a horse-drawn carriage and hot chocolate and s’mores. For more details visit ridgeat38.com. PHOTO BY JOYCE JAY

Retail Pot OK’d, Cities Navigate ‘Uncharted Waters’ BY CYNDY BEAL

s the state continues to hash out details and taxation on retail cannabis (marijuana) and related products, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater have made their decisions. On Jan.1, 2014, both cities will allow their existing medical marijuana dispensaries to additionally operate as retail marijuana businesses. Medical marijuana dispensaries and persons in “Good Standing,” per the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, were allowed to apply for retail marijuana licenses on Oct. 1. Both city councils voted to allow retail marijuana centers within their borders. Presently there are just under a dozen medical marijuana dispensaries, with ﬁve in Wheat Ridge and four in Edgewater. (Edgewater has another in process.) Edgewater’s City Council voted unanimously in favor on Sept. 19, and Wheat Ridge City Council voted 5-3 in favor on Oct. 14. A common concern with those opposed to retail marijuana in Wheat Ridge is a possible increase in under-age consumption. Wheat Ridge council member Joyce Jay voted against adding retail marijuana to the medical marijuana ordinances. “I just couldn’t put my stamp of approval on it,” she said for several reasons, including “youth susceptibility” to marijuana and the growing health-minded activities and events in Wheat Ridge. “A person’s health is their own business,” she said, but it just “doesn’t jibe.” Council member George Pond voted with the majority and said: “The city has done a great job managing medical marijuana. There’s a model of regulations in place, and it’s been successful.”

Both Wheat Ridge and Edgewater have many regulations, including restrictions on the distance medical marijuana centers may be from one another, as well as distance from such places as schools. When Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 in November 2012, the amendment to the state constitution allowing a person over 21 to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana, up to 1 ounce for Colorado residents, it permitted “local governments to regulate or prohibit such facilities,” according to the Colorado state ballot of November 2012. So far Wheat Ridge and Edgewater are the only two municipalities in Jefferson County to allow retail marijuana businesses. “We looked at it from purely a business standpoint,” said Edgewater council member Kris Teegardin. He added in the time the city has had medical marijuana dispensaries, the city hasn’t seen obvious problems, such as police calls to the dispensaries.

Medical to Retail In November 2000, Colorado voters passed Amendment 20. That amendment allowed patients (over the age of 18, or with parental consent) who are receiving medical treatment for a debilitating medical condition to apply for a medical marijuana registration identiﬁcation card, with physician certiﬁcation, through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). In Edgewater, Northern Lights Natural Rx opened as a medical marijuana center close to three years ago. As part of Colorado’s Regulatory Structure, the dispensary is vertically integrated, meaning there is a common ownership of the dispensary and growing facility. The majority of marijuana products must be from that grow facility. Continued on page 10

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ack-o-lanterns transform into pumpkin pies, turkeys are soon past tense, Chanukah too. Christmas beckons, followed by 2014, oh, my! What follows are some ideas for holiday service and giving in Wheat Ridge and environs.

Colorado Gives Day Coloradogives.org is an online giving resource that has raised more than $30 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007 and is the platform for Colorado Gives Day. This year Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10. Search through thousands of Colorado nonprofit listings and have an opportunity to donate in the 24-hour window where no processing fees will be charged to the participating nonprofits and First Bank will give an additional $250,000, increasing the value of each donation. Animal Haus The Neighborhood Gazette shines its light on Animal Haus. Animal Haus earned its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status during the last 12 months and is not yet eligible to participate in Colorado Gives Day. Animal Haus is an animal welfare nonprofit that manages a mobile pet food pantry delivering food to hungry pets of low-income or financially distraught families throughout the Denver metro area. In less than a year of operating, Animal Haus has provided over 8,000 pounds of food to hungry pets of our community. During the holiday season, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is collecting pet food. Please help them support Animal Haus. Learn more at www.animalhaus.org Beth Eden Baptist School Beth Eden Baptist School has been part of the fabric of Wheat Ridge since 1972. The private Christian school’s administrator is Ed Francis. Francis realized that selling chocolates for fundraising did not mirror the values taught at Beth Eden. He came upon the internationally known concept of a ServA-Thon. Together with a student Captain of Community Services, and parent and faculty representation, a fundraising program built on the cornerstone of service was created. 2012 was the inaugural year of Baptist Eden’s Helping Hands Serv-A-Thon. Students’ families gathered pledges for students to work in the community. The Serv-A-Thon was a financial success raising $27,000 to assist in keeping tuition low, augment classroom

