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Trunk or Treat: A Fun Twist on a Childhood Tradition By Meghan Godby

or adults, October heralds scarves, colorful fall foliage, and the occasional pumpkin spice latte. Children, however, are eyeing just one date on the calendar: Halloween. It’s a childhood favorite for good reason: fun costumes, spooky decorations, and bounties of delicious candy that last until the New Year. While there’s something to be said for tradition (those pumpkin-shaped candy bowls aren’t just for decoration, you know!), there’s also more than one way to celebrate this fall holiday. If you’re looking to do something a little different with your family this year, consider heading to Trunk or Treat at Stevens Elementary. Now in its fifth year, the event boasts a multitude of activities and surprises appropriate for all ages. The main attraction, “Trick-or-Treat Street”, features a row of parked cars where children can stop and fill their bags with candy. The car trunks, which are meticulously decorated by community volunteers, range from scary to wacky (check out the hearse!), sure to delight the young and young at heart. However, there’s more than just candy at Trunk or Treat. In addition to trick-or-treating, children can enjoy a haunted house, carnival games, and a costume parade. Rise Dance Company, who is leading the parade, will also be performing a n

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A COSTUME PARADE, A GHOULISHLY DELIGHTFUL HAUNTED HOUSE, and free carnival games, all made 2015 Trunk or Treat a spook-tacular success. Trunk or Treat is a family friendly and safe trick or treating event with volunteer car trunks decorated in Halloween style where children safely complete the traditional October march for candy. Trunk or Treat started four years ago with just a handful of cars and some dedicated community members and has grown to the almost 40 cars and 2,800 in attendance last year. PHOTO BY JOYCE JAY

The Last Word on Creating a 38th Avenue Streetscape? By Nancy Hahn

reating 38th Avenue has been a process with ups, downs, proposals and plans since the 1950s. Engineers designed a 44-foot-wide 38th Ave. in the 1980s. The City Council could not approve the design, with some members supporting a 36-footwide design. They dropped discussion of 38th Ave. designs. Again, in the 1990s there were arguments between 36-footwide or 44-foot-wide design. Westword, in an article titled, “My Way or the Highway,” called the “discussion of West 38th Ave, the subject of the nastiest street fight in town.” No updating to 38th Ave. occurred. In 2012, new ideas were developed for 38th Ave. In 2014, the ballot proposal to narrow 38th Ave. between Upham and Marshall Streets was not approved by voters. The community and business owners felt that they had been left out. They felt that they should have more of a voice in the process. In 2016, the Cre8 Your 38 process was begun to develop the concept and design to create a “Main Street” streetscape, with input from the community. Over 300 community members showed up for the first meeting. From January to April, community members collaborated and created the final design proposal. The streetscape design was presented to City Council on May 16 and called for complete reconstruction of the street, providing 8-foot sidewalks and 4-foot amenity zones. The design was for three traffic lanes. On June 6, the City Council discussed alternative designs to place on the ballot to provide choices. Ballot

language, though, must be written in a form in which a ‘Yes’ vote is for a change and a ‘No’ vote is for no change. During public comments at the beginning of the city council study session on July 11, several citizens questioned the Council’s plan. The Council’s plan is just “cobbled together” said one speaker. Several citizens recommended taking more time to get it right. In the city council streetscape plan, 38th Ave. from Sheridan to Wadsworth would be restriped, but

the lane configuration would stay as it is. Between Pierce and Upham Streets, rather than tearing out sidewalks and completely creating new wider ones, sidewalks would be repaired and added where needed. From High Street to Upham Street, the sidewalk would be built out on the south side. Parallel parking spaces in the same area would be filled in to add trees; also, new lighting, consistent benches, trashcans, and public art. Councilman Duran worked to create ballot language to as a way to say,

“If the ballot issue fails… the entirety of 38th Ave. (Wadsworth to Sheridan) will be… a four-lane configuration.” Councilmember Wooden, Councilmember Fitzgerald, and Councilmember Hoppe would not support four lanes, since the Cre8 process chose three lanes. This council session also looked at recommendations from the D.I.R.T. (Drainage, Infrastructures, Roads and Continued on page 6

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For Whom the Honor Bell Tolls By SJ Griﬃn “Honor” means dignity and esteem for outstanding service. This is what one would expect when paying last respects to those who have served in the armed services. Yet, when Louis Olivera was attending a funeral at Fort Logan National Cemetery, honor seemed absent. After waiting for an honor guard to appear, the funeral director finally hit a button and played a very scratchy version of “Taps.” Olivera, a veteran himself, was appalled at the lack of honor showed this man. After the funeral, Olivera investigated why this happened. He found that nearly 7000 vets recently buried did not receive military honors. It seems that we have Continued on page 10

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There are many reasons why 2E is not good for Wheat Ridge. The passing of 2E will negatively impact several local businesses and residences. Some will face logistical obstacles, while others will have to relocate because of its massive, increased amenity zones in the Wadsworth plan. Just how many, or which areas will be most affected, is not certain as plans still aren’t finalized. The current estimate of relocations are sixto-eight homes and businesses, but these numbers are subject to change. With such a vague demeanor regarding how the proposed developments will impact our lives, our City Council wants us to approve a $38 million dollar tax debt for a loan on monies we don’t need right away for projects lacking in transparency. It seems fiscally irresponsible to pay more than $5 million dollars in interest for a loan on projects which won’t start until years from now. Our council could consider a less expensive, pay-as-we-go strategy on many of these projects, saving us millions. Our city has a history of wasting sizable amounts of money in recent years; pushing special interest agendas which often fail due to their unpopularity with citizens and local businesses. Much of what 2E covers has been at the request of outside interests, not unlike the recently failed Walmart proposal or 2B street plan, to name a couple. What makes 2E different is, instead of allowing us to vote “Yes” or “No” on each of the four expenditures, we’re forced to accept all of them at once, or none at all, with 2E’s “all or nothing” ballot language. 2E is the logistical and fiscal equivalent of voting for three Walmart strips or 2B style street plans, at once. Spending a few million to renovate a park seems acceptable. But are we willing to agree to the rest of this costly package, consequences included, to get there? We shouldn’t be faced with such a decision. It seems more like a political strong arm tactic than an attempt to get honest consensus from citizens on a slew of high cost development projects. These projects are designed to appease outside developers, realtors, and investor interests, while having negative consequences on many local businesses and residents. All this, at a time when our state and county also have their hands out for large tax requests. For the $5 million dollar interest debt alone, our city could do a lot for our residential neighborhoods and local businesses; many of which are in need of attention but get overlooked as our council remains distracted by glossy street plans and slick sales pitches from big city developers who wish to fill our city with high density apartments until Wheat Ridge is just another high-priced urban strip among the gentrified suburbs of the metro area. Please, for the future of Wheat Ridge as a whole, Vote No on 2E. M. Illo, Wheat Ridge

