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Wheat Ridge | Edgewater | NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 17, 2015

The Splendor Of Seasonal Sharing By Cyndy Beal

n the yearly frenzy of holidays, festivals and celebrations, it can be easy to lose perspective and forget it’s a wonderful time, to just receive, give and gather with family, friends and the community. Whether gathering at Everitt Middle School on Dec. 10, or giving gifts after Thanksgiving, or supporting a nonprofit organization, there are many ways to share and enjoy the beauty and splendor of the season. Optimist Christmas Program and Operation Blue Santa Nov. 28 Now in its 19th year, the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club Christmas program has made the season brighter for thousands of children. Last year 75 families and more than 250 kids in Wheat Ridge received gifts and gift cards to purchase their holiday meal. Between the Christmas Program and Operation Blue Santa, around 400 Wheat Ridge kids received holiday gifts and gift cards for older kids. After Thanksgiving, in Wheat Ridge there will be Christmas trees at several local businesses, Lutheran Medical Center and the Recreation Center, with the ages of children and their family members, and their wish list for gifts. To participate, just take the tag or tags from the tree and shop for the families. Unwrapped presents may be dropped off at the Wheat Ridge Police Department, 7500 W. 29th Ave., through Dec. 16. On Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. there will be a

wrapping group gathering at City Hall in Council Chambers. Donations of wrapping paper, tape, tags and volunteers are needed. Everyone is welcome. “It’s a nice way to connect with the community,” said WR Optimist Charles Ault of the gift wrapping and program in general. For the second year, the Optimists have teamed up with Wheat Ridge Police Department and their Operation Blue Santa Program. This year on Saturday, Nov. 28 in front of the Walmart at 3600 Youngfield from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Optimists and officers will collect unwrapped toys for area kids. Last year, they filled two patrol cars to the top with toys, for around 125 kids. “The need is year round. We can’t do it all ourselves,“ said Ault, who said they are always looking for ways to partner to expand their programs and scholarships. The Wheat Ridge Optimists meet every Wednesday for breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center.

he historic Fruitdale school may become home to a high-end butcher shop and school, as well as a dozen residences, if gap funding can be found by potential developer Hartman Ely Investments. It’s the third proposal since 2008 for the Temple Buell-designed structure, built in 1927 and added to in the 1950s, which has sat vacant since being decommissioned by Jeffco schools in 2007. The Wheat Ridge Housing Authority saved the school from demolition by purchasing it in April 2011, and has been soliciting proposals for redevelopment since. WRHA gave the go-ahead for Hartman Ely to provide a refined proposal for reuse in February, after a proposal fell through for local pre K-8 charter school Mountain Phoenix Community School to use it as an extension of its Miller Street campus. WRHA and Hartman Ely, a developer specializing in historic preservation and reuse, presented the proposal to Wheat Ridge City Council at its Oct. 5 study session. According to a Sept. 28 memo to city council from Ken Johnstone, Community

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Community Night of Sharing At Everitt On Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., the community is invited to Everitt Middle School at 3900 Kipling Blvd., in their cafeteria, for a free Resource Fair and accompanying Cake Auction at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will help Continued on page 2

Third Time’s the Charm to Redevelop Fruitdale School? By J. Patrick O’Leary

RIDGE AT 38 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, on The Green, West 38th Avenue between Upham and Reed Streets, 3-7 p.m. The free public event features refreshments, entertainment, craft activities and shopping until the 6:15 tree lighting ceremony. PHOTO COURTESY WHEAT RIDGE 2020

Development Director and Executive Director of WRHA, the current proposal includes an “artisanal meat production and apprenticeship program operated by a wellestablished Denver-based restaurant group” and an associated small retail storefront, up to 13 mixed-income residences, a community room, orchard, courtyard and rooftop solar. For the project to be viable, a $640,000 funding gap must be closed, likely through grants and tax-credits, according to the memo. One possibility is for city council to fund $470,000 of that figure, and take a minority ownership interest in the project. WRHA is considering providing the remaining $170,000. “We are still in active negotiations with HEI and have executed a purchase and sale agreement just last week,” Johnstone told Neighborhood Gazette at press. “The next step is to firm up the development pro forma in order to present more definitively to the WRHA and city council and present to each of those bodies to determine their willingness to be financial partners in the Continued on page 2