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Wheat Ridge 2020, a nonprofit organization that works with the City of Wheat Ridge to improve and sustain the community. Last year the executive director, Britta Fisher, came to the city and suggested a bigger space for the festival so it could grow; and grow it did. Last year marked the first time this festival hit the streets, and it was welcomed with open arms by residents, participants and shop owners alike. The crowds ballooned from 200, in previous years when it was held at the recreation center, to close to 2,000, according to Fisher and Owen. “It really jumped,” said Owen, “it’s grown in popularity as people are really enjoying the community and being a part of it, and I think it’s just making it more accessible that makes a difference.” Moving the festival to Ridge at 38th on the Green has helped the community economically as well, an aspect that can sometimes be overlooked when putting together an event of this magnitude. “When you have a celebration at a city office and so forth there’s no potential for capturing sales and spurring economic development, and one of my jobs is to think about how do we spur economic development in the community,” said Fisher. “So that’s when the celebration on

resources and ensure technology upgrades. Francis assures us that the enthusiasm of the students and the recipients of their service is even more important. Reflecting on last year’s Serv-A-Thon, a boy proclaimed that the day of baking and delivering cookies to the Wheat Ridge Police Department was “the best day of first grade.” A high-school youth commented, “I enjoyed the opportunity to serve the community with Christ-like character.” Students from kindergarten to 12th grade enjoyed their service outside the classroom. Crystal Acker, a contributor to this article, Beth Eden mom and Serv-A-Thon volunteer, told the Neighborhood Gazette, “As a mom I find it a blessing to see my little boys excited about giving and not just receiving. That’s truly the reason for the season and I love sending them to a school where that is not just taught but really encouraged.” Plans are underway for this year’s activities, which will be held the first week of December. Each class is accompanied by parent volunteers and staff. 2013 activities include: kindergartners stocking food shelves; first and second graders thanking the police and firefighters for their community service with gifts of homemade cookies; third graders making birdhouses for Habitat for Humanity; fourth graders making Christmas decorations for the Ronald McDonald House; fifth graders assembling bedding packages with Sweet Dreams in a Bag; sixth graders helping to inventory a Denver Public Library toy library; middle school grades will help with organizing Christmas donations for those in need and decorating and wrapping gifts for children at the Ronald McDonald House; while high school students will assist patients at The Children’s Hospital with a craft; join Bible Baptist Church in Erie to help with flood recovery assistance; and work with Habitat for Humanity in assisting with home repair or a building project. Hats off to Ed Francis and his hard working team for creating a framework for a fundraiser that allows the school’s children to bring their values of giving and service to the greater community. Readers interested in supporting the Helping Hands Serv-AThon or who would like to learn more about Beth Eden Baptist School are encouraged to contact Francis at 303-232-2313 and visit the website at www.bethedenschool.org. For comments or questions regarding this article or to submit future story ideas, email editor@ngazette.com

our main street and partnership with the businesses [work together, and] we have people shopping and spending money while attending the Holiday Celebration.” This dually beneﬁcial combination of stimulating community development and community outreach really brings residents together and gives them a great way to kick of the holiday season. Easily the most popular event families were drawn to last year was the Santa photos, and this year it will be even easier and stress-free. Instead of waiting in line with impatient kids and missing out on the other attractions, the organizers have come up with text alerts to let you know when it’s your turn to see Santa. Simply enter your phone number on a list then go check out live performances, let the kids ride on the trackless train and create something at the arts and crafts table, or grab a snack, and when it’s your turn you’ll be called back. Easy, right? Another super popular draw was the light-up candy cane necklaces, which have been ordered by the barrels this time around so there should be plenty for all, but the early bird does get the worm. “It was a wonderful event last year, it was great seeing people of all ages and lots of families wandering on main street and this year we hope there’s more things to do and more people, and much more fun,” said Fisher. “And I hope for good weather.”

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What’d it Take to Become Mayor? Future mayor Jay garnered 53.76 percent of the 9,029 votes cast, beating runner up Stites (44.88 percent) by 802 votes. The presence of write-in candidate Park Worthington on the ballot did not appear to affect the outcome, as the felonycrime-rate-focused candidate received only 123 votes, or 1.36 percent. Voter turnout in this race was 49.26 percent, well above average compared to Jefferson County’s 42.23 percent and Colorado’s 39.16 percent. According to campaign reports, Jay collected 50 signatures on her nomination petition – including District III and IV victors Fitzgerald and Wooden – and raised $8,208.84 in contributions. Her top five donors were herself ($2,000), Asa G. Hodges ($1,000), Karen Adams ($800), David Berry ($800) and Rosetta Sokol ($300). Jay was the only mayoral candidate to receive funds ($250) from a political action committee, the Realtor Political Action Committee (based in Englewood) – she was also endorsed by Denver Metro Realtors Association. Her web site – JoyceForMayor.com – boasted a slew of endorsements from city, county, state and neighboring city officials. The major items of Jay’s $7,737.91 in expenditures were postcards and mailing ($2,399.52), signs ($1,459.59), campaign literature ($1,344.96) and newspaper advertising ($1,133.01). Stites brought in fewer votes, signatures and dollars than Jay. His campaign collected 39 signatures on his nomination petition, with DiTullio on the first line, and raised $6,856.50. His top contributors were himself ($1,000), the Loecher Family ($1,000), Duane Lubke (Lakewood,