I'm voting yes on Wheat Ridge ballot question 2E, which makes me feel good about our city and its future. What makes me feel so good is that I'll join many others who believe 2E is as important for our community pride as it is for our infrastructure. So, what is 2E? It's a new, temporary halfcent sales tax for four specific projects. It's NOT a property tax. The sales tax is small, just a nickel on a $10 purchase. There's a "sunset" clause, so the tax will end at 12 years or sooner. And the projects are carefully chosen: Anderson Park: Much-needed updates to the aging Anderson building, improved fields, a replacement pavilion and parking lots to support festivals. Wadsworth Boulevard: Funds raised by 2E will allow us to access over $30 million in state and federal grants. This will be used from 35th Ave to I-70 to relieve congestion, to provide walkability and bikeability, and to support our local businesses with improved access and a beautified right-of-way. It’s important that Wheat Ridge invest in Wadsworth now. CDOT doesn’t have immediate plans to make these critical improvements, and CDOT acting alone would focus on moving cars, not accommodating our businesses. Gold (G) Line TOD at 52nd and Ward: I'm excited about TOD, or "transit oriented development." 2E tax money will add sidewalks, a pedestrian overpass, and traffic lights for safe access to Wheat Ridge's only commuter rail station. This will establish a new focal point for transit-connected housing and businesses. Clear Creek Crossing: Wheat Ridge is fortunate to have some prime real estate at Youngfield and I-70. 2E will re-tool local road access to spur development of revenue generating projects on this site inside the city limits. Not a single item proposed by 2E is unnecessary. In fact, a citizen task force identified many millions of dollars more in existing unmet infrastructure needs. Ballot question 2E funds just the top four priorities. 2E is right-sized for Wheat Ridge. The impact to shoppers is very small, and anybody shopping in Wheat Ridge helps to pay, including shoppers from other cities. 2E is responsible, accountable, and transparent. It's been thoroughly vetted and structured with real checks and balances. The ballot language spells out exactly which projects will be funded by 2E. This same process, with a dedicated and time-limited sales tax, was used very successfully when Wheat Ridge built our Recreation Center and our City Hall addition. We have a great track record of collecting the necessary funds and building the projects. Finally, the consensus is there for 2E. That's what I like most of all. 2E has broad support from a coalition of neighbors, community and business leaders, and elected officials. A vote for 2E is a great chance for us all to come together as proud citizens of Wheat Ridge. It's a big tent, and I'm joining these folks. I ask you to join us too by voting yes on 2E. Lloyd Levy, Wheat Ridge

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regularly hosts book drives. Earlier this year, they hosted a drive at the Whale of a Used Book Sale and plan to do the same this fall. In order to increase public outreach, they’re also partnering with large employers in Jefferson County. Not only do employee book drives make donations easy, but they also bring valuable support to our local libraries and help bring awareness to the Friends of the Library program. Local partners include the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden and the Federal Center in Lakewood, both of which hosted employee book drives earlier this year. So, where do the rest of the donations go? A large majority of donations are sold at book sales, with profits benefitting the Jefferson County Public Library. In fact, many will be showcased at the Whale of a Used Book Sale later this month. This popular event, which takes place at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, brings in over 3,000 local residents. It’s a wonderful event for both the book lover and the budget conscious, with nearly 80,000 books for your browsing pleasure. The sale is open to the public from Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23, with a special preview day for Friends of the Library on Thursday. Can’t wait to start shopping? Purchase an early access pass ($10) and get in one hour early (8 to 9 a.m. on Friday)! If you’re on a budget, mark Sunday, October 23 on your calendar – bags of books will be available starting at just $6.00. And if you’re a Jefferson County employee or Friend of the Library, you can also receive a 50% discount on your purchase on Saturday. As people continue to donate highquality materials, funds are raised for library programs that otherwise may not be possible. Jo Schantz, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Library Foundation, is thrilled with the outcome. “Nobody wants to throw away a good book. Through our book donation program, we offer Jeffco

residents an opportunity to share that book with others, instead of simply adding it to a landfill. It’s a win/win for all of us!” With donations on the rise, the Jefferson County Library Foundation made a change to the program earlier this month. In a recent press release, they announced that large donations (i.e., more than one box) are no longer accepted at the Lakewood branch. Instead, donors must now take large donations directly to the Foundation office (located at 10790 W 50th Ave, #200, in Wheat Ridge). The change is a smart move; not only does this increase efficiency, but it also reduces steadily climbing transportation costs. The result? More money in the JCPL budget, which means more materials and programs for area families. If you have a large donation, you are asked to call the Foundation first at 303-4035075. Donations are accepted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can donate more than books, however. As Jo explains,

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zombie-themed Thriller dance, a Halloween favorite for both kids and adults. The best part? All of these activities are completely free, thanks to generous sponsorships by the Wheat Ridge Neighborhood Gazette, Lakota Skye, Compass Construction, Vectra Bank and (new this year) St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church. Although the spooky doorsteps of your neighborhood may be tempting, Carolyn Doran, Events Manager at Localworks, urges you to consider something different. “It is a fun, interactive event that brings families, neighbors, and businesses together,” she explains. Children will love the activities and plentiful candy, while adults will enjoy seeing the creative decorations of

“We also accept donations of CDs, DVDs, LP vinyl records, collectible magazines (dated prior to 1940), collectible comic books, and vintage maps.” Unfortunately, VHS tapes and current magazines are not accepted. To ensure the highest quality of materials for our community, the Foundation cannot take items that are stained, damaged, or moldy. Even amidst a world of e-books and dwindling attention spans, there’s a genuine pleasure to be had in reading a physical paper book. Your donations will bring the gift of reading, art, and music to less fortunate members of our community. By simply cleaning out your closet or tidying a bookshelf, you can help share books with those who may not be able to afford them otherwise. If your nonprofit is interested in receiving book donations, please visit www.jeffcolibraryfoundation.org. If your Jefferson County business would like to host an employee book drive, please contact the Foundation at 303-403-5075.

their neighbors. As an added bonus, the event wraps up before sundown and won’t interfere with bedtimes. Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 29, in the parking lot of Stevens Elementary (7101 W. 38th Avenue). The event, which runs from 4 to 6 p.m., is always popular and continues to grow. Over 3,000 people from the Wheat Ridge area attended last year, and numbers are expected to climb. So gather those pumpkin shaped buckets, don your kiddos in their best costumes, and come out for an evening of safe, family-friendly fun. If you’d like to be involved, volunteers are still needed. Help out with one of the activities, assist with set-up and teardown, or get your creative juices flowing and decorate your own trunk! For more information, contact Carolyn Doran at 720-259-1030 or cdoran@wearelocalworks.org.

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2016 Race For State House: Danielson and Demott n

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nder the golden dome of the state capitol building in Denver, one person will represent Edgewater and Wheat Ridge in the Colorado House of Representatives. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, or early mailin ballot, voters will make their decision between two candidates for House District (HD) 24, and on who their legislator will be in the 65-member State House of Representatives for the 2017 legislative session. HD 24 in Jefferson County has a population of more than 75,000 and includes the cities of Edgewater, Golden and Wheat Ridge, parts of Arvada and Lakewood, as well as Lakeside, Mountain View, and unincorporated Applewood, Fairmount and West Pleasant View. Incumbent, Jessie Danielson, and Joseph DeMott are the candidates in this race for the State House. Both candidates are Colorado natives and Wheat Ridge

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Trails) Task Force. A list of DIRT’s ten priority projects was presented. The top three were the Gold Line Station, the 38th Ave. streetscape, and Clear Creek Trail Reconstruction. The Council approved. This work would also require a sales tax increase. At the City Council meeting on August 8, language for the ballot question to gain community approval to fund the 38th Ave. streetscape was discussed. Councilmember Hoppe created and received unanimous approval stating the area for revitalization as the 38th Ave. corridor between Upham Street and Harlan Street. It provided a “three-lane main street to include amenity zones, improvements to sidewalks… onstreet parking, bike lanes, public art, and a new community plaza, while maintain (sic) current lane configuration.” The first ballot question, which was discussed at the August 22 Council meeting, will ask for a sales tax increase of one-half of one-cent for 12 years. These funds will be used for some improvements recommended by the DIRT Task Force. These projects include improvements to Anderson Park pool, parking lots and the baseball field. Wadsworth reconstruction from 35th to I-70 is included as well as Clear Creek Crossing improvements. During public comment, one speaker was excited that the public is given a voice in community improvements, but concerned that this measure might have less chance

residents, with long-term familial ties to Wheat Ridge and are active in the community. Two years ago, Danielson and DeMott were on the ballot in HD 24. Danielson was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2014. Following are three general questions asked of the candidates Danielson and DeMott.