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ackles and voices were raised in Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers Nov. 9 when council moved to appoint former councilmember William “Bud” Starker – unseated by Monica “Pema” Duran – to the council seat vacated by Gerald “Jerry” DiTullio. At press, two other candidates had submitted letters of interest to council to fill the seat, and the motion to appoint Starker remains on the table for the upcoming Monday, Nov. 23 regular council meeting. At the Nov. 9 regular council meeting DiTullio was sworn in as the newly elected City Treasurer, creating a vacancy for a councilmember in District I. Duran was elected over incumbent Starker for the other District I seat this election. The appointee will serve the remaining two years of DiTullio’s council term, after which the seat will be filled by the regular election process. Prompted by a question from District II councilmember Kristi Davis, city attorney Gerald Dahl explained that Section 4.5 of the city charter requires remaining council members to appoint a replacement within 30 days, but that no detailed procedure is provided. (The charter calls for a special election only when three or more seats are vacant – Ed.) “It’s up to you, council,” said Dahl. District III councilmember Tim Fitzgerald urged the matter be addressed quickly, so that the council could address “important issues” like the recently passed ballot issue #300. (Nov. 9 and 24 were the only regular council meetings scheduled within 30 days – Ed.) Duran proposed a plan in which she would nominate a replacement for council approval. Davis stated that Starker should be considered, and District III’s George Pond moved that Starker be called to the microphone to address council. That motion passed 4-3 – over the objections of Duran, District II’s Zach Urban and newly elected District IV councilmember Larry Matthews

– and Starker told council that he would serve if council asked him to. Pond moved to appoint Starker to the vacancy, and Fitzgerald seconded. Urban objected to the motion on the grounds of form, and Mayor Joyce Jay stated that was her call, and allowed discussion to continue. Matthews stated he wanted the public to have a chance to comment, and Dahl explained that the charter does not call for a public hearing, but that it was within the discretion of council. “It doesn’t preclude public comment,” said Dahl, and restated that the procedure was up to council. Discussion included whether Starker’s being voted out of his previous District I seat precluded him from being appointed to the vacancy; if District I had a “right” to appoint; whether Duran meant to exclude Starker from consideration, or other councilmembers meant to exclude other candidates; and whether the motion to appoint Starker (at a public council meeting) was “transparent.” Duran, Urban and Matthews argued against Starker’s appointment. After a half-hour debate, council agreed to table the motion to appoint Starker until the Nov. 23 general meeting, and until then solicit letters of intent from other persons interested in filling the vacancy, allowing those candidates to make statements at the Nov. 16 study session. A deadline of Nov. 13 was set for applications. By week’s end, the Wheat Ridge City Clerk had received applications from four candidates: Starker, Janeece Hoppe, David Feiertag and Bev Brinson. Brinson withdrew her application on Nov. 16, but the remaining three addressed council at that evening’s study session, along with eight members of the public. Entrepreneur Hoppe is currently the Board President of Wheat Ridge 2020, and a director on the Wheat Ridge Business Continued on page 2

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Operation Christmas Child—Pack A Shoe Box National Collection week continues through Nov. 23 for this Christian-based program. Fill a shoebox with non-liquid toiletries, school supplies, fun toys and a note of encouragement for a child in need overseas. For many of these children, it’s the first gift they will ever receive. Donate $7 online and receive a tracking label for the shoebox, which enables the giver to receive an email about the country where the shoebox is delivered. For more information on what to put in the box, donate or find a local drop-off locations and times go to www.samaritanspurse.org or call 303-279-5001.