were cast (50.88 percent). Collectively, the candidates in this race raised $26,543.33 and spent $22,291.26. DiTullio raised $6,662.29 and spent $6,650.09 for his successful bid for a District I council seat. His top contributors were himself ($2,518.55), Duane Luebke ($500), the Loechers (Roger and Eileen, $360), John Marriott (Arvada, $280) and Steve Pelletier ($250). Fellow candidates DeMott ($120), Stites ($30) and Matthews ($30) also contributed. DiTullio ended up with $8 left in his campaign chest in late October, having spent $4,851.97 on flyers, postcards and postage, $1,188.12 on newspaper ads and $430 on a fundraiser at the West 29th Restaurant & Bar, among other expenses. Second-place Reinhart raised $12,086.97, but then returned, $1,450 in contributions from corporations and limited liability companies. Top donors (out of 60+) were himself ($1,500), Gene Myers (Denver, $550), David M. Andrews (Longmont, $500), Jay Kamlet (Denver, $500) and Marcus Pachner (Denver, $500). Two political action committees contributed to his campaign: Realtor Candidate Political Action Committee (Englewood, $250) and Apartment Association of Metro Denver Political Committee (Greenwood Village, $250). His report also shows smaller contributions ($100) from William J. Starker and Kristi Davis. The largest purchases in Reinhart’s $8,639.68 campaign were campaign materials ($4,192.25), newspaper advertising ($2,140.37) and signs ($455.56). Third-place District I candidate Monica Duran, endorsed by The Denver Area Labor Federation and The Latino Initiative, raised $7,196.94 – more than DiTullio, but less than Reinhart). Top contributors were herself ($1,630), Michael Sullivan (Tampa, Fla., $500), Thomas Quellette (Denver, $400), Roger Egerdahl ($364.74) and Kathryn Wallace (Arvada, $300). She also received $100 from the Jefferson County Democratic Party’s Latino Initiative. Her $6,404.36 in expenses included $2,879.38 on printing, postage and signs, $1,200 on campaign staff, $613 on a website, $571.63 on food, and $235.13 on advertising. Fourth-place candidate Karen Thaler campaigned with her own resources: $597.13 for “30 yard signs, 30 yard stakes, one banner and two magnetic signs” per her report.

$1,000), Youngfield Plaza ($500) and Lee & Maria Kunz ($500). The biggest items on Stites’ $6,061.15 expense report were postcards ($2,390.80), signs ($1,621.10) and newspaper advertising ($1,629.25). Park Worthington, a write-in candidate (due to a clerical error on his petition, he explains), used $2,000 of own money in his bid for mayor – he was the sole donor, according to his filed report. He spent $1,640.97 on a website, stamps, labels and mailings.

Money Can’t Buy Me Love? For readers who believe money buys elections, consider this: collectively, the three mayoral candidates raised $17,065.34 and spent $15,440.03. Jay’s spending accounted for half that total and she earned just under 54 percent of the vote, while Stites’ 39 percent share of spending helped him capture 45 percent of the vote. But Worthington’s 11 percent spending share is paired with 1.23 percent of the vote. In city council races, campaigns raised $35,919.82 and spent $30,213.15. The heated District I contest accounted for three quarters of the fundraising and spending, yet the incumbent candidate, with the greatest resources, didn’t win. And the District IV incumbent was turned out in a race that accounted for less than 4 percent of fundraising and spending. City Council Capers – District I Incumbent Reinhart was challenged by term-limited mayor DiTullio and two other candidates for his District I city council seat. DiTullio wrested the seat from Reinhart by 38 votes (720 to 682, 30.84 percent to 29.21 percent), while also-rans Monica Duran and Karen Thaler earned 624 (26.72 percent) and 309 votes (13.23 percent), respectively. Of 5,037 registered voters, only 2,563 ballots

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Of the $1,367.10 raised by Urban, the biggest chunk ($311) came from donors of less than $20 (non-itemized), followed by Stephen Urban (Arvada, $200), Joe Urban (Centennial, $200), himself ($181). Ralph Mancinelli, Robert Jacobs (Lawrence, Kansas) and George Vendeginia each gave $100. He spent the entire amount on printing, postage, a mailing list and used yard signs. Harr, his opponent, raised about the same amount ($1,396), from himself ($400), District I incumbent Reinhart ($250), Jerry Nelon (Lakewood, $200), Janeece Hoppe ($108) and Kristi Davis ($100). He spent $1,325.94 on yard signs and banners ($916.50), flyers ($748.45) and one newspaper ad ($45.13).

