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Brews, Blues and BBQ Moves to Edgewater

Jackalope Art & Craft Fair Joins Festival

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Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – It Just Keeps Getting Better By Meghan Godby

lose your eyes for a moment and travel back in time. The year is 1969. It’s an iconic period of our nation’s history, an era where closets burst with psychedelic colors, Apollo 11 lands on the moon and thousands of music lovers gather for the first Woodstock music festival. Yet amidst the hustle and bustle of this rich cultural landscape, big things are happening close to home. Founded in 1969, the City of Wheat Ridge made its mark in an unexpected way: growing carnations. The area was once home to more than 30 different growers; in fact, a bouquet was delivered weekly to the White House. Once deemed “Carnation City,” it’s no surprise that Wheat Ridge residents take pride in this history. In fact, our roots are celebrated every summer at the aptly named Carnation Festival. Now in its 47th year, the festival is a treasured community tradition and one of the longest running festivals in Colorado. With such an outpouring of local support, it’s no surprise that this year’s festival, which runs from Aug. 12 to 14 in Anderson Park, will be bigger and better than ever. Over 25,000 people are expected to attend, flocking to time-honored favorites like the Zoppe Family Circus. Visitors can expect the same festivities from years past: a parade, live music, delicious food and even art displays. This year, however, there are a few exciting changes in store. Gina Hallisey, the festival’s Executive Director, has been orchestrating the behind-

the-scenes magic since 2012. Her favorite part? “Watching it all come together […] and seeing people enjoying themselves,” she said. “It makes all the year-long planning worthwhile.” Perhaps the biggest addition to this year’s festival is the Jackalope Art & Craft Fair - a place to shop, mingle and get inspired. More than 150 vendors will be selling their unique, handmade goods, perfect for anyone looking to get a head start on their holiday shopping. It’s an intimate shopping experience guaranteed to delight all five senses. After all, how often do you get to meet the person behind a product? The fair runs from 4 to 11 p.m. on Aug. 12 and from noon to 11 p.m. on Aug. 13. The improvements don’t stop there, however. While the festival traditionally features two nights of fireworks, this year’s displays will truly raise the bar. Thanks to Noble Energy, a returning sponsor, there have been substantial upgrades sure to wow children and adults alike. Gina was delighted to share an exciting partnership with Steve Shriber, a former resident of Wheat Ridge and owner of Firestorm Pyrotechnics. Shriber has a special treat in store for his former hometown. “[Expect] a symphony of fire, color, sound and light,” said Hallisey. “We are very excited to take the fireworks to the next level due to the generous sponsorship of Noble Energy and the addition of Firestorm.” In addition to the craft fair and expanded fireworks display, the carnival will grow to Continued on page 15

Edgewater Proposes New Civic Center, Fitness Center and Library By Joel Newton

t the Edgewater City Council business meeting on July 7, City Manager H. J. Stalf announced the news that plans have begun for a new Edgewater Civic Center. The proposed 36,000-square-foot space would include a 10,000-square-foot library, and a 14,000-square-foot fitness center as well as a new police station and city hall. The new civic center will be on the north end of Walker Branch Park. Walker Branch Park is on the east side of Harlan Street between 16th and 18th avenues. City staff have been working with the Jefferson County Public Library for the last few years to make this plan become a reality and revenues from a library mill levy increase and Edgewater marijuana sales tax revenues make it possible. At the council meeting, Jeffco Library Executive Director Pam Nissler expressed her excitement for a 21st-century library in Edgewater that reflects the community’s aspirations and is inclusive for everyone with current and emerging technology. On Aug. 18 the city will hold an open

house for the community to see the concepts for the plan and give their feedback and ideas. Council will then approve two election questions for Edgewater residents for the Nov. 8 ballot. The first question will be to approve use of the land at Walker Branch and the second will be approving the $7 million debt that will be incurred to build the civic center. Stalf assured residents at the council meeting that this debt will be paid off in a few years with marijuana sales tax revenues. This new civic center would free up the properties that currently house the Edgewater Police Department and Jeffco Library at 25th and Gray to be transitioned to commercial spaces. City Hall at Sheridan and 24th Avenue would also be used as a commercial space. Edgewater Mayor Kristian Teegardin encouraged resident input in the process. “City Council and staff have worked diligently on this project, but the decision rests solely with the citizens of Edgewater,” said Teegardin. “I encourage everybody to attend the open house on Aug. 18 for a full purview of the plans.”