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development deal.” Discussion before the WRHA is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 24, followed by presentations to council at the Dec. 7 study session and Dec. 14 regular business meeting, Johnstone said. Hartman Ely has renovated and redeveloped many historic buildings in Denver, including Steam Plant Lofts and Hangar 2 at Lowry. Jefferson County School District decommissioned the Fruitdale School in 2007 when it opened the Norma Anderson

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Beth Eden Baptist School Serve-a-thon In November and December, Beth Eden will have their Fourth Annual Helping Hands Serve-a-thon. It’s a way for students (K-12) to serve their community with handson experiences. From kindergarteners baking cookies for the Wheat Ridge Police Department, to sixth graders delivering thank-you cards to veterans at the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the idea is to further student involvement and assist in generating donations to advance school programs. To find out more information or donate call 303-232-2313 or online at http://www. bethedenschool.org

Colorado Gives Day Tuesday, Dec. 8 An annual statewide online event that encourages donations to more than 1,800 non-profits. The 24-hour period is a way to celebrate and increase philanthropy, through the Community First Foundation. To make a donation, go to www.coloradogives.org.

Food Banks and Pantries The Arvada Community Food Bank serves Wheat Ridge and Arvada. They are located at 8555 W. 57th Ave., in Arvada. Call 303-424-6685 or go online to www.arvadadfb.org to donate or find hours. To donate to or find distribution locations for Food Bank of the Rockies, call 303-371-9250 or go online to www.foodbankrockies.org.

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District, and has been a resident of District I since 2011. Environmental engineer Feiertag is a commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and has been a resident of the District since 1995. Four of the eight public speakers objected to Starker’s appointment without specifically naming him, and one speaker criticized the appointment rules set out in the city charter. One speaker endorsed Hoppe, another both Hoppe and Starker, and a third called the process fair and thanked Hoppe for applying. Council will take up the motion to appoint Starker – amending or simply voting on it – at the Monday, Nov. 24, regular meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., in Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers, 7500 W. 29th Ave. The meeting will be broadcast live, as always, on WRTV8, and the video available on its YouTube Channel thereafter.

Preschool on an adjacent property. The school district had spent roughly $117,000 on environmental abatement before selling it for $112,000 to WRHA, which spent $250,000-$300,000 on it since. The authority’s outlay included a new roof and an historical structure assessment, which identified needed repairs to address critical deficiencies in the building, as well as restore it to its historical character. A WRHA-funded study and proposal by the Entasis Group to convert the structure to multifamily housing was dropped in fall of 2008, due to financial obstacles. A 2010 market analysis, also funded by WRHA, again found residential re-use to be economically not feasible.

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWS Honoring Mayor McNulty By Joel Newton

Because of term limits, Mayor Bonnie McNulty is in the final days of her term as Edgewater Mayor. Mayor-elect Kristian Teegardin shared the following comments about McNulty at a candidate coffee a month ago and it is worth sharing: Over the past 42 years, Bonnie McNulty has been an influential leader in the development of foster-care in the State of Colorado. Bonnie was certified as a foster-parent from 1965 through 1992 and had a licensed child-placement agency from 1985 through 2002. Bonnie has also served or is currently serving on countless public and private committees, groups and organizations, most notably: • Member, Colorado State Institutional Abuse Team

• Member/President, Colorado State Foster Parent Association • Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Jefferson/Gilpin Counties • Co-Chair and Treasurer, Child Placement Agency Network • Board of Directors and Vice President, National Foster Parents Association, Region VIII As Mayor of Edgewater, Bonnie has transitioned in a new form of government and new councils. She has formed and maintained regional, county, and state relationships as President of Jefferson County Board of Health, Member of the Jefferson County Audit Committee and Senior Resource Advisory Committee. Bonnie has represented Edgewater on the Urban Drainage Flood Control District and Metro Mayors Caucus. Finally, Bonnie has been married for over 50 years and has four

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children, not counting her foster kids! When you see Mayor Bonnie around town, make sure you thank her for her great service to Edgewater! Contact Joel Newton, Executive Director of the Edgewater Collective, at 303748-0631 or joel@edgewatercollective. org.

Edgewater Councilwoman Debuts Her First Novel Edgewater Councilwoman Laura Keegan has written her first novel, “Haunting at Remington House.” Described by the councilor as “a suspenseful thriller that weaves together the experiences of the living and the dead, telling a haunted tale of love, revenge, betrayal, and supernatural possession,” it is available in paperback as well as e-book format from various online and brick-andmortar retailers. Keegan is also an author, speaker and President of the Poetry Society of Colorado. “I love mysteries and love to be frightened,” said Keegan. “Combining

those aspects in my story with the often frightening workings of the mind during times of duress, increases the tension and keeps the reader wanting more. Add to that my love of the supernatural and we have the perfect formula for the tale of a haunting.” “Haunting at Remington House” is available in e-book or paperback from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Apple’s iBookstore, Google Play and Kobo.