Rep. Jessie Danielson, Democrat (Incumbent) Danielson grew up on her father’s family farm near Ault in Northeast Colorado. This is where she learned firsthand the value of hard work. Danielson earned a BA from the University of Colorado. The maternal side of her family has ties to Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area for around 60 years. Her mother and her mother’s siblings all graduated from Wheat Ridge High School. Danielson’s of passing with another tax question on the ballot. Final elements of the 38th streetscape compromise/retrofit plan were presented by Mark Westburg, design supervisor and engineer. This plan included three traffic lanes from Upham Street to Harlan Street, amenity zones and seating, improved sidewalks and bike lanes. Additionally, the Green at Stevens Elementary would be developed as a community gathering place. The November ballot question would have asked for a temporary increase of one-quarter of one-cent in Wheat Ridge’s Sales and Use tax for three years and would have raised $4.5 million. The tax would have begun January 2017 and ended in December 2019. Councilmember Davis commented that the compromise/retrofit plan is not the design Cre8 Your 38 wanted and, maybe it would be better to wait and just offer the DIRT task force question. Councilmember Fitzgerald, Councilmember Pond, Councilmember Hoppe and Councilmember Wooden each expressed regret that putting both questions on the ballot would risk the DIRT question. Councilmember Urban, Councilmember Mathews and Councilmember Duran felt that 38th Ave. should be left to voters to decide. The motion to put the 38th streetscape question on the ballot failed three to five. There will be no way for voters to say “yes” or “no” to the original plans that were developed in Cre8 Your 38 or to say “yes” or “no” to the compromise plan developed by the City Council. Many Wheat Ridge residents hope that even if Cre8 Your 38 is not on the ballot this time, it is not dropped completely – as it has been so many times before.

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grandmother still lives in Wheat Ridge. She and her husband moved to Wheat Ridge to be close to family. Prior to running for the Colorado Legislature, Danielson was the Colorado State Director for America Votes. She is an active participate in women’s rights. She has volunteered and worked for various political organizations. Why are you running for state house? Or why did you initially run for state house and why are you running for another term. “I ran for the state house because I wanted to serve my community,” said Danielson. She added that she strives to be accountable and accessible to her constituents—and she wishes to “make life better for the people in Colorado.” She’s seeking reelection because “there is still a lot of work to be done.” What local issues do you think need to be addressed in the State House? And what do you hope to accomplish in the term? “We have a lot of work to do on the economy– and strengthen and expand the middle class.” Danielson wants to introduce and pass a bill that cuts the “red tape for veterans” to support their return to the workforce.” Presently, she is working on and hopes to see a veteran’s community living center in HD 24. In 2016, Danielson introduced eight bills. “I want to do what I did in 2016 and keep moving forward. We need to work more for our aging population.” Danielson was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to the Colorado Commission on Aging in 2015. “I’m going to continue to work on equal pay for equal work. What I didn’t get done in the first term, I wish to accomplish in the second,” she said. Is there something you would like to add? “It really has been my honor to serve. I believe the citizens deserve something more. I work hard,” said Danielson. For additional information or to support Jessie Danielson go to http://www.jessiedanielson.com

Joseph DeMott, Republican DeMott grew up in Wheat Ridge, and has lived in the city his entire life. His parents moved to Wheat Ridge from North Denver. In 1964 his parents opened Pietra’s Pizza on 44th Avenue. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School. He owns and manages

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reasons to say “bottoms up,” but this is one of the better reasons to do so. Please join me in voting bottom-up this t seems everywhere we turn today we year. Voting in this way, we take care of have someone else telling us how to vote. our own first while having our say where it I won’t lie, I have my own ideas about how matters most. Because all politics is local, you should vote on Wheat Ridge related and because we, as a community, are more issues, but you’ll have to call me to ask what than elections, campaigns, ballots and those recommendation might be. votes, I would like to call for a post-election What I would like to do here instead is get-together on November 15th at Colorado to instruct you in the Wheat Ridge way of Plus at 6:00pm for all interested parties of how to vote, not which candidate to select, all political stripes, win or lose, not which ballot questions to we all love Wheat Ridge. This vote for and against but rather will be a chance to bury the how to complete your ballot. hatchet, buy the beer, or mend You should vote by starting at the fence so-to-speak, so we as a the bottom of your ballot and city can move beyond what has work your way to the top of the been a somewhat contentious ballot. Start at the bottom of election season. the ballot where local issues of Irrespective of the outcome importance sit, waiting patiently of the election in November, for your vote. Here at the bottom the votes have already been is where your vote matters most, cast and counted down at the yay or nay. By starting at the Zachary Urban Great American Beer Festival bottom, we recognize the ageand none other than Wheat Ridge old axiom is true, all politics is High School Alumni and Wheat Ridge local. This year’s ballot is one of the longer residents Nato Francescato and Andrew ballots we have had in awhile. Kaczmarek have captured a gold medal for The consistent statistic of long ballots their Rocky Mountain Saison, in the Chile is a significant number of under counts, Beer category. Their new brewery 14er where the top of the ticket is punched with Brewing Company, with a Gold Medal in a remaining balance of ballot questions hand and a lineup of locally-crafted beers, at the bottom where it matters most are is in search of a permanent home. Could left blank. But I ask you, after witnessing Wheat Ridge be it? I sure hope so. this year's election season, does the top of Zachary Urban can be reached at 720the ticket really deserve to go first? After 252-5930 or www.zacharyurban.com. this campaign season, I can think of a few n

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his past year at Wheat Ridge High School, I had the pleasure of being classmates and friends to seven future United States Marines. These seven brave souls and numerous others from the Denver Metro area were recruited by non-other than Staff Sergeant Suresh Pandey of the United States Marine Corps. Pandey is solely responsible for the introduction of the path to becoming a Marine for these young men and women. A food service specialist in the Corps, Pandey eventually shifted his ambitions to giving back to the Corps. “The way it works in the Marine Corps is if you want to stay in the Corps, you have to give back. The Marine Corps is really unselfish, so if you stay only to benefit yourself then you will not last long,” said Pandey. When asked about the criteria regarding a possible recruit, Pandey stated, “As long as they do not have a felony, use drugs, or have any serious medical issues and past surgeries I can’t say ‘no.’ There is no person I can really say ‘no’ to past that point; I can talk to anybody and discover their character, if they want to be pushed and they don't want to give up, that is who I am looking for.” The very first step in becoming a Marine is the interview with a recruiter. The interview acts as a “character investigation,” where the recruiter can determine whether the Marine Corps is right for the interviewee and vice versa. After a young man or woman decides they want to become a Marine, the next step is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). This test acts as a placement exam and determines the eligibility of the candidate for jobs around

the Marine Corps. Following the exam, they must enter the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to insure that the candidate is in a healthy enough state to become a Marine. Immediately after this long process, they are eligible to take the oath. “After the oath, you will be apart of the Delayed Entry Program, which requires you to attend every Thursday workout and every second Saturday for a poole function. I also require every Monday, a phone call from every poole just so I can check up on them,” said Pandey. We hear all the time of our soldiers sacrificing their liberty and lives in exchange for ours to flourish, but we don’t hear how they got there. Recruiters of any branch of the military do their country a huge service and honor by preparing the next generations of elite men and women to continue the tradition of protecting our homeland. SSGT Suresh Pandey is a living example of that honor. Alex Rea is a recent graduate of Wheat Ridge High School, and the former Editor-inChief of its student publication, the Wheat Ridge Haystack.