THE CARNIVAL MIDWAY LIGHTS UP THE SUMMER NIGHT during last year’s Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. The 47th festival runs from Aug. 12 to 14 in Anderson Park and oﬀers time-honored favorites and some new additions – including the 150 vendor Jackalope Art & Craft Fair. PHOTO COURTESY THE CARNATION FESTIVAL

Highland West: Still an Affordable Home for Seniors By Elisabeth Monaghan

ccording to Zilpy.com, apartment rentals in the Denver area increased by nearly eight percent from this time last year. That means there are even fewer affordable apartments for families and individuals with low incomes. Hit especially hard by the ever-increasing rental costs are seniors with fixed incomes. Compounding this problem is that some apartments have converted to market rates, resulting in the displacement of seniors who have been left with fewer options. For those unfamiliar with the specific term, “affordable housing” refers to rental or owner-occupied dwellings that are affordable, regardless of the occupant’s income. The United States government considers housing costs at or below 30 percent of an individual’s total income to be affordable. While the need for affordable senior housing is more critical today, it is not a new issue. In 1961, recognizing the growing need for senior housing, a committee of nine church members from Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Wheat Ridge Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church formed the United Presbyterian Association (UPA) to create affordable housing for seniors, aged 62 and older. In June of 1965, Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments held its grand opening. By 1979, Highland West was at full capacity with an ever-growing waiting list, so the UPA approached the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) in July of 1979, seeking financing for a new facility. The UPA secured discretionary funds in late 1981, and the doors to Highlands South, a 117-unit facility, opened in 1983. Fast-forward to 2016, and Highland West and Highlands South make up a single community (called Highland West) comprising three buildings with 117 units among them, plus the original tower that has

120 units. Resident Senior Coordinator Julia Spigarelli, who has worked in senior services for more than 20 years, has seen what happens when other complexes transition from affordable to market rate, which adds to her respect for the Highland West board of directors’ commitment to the founding mission of the community. “The board could have opted to sell this place many times over,” said Spigarelli. “Instead, they chose to adhere to the founding mission of providing affordable housing to seniors.” What’s more, the board decided to invest in renovating the community. The renovation work began in 2015 and is almost completed. In the tower, the units feature new carpet and paint, new kitchens and appliances, raised toilets and walk-in showers in the bathrooms, new windows and more open spaces. There also is an updated fire-prevention sprinkler system in each of the buildings. The community’s exterior has been updated as well, with new driveways and parking lots. Before the renovation began, Spigarelli reached out to nearby senior communities for their assistance with housing Highland West residents, who would have to move out while their units were being worked on. Centura Health housed a number of residents at two of its properties, the Gardens at St. Elizabeth and the Villas at Sunny Acres. A number of residents moved in with their families or friends. Executive Director of Highland West Mark Jellison cites a lengthy list of local organizations and government agencies whose support ensured a smooth renovation, but Jellison is especially grateful to the community residents for remaining patient throughout the project. “We did so much work in the tower that we had to relocate temporarily all of Continued on page 15

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residences. There also will be parking spaces included with these properties. Tyler Downs with Wazee Partners remains optimistic that the mixed-use project will come to fruition, but it remains a matter of timing. “We are actively going through the site design and performing all of our due diligence,” said Downs, “but we have certain machinations we need to work through.” After several months of playing “Hurry Up and Wait” Downs recognizes there is only so much Wazee Partners can do. The rest is a matter over which his company has no control.