Fall Leaf Pick Up The City of Edgewater will be picking up bagged leaves this fall, for all city trash & recycling subscribers through Republic Services. Leaf pick-up service helps to prevent flooding and keeps our neighborhood roads safe for motorists, cyclists & pedestrians. Leaves must be placed in bags, and need to be placed next to your trash receptacles by 7a.m. on the scheduled dates (last is Dec. 4). Leaves can also be mulched or composted in your yard and garden.. Do not rake leaves into streets as this causes drainage issues and is illegal..

EDGEWATER MAYOR NEWS with severe and persistent mental illnesses obtain employment and reintegrate into the community. I value the strengths in every irst and foremost, it has been an absolute individual and help create an environment honor and pleasure representing you that assists in their goals, hopes, and dreams. on Edgewater’s city council the past four Stacey also works in the behavioral health years. I have learned many things and will field and served in the Army National Guard continue to represent Edgewater as your as a combat medic. Furthermore, Stacey new mayor to the best of my abilities. is the lead on many statewide We had a lot of fun speaking employment initiatives in the with fellow citizens along the mental health field and also serves campaign trail and heard a on Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s myriad of suggestions and Military and Veterans Advisory advice. The cumulative voice Board. of individual citizens is the Throughout our careers foundation of sound public and life experiences, we are policy. Thank you so much for humbled to have met many taking time out of your day to dedicated and upstanding people inform us! whose service to one’s community Stacey and I are proud to continually inspires us all. live in Edgewater. Edgewater Representing you is an extension is a hard-working and inviting Kris Teegardin of that service, and I will work community known for its tirelessly toward that end. neighborliness and unique charm. The I would like to offer congratulations to positive hope and energy of its citizens create our newly elected officials Kara Swanson, that character and sense of community. Kate Mulcahy, Todd Riddle, Myra Keeble and Whether visiting with neighbors or Steve Conklin. I look forward to working with spending time in one of Edgewater’s fine the entire council, our hard-working staff, establishments, friendly conversations are and the rest of the community in shaping not far away. We are thankful that we call the the future of Edgewater. I also look forward “City of Choice” home, as we are grateful to be to continually engaging our neighbors surrounded by wonderful people who care for and citizens in thoughtful and positive the place they call home. conversations. Choosing Edgewater was easy, for it As your mayor, my first and foremost reflected our common values. Stacey and I duty is to be available and responsive to you! both grew up in a small town, and our parents Lastly, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving instilled in us a strong work ethic coupled with wherever you may be. the commitment to civic duty. We were raised Contact Edgewater Kris Teegardin at to serve our community with honor, integrity, 720-568-0461 or kteegardin@edgewaterco. and humility. I work at Jefferson Center com. for Mental Health supporting individuals