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repair Anderson Park, however, is within our grasp. I am talking about Ballot Question 2E. Ballot Question 2E was created as an heat Ridge has been in the parks and opportunity to invest in our community. This recreation business since the City’s ballot question creates a total of one-half of incorporation in 1969, well over 40 years. a penny of sales tax income which would We have 21 parks, 250 square miles of open provide Anderson Park with a $4 million space, three recreation centers, an outdoor facelift as one of the FOUR projects to be pool, plus seven miles of greenbelt. funded by this small sales tax increase. This offers tremendous recreational While we are proud of having opportunity for a city of only achieved national accreditation nine+ square miles, a lean budget and receiving an A for park and and a proud, efficient staff. recreation management, we Today, we can share pride aspire to also receiving an A for in the fact that our Parks and our facilities -- especially those Recreation Department has that provide summer swimming received national accreditation by activities at the rate of 600-800 the Commission for Accreditation per day. 2E will help us get there! of Park and Recreation Agencies In addition to the Anderson Park (CAPRA). Wheat Ridge is now improvements, that tiny one-half one of only eight agencies of a penny will build roads at our in Colorado receiving this new commuter rail station, more prestigious recognition as a Joyce Jay city roads to get in and out of the model community. 82-acre Clear Creek Crossing development One of our most active parks is Anderson, as well as provide the $7 million match located at 44th and Field Street. This beautiful we need to receive up to $38 million in park offers opportunities to picnic, attend grants to reconstruct, widen, and landscape concerts, swim, play tennis or watch baseball Wadsworth Boulevard which is clogged with or soccer games. We also press Anderson into congestion. Please check yeswheatridge.org use as the home of our Carnation Festival for full details. drawing thousands of participants. Built in Even though 2E is only a half-cent 1972, the Anderson Building, adjacent to increase in sales tax ($.005 on $10), it pays the park, is home to educational and special off all four designated projects in 12 years events, art displays, and scheduled recreation and adds new life to our city for many years and athletic programs. to come. There is NO change to our property However, continual use of the park takes tax, which is the lowest in Jefferson County its toll. The Anderson Building roof has and most of the Front Range. patches on top of patches. It still leaks and Congratulations to Wheat Ridge Parks needs replacing. The family shower/locker and Recreation on achieving national area is more than 35 years old and lacks enough accreditation, and I hope next month to be privacy preferred by our users. Its design congratulating the residents of Wheat Ridge presents unique maintenance challenges for for giving themselves all of the advantages of our staff. And finally, Anderson’s playing a YES vote on 2E. fields have become hard packed and need Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay at replacement & movement. Parking can also 303-420-8533 or jjay@ci.wheatridge.co.us. be an issue. The opportunity to upgrade and

over two years, with public input through a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study and an ongoing Environmental ave you ever been frustrated driving Assessment. Some of the improvements through Wheat Ridge on Wadsworth include: Boulevard? Me too! Have you ever wondered Capacity improvements allowing a 52% if you can do anything about it, or if the City increase in traffic throughput should? Well, you can, and we will. Average rush hour travel speeds that There have been a lot of conversations improve from 10 mph to 20 mph focused on investment in the future of our Two-way cycle track with community. Ballot question bike-friendly connections to 2E is in the center of these Clear Creek bikeway dialogues, and I, along with all Continuous sidewalks along of my fellow council members, both sides of Wadsworth from support the overall investment 35th to Clear Creek Trail and economic development Improved transit facilities framed in this question. to complement RTD’s increased Today I want to call attention frequency of bus route 76 to, and make a case for, one of Enhanced streetscape with the important projects within 10-feet of landscaped tree lawn 2E: widening Wadsworth. In 2015, the City secured Our city has the unique a $25 million TIP grant for advantage of having a federal George Pond this project offering a unique interstate highway running chance for Wheat Ridge to capitalize on east-to-west, and three state highways federal funding to transform Wadsworth running north-to-south through our Boulevard into an effective state highway community. Many times we stay focused on and a vibrant city center. If the City cannot the challenges (and frustrations) that this provide $7 million of matching funds, or presents, but we should also acknowledge has to significantly alter the design on that this infrastructure could be the which the grant was based, the $25 million foundation of a vibrant and sustainable dollars of funding will be forfeited back to future. If we fix what is broken and if the other regional projects. If that occurs, any concepts are well planned, we, “the City” can upgrades on Wadsworth would be left to take this opportunity to make extraordinary Colorado Department of Transportation improvements to our community. (CDOT). Currently CDOT’s plans for Here are some of the facts that you Wadsworth are to overlay new asphalt in can find on www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ 2020 and to eventually upgrade the traffic wadsworth: signals. Neither of these would improve the The Wadsworth Boulevard widening congestion that plagues the roadway today. project provides an opportunity for Wheat Let’s fix what’s broken. Let’s end our Ridge to improve traffic operations, provide frustrations. I’ll be voting for 2E, because I critical pedestrian and bicycle facilities, think this is the time to stand up and take and help improve the look and feel of this the responsibility to meet the needs of our important gateway into the City. These community, and secure our future. improvements will create redevelopment George Pond represents Council Disopportunities and increased tax revenues in trict III. Contact him at 303-880-8729 or the future. gpond@ci.wheatridge.co.us The project design has been developed

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LOCALWORKS UPDATE Life is Still Sweet in Wheat Ridge annual potluck where we all get together and discuss what is going on in our little pocket of town. However, this year will be the last ince we filmed the “Life is Sweet” in year we get to attend this neighborhood Wheat Ridge video two years ago, potluck as we will be moving! We are sad we had our baby girl, Ruby, and we have to leave our amazing neighbors and our planted our roots deeper in the Wheat Ridge home, but luckily, we are moving about community. a mile away and staying in Wheat Ridge! I have connected with many other Keeping Ruby in her current child care was mothers in Wheat Ridge and also have really important to us. There become very familiar with the is literally no other part of the parks and trails in our town. metro area that we want to be Discovery Park and Hopper in more than Wheat Ridge. Our Hollow are our favorite places commutes to work are easy and to play. I love how we always we are close to everything! seem to find great families when Our new home that we we are out at the parks and get are moving into is a new to chit chat with them. On the build, which is a very unique weekends, Ruby has been taking opportunity in Wheat Ridge. We swim lessons at Wheat Ridge will be within walking/biking Recreation Center – another fun distance to Crown Hill Park, the place to meet local families! I am now back working full Chelsea, Justin, and Ridge at 38 and to the new retail Ruby Bunker development that is going in at time so Ruby is at an in-home 38th and Wadsworth. These are daycare. The best part is that huge amenities for us! it is up the street from our house with a We are excited to see the continued wonderful family who has been in their improvements over the next few years in Wheat Ridge home for over 40 years. It is Wheat Ridge. A few years after I graduated so great to find everything we need right in from Wheat Ridge High School as a proud our little town. Farmer, Localworks was chartered and I All the local events like RidgeFest, have seen all of the great things Localworks Carnation Festival, Criterium and Brewfest, has done for this community. Localworks is Cruiser Crawls, concerts at Anderson Park a wonderful asset! and movies in the park are fun, family Chelsea, Justin, and Ruby Bunker are friendly ways to see our friends in the proud to make their home in Wheat Ridge community and meet new ones. These are and the video about them can be found on so important to us as residents. Also, I must the city website at http://co-wheatridge3. say that I have really enjoyed volunteering civicplus.com/1264/Life-is-Sweet-inwith Localworks and can't wait to do more. Wheat-Ridge. Our neighborhood has an informal n

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWS Jefferson Trick or Treat Street Coming October 29 Jefferson Junior/Senior High School invites the community to join them for the annual Trick or Treat Street! The event will be Saturday, October 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School (2305 Pierce Street, Edgewater). Bring the family to enjoy a safe, indoor trick-or-treating experience filled with costumes, games and lots of fun. Requested donation of one can of food per person, which will go to families in need at Jefferson and to the Action Center. All ages are welcome! For more information, visit www.edgewaterco.com.