District III The District III contest to fill Mike Stite’s seat had the highest turnout (54.60 percent), greatest margin of victory (511 votes), and the second-highest price tag ($4,153.85 spent, $5,296.39 raised). Successful candidate Tim Fitzgerald (who signed Jay’s nomination petition) picked up 1,485 votes, more than 60 percent of the 3,006 votes cast. He raised 82 percent more funds and spent 49 percent more than his opponent, Dick Matthews. Fitzgerald coughed up all but $450 of $3,420 for the campaign, with $400 coming from Rick Adams and $50 from Shane Nicholson. His nomination petition listed councilman George Pond and former councilwoman Karen Adams on his vacancy committee. He spent $2,464.46, primarily on newspaper and Google ads ($1,328.12), campaign literature ($665.84), and printing and postage ($296.68). He also spent $47.20 on “robo calls.” Also-ran Dick Matthews also paid most of his campaign out of pocket: $1,539.39, augmented by $187 non-itemized (less than $20) contributions and $150 from four donors of $50 or less. Stites was the first signature on his nomination petition, and was listed on Matthews’ vacancy committee along with Suzanne Matthews. Citizens to Elect Jerry DiTullio provided Matthews’ campaign with $144 of in-kind donations – signs, office supplies and a party. His largest campaign expenses were for printing ($986.41), postage ($402.98) and graphic design ($250). District IV Incumbent DeMott lost his District IV council seat in the least expensive ($1,075 spent, $1,317 raised), lowest turnout council contest. Challenger Genevieve Wooden turned him out by 96 votes (788 to 692, 53.42 percent). Less than 40 percent of the district’s 4,267 voters cast ballots in the race. Wooden contributed $575 of her own money, out of $832 raised for her campaign, and spent $590 on yard signs ($316.20) and postcards ($254.86). To get on the ballot, she collected 30 signatures. DeMott’s demise was accompanied by $485 in contributions: $100 of used signs from himself, $100 from Herb Schillereff, $180 from five donors of $50 or less, and $105 in non-itemized contributions. And nine signatures on his nomination petition. Citizens for a Greater Wheat Ridge There was only one registered political committee in this election. Citizens for a Greater Wheat Ridge raised $3,974 and spent $3,907.21 on postcards, printing and mailing services. It’s biggest donors: Karen Adams ($1,100), Karen Berry ($920), David Berry ($500), Kim Calomino ($500) and Martin Calomino ($200).

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f you read my column last month you know how I feel about Halloween. But there is one aspect of Halloween that I love and that is the kick-off of the holiday season. November is host to one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, which leads up to all the late December festivities…and gift giving. During the holidays, I dread malls, big boxes and crowded shopping. In an effort to find a way to celebrate and not become a Scrooge I had to find another way to shop and give gifts. These endeavors lead me to something that Wheat Ridge has in abundance: small, locally owned businesses. Supporting these stores could prove to be the difference of finding that perfect one-of-a-kind gift versus being trampled on Black Friday or waiting for the delivery of that boring brown online package from Cyber Monday. Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday one will find Small Business Saturday—a perfect time to support those brick-and-mortar stores that are small and local. Shopping local may take a bit more wandering, pondering and creative thinking than running in and snatching something off a shelf piled high with multiples, but it can be very rewarding. When you shop in locally owned and operated stores you are supporting your

neighbors and creating a vibrant community with one-of-a kind businesses. The share of revenue from locally owned businesses delivered back to the community is much larger than the share from chain stores. Small businesses usually have great one-of-a-kind items, things that will not be seen all over the city and provide a much more broad range of products. Wheat Ridge also is becoming known for its used, vintage, antiques and thrift stores. Buying from these is a great way to recycle – not to be confused with re-gifting, which runs the risk of you forgetting who gave you that gift and embarrassing yourself. We are all anxious to be good to our planet and what better way than to re-use items as they are or by up-cycling (giving an old piece a new purpose). If you buy thrift or vintage oftentimes you can get great value for the money spent. Another advantage to shopping local and with small businesses is that you will often find pieces made by local artists, and if you are a fan of local art and like to peruse and buy, staying tuned to Wheat Ridge Meet the Artist events on Facebook will keep you up to date. There are so many open houses, parties and activities that require either a hostess gift or a present during this time of year. This holiday season support your local entrepreneurs and businesses as you find new and creative ways of giving. Go to www. shop44th.com and www.Ridgeat38.com for a list of some local shopping venues and check out some of the ads on this page for some creative gift ideas.

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fter 40 years of practicing law, I am convinced that court proceedings are the most costly, time-consuming and frustrating choice for resolving disputes. I have found a better solution: mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process by which parties involved in a dispute engage a trained neutral party to help them resolve their differences. I took the training, conducted several mediations and now am convinced that mediation is the most effective approach to resolving disputes. Ironically, courts often require parties involved in litigation to participate in mediation, but only after they have spent large sums of money preparing for a trial. Mediation sessions at this stage often are nothing more than listening to a mediator attempt to persuade the parties that litigation is not in their best interests, that it is far too expensive and that each should compromise his, her or its position. The parties then wonder why they have spent so much time, expense, effort and emotional capital only to reach a place where they settle. They often think that they could have done a better job themselves before engaging attorneys. I think parties who think this way are correct. Parties to a dispute can be more creative in fashioning acceptable resolutions than courts. The parties are not limited by the procedures and legal precedents on which the courts rely. They also feel better about the outcome if they create the solution themselves. Parties should consider trying mediation before becoming involved in litigation. A neutral mediator can help parties resolve their disputes, essentially by themselves.