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et ready Edgewater, the Duke Street Kings are coming to town. Starring in a blues festival they created two decades ago, Ranger Miller and his band can’t wait to crank up the music, heat up the barbecue and rally the crowd to get down and dance, eat food and have fun to support a good cause! On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Blues and BBQ for Better Housing Block Party will kick off in Edgewater for the first time in its 19-year history. Festival organizer and founder Ranger Miller said that though the event has been held in Olde Town Arvada for the past five years, he is looking forward to the engagement in Edgewater. Miller and The Duke Street Kings originally started off as a garage band during school and progressed to house parties and college bars, eventually reuniting in the late ‘90s. Miller had been volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, building much-needed community housing – a subject that increasingly became important to him. Volunteer work gave him the inspiration to get involved on a deeper level in his community. Eventually he came up with the idea to throw a fundraising party with his band. That first event led to 30 people getting together and raising $300. The next year they put on the second festival to even more acclaim. “Boy, we couldn’t even believe it, it just kept getting bigger and bigger, till we finally found a foundational place where we could put the get together on an annual basis.” The festival eventually found a home at the D Note in Old Town Arvada. The band eventually became its own nonprofit organization. At some point though, it all became too large and too complicated to remain where they were. Parking and licenses became too much of an issue to battle, says Miller. Even though last year’s festival featured 20 bands, over 60 vendors and 5,000 visitors brought the charity $30,000, it seemed like a good time to move on. This summer music tradition continues as the festival lands in Edgewater’s Citizens Park.

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EDGEWATER MAYOR Bring It Home, Recognize The Positive up to volunteer to make these communityled events a success. Many fellow citizens took ownership of both events, and I am ello friends and neighbors! I hope you thoroughly impressed with the collaborative enjoyed the Fourth of July weekend. I efforts of all involved! Go team Edgewater! was able to escape for a moment to enjoy the I would like to thank our City Manager, company of family and friends, only to be H.J. Stalf, Community Services Director welcomed back by the continual tragedies Dan Maples, the Public Works Department, gripping our nation. In light of this, I and the rest of city staff for would like to bring it home and accomplishing a major feat. Did recognize the wonderful and you notice over the last 10 years positive things happening in that our entire infrastructure Edgewater. (excluding a few minor First and foremost, I would projects) has been updated and like to thank Chief John Mackey. modernized? Furthermore, the Did you know our chief was once city has implemented service a teacher? I didn’t, but he utilizes plans that include operational those skills every single day. The quality, efficiency, maintenance Chief will be putting those skills and replacement. to work when he conducts the Lastly, I would like to Police Department Presentation thank Al Schuppert for his to Council on Thursday, July Kris Teegardin invaluable service to the Board 21. I am very excited for this of Adjustments. Schuppert stepped up to presentation, for I believe Mackey to be an serve with integrity and due diligence. He exemplary leader. is currently serving as an alternate to the With the recent activities involving Board of Adjustments. police departments locally and nationally, Congratulations also go out to Jennifer I want to thank our police officers for the Thomas, John Donnelly, Stacey Voight hard work they perform day in and day and Graham Winn for joining the Parks, out. I am continually impressed with their Recreation, and Historic Preservation & professionalism and patience. Please attend Arts Advisory Board. Thank you for stepping this valuable presentation if you have time. up to serve your community! Mackey brings years of experience with Let’s continue to bring it back home! him, and he has some very innovative and Let’s spread a lot more love and a lot less exciting plans for the future of the Edgewater hate. We hold the power to effect change, Police Department. Please welcome our and we all share in the decision to turn newest members Chad Slaven, Robert Brink our faces toward love and light and not be and Andrew Fulton. consumed by the ashes of our rage. Who attended the inaugural Edgewater Contact Edgewater Mayor Kris TeegarBiz Walk and the first Farmer’s Market & din at 720-568-0461 or Music? I would like to thank every business kteegardin@edgewaterco.com. owner and community member who stepped