Planning the Edgewater Community Festival Those who have lived in Edgewater more than 10 years remember Edgewater Days. Edgewater Days was a well known, multiday festival that celebrated the Edgewater community, complete with a parade and many other different events. It began in the 1960s and ran through the mid-2000s. In 1987, Westword ranked Edgewater Days as the “Best Big-city, Small Town Festival.” Edgewater Collective is working to bring back a community festival that showcases the great businesses, history, schools, organizations and other community assets in Edgewater. The Edgewater Community Festival will be held Friday, May 12 through Sunday morning, May 14, 2017, and many of the activities will take place in Citizen’s Park. Edgewater Collective is currently putting together the Special Event Application for this event and will submit it to the City of Edgewater for approval once the event elements are firm. Some of the proposed elements for the festival are an Edgewater’s Got Talent at Jefferson Jr/Sr High School on Friday night. Saturday’s events would start with a 5k and a bike/pet parade before the race. Then Citizen’s Park would be filled with different booths showcasing Edgewater’s businesses, schools, history and art as well as a kid’s zone. The

festival would conclude on Sunday morning with a pancake breakfast and community exercise and yoga demonstrations. On Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m., interested community members are encouraged to attend a planning meeting to start planning this community festival. The planning meeting will be held at the Edgewater Collective office (5220 W. 25th Avenue).

A Reminder about Personal Safety On the morning of September 27, while walking to school along W. 20th Avenue, a 16-year-old female Jefferson High School student was approached by a man in a dark pickup truck. The student indicated that she thought the vehicle was being driven by her friend’s father, and when the pickup stopped alongside her she got into the vehicle. As the vehicle pulled away from the curb the student realized that she had mistakenly gotten into the vehicle and asked to be dropped off at Jefferson High School. The student was assaulted by the male driver prior to being dropped off at the high school, and she immediately notified school staff and Edgewater Police. Edgewater School Resource Officer McCallin took the student’s report, which included a detailed description of the suspect and suspect’s vehicle. Officer McCallin stopped at stores along W. 20th Avenue during the course of the next two days and was able to locate clear photographs of what he believed to be the suspect’s pickup truck traveling along W. 20th Avenue. On the morning of September 29, SRO McCallin was monitoring traffic along W. 20th Avenue and observed a vehicle and driver that matched the suspect. Officer McCallin initiated a traffic stop, and was able to quickly confirm and identify the suspect with the student’s assistance. A 35-year-old male Aurora resident was arrested for the assault. We’re very fortunate and thankful that this young lady escaped further trauma and this incident provides parents, teachers and neighbors a reminder to talk with your loved ones about personal safety.

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ello friends and neighbors! I am looking forward to the end of this election season and to the date of Friday November 11. That day is Veteran’s Day, and I am hosting a happy hour at the Edgewater American Legion (1901 Harlan St.) from 5:30 p.m. until closing. First and foremost, I want to thank my wife for her service as a combat medic in the in the Army National Guard. Second, we want to honor our citizen soldiers who serve our country. We shall raise a toast to you, and hope the rest of the community will raise a glass as well! One of the main reasons I decided to enter politics was the state of our foreign policy and how our fellow citizens in uniform were treated by our leaders at home and abroad. My father and all four of his brothers went to Vietnam and all returned. As I became more aware of our family’s story, my father’s brothers bore many scars. It would be safe to say that side of the family was forever changed, and I cannot say for the better. Many families bear these scars of our foreign entanglements, across many generations. We as a country must find a way to end this endless cycle of self-destruction. We must enact a cultural shift away from greed and the lust for power. I do believe we are truly making change at the local level, but I am not naïve enough to know the halls of power are omnipresent in our institutions as well as our actions globally. With that in mind, here

are three starting points to change how we interact on a foreign, and more specifically, a military paradigm. One, it starts with diplomacy. We shall return to a more diplomatic function that aligns with the values of average citizen of this country: Honor, integrity, and humility. The interests of our communities are represented in our soldiers, not with the moneyed-elite that sell their interests upon us and the rest of the world. Two, reevaluate the strategic and tactical effectiveness of all arms of the military and align such force and power that is representative of the citizen soldier. The citizen soldier is supported first by diplomatic exhaustion, the full support and will of the people to commit our fellow citizens to battle, and having a clear and concise leveraging of said power to see the outcome of why we even intervened in the sovereignty of another country in the first place. Third, no occupation without declaration. If our citizen soldiers are to take over a sovereign nation’s political and policing power, Congress MUST declare war. Shared sacrifice across the board. I am fully aware the three abovementioned starting points are quite simplistic for a complex world, but our current trajectory is a complete deterioration of military capability and moral integrity of our institutions and our willingness to defend them. Contact Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegardin at 720-568-0461 or kteegardin@edgewaterco.com.

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reached a disturbing confluence of events: We have the largest number of vets being buried every day, since the Civil War. At the same time, the U.S. military has fewer active duty personnel to serve as honor guards. Congress has decreased funds for military honors at burials by approximately 65%. Finally, service organizations, such the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, which would ordinarily fill the gap using volunteers, have fewer who can provide these services. Olivera kept thinking that there had to be something he could do. He came up with a novel idea: the Honor Bell. No novice working with community groups (he ran the WatchDog Dads Program at Prospect Valley Elementary), Olivera recruited colleagues and friends in the Wheat Ridge community to serve as board and staff members and to help raise funds. Next, he found the Verdin Company, a bell foundry in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have been in business since 1842 with a process for casting bells, which has not changed for over six centuries. At first, he had an idea to use artifacts from deceased Colorado veterans to serve as the metal for the bell. However, it turns out that a deep sounding bell needs to be made of solid bronze. It also needs to be a minimum of 37 inches in diameter, which makes a bell of about 1,000 pounds in weight. He had found a place to make the bell, but he had two other problems. How was he going to get a 1,000-pound bell to ceremonies at the cemetery? Plus, he still hadn’t given up on casting the bell with artifacts from deceased vets. He found a van that he could retrofit with a slide mechanism that will allow a few volunteers to drive to the burial, open the back door of the van, slide the bell out and perform the tolling ceremony. The Verdin Company indicated that as long as the bell was 99.9% bronze, it would still be a good sounding bell. Olivera gathered artifacts from 12 deceased Colorado vets. Representing every war, each branch of service, and all ranks, these artifacts included dog tags, medals, insignia, buttons, and belt buckles. Together, the artifacts’ combined size was no bigger than a soda can, or 0.1 percent of the bell. The artifacts were carefully escorted to the foundry with military support motorcycles

from each state they crossed. At a service attended by escorts, volunteers and family members, artifacts were included in the bell as it was being formed. The Honor Bell is the first bell cast in U.S. history with the sole purpose of rendering a final honor to service members and veterans. The bell, in its special van, made its way to Colorado and was dedicated at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Memorial Day, 2016. This bell will only toll to honor veterans and will only be tolled by volunteer veterans in the Bell Guard. Olivera explains that bells can be rung for joy and those rings are done in quick succession, but bells are tolled for sorrow. Tolling is done in slow cadence, acknowledging the community’s respect and gratitude for the veteran’s sacrifice. Hearing the Honor Bell is truly a moving experience. A 1,000-pound bell has a sound that starts not with your ears but with the soles of your feet. It moves slowly up your body in the most mournful way. Honor bells are tuned to mourning. They are struck, note by note, to communicate the depth of sorrow and the extent of loss. The Honor Bell Foundation believes that there is no better way to sound a tribute than by an honor bell. Its dignity complements the traditions and simplicity associated with military funeral rites, while its beauty offers a note of reverence. The visual impact of the bell is also stunning. As it is rolled out from the back of its van, the first thing seen is highly polished bronze. The front of the bell has seven stars in a circle. Six of the stars are engraved. The seventh star is a gold star for those who lost their life in service to their country. This is the only star that stands out from the surface of the bell. As you get closer, it becomes clear that there are very slight but visible imperfections in the sides of the bell that can’t be seen from photographs. When asked about it, Olivera explains these are caused by the artifacts. It is almost as if each artifact is proudly, but subtly, proclaiming its part in the making and sounding of the bell. The Bell Honors are a complimentary service offered to any service member interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery. It is the goal of the Honor Bell Foundation to provide honor bells for all 133 of the national cemeteries. To donate to the Honor Bell Foundation, to serve as a volunteer for the Honor Bell Guard or for more information, go to http:// www.honorbell.org