Mediators have no authority to impose resolutions. The process is voluntary and confidential and the cost is moderate. If parties resolve their dispute in mediation, the written evidence of the resolution can become an enforceable contract. In the usual case, each party provides advance confidential information to the mediator describing the dispute and the party’s position, goals and, sometimes, a proposed acceptable solution. A wellprepared mediator will have a basic understanding of the dispute at the beginning of his or her involvement. During the mediation, the mediator gives each party ample time, space and opportunity to state his or her concerns, perception of the problem and possible resolutions, and encourages the parties to engage each other in meaningful conversation. Mediators often are attorneys, mental health professionals or people who have devoted their entire careers to mediation. They do not inject their own result-oriented comments into the mediation. The mediator does not impose a decision or resolution to the dispute being considered. The mediator’s role is to provide a helpful environment in which the parties can discuss their dispute, move toward resolution and, if successful, document that resolution in an agreement in their own words. If the parties can reach a resolution voluntarily in this manner, they will be satisfied, they will be likely to comply with their own agreement and perhaps continue their pre-mediation relationship in a constructive way.

beer brewing, there is one name that most people will associate with being an expert in craft beer brewing, Samuel Adams. Samuel he Great American Beer Festival has Adams is a Boston-based beer company been an annual event for over 30 years. responsible for brewing some of the most Each year the popularity of this event grows popular craft beers in the nation. exponentially. Hundreds of breweries from As a part of their community across the country come together each fall responsibility, this company has started a to pour their best brews for over 49,000 project to award a small brewery thirsty beer drinkers. I took a with an “experienceship” which brief break from my campaign gives them a helping hand in for Wheat Ridge City Council to growing their business. Rickoli head down to the festival this was awarded this experienceship year. I had a very specific reason during a special ceremony for attending this year’s festival: during the Great American Beer to be the first person to visit the Festival. This is a rare honor that booth of Wheat Ridge’s own will give Rickoli Brewery owner Rickoli Brewery. It is their first Rick Abitbol access to knowledge year in business, and their first about how to best source time pouring beer at the Great ingredients, how to increase American Beer Festival. It is a sales, and other business unique and rare opportunity for Zachary Urban operations. This award should a first-year brewery to be invited mean we can expect to see great things from to pour at this festival. our hometown brewery for many years to I was able to navigate the crowds at the come. Cheers to Rick and his team over at opening of the festival and indeed was the Rickoli Brewery! first visitor in what would become a long line Charlie Holcer, may he rest in peace, of thirsty festivalgoers at their booth. The the former owner of Neighborhood Gazette, custom of this festival is for the brewery to was a friend of mine. Prior to his death pour each participant a small (less than one Charlie had encouraged me in my pursuit of ounce) pour of each beer they have to offer: a seat on the Wheat Ridge City Council. Social Lubricant Scotch Ale, MEH Cream I appreciate the support of each of you Ale, Randal Statik 3X IPA, Statik 3X IPA, as I knocked on your door to ask for your Monolith Imperial Stout, and Disturbed vote. I am excited to be sworn into office on Reflection IPA. Nov. 18. I am very eager to represent the I won’t pick a favorite among these great interests of our neighbors. Thank you. beers. Instead, I encourage you to head down Zachary Urban can be reached at 720to Rickoli Brewery and try them yourself. 252-5930 or www.zacharyurban.com. While I am not an expert in the world of

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Too Young to Lose? State bill 1069 dictates that students get 75 minutes of exercise per week. Some schools have decided to make y son came home the other day after his school’s field day. Noticing his fist their PE classes on two consecutive days, full of ribbons, I asked him just how many meaning that your son or daughter could he got. “The same as everyone else,” he be visiting that gym only once in an entire week. While our district does mandate quickly answered. an extra 30-minute recess for When does it become OK to those students, it also ruled teach the value of competition? against withholding recess as a I know some parents want to punishment. I know for a fact keep their children sheltered that this is not implemented at from the stress of winning and the school level. losing. Don’t be fooled, all kids Already we are at the end keep score, on the field and of the first trimester and many on the screen. It is really the parents are already thinking of parents that stress about their next year. Middle schools are kids losing sometimes. Yet, hosting parents in their info do we not shop for the best nights in the next few weeks. mechanic, attorney and even a Guy Nahmiach Everitt is holding their open Realtor? Would you be satisfied with just the average doctor when you are house on Dec. 4, Manning on Dec. 5, while Creighton’s will be on Nov. 21. Email me for being rushed to the hospital? We hear more and more about the any additional schools you need info on. If “rigor” of college and life that our students you miss these dates, I can assure you that are being prepared for. Common core will every principal will gladly meet with you push everyone on literacy and mathematics. and describe their school’s programs. With my daughter thriving in her What about our health? Fitness is directly linked with academic performance—less debating class over at Lakewood, she brings home the next issue we tackle: Is it absenteeism, better results. “Kids have an innate need to move, and a teacher’s job to not only educate, but also physical activity has been shown to improve motivate students to learn? Call or write me student learning and reduce negative with your thoughts. With yesterday’s election results still behavior issues,” Jeffco K-12 PE curriculum being digested, I will review the outcomes coordinator David Yonkie reminded me. So why is physical education being left next month. Instead I want remind everyone that behind in our schools? Running the mile has been replaced with more “fun” activities. I Thanksgiving gives us an excellent reason am not talking about heart attacks at the age to say a kind word to those we ordinarily of 10, but a taste of sweat and competition. would not. Thanks for reading. Learning to work for the reward. Not simply Guy Nahmiach can be reached at 303accept that everyone is getting a ribbon at 999-5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. the end of the day.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wheat Ridge Optimists Club Christmas Program A long-standing tradition in Wheat Ridge, the Wheat Ridge Optimists Club provides gift certificates for food and clothing for local families, as well as gifts for children every holiday season. At several locations throughout Wheat Ridge, Christmas trees are decorated with paper ornaments with the first name, gender and age of a child. Some of the locations include King Soopers at Youngfield, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center and Community Banks of Colorado in Arvada. “Our goal is ‘Every child gets a present,’” said Megara Pullen, Wheat Ridge Optimist club member. Pullen added that she wanted to thank everyone who has participated in the program. Practical items are also needed. Last year 225 children from 65 families had a brighter Christmas due to the community’s generosity. The gift-wrapping party is on Friday, December 13th and gifts will delivered to the families on Saturday, December 14th. School, volunteers will wrap presents. Volunteers are always welcome and are needed. For more information on tree locations go to www.wheatridgeoptimist.org/ or contact Magara Pullen at 303-902-5477.