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SCHOOL CROSSING Back to the Business of Education of high-school completion, attending college and even a career and earning potential. Whatever happened to summer school he elections are finally over. Teachers and holding a student back if they are not are back to teaching and parents are ready for the next grade? Of course, people back to making lunches and helping out will take the extreme view and voice their wherever needed inside our schools. The concern with a 12-year-old sitting next to banners are gone and the only people lining a 6 year-old, but I'm talking about holding up Wadsworth are the ones waiting for the back one year. There may be a slight level bus. Issues like evaluations, class sizes, of embarrassment, but perhaps secret meetings, contracts, etc., a stronger commitment to have been put aside for now. studying and at the very least Teachers are very much getting a passing grade. So it's OK focused on what is going on to hold back a child so he or she inside their classrooms. Most can benefit from being physically were simply asking to be treated stronger. But hold back a student fairly and with respect. Much of because their reading or writing the noise and fireworks from skills are not ready for the next both sides was coming from level and all hell breaks loose. organizations outside the Write or call me and share your schools. thoughts about "holding back" Since the elections, I have students. been speaking with many Guy Nahmiach I'm really excited about teachers in our neighborhood Everitt Middle celebrating a community schools, trying to understand the effect of night of sharing and a cake auction on Dec. what was being called the "most watched 10. (See “Seasonal Sharing” on the cover.) election" in our nation. Turns out that we All families are invited to create an artistic took it all in stride. Although, I was surprised cake, perhaps in shape of an iPhone or a to hear about some of the lingering issues. volcano, or maybe even a football field. One teacher outside our articulation area shared, "Would I like a contract with Jeffco Business Education Alliance stability? You bet! But I do know this, many The Jefferson County Business people, including myself, are not happy with Education Alliance has been invited by our the union." high schools to hold their career readiness For the most part, everyone is quite program again. The JCBEA is a partnership relieved to be past an election that of businesses and community organizations strained friendships and long established with a common mission of connecting relationships. While our own Wheat Ridge business and education to create an elections can be quite entertaining, when outstanding workforce. The career readiness it comes to our schools, there's nothing to program includes instruction in writing a laugh about. resume, interviewing for a job, developing a skill set that includes public speaking, Reading, ‘Riting and Remediation communicating with multiple generations, The focus these days, without a doubt, customer service, solving problems and is reading and writing, as our high schools much more. All these are needed when are evaluating the newly released MAP finding, securing and succeeding in careers scores. We are finding that at least half of of all levels and industries. Graduates from the freshman class (ninth grade) at our this program receive a certificate that will neighborhood high schools are reading at give them priority when looking for a job a fifth-grade level or below. How did we within our county. get here? And what do we do now? How I urge our local corporations to lend is a student able to move forward without their support for this program. After all, meeting the qualifications? these students are your next generation High schools are pointing fingers at of employees and customers. You can find middle schools, which are in turn looking more info at JCBEA.org. back to elementary schools. NAEP points In the next few months I will be writing out "reading proficiency scores by the end of about some of our neighborhood heroes: third grade and at the beginning of fourth Kamie Siddoway over at Kullerstrand, Bill grade, can be a turning point in a child’s Gold over at Everitt Middle, Stephanie Rossi educational career. Prior to the completion at Wheat Ridge High and many others. If of third grade, most students are learning you have someone you would like for us to to read. After the completion of third grade, highlight, please let us know. students start reading to learn – using their As always, thanks for reading. reading skills to gain information, solve Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999problems and think critically.” Below5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. proficiency scores at this level are indicators

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS Ella Cress Skin Care Opening Keeps it Local Ella Cress Skin Care celebrated its ribbon cutting on Oct. 17 with a “Keep It Local” theme by using all Wheat Ridge vendors for her grand opening party: Right Coast Pizza, Colorado Plus, KareBear Bakery and Wheat Ridge Liquor. Owner Ella Cress said the establishment features all types of skin care, tanning, manicures, pedicures, professional makeup and more. Ella Cress Skin Care is located at 6658 W. 38th, more information visit www.ellacress.com.

Conspire! Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Nov. 5 Pre-employment screening provider Conspire! celebrated the opening of its Wheat Ridge office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay on the afternoon of Nov. 5. The new location is the company’s second in Colorado and third overall. Conspire! chose to locate the company in Wheat Ridge because of its businessfriendly atmosphere. “I can’t wait to call Wheat Ridge home for my family business,” said Owner Casey Dills O’Donnell. Conspire! Is located at 4980 Kipling St., Unit A4, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.conspire2hire.com/ denver-milehigh.

Angel Tree Fundraiser for Pets Begins Nov. 23 The Wheat Ridge Best Friends Total Pet Care store is participating in the 15th Annual Angel Tree, a holiday fundraiser for

local homeless shelters and rescues, Nov. 23 through Jan. 4, 2016. Giving trees will be set-up at all locations, including the 11440 W. 44th Ave. store, accepting gifts such as food, leashes, collars, crates and cat trees. Participants can visit and choose a wish list off the tree, then go out and purchase the gift. Items will include anything from food and treats, leashes and collars to crates and cat trees. Cash donations are also accepted. Best Friends Pet Care is located at 11440 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For more information, call 303-422-2055 or visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.