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www.tamarackcreative.com an increase is not being requested, nor is it needed for this project. Financing is anticipated to be for 20 years, however we intend to pay down this debt upon the sale of the City’s current real estate holdings. This not only returns them to the tax rolls, benefitting our schools, but also will provide additional sales tax, which will enable us to sustain our critical services. Upon approval, final design will occur in early 2017, with ground breaking midyear with construction estimated to be completed in mid-2018. The total building size is 36,000-40,000 sq. ft., which will include: • 10,000+-square-foot library (currently 1,000 square feet) • 14,000+-square-foot fitness center • 6,000-square-foot police department (currently 3,500 square feet) • 7-8,000-square-foot city hall (currently 9,000 square feet) Conceptual design is underway and we will be hosting an Open House to review this concept at Edgewater City Hall, 2401 Sheridan Blvd., on Thursday, Aug. 18th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please stop by to look at the preliminary design and give us your input. Final design will provide additional opportunities to comment on content of the library and fitness center, overall appearance and functionality of the facility. We are pleased to have taken care our long overdue maintenance and we can now envision facilities that will serve our small community well into the future.

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April, the Wheaties formed two teams, each team tasked with drafting a Community Heart & Soul statement and creating a project to engage our community in the values identified through the Wheaties Academy experience. As you read their statements and project descriptions, I invite you to reflect on how you love where you live and consider how you can support the 2016 Wheaties Academy! For more information: www.WheatiesAcademy.org

Dear Wheat Ridge, As I spend more and more time with you, I am in awe, I am sad, I am silly, I am in love, often daydreaming about the possibilities. Growing community takes an incredible amount of stamina along with deep-rooted respect, ﬂexibility and restraint to honor the original spirit and heart of the residents. Wheat Ridge, Here’s why I love you: You allow your people Team Wheaties Happens! to take big creative risks. I also Community Heart & love you for the people who call Soul Statement: We empower Rachel Hultin you home. The people who are a an engaged community that part of you. Wheaties try to be treasures the economic growth of local nice. But that doesn’t mean we let niceness business, loves that neighbors take pride in get in the way of getting things done. We knowing and supporting each other, and is try to let our actions do the speaking. inspired by social connectivity. Wheat Ridge, You’re a good friend. A The Team Wheaties Happens! project supporter. A safety net. A co-conspirator. will use Pallet Art strategically placed And, you’ve got guts. I just want to let you in front of locally owned businesses the know: I’ve got your back. weekend of Aug. 26-28. The Pallet Art will Always, be interactive and will encourage greater Janenne Allen, Wheaties Academy 2016 social connectivity in Wheat Ridge through art, interaction with local businesses rassroots leadership is a demonstration and individual feedback. The project will of loving where you live. The second conclude with the Pallet Art on display at Wheaties Academy is underway with 12 RidgeFest on Sept. 10. dedicated residents and seven mentors, Team S.A.S. Community Heart & who are working together on ways to engage Soul Statement: “We value an inclusive our community. This unique Localworks community driven by Sustainability, Arts leadership program provides community and Service [S.A.S.], where residents and members with the inspiration and the skills visitors connect, recognize and create public to creatively address challenges in Wheat art. We strive to generate a unique identity Ridge by focusing on possibilities and that binds our community together.” bringing passion to what they do. Team SAS is polishing the details of Wheaties Academy begins with a their project which will be 100 percent SAS! storytelling exercise to identify shared core Rachel Hultin is a Wheat Ridge resicommunity values. These values inform dent, community volunteer and the Wheatthe rest of the Academy experience. This ies Academy Coordinator.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Fruitdale Lofts May Get Historic Preservation Grants The Fruitdale lofts project is making progress with History Colorado and the National Park Service’s (NPS) recent approval of the plans for the restoration of the Fruitdale building, making the project eligible for state and federal historic preservation tax credits, according to a recent announcement from the City of Wheat Ridge. City staff and the developer will provide an update on the project to Wheat Ridge City Council on Aug. 1. The developer and the Housing Authority will host a community meeting to present the redevelopment plan on Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge municipal building, 7500 W. 29th Ave. The Fruitdale School property, 10803 W. 44th Ave., was deeded to the Jefferson County School District in 1883 and the original building was destroyed by fire in the 1920s. Noted Denver architect and developer Temple Buell designed the existing red brick school building in 1927. It is currently owned by the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority (WRHA). Hartman Ely Investments (HEI) has proposed to convert it into 16 rental apartments in the main school building as well as the caretaker’s cottage. Five of the apartments will be income-restricted units. The existing bleak parking lot will be transformed into a heavily landscaped, lowwater-use parking area with many fruit trees to recall Fruitdale’s legacy. HEI will also offer periodic public education tours on the property’s sustainable features, to continue Fruitdale’s long-term focus on community education. Jefferson County Community Development has conditionally committed to supporting the project with $680,000 in federal HOME funds. About $150,000 in solar power production subsidies over 20 years have been approved by Xcel Energy. The building’s solar power system also qualifies the property for approximately $100,000 in solar tax credits. The recently approved historic preservation tax credits include $1 million in state credits and about $925,000 in federal credits. Construction is expected to begin in 2017.