Share Food and Wheat Ridge Stories at The Grange, Nov. 21 Families and people of all ages are invited to come listen to stories about Wheat Ridge’s heritage, and tell stories of their own, at Sharing Food and Stories, Celebrating the Generations of Wheat Ridge, Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Presented by Live Local Harvest and the Wheat Ridge Grange, the event starts with a pot luck dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by storytelling at 7:00 p.m. Free. For more information, visit the Live Local Wheat Ridge Facebook page.

Keep Fallen Leaves Out of the Street Fallen leaves, grass clippings and other debris that are blown, raked or dumped on city streets potentially ends up in the storm drains and pollutes waterways. And in Wheat Ridge, it may get you a ticket for littering (see City Code Chap. 15 Sec. 1524(a)). So, all leaves and grass clippings should be bagged and placed at the curb for regular trash collections or used for compost. Neither cut branches, nor weeds are allowed. The complete list of what you can not dump on any street, alley, sidewalk or public grounds includes: any and every type of rubbish, waste material, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, excrement, urine, offal composed of animal matter or vegetable matter, or any noxious or offensive matter. This is including but not limited to, any discarded dead animal, fishing line, bait, chemical, chemical compound, petroleum product or compound, automobile part or accessory, tire, wheel, junk, paper, cardboard, can, lid, bottle, cap, carton, wrapper, box, wooden object, plastic object, clothing, cloth, metal object, rubber object, leather object, hide, feathers, grass clippings, leaves, cut weeds, branches cut

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Orange & Blue Bowling Bash Benefit Tournament at Brunswick Zone Dec. 14 Bronco celebrities will trade cleats for bowling shoes to benefit Make-A-Wish Colorado at the Orange & Blue Bowling Bash, Saturday, Dec. 14, at Brunswick Zone Wheat Ridge, 9751 W. 49th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The bowling tournament for all ages and skill levels will be hosted by Broncos standouts tight end Julius Thomas, kicker Matt Prater, safety Duke Ihenacho, long snapper Aaron Brewer, lineman Mitch Unrein and 20 of their teammates. Professional Bowling Association star 2011-12 player of the year, Sean Rash, will be in attendance to meet fans and perform trick shots. The tournament begins at 3:00 p.m. and concludes with an awards ceremony and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Although the 3:00-5:30 p.m. session is sold out, spectator passes can still be purchased by those who sign up for the 12:00-2:30 p.m. session. The athletes will be arriving at 2:30 to sign autographs and take

Sign up at www.broncobowlingbash. com. For more information, contact Joseph Allen at (559) 241-4412 or jallen@ strikes4kids.org; or Patti Forsythe, Events Director for Make-A-Wish Colorado, at pforsythe@colorado.wish.org.

Wheat Ridge Wants YOU on Boards and Commissions The City of Wheat Ridge is recruiting residents wanting to participate in their government by volunteering on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Applicants must live in the district for which they are applying. Openings include: Parks and Recreation Commission – one Youth Commissioner opening in District I; call (303) 231-1307 for information. Animal Welfare and Control Commission – openings in District I and III Board of Adjustment – three At-Large Openings Applications for Boards and Commissions can be found at ci.wheatridge. co.us. Completed applications can be scanned and emails to broome@ ci.wheatridge.co.us; faxed to 303-234-5924 (attention Bruce); or mailed to City Clerk’s Office, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. For more information, contact Bruce Roome, Deputy City Clerk, at 303-2352816 or broome@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

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Edgewater Optimists Gear Up for Giving Tree The Giving Tree is the Edgewater Optimist Club’s effort to make sure that every child will receive at least one present during the holiday season. According to Darlene Walter, the club works in conjunction with the parent liaison or social worker at the two elementary schools, as well as including all of the other children in the family (up through age 17), many of whom attend Jefferson High School. “It is an amazing program; this year the police personnel will be joining us in the effort,” she says. Last year, the program served 69 families and 172 children. The community can help by picking names from the Giving Tree or by making monetary donations. Schools will solicit Giving Tree gift applications in time for the holidays, and gift requests will be hung on the Giving

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Northern Lights has a grow facility in Denver. Mitch Woolhiser, co-owner of Northern Lights, is concerned about the passage of Proposition AA, a 25 percent tax on the wholesale price of marijuana by weight, making the entire tax, with an 8 percent Edgewater city tax, a total of 33 percent. “Taxes may drive everything to black market use,” he said. Currently, Northern Lights’ customer demographics are similar to the CDPHE statistics from the medical marijuana registry. The average age is 42, and 94 percent are under treatment for a chronic pain condition. Woolhiser said he can’t predict how many medical marijuana patients will use retail marijuana products, in lieu of being on the medical marijuana registry. Northern Lights has applied for retail/adult-user marijuana licenses. In Jefferson County, there are 12,250 patients on the registry, as of August per the CDPHE website.