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Everitt Middle. The entire school population has been split into groups of 20. These "crews" are made up of 7th and 8th grade hile the world is watching our students and lead by a staff person. Spending federal elections, we celebrate Wyatt time together during the week, they hold McCullough, who was voted into his school's each other accountable for their grades and student council at Prospect Valley Elementary behaviors. Bill Gold is a teacher and crew (PV). No doubt a bright future is in store for leader, though he admits to simply being this young man. With such great community"one of the team members minded role models at home, the now." These crews learn the odds were always going to be of value of academic excellence, forming a new generation that and loyalty to the school and the would step up to be our next city community. Spending the day councilors and active citizens cleaning Discovery Park, biking that uphold the great tradition of through the Greenbelt, they've "getting involved.” developed a sense of belonging. Prospect Valley also enjoyed Principal Jeff Gomez shares that a successful sixth edition of their incident reports have dropped 5K fundraiser. As a proud repeat significantly, with a more positive sponsor, I am only one of so many and relaxed atmosphere. who have stayed connected to Guy Nahmiach I was invited last month to this school. Continuing to draw watch the fruition of one of their projects. in families, not only from Wheat Ridge and Students were each given a 6-inch-wide Lakewood, but also from across Sheridan into wooden piece of puzzle. They had to personalize the highlands, PV has been attracting and it with colors, stickers etc., at a school assembly. retaining students of all levels. Students gathered on the gym floor to place I've heard the arguments about keeping their piece as it attached to the giant puzzle academic scores from the public. I'm that made up one large image. It was emotional not referring to individual numbers, but for everyone. When you can get to that level overall achievements of our public schools. of passion inside school walls...success is Accountability means upholding our promise inevitable. Congratulations to Everitt! to not only taxpayers, but more importantly, The conversation around the dinner the families who have entrusted their students table these days can't help but include our to these institutions. The concern should be upcoming elections. Mostly about all four placed on providing a curriculum with rigor. candidates and their traits we've tried so Not lowering the bar to accommodate a goal. hard to shield our kids from. To think that There needs to be an environment, where I worked so hard to become a U.S. citizen socioeconomic situations are not used as an and have the right to vote. Talk about antiexcuse but as an added motivation to succeed. climatic. Perhaps the focus this time around Pennington is a wonderful example of can be about the process itself and how we a school where numbers aren't painting practice it without the threat of imprisonment a complete picture. It is a school that or violence against our families. Of course the has tried to reinvent itself in the face of topic of taking a knee during the national adverse conditions. It is a leader that's been anthem has also come up. I have a great transparent with its families, using its own amount of respect for the first amendment, challenges to strengthen its community, but maybe these citizens should try visiting rallying around students and giving hope to parts of our world where that option is parents. Recently Pennington won a national met with a harsh reality let alone allowing PTA award. Yes, the numbers have not been people to play a game for millions of dollars. there, but the enthusiasm and excitement Christmas can't come soon enough this year. has been felt. Like something great is about As always, thanks for reading. to happen. Many would say that something Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 great is happening right now. or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. Something amazing is happening at n

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n April of last year, I read an article with this same heading and came away undecided. Around that same time, I took one of my dogs to the emergency hospital after she had eaten a box of chocolates. While there, I met an owner whose dog had gotten into his roommate’s “stash.” His dog was very sick; so like many uninformed people, I stayed away from anything having to do with marijuana and pets. Then came the fireworks this year, and for some reason my dogs went crazy. Having never been affected before, I was desperate to find something that would calm them. I tried Thundershirts, Rescue Remedy, chamomile, and other products we use on nervous dogs, but none worked. I finally came upon cannabis for pets. Over the next few days, while fireworks continued, life was normal. I then gave it to my 20 -year old cat that meows constantly and appears to have dementia. She too responded well to the product. My sleepless nights were no more. Before I made CBD available to my customers, I knew I would need to get more information. Last year, I was surprised to find many more companies selling it. I learned that CBD is a cannabinoid derived from the hemp plant. It is NOT marijuana, nor is it mind-altering. It is a healthy nontoxic way to treat disease and imbalance in the body. Similar to turmeric, which is an anti-inflammatory, or chamomile, which is calming, CBD is a medicinal herb not a pharmaceutical or a street drug. In addition, I discovered not all companies making CBD for pets are equal. Many companies that produce or sell CBD for pets produce marijuana for people and added CBD for pets in order to expand their

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est Metro Fire Rescue has launched a new online platform that provides unprecedented access to the fire district’s finances. The OpenGov platform (www. wmfdco.opengov.com) transforms complex financial data into an interactive, digital format that allows anyone to see how taxpayer money is collected and spent. The access is instantaneous and can be downloaded, emailed or shared on social media. “We’ve always been transparent and conservative with how we use tax dollars in providing lifesaving services to our district,” said Chief Don Lombardi, West Metro Fire Rescue. “The OpenGov platform takes that one step further. It provides very detailed information, right down to the penny. And, anyone can easily access the information 24/7.” The OpenGov platform contains information about West Metro’s spending and revenue in detail since 2011, displayed in a user-friendly portal. Visitors, along with fire district staff, can view historical revenue and expenditure trends over time and explore multiple views of financial data, including by division, expense, or revenue type. They can also can get answers to frequently asked questions and then save or share the

information. Visitors to the cloud-based platform can see the district’s month to month and year to year finances; drilling down through thousands of items that include everything from the cost of firefighter protective gear, new ambulances, to new fire trucks, repairs on existing apparatus, fuel, utilities and copiers to name a few. “We have a commitment to efficient and open government,” said Lombardi. “And our move to OpenGov shows that West Metro wants to keep our residents and staff informed about our financial health and the future of our fire district.” The annual budgeting process is extremely important, but time-consuming. OpenGov allows West Metro’s Finance Division staff to more easily track and manage resources and make evidence-based decisions more quickly because the information is more readily available. With the launch, West Metro Fire Rescue joins a growing list of more than 1,200 special districts, cities, counties, state agencies and school districts across the country that leverage OpenGov technology. Ronda Sholting is the Public Information Officer /Media Relations Specialist for West Metro Fire Rescue; contact her at rscholting@westmetrofire.org or 303-941-8317.

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industry. MotoHaus closed in the fall of 2008. Next, Max was hired as the Director of Retail by Coda Coffee. Coda Coffee opened its first brick and mortar store in Edgewater, when it learned one of its customers was closing its doors. September 18th was their first-year anniversary. Coda Coffee Company—scoring 4.5- to 4.9-star ratings on Google, Facebook and Yelp and also honored as Roast Magazine’s “Macro Roaster of the Year” in 2014—is a “B-Corp”-certified coffee company owned and operated by Tim and Tommy Thwaites, young entrepreneurs with 36 years of combined experience in the specialty coffee business. “B-Corp” coffee companies have “met standards of social and environmental performance and have changed their bylaws to take into account the impacts of their decisions on the environment, community and employees.” 1 Coda Coffee is also Fair Trade-certified, USDA Organic-certified and Farm to Cup-certified. The biggest impact of these certifications is realized in communities where Coda coffee originates—like El Salvador, for example, where Coda Coffee works with co-ops of 70+ poor farms so that they can pool their resources and earn higher and fairer wages for the coffee they produce. Coda has donated money to help install raised coffee bean drying beds to replace concrete beds where animals can walk, infect