Edgewater Garden Tour July 30 Edgewater Collective is organizing an Edgewater Garden Tour on Saturday, July 30 to encourage backyard gardening and raise money for the citizen-led HEALthy Edgewater campaign. Tour beautiful produce gardens around the Edgewater community and learn tricks of the grade from experienced backyard gardeners. Tickets are $10 for adults and can be purchased at edgewatercollective.org while children under 18 are free. Edgewater Collective is also looking for volunteers to serve during the event and act as greeters at the various gardens on the tour. Visit edgewatercollective.org for tickets and more information.

Colorado Senior Connections’ Events for Seniors Colorado Senior Connections will host a handful of fun events for seniors in the next few weeks. “Picking Produce Precisely” (and then what to do with it!) will be offered at Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market, 7043 W. 38th Ave, on July 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Chef Ada leads a hands-on discussion about picking the best produce, sharing pointers on what to do as each locally grown fruit and vegetable come into season. Meet up, enjoy the sunshine and get

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some exercise in a walk through Crown Hill Park, 9307 W. 26th Ave., July 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the building by the parking lot. Come make skin care products with essential oils, carrier oils, castor oil and other common pantry items in “Homemade Skin Care Products” at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 N. Depew St., Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Be prepared for a cleanse and mild exfoliating mask, and remove products with a steamed towel. You will leave with samples from your experience. RSVP by calling 720248-4591. Have a say in how seniors are served in Wheat Ridge and help improve the quality of life for all citizens in your community by taking part in the Senior Advisory Meeting at the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit WheatRidgeSeniors.org or call 720-248-4591.

Wheat Ridge Celebrates National Night Out Aug. 2 Celebrate National Night Out in Hayward Park, 7500 W. 29th Ave., on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will include tours of the police facility, a display of police vehicles including patrol cars, the SWAT van, and Community Service vehicles, and educational crime prevention displays. National Night Out strives to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts in communities such as Wheat Ridge. The program promotes neighborhood spirit and communitypolicing efforts to prevent crime, which plays an important role in the revitalization of communities. More than 11,000 communities participate across in 50 different states. For more information, contact Officer Steven Berkowitz at 303-235-2910 or sberkowitz@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Farmer’s Markets Around Wheat Ridge & Edgewater Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market sets up shop this summer at 7043 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors include Face Painting with Barkey Creative (http://www.