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Fee Enhancements to support the Least Restrictive Environment so residents and businesses can easily do work in the City of Wheat Ridge • Supported the removal of the height and density restrictions in the Charter for the Urban Renewal Areas, which voters approved. • Supported a 50 percent building permit rebate to residents and businesses after the July 2009 storm that damaged many homes and businesses in the city • Supported adoption of Mixed-Use Zone Districts • Lastly, I worked to ensure that Wheat Ridge residents had plenty of opportunities to play. • Healthy, happy and engaged residents are the backbone of the community and contribute in so many ways. Wheat Ridge is blessed to have amenities like our park and trail system, recreation center and the active adult center to support the active lifestyle that attracts people to our community. I have worked to maintain these amenities as well as add new amenities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Some major accomplishments included: • Supported the acquisition and development of Discovery Park • Creation of the Mayor’s Public Art Initiative – Kevin Robb sculpture at Discovery Park • Supported the new skate park at Discovery Park • Supported the neighborhood park at 44th and Kendall I am proud of the work that has been accomplished during the last eight years. I am excited for the future and hope that you are as well. It truly has been a pleasure to serve as your mayor. Mayor Jerry DiTullio becomes District I Councilman Jerry DiTullio on Nov. 18; visit the City of Wheat Ridge website – www. ci.wheatridge.co.us – for new contact information.

The change is that the legal limit now for drivers is five nanograms per milliliter of whole blood for the THC limit. THC is a chemical compound in marijuana that can create intoxication. The legal limits for THC continue to be debated. Unlike the state blood alcohol limit of 0.08, THC can remain in the blood long after intoxication. “We’ve had some arrests for driving under the influence of drugs,” said Wheat Ridge Police Chief Dan Brennan. Brennan said what most concerned him was the increase of underage students bringing marijuana to school. Use of prescription drugs are also on the rise in schools. Brennan was uncertain if when working with federal law agencies it could complicate matters, as marijuana is still illegal under federal law. “Driving under the influence of drugs could be an issue,” said Edgewater Police Chief John Hough. He believes there will be an increase. Both Brennan and Hough agreed that there are many factors to consider regarding the impact of retail marijuana, including education for youth, research and most likely future changes to laws. “We’re headed into unchartered waters,” Brennan said.

Amendment 64 also allows for growing industrial hemp. Under Colorado State law, any genus of cannabis with THC above 0.3 percent is considered marijuana; below 0.3 percent is considered hemp. Starting in early 2014, the Colorado Department of Agriculture will begin registration for hemp growers for research/development and commercial use, with limits on acreage.

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Community Learning Center to start an exciting program called “Saint Tank.” Newton says it is modeled after ABC’s “Shark Tank,” teams of four high school students will develop business plans and compete for $1,000 to make that plan a reality. These business ideas will be focused on the Edgewater community, he says, and each week students will hear from local business owners and develop their business plan. For more information, visit www.edgewatercollective.org.

want to start with how grateful I am for our police department. Using newer and better technologies and by working with surrounding agencies they were able to quickly solve a recent homicide that occurred in our city. As the news coverage of the crime spread I began to receive questions about a seemingly unrelated topic; is it OK for people to live in garages? It became apparent that many folks are not aware of some of Business Spotlight the living situations in the city. 25th Avenue Solon, located For safety and zoning reasons it at 5350 W. 25th Ave., formerly is illegal for anyone in the city to known as Chop Salon, is now live in a garage. Building codes owned by Annie Putts. She says Bonnie McNulty identify many different types when James Elias, the former of uses for buildings and require different owner, moved to Glenwood Springs, he standards for each. When garages are built graciously gave her a chance to have her they are not required to meet the structural, own salon. Annie has over 30 years in the heating, electrical, cooking and plumbing salon business specializing in precision hair life-safety standards of a “habitable space.” cutting, perms and color. Other talented staff Many of these converted garages, fondly include Ashley Ryan, who provides sports, referred to as “Bandit Housing,” can be reflexology, stone and Swedish massages; found in Edgewater. The city is dedicated Landra Roberson, specializing in wedding to identifying and correcting unsafe living and formal updo’s, makeup and, of course, conditions. If you are aware of any such color and haircuts; and Lorie Stover, the Bandit Housing please notify the City Office. newest addition to the 25th Avenue team. A former Denver Post photographer, Lorie has an eagle eye for detail and specializes in Edgewater Collective’s New Projects curly hair, involved color and cuts. The Edgewater Collective is launching For more information and appointments two projects to inspire children and teens call 303-261-7217. and increase community involvement in Edgewater, according to Joel Newton, Executive Director of Edgewater Collective. Join Me for Coffee According to Newton, this fall they are Please join me Wednesdays from 9:00 coordinating with Edgewater Elementary to 11:00 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Shop, and Lumberg Elementary to send in trained 5224 W. 25th Ave. I’ll buy your coffee (or literacy volunteers to invest in K-3rd grade tea) just for stopping by and chatting. If literacy. If a child growing up in poverty can you can’t make it at that time, call and I will read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, make arrangements for a time that will work their chances of graduating high school for you. increase exponentially. Edgewater mayor Bonnie McNulty can The Collective is also partnering with be reached at 303-233-6216 or bjmcnulthe Jefferson High School 21st Century ty2@comcast.net.