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WRBA and City Honors 2016 Business Award Winners The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA) recognized outstanding businesses in the community at the 13th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast on September 27th. Local leaders and members of the business community joined Mayor Joyce Jay to honor the achievements of Wheat Ridge businesses in six categories. This year’s winners are: Businesses of the Year – West 29th Restaurant and Bar, and Lil Nick’s Pizza This award recognizes a business that exemplifies the Best in Business and represents the values of the community. Reinvestment Award – hOMe Collective, and Creative Learning Center This award recognizes a business that has demonstrated that it has accomplished one or more of the following: made a significant investment in its property, improved the overall appearance of the site, maintained property at the highest standards, or updated their building in a manner to make it more marketable. Cultural Commission Award – Blu Iron Photography This award recognizes a business that has made an impact on the community through one or more of these activities: promoting/encouraging culture and the arts, promoting awareness of our cultural activities, diversity, or heritage, supporting opportunities in art education for all ages or incorporating art into the architecture and design of their building. City Council Partnership Award – Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisor Team The City Council recognizes a company or individual for their overall contributions to the City. It incorporates criteria from all award categories as well as contributions in volunteerism, leadership, and community investment/involvement. Mayor’s Partnership Award – Kevin Robb Studios The Mayor recognizes a company or program for their overall contributions. The award incorporates criteria from all

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Baby+Company Celebrates National Midwifery Week For the birthing community, October 2 - 8 had a much deeper meaning as National Midwifery Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and recognizing midwives and midwife-led care. During National Midwifery Week, the team at Baby+Company Wheat Ridge executed several events to celebrate midwifery and draw awareness to the maternal care movement. Baby+Company staff and families took to the street to share their passion for midwifery with activities like canvassing First Friday on Tennyson St., handing out balloons, totes and information, and even sharing with families in their own neighborhoods. The team was able to spread the word about the variety of services and personalized care they provide. Before the community activities, the team hosted a Pearls for Pearls event, where birth professionals were invited to wear their favorite set of pearls and head to the center to hear a presentation from Tracy Ryan (CNM, MS) and lead midwife at Baby+Co. Nearly 20 birth professionals within the community came to hear the presentation and received insights on patient experience and relationships along with best practices for a variety of situations. National Midwifery Week may have come to a close, but the team at Wheat Ridge continues to work each day to create a sense of community and awareness. This month, the center will host its first bi-weekly Belly to Belly Pregnancy Circle Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is open to the community and invites anyone who is expecting to attend to learn, ask questions and connect with women who are going through the same thing. For more information call 720- 644 -0430 or visit www.babyandcompany.com

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elcome to “Life in the Fast Lane.” What the heck is this you ask? Keep reading. My name is Jim Cherney. I am a retired lawyer who moved to Wheat Ridge with my wife in July, 2015. We spent over 40 years living in the City of Chicago before arriving here as total transplants. The sum of our relationships in the Denver area before moving was a young adult son who has lived in the Denver area for eight years. Thus we transformed from urban living to the interesting, hard-to-characterize, diverse community of Wheat Ridge. New people, new environment, new neighborhood, new lifestyle. In the short time we have been here, we have met many marvelous people. Some have been here their entire lives and some moved here last month. Those who have been here their entire lives speak (in varying degrees of positive and negative emotion) about how much change has occurred here. Feeling comfortable now that we have our bearings a bit, I recently spoke with a longer term resident about ways to get more engaged with the community— especially what volunteer opportunities are available in Wheat Ridge and surrounding communities for people in my demographic category (a fancy way of saying “seniors.”). Well, one thing led to another and the question got turned on its head. Why not investigate the resources of Wheat Ridge and write about them for the Gazette— with the perspective of someone new to the

community? I am told that this focus has never been the subject of a regular column in the Gazette. Thus “Life in the Fast Lane.” My hope is to pursue options in the community firsthand and to write about them in these pages. I am sure that many of you have seen the 60 page booklet published twice a year by Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation (I pick up my copy at the Rec Center). It sure seems to have an awful lot of information! But how do you unpack it? How many people participate in the array of programs? Which are the most popular and successful? How do they decide when to offer new or different programs? I intend to pursue these issues and report back in one of my early columns. Here is another one: People volunteer in the public schools in the area and find this very rewarding. If you wanted to volunteer as a reader, mentor or in some other capacity in the school system, how would you go about doing it? I intend to find out and let you know. It didn’t take me long to develop a pretty full list of things to research and investigate in our community. I keep running into people doing interesting projects and volunteer work- but how do you learn about them except in random conversation? So I invite you to join me in future columns which will discuss the many and varied opportunities for personal enrichment in our community of Wheat Ridge. I also invite your comments and suggestions for other avenues to investigate and report. You can contact me at: james.cherney@ hotmail.com. See you next time!

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all is here and the days and nights are gradually getting colder. Another gradual change you’ll see is the total amount you owe on your energy bill. There are many ways you can make sure your heating bill isn’t higher than it needs to be. The first and easiest step is to wear heavier or extra layers so you don’t need to turn the heat up too high. Who doesn’t love to throw on a big snuggly sweatshirt or cozy slippers? Also, make sure that that cold air isn’t getting in and the warm air isn’t getting out by blocking your drafty doors and windows. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 5 percent to 30 percent of a home’s energy use is wasted by drafts. You can buy a draft snake to block the drafts or simply use a rolled up towel. For a fun craft project, make your own using old socks or scraps of fabric. Caulking, weather-stripping, and extra insulation are other ways to keep the cold air out. If you do need to turn the heat up, remember to turn it down during the day when no one is home. Better yet, get a programmable thermostat so you don’t have to remember to adjust it. Those ceiling fans have been working hard all summer, but they aren’t done yet. Hot air rises, so if you set them to spin clockwise, they will pull down the warm air from the ceiling and distribute it more evenly, saving up to ten percent on your heating costs.

Upkeep of your furnace plays a very large part in saving energy during the cold weather. Performing regular tune-ups on your furnace to make sure it is clean, lubricated, and running efficiently can keep your energy bills low. Don’t forget about your furnace filters. Dirty filters don’t work as efficiently and increase your home’s energy demand. Mark your calendar once a month to clean or replace your filters during the cold months. Your local hardware store can help you find the filters you need and explain the benefits of disposable versus reusable filters, some of which include the fact that reusable filters generate less waste, trap more debris, and are better at controlling irritants like bacteria, mold, viruses, and pollen. Tax credits, rebates, and other incentive programs exist to help with energy efficiency upgrades in your home. These can help with small improvements such as adding more insulation or large projects such as installing energy-efficient windows or a completely new furnace. If you would like more information on these programs, many websites are available to help. A few examples are energy.gov/savings, dsireusa. org, and energystar.gov. Some of these tax credits and rebates expire at the end of the year, so take advantage of them soon. If you have any questions or suggestions for additional topics comments, feel free to contact Guy Nahmiach at Guy@NostalgicHomes.com or 303 999-5789

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t's hard not to notice all the superhero movies in every theater these days. It's harder to notice the ones that live among us. We shine a brief spotlight on them as they share their own heroes that influenced them in becoming leaders in our community. Today's focus is put on Griff Wirth, Principal at Wheat Ridge High School and Chief Dan Brennan of the Wheat Ridge Police Department.

Griff Wirth Who was your superhero growing up? I had a hard time thinking about this because I don’t think I viewed people as heroes growing up. But I can relate it in terms of role models who did things and acted in ways that I wanted to emulate. While the faces may change through time, I think the qualities those people possess remain the same. My heroes were some of my teachers and coaches who cared deeply and committed wholly to making me better. I remember Ken Robke at Manning Junior High. He taught civics and coached basketball and football. He worked us hard, expected more than we gave and didn’t allow us to quit or give up. I still remember him telling us, “Excuses are like armpits, everyone has them and they all stink.” He taught me that success was achieved through hard work, dedication and continuing to pursue improvement. In spite of the rough exterior, we knew he cared about us and he had a great sense of humor to keep learning fun. That was true in the classroom, and on the court and the field. What qualities from your hero have you adopted into your own life? He impacted my value system deeply. I have followed his path as a teacher, coach and school administrator. I try to lead with many of the same values that he expounded. I believe our young people today need to have a strong focus on values. The most successful adults are those who are determined problem solvers who are committed to finding success in the challenges they face. So we try to model and teach qualities like hard work, commitment, problem solving and persistence. Who is the super villain you've been fighting for most of your life? As for villains in my life, I can’t really recall any. Villains are a creation we make to protect us from what we don’t like and fear. I think I’m wired to see the good side and work with those that others may see as villains.