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Commuter Rail Train Testing through Arvada and Wheat Ridge Although not opening until fall, RTD is beginning to test commuter rail trains along the entire length of the G (formerly Gold) Line through Arvada and Wheat Ridge. During this time, trains are federally required to sound their horns until crossings are certified and Quiet Zones are approved by the Federal Railroad Administration. The schedule for testing is unpredictable and trains can be seen testing anywhere along the G Line until the line opens to the public this fall. The public can also expect to see multiple trains at any given time in either direction. As the trains test through each crossing, the gate arms will be down at times to test the functionality of the crossing and the public might experience some delay. The public is reminder to never touch or throw objects at the overhead wires; use designated pedestrian areas when crossing a track; follow safety signs and warning devices; look both ways for a train; and to stay off the train station platforms until they are open to the public. The G Line is a part of the Eagle P3 project, the nation’s first full public-private partnership for transit. The $2.2 billion project is made up of local RTD taxes combined with a $1.03 billion federal grant and $450 million from Denver Transit Partners, the 34-year concessionaire that will build, operate and maintain the trains.

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Someone once said, “Don’t wait for opportunity, create it.” When Scott walker, owner of VinylWorks, arrived in Wheat Ridge he immediately saw the city’s potential.. Talented from a young age, as a reward for good grades in high school his parents bought him his first screen printer. After finishing a marketing degree at college, he secured a job with Miller (before it was MillerCoors) where he found himself managing over 25 employees who were installation technicians. Fast forward eight years and one company merger later where he found himself laid off. That’s when Scott decided to buy his first vinyl cutting machine. His idea was to sell businesses vinyl cutouts of their addresses if they didn’t already have it posted. Starting by working out of his basement, he ultimately didn’t feel successful until his second year, but he loved every minute of the job. People may say that owning a business comes with risks, but what they don’t tell you about is the learning curve, and how it affects your business individually from others. Once in the flow of things and as business grew, he expanded by getting his own shop, getting more machines, and eventually had a large enough clientele base that required hiring a few employees. VinylWorks has a wide array of services, but that’s not the only draw for clients. Mickey Blackwell, Scott’s right hand man is a very gifted graphic designer and adds an incredible amount of value to their products. While only some businesses might be able to afford design firms separate from the printing process, others can be left with limited choices when printing companies don’t have a designer. VinylWorks is the ideal choice and closet thing to a boutique signage store in Wheat Ridge. Scott’s business has been going well, and ultimately he would like to expand to additional markets. To date they’ve worked with big name clients such as Google, Visa, UPS, and Yamaha. If you decide to work with the team at VinylWorks, you’ll experience their amazing abilities first hand. When 5 people can consistently put out amazing products, the friendly service and approachability is just the cherry on top. COURTESY OF

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et me start by introducing myself. I am the Sustainability Coordinator at the Denver Zoo, plus I work at Right Coast Pizza here in Wheat Ridge. For this edition of “Focus on Sustainability,” let’s go back to basics. We hear the word sustainability a lot lately, often interchanged with “green,” “conservation,” “earth-friendly” or “ecoconscious.” So what do those really mean? What if I told you that some other synonyms could be “efficient,” “money-saving” or “resource productivity”? To explain that, let’s talk about one of the most widely accepted definitions of sustainability, which is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” To understand that concept better, it’s helpful to analyze what is meant by “needs.” The things we “need” to survive are food, water, and shelter, right? Of course, to ensure that we always have those things, we need to make sure the environment that we get those from is healthy and can continue to supply us with those resources. In addition, to be able to obtain all of those things, we need to have the money to pay for them. So guess what! When we say sustainability, we are talking about using money sustainably, too! When we want to make sure our resources last for us and future generations, we are not only talking about natural resources such as air, water, and trees, but we are also talking about