Simple Measures for Holiday Safety BY JOHN HOUGH

he holiday season will soon be upon us, a time of the year for traditional gatherings with family and friends and exchanging gifts that should be joyful and filled with fun. The Edgewater Police Department wants everyone in our community to enjoy a safe and happy holiday season by following some simple crime prevention measures. If you are going to attend a party, have something to eat before consuming alcoholic beverages. Remember that only time will eliminate alcohol and its effects from your body. Use a designated driver and never drink and drive. Be cautious when driving alone at night. Keep all the doors and windows closed and locked while in or out of your car. If you shop at night, park in a well-lit area. Try not to park next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with heavily tinted windows. Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside. Do not leave packages visible inside your car. Clearly visible packages are a temptation to potential thieves. Finally, when leaving and approaching your car, be aware of your surroundings. Do not approach your car if there are suspicious persons around it. When shopping, stay alert to your surroundings and people around you. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check or a credit card. If you are using an ATM, chose one that is located in a well-lit area. Shield the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. If you do not feel secure at an ATM, do not complete your transaction, but go to an ATM at a more secure location. Don’t throw away your ATM receipt at the ATM location. Notify your credit card company immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen

or misused. Keep a record of all your credit card numbers at home in a safe location so you can report stolen or lost credit cards by number. Avoid overloading yourself with packages. Leave yourself with clear visibility and freedom of movement to avoid potential problems. Try to carry your cash and wallet in a front pocket and your purse or handbag securely around your shoulder. Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. For that reason, use extra caution when contacting a stranger at the front door of your home. Sometimes scam artists will prey upon the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations either doorto-door or on the telephone for charities that do not exist. Ask for identification. Find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not entirely satisfied, do not donate. Instead, donate to a recognized charity of your choice. Shopping with children is especially challenging during the holiday season. Try to avoid being separated by teaching your children to stay close to you at all times while shopping. Teach them to go to a store clerk, uniformed security guard or police officer to ask for help if they become separated from you. Never allow your child to go to the restroom alone; a responsible older person should accompany them. Never allow your child to go to the parking lot or car alone. Children should never be left in a car alone while you are shopping. Finally, teach your children to immediately tell you if a stranger is bothering them, and report that information, including a description of the stranger and any vehicle, to the local police department immediately. Contact Edgewater Police Chief John Hough at jhough@edgewaterpd.com.

I would like to take a moment to congratulate the winners of the 2013 city council and mayoral election on their “hardight years ago I was elected to the earned” victories. All kidding aside, these Edgewater City Council, and four years people will work hard on your behalf to keep ago, re-elected. Believe me, eight years is our community the “City of Choice.” plenty, and I will be happy to have more free Returning to my earlier time to spend with my two young point, I received far less children. Term limits: a good community input after the thing! election than before. On a related When I first ran for council note, I can tell you that many the field was crowded and I spent of my individual votes were a lot of time knocking on doors. heavily influenced by resident Four years ago the situation was input. I did not just value your similar and again I spent a lot of input, I needed it to make good time listening to voters. Those decisions on your behalf. conversations were paramount to Without the benefit of a helping me understand the needs hard-fought campaign for your and desires of our community. Adam Gardner vote, our elected officials need I get very little resident your input now more than ever. Not crazy input on the average nonelection day, but about italicizing this either, haha. Spend a I appreciate it every time someone sends few hours every year communicating with an email, calls, or shows up and speaks at them. Take a minute and visit the city’s web a meeting. Unfortunately, the amount of site where you can join the “Town Cryer” resident input after an election pales I’m not email list. I suspect some of you will find a wild about this word choice, it implies ‘less passion for preserving the viability of this importance’ and I’m not certain that is what wonderful community that we all call home. he is trying to say… in comparison to the With a little luck, 2015 will bring us enough amount during an election. candidates to have a real choice in the City of Thank you to every resident who ever Choice. As I leave office, I leave you with that gave me his or her opinion. Whether I challenge; the same challenge so eloquently agreed with you or not, please know that I issued by President Lincoln as the tide of the heard and considered your words. Civil War turned in favor of preserving this Perhaps you noticed recently that republic that we all call home: the number of Edgewater candidates on “...be here dedicated to the great task your ballot was the same as the number of remaining before us ... that government positions available. When this happens, the of the people, by the people, for the people, candidates need only one single vote, like shall not perish from the earth.” their own, to get elected. Not coincidentally, -Abraham Lincoln, from the you probably noticed that there wasn’t much Gettysburg Address, Nov. 19, 1863 campaigning this year. Campaigning costs Contact Edgewater City Councilman money and takes time, so when there is no Adam Gardner (before he leaves!) at 303competition, there’s not likely to be much 257-9011 or agardner@edgewaterco.com. campaigning.

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