Chief Brennan Who was your superhero growing up? Captain America. My dad was in the armed forces, so growing up in a military environment, I was drawn to both the patriotic theme of Captain America fighting evil but also the storyline of Steve Rogers, who was a small, frail geek and was transformed into this superhero. Captain America. I always associated Captain America with the values of service, integrity, respect and courage. He was a superhero with exceptional leadership abilities and a team player, joining other superheroes as a member of the Avengers. What qualities from your hero have you adopted into your own life? As a superhero, he demonstrated leadership abilities, a sense of honor and compassion, and he was a team player. These are qualities I have strived to model as a police officer and law enforcement leader by making a commitment to serve the Wheat Ridge community, protecting law abiding community members and making Wheat Ridge safer. The values exhibited by Captain America align closely with the Vision, Mission and Values of WRPD. If you had superpowers what would they be? The ability to fly would be really cool. Having enhanced mental and physical abilities, possessing exceptional master mixed martial arts skills, being an expert marksman and a superior tactician and strategist. What more could a police chief ask for, right? Having a shield to carry around would be necessary, of course, but a little cumbersome; not sure where it would fit on the gun belt. Who is the super villain you've been fighting for most of your life? I would have to stay in theme and say the criminal and terrorist organization Hydra. Hydra represents the opposing values of Captain America and democracy. I see Captain America as a “guardian;” a superhero who supports the U.S. Constitution, guards our freedoms, and protects law abiding citizens from those who would do harm to others. Stay tuned next month when we ask these same questions from other hidden heroes in our community. If you have someone in mind that you'd like us to ask, just write in to guy@NostalgicHomes.com or call 303 999-5789.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Learn about RTD Gold Line and New Applewood Route On Wednesday, October 26, RTD Director Natalie Menten will host a meeting to learn more about the new Gold Line and University of Colorado”'A”Train-to-the-Plane, plus learn about the new route serving the Applewood area. The meeting will take place at the .heat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. and will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Natalie Menten 303-647-8900 or natalie.menten@rtddenver.com

Pennington Elementary Wins National PTA Award Pennington Elementary School won a National PTA School of Excellence Award for the 2016-2018 school years. The school was recognized for working with its PTA to further family engagement. Once achieved, recognition as a National PTA School of Excellence spans two years. The National PTA’s School of Excellence program supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools that work to improve the educational experience and school environment for every child. This program provides guidance to assist schools in engaging families in the schools decision-making, and helps school build inclusive policies related to education, health, safety or the arts. As a National PTA School of Excellence, families feel welcomed and empowered to support student success, and PTA is a key partner for continuous school improvement. The Wheat Ridge City Council recognized Pennington’s achievement with a plaque at its meeting on September 12.

City of Wheat Ridge Announces New PIO The City of Wheat Ridge has hired public relations veteran Sara Spaulding, APR, as its new public information officer/ communications manager. Spaulding previously served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado and held positions for a number of for-profit and health-related organizations..

Lutheran Medical Center Seeks Volunteers The vast majority of the volunteers at Lutheran Medical Center are providing

services within the main hospital complex. The service areas available vary widely. There are positions that involve patient contact for those who wish to help in such a manner. We also have positions where volunteers work directly with staff members. For those who have an interest in retail positions, volunteers staff and operate the Hospital Gift Shop.

to the apartment unresponsive, with gunshot wounds. It is unknown at this time, who fired the shots that struck the male. The other male was uninjured. The deceased male has been identified as Tyler Duane Williams a 26-year-old from S. Shoshone St. in Denver. The fatal wound was determined to be self-inflicted.

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Wheat Ridge Choirs to Perform Holiday Favorites The choirs of Wheat Ridge High School, under the direction of Brian Cook, will present their annual concert, “Songs. Yule. Love.” Friday, December 9 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood. The concert begins at 7 p.m. In addition to the standard choral repertoire performed by all five choirs, the Chamber Chorale and Wheat Ridge Singers will present Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, accompanied by local Wheat Ridge residents and a Denver-based chamber orchestra. The 40-minute work is one of Vivaldi’s best-known masterpieces equally beloved by both the uninitiated as well as classical music listeners. Cook, who holds degrees in music from BYU-Idaho and the University of Houston, notes the challenges as well as the educational opportunities of this concert. “We have never done anything like this at Wheat Ridge,” he said of Gloria. “We want to give our Farmers the opportunity to perform with professional musicians who represent, if you will, the culmination of music education.” Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located north of Colfax at Wadsworth and 22nd Avenue. Admission to the concert is $5. For more information, email brecook@jeffco. k12.co.us.

Burglary in Wheat Ridge on October 1 At 9:02 p.m. on October 1, Wheat Ridge Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 3700 block of Owens St. Officers contacted a resident there who reported that a male had broken into his apartment in order to contact a female who was inside. The female had been involved in a relationship with the male in the past and had broken it off several months ago. Gunshots were exchanged between the resident and the male who entered. The male who entered was found at the entrance

Ring in the holiday season with this festive fundraiser celebrating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous character Sherlock Holmes. The event includes a formal dinner, silent auction and themed entertainment featuring Colorado ACTS and a special appearance from the Jefferson County Sheriff Department’s K9 unit. The event will be held at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood from 6 to 9:30 p.m., November 17. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jeffcolibraryfoundation.org/ programs-and-events.

Jefferson County Public Library Announces Semi-Annual Book Sale Don’t miss Jefferson County Public Library’s semi-annual used book sale. Visit the Jefferson County Fairgrounds October 20 to 23 to find more than 100,000 books and media at low prices. Sales support and enhance programs at the Jefferson County Public Library. The book sale is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, with a special preview night on Thursday for current Friends of the Library. Want to beat the crowds? Get in at 8 a.m. on Friday for only $10. Learn more about this sale and the bargains available at jeffcolibraryfoundation. org/programs-and-events

It’s Time for Developmental Disabilities Resource Center’s Holiday Bazaar Kick off the holiday season with the Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will take place in the DDRC Building at 11177 W. 8 Ave., is a community collaboration of local vendors, individual artists, support

programs and empowerment groups offering a wide variety of merchandise, most of which are handmade. Not only will there be a bake sale and silent auction, there will also be a visit from Santa! Join us for this special fundraising event, sponsored by DDRC Volunteer Services. Admission is free, but please bring nonperishable food or canned goods to help stock the food bank for the holidays. Proceeds help fund emergency needs and family holiday support. For more information, contact April Richey, 303-462-6585.

Teller Street Gallery’s Gifted Experience Program Teller Street is excited to partner with Gifted Custom Art to bring you this new one-of-a-kind custom paint-by-number experience! The Gifted Experience is perfect for anyone, regardless of age or skill level. Just register for a class then simply upload your favorite photo. Save $5 on a Gifted Art Class. Enter the Coupon Code at Checkout: gifted art teller street The cutoff for registration is 10 days before the posted events so sign up today. To see the schedule and for more information, visit www.tellerstreetgallery.com.

Lutheran Medical Center’s Women First Women’s Expo a Success More than 250 women enjoyed educational, motivational and relaxing advice at Lutheran Medical Center's inaugural women's expo on Saturday, Sept. 17. Nationally recognized motivational speaker Lori Hanson kicked off the morning with an inspiring talk, "Three Secrets to Sanity, Success & Happiness for Busy Women." The Lutheran event, titled "Women's Wellness and Life Balance Experience," also provided free health screenings, such as skin cancer checks, body mass index readings, vein screenings, bone density tests and much more.

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