financial resources – money! I say all of this to address the common misconception that sustainability requires extra effort, more money and practices that some people just don’t want to do. That’s not true! There are easy initial adjustments you can make in your life to live sustainably and save money. A couple of examples to begin with are changing light bulbs to LED bulbs that consume less energy, and changing water fixtures on faucets, shower-heads, and even toilets to low-flow, which will save you money on your utility bills. An option is to do this all at once, which could be a bigger investment initially, but you’ll see a big difference in your utility bills. An easier option is to make these improvements little by little, such as changing bulbs out one at a time as they burn out. What’s even better is that companies like Xcel and Denver Water offer rebates for some of these adjustments. As a proud, resourceful, and tightly connected community, Wheat Ridge can lead the way for ourselves and the cities around us. By combining forces with businesses, residents and possibly the City of Wheat Ridge, we can help each other learn about living sustainably. In each issue of The Gazette, we’ll address concepts and ideas for you to try. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please write and tell us. We’ll answer the best way we can! Contact Guy Nahmiach at guy@NostalgicHomes.com with comments, questions and concerns.

Third: Try to avoid running or biking on paved pathways. The sun beats down on the asphalt all day and can rise to temperatures ummertime is a fantastic time of year up to 140 degrees, which can really heat to explore the outdoors, but sometimes things up! So strive for a run or bike ride in it also can be a somewhat hectic season. the woods if it’s available. Although most of us are excited to get Fourth: Stay safe while exercising back to some outside activities, staying on in intense heat. Try to wear a consistent workout routine non cotton based shirts while can be seemingly difficult. With exercising. Fabrics like cotton or graduations, barbecues, and polyester do not allow for much many distractions that come breathing and absorb moisture, up fast, it is important we keep making you feel closely related ourselves accountable when it to a dish rag. Clothing that is comes to our physical fitness. dry fit allows the sweat to escape So here are some tips you can and is a much more comfortable follow to help keep you in the option. Most people know to swing of things. drink plenty of water in the First: Workout with a heat, but also do not forget to buddy! Having a buddy can not replenish your electrolytes. only help keep you accountable, Anna Bily Replenishing your electrolytes but also can give you a healthy can literally leave your physical function dose of social interaction. Don’t have a hanging in the balance if avoided, and buddy? Try a group session! For those of can result in symptoms such as dizziness, you living in the Wheat Ridge or Lakewood nausea, and fatigue. This, however, can be areas, Feed Your Soul Fitness offers a avoided with the right sports drink or food, variety of small group personal training so you can get those essential electrolytes sessions that can keep you on track with this back in the body, no sweat. summer season. FYSF offers TRX training, Exercising is necessary for our physical stretch/yoga, strength, and cardio training fitness and good health. It has been proven on multiple days of the week, so get out of to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood the heat and come to where it’s cool! pressure, diabetes and many other diseases. Second: Take advantage of the time It enhances your physical appearance and change. Longer days and earlier starts can can boost your overall mood. Our bodies give you the advantage of exercising while were meant to move, and just because it’s hot the temperature is still bearable. With the doesn’t mean we should sweat the small stuff. longer days, our bodies are more receptive Anna Bily is a Personal Fitness Trainer to working out in the evenings while the sun externing at Feed Your Soul Fitness as she is still out. So go for that late night run and finishes her degree at Heritage College. watch the sun set!

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The event will include tours of the police facility, a display of police vehicles including patrol cars, the SWAT van, and Community Service vehicles, and educational crime prevention displays. National Night Out strives to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts in communities such as Wheat Ridge. The program promotes neighborhood spirit and community-policing efforts to prevent crime, which plays an important role in the revitalization of communities. More than 11,000 communities participate across in 50 different states.