Vitruvian Ribbon-Cutting Dec. 1 Personal training studio Vitruvian Fitness will celebrate a ribbon cutting at its 7605 W. 44th Ave., #D digs, Tues. Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. The studio specializes in the improvement and restoration of functional strength and movement quality in individuals with health issues, impaired motor skills and/or advanced athletic needs, through semi-private personal training. Vitruvian Fitness is located at 7605 W. 44th Ave., #D, Wheat Ridge. For more information, visit www.vmfit.com or call 303455-0437.

Infinitus Pie Grand Opening Dec. 5 Infinitus Pie will celebrate the grand opening of its new 5807 W. 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge location on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Infinitus Pie is located at 5807 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For more information, call 720-287-5915.

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MEDICALLY SPEAKING How to Beat the Winter Blues family members and friends as they are, and be understanding of others who may be feeling the effects of holiday stress and ultural references to the winter holidays depression too. are often about the "Most wonderful • Stick to a budget. Before you go time of the year." Yet, for those struggling shopping, decide how much you can afford with mental illness or addiction issues, this to spend. Then stick to your budget. Try time of year is more likely to feel like Elvis these alternatives: Donate to a charity in Presley's "Blue Christmas." someone's name, give homemade gifts or Here are some tips for the holiday start a family gift exchange. season: • Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, Recognize Your Triggers baking, visiting friends and • Relationships. Relationships other activities. Plan your can cause turmoil, conflict or menus and then make your stress at any time, but tensions shopping list. And make sure to are often heightened during the line up help for party prep and holidays. And, facing the holidays cleanup. without a loved one can also leave • Learn to say no. Saying you feeling lonely and sad. yes when you should say no • Finances. With the added can leave you feeling resentful expenses of gifts, travel, food and entertainment, the holidays can Phil Bender-Stone and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you put a strain on your budget - and can't participate in every project or activity. your peace of mind. • Don't abandon healthy habits. Don't • Physical demands. The extra shopping let the holidays become a free-for-all. and socializing can leave you exhausted, Overindulgence only adds to your stress which increases your stress and your and guilt. Continue to get plenty of sleep susceptibility to illnesses. Exercise and and physical activity. sleep - good antidotes for stress and fatigue • Take a breather. Make some time for - may take a back seat to chores and errands. yourself. Take a 15-minute break without distractions. Take a walk. Listen to soothing Manage Your Holiday Stress music. Find something that reduces stress • Acknowledge your feelings. If you have by clearing your mind, slowing your suffered a recent loss or you can't be with breathing and restoring inner calm. loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel • Seek professional help if you need it. sadness and grief. You can't force yourself Despite your best efforts, if you find yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday feeling persistently sad or anxious, unable season. to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable • Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, to face routine chores, talk to your doctor or seek out community, religious or other social a mental health professional. events for support and companionship, or Phil Bender-Stone, LCSW, is the outpavolunteer to help others. tient coordinator at West Pines Behavioral • Be realistic. The holidays don't have to Health, located at Lutheran Medical Cenbe perfect, or just like last year. ter. To learn more, visit westpinesrecovery. • Set aside differences. Try to accept

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Football legend and 1967 Wheat Ridge High School Graduate Freddie Steinmark was honored with a Street Dedication Ceremony the morning of Friday, Nov. 6. The event honored the late local celebrity, and also promoted the Nov. 13 release of the movie “My All American” and September launch of the book “Freddie Steinmark – Faith-Family-Football,” both of which tell his story.

The major renovation of the Highland West Community, 6340 W. 38th Ave., is nearing completion, and applications are being accepted for its Independent Senior Living Apartments in the high-rise building on West 38th Avenue, according to Julia Spigarelli, Resident Services Coordinator. “At a time when other affordable properties are being sold and no longer providing senior housing, we are thrilled that our board of directors chose to renovate our 50-year-old property rather than selling,” she said. “The lack of affordable senior housing in the Denver metro area is well known and according to the last census, the number of persons in Wheat Ridge over the age of 65 is 18.6 percent. Compare that to Denver at 10.4 percent, Colorado at 10.9 percent and the entire country at 13 percent.” The building features studios, and oneand two-bedroom apartments. The project, which began in February of this year, not only provided for a complete update of all apartments and interior spaces in the high rise, but exteriors as well. New fire sprinkler systems were installed, access to buildings across the campus improved, more parking spaces were added and marketability and energy efficiency were improved. The high rise also includes six completely remodeled accessible units. “We look forward to a newly landscaped outdoor area this spring with added social areas and gardening spaces for our residents,” said Spigarelli. Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments and Highland South Apartments have been providing affordable housing for seniors 62 and up in Wheat Ridge since 1964 and 1984 respectively. Lease applications can be picked up at the office. For more information, set up an appointment to visit, contact Julia Spigarelli at 303-425-0197.

Library to Increase Hours in April, Thanks to Vote Jeffco voters approved a one-mill increase for the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), which is expected to bring in $8 million of additional library revenues, beginning in 2016. The library’s senior management team has developed a five-year plan and 10-year forecast that will serve as a road map for restoring services, according to Executive Director Pam Nissler. “Our first priority is to restore hours,” she said. “We plan to launch expanded service hours at all of our libraries in early April. In addition, we’ll be adding at least $2 million to our 2016 books and materials budget so we can offer more resources to our residents. Other changes will happen over time as we work to update technology, catch up on deferred capital projects and improve library services.” According to JCPL, the additional revenue will enable the library to restore library services to pre-recession levels, including: • Expanding open hours at all JCPL libraries; • Restoring the Library’s investment in books and materials; • Updating computers, Internet access

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DIA Rail Line to Open in April, Gold Line Fall 2016 RTD announced in late October that the newly named University of Colorado A Line commuter rail service from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport will be ready for service on April 22, 2016. And before the end of 2016, the Gold Line will begin carrying passengers from Wheat Ridge and Arvada to the airport through Union Station. Scheduled to open to the public in fall 2016, the Gold Line is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada. It is part of the Eagle P3 Project. The Gold Line has eight stations: Union Station, 41st-Fox, Pecos Junction, Clear Creek-Federal, 60th & Sheridan-Arvada Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Ridge and Wheat Ridge-Ward. The University of Colorado A Line will carry passengers from downtown Denver to Denver’s airport on 23 miles of new electric commuter rail in 37 minutes. Testing along the Gold Line, which involves running 25,000 volts of electricity through overhead lines, was scheduled for this fall. Stringing of the lines has been completed. For updates on the Gold Line, visit www.rtd-fastracks.com/gl_1.

View Ed Slack’s Nocturne Art at Teller Ed Slack's night-themed paintings will be on display through Nov. 28 at Teller Street Gallery, 7190 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Slack’s recent work focuses on the exploration of his love for the drama and romance of the nocturne, both man-made and natural, according to a release from the gallery. Painting the majority of his work on location after sunset, he is interested in the possibilities of paint to describe something you can't see clearly - a dark sky, a dimly lit street - using light and shadow to describe shapes and forms. Slack also teaches oil and watercolor painting at the gallery.

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Holiday Gardening Classes at Echter’s Echter’s Garden Center is offering classes in holiday gardening workshops in the coming weeks. Space is limited and registration is required. Create a mini-garden for the holidays in “Holiday Fairy Gardening for Grownups,” Sat., Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m.; materials fee is $100. Kids age 6 and older can create a small “Fairy Garden” in “Holiday Fairy Gardening for Kids,” that afternoon, 2-3 p.m.; materials fee is $50. Hour-long Wreath Making workshops – using fresh, aromatic boughs – will be offered Saturday, Nov. 28 (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.), Sunday, Nov. 29 (2 p.m.), and Saturday, Dec. 5 (10 a.m.). Materials fee is $25. Participants can create a beautiful container for your entryway with seasonal style using fresh specialty greens in a “Porch Pot Workshop,” Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. Materials fee of $30 includes fiber pot, assorted boughs, potting mix. Echter’s Garden Center is located at 5150 W. 52nd Ave. in Arvada. For more information, call 303-424-7979 or visit www. echters.com.

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