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hanging brake fluid can be a slippery subject. Some manufacturers include it in their maintenance schedules and others don't. Mercedes-Benz, for example, says brake fluid should be replaced every two years or 20,000 miles, and Volkswagen says that should be done on most of its models every two years regardless of mileage. Subaru recommends fresh brake fluid every 30,000 miles. On the other hand, most Chevrolets can go 150,000 miles or 10 years, according to Chevy's maintenance schedule, and many Ford, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles don't list brake fluid as a regular maintenance item. Check your car's owner's manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. You might also want to discuss the slippery subject of brake fluid with a trusted mechanic if the manufacturer doesn't give any guidance. Don't be surprised if a mechanic suggests replacing the brake fluid periodically, because mechanics probably have seen what can happen if you don't. What can happen? Even though brake fluid dwells in a sealed system it still can absorb moisture over time, and that can lead to corrosion in the brake system. Moisture

also lowers the boiling temperature of brake fluid, and that can reduce braking effectiveness in repeated hard stops. If the manufacturer lists a 10-year interval or none at all for replacing brake fluid, how often should you have it done? Every two or three years is probably too often, though if it helps you sleep at night, then go for it. Just be aware that some service shops, especially those that make their living by replacing fluids, might try to scare you with dire warnings that disaster is imminent unless you flush all your vehicle's fluids long before it is necessary. Unless the manufacturer calls for it sooner, we would wait four or five years and have it done at the same time as other brake work, such as replacing pads or rotors. Replacing brake fluid is cheaper than replacing brake lines or a master cylinder that has corroded, so don't automatically dismiss the recommendation of a mechanic as just salesmanship. And no matter who suggests fresh brake fluid, make sure they're replacing it with the type that is called for by the vehicle manufacturer. Some vehicles require DOT 3 fluid, others a different variety, such as DOT 5, so consult your owner's manual before you give the go ahead. Got a car care question? Email Tom Schmuke at tom@qualityautocare.com.

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rtists not only have unique skills in producing their art, but unique perspectives on the subjects of their art. Imagine two friends viewing an artist’s work. One may say, “Oh, gosh! I just love this!” The other friend may be thinking, “I don’t get it. This is just weird.” Each artist has a unique view of the world, a personal style, and skills that make their work oneof-a-kind. Here in Wheat Ridge, we are lucky to have so many fascinating artists. The artists profiled below are a sampling of the eleven artists participating on the Wheat Ridge Artist Studio Tour on August 27. Art to Hold in your Hand In her EvB Studio, Marie EvB Gibbons creates unique clay sculptures and has developed her own process to finish her pieces. While she had always enjoyed and created art, Gibbons said she came to clay when she was in her 40s. “I fell in love when I made my first clay piece,” she said. “Clay is so tactile. It makes your hands touch and mush, squish and smooth.” Gibbons loves to create pieces small enough to hold in her lap as she works. When the clay pieces are finished and dried, they go in the kiln to be fired. After firing, most clay artists use a series of clay treatments and glazes. Then the sculpture is fired again. Glazes change color and texture during firing. Gibbons does not use glazes or fire pieces a second time. She wants to see each step and make it look exactly the way she wants rather than be surprised. “I’ll admit, part of it may be that tactile, need-tohold-and-touch feeling. I like to finish it in my own hands.” In a process of painting on and wiping off acrylic paint, figures develop realistic shadows and subtle colors. Gibbons creates a wide range of sculptures from organs of the body to pinhead babies. While some of her sculptures are of animals, most of Gibbons’ sculptures are human figures or have human faces. She told a customer a story about two sculptures of women, created to do worrying for her. Many of us remember the 2011 magnitude-9 earthquake that struck Japan. A giant tsunami struck, causing a melt-down at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Gibbon’s adult son was in Japan. Since it was impossible to go get him, as her husband wished they could, Gibbons created two Worry Women to hold her worries for her. Looking at the women, we can see her worries. One has her head open, so it is easier to put the worries in, perhaps. The

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other wears a white mask over her mouth to prevent breathing in contagions and germs. She, also, wears protective armor. Maybe, all moms need Worry Women. In addition to creating her own clay pieces, Gibbons enjoys sharing and teaching clay sculpture in classes in her studio and working with the Metropolitan State University of Denver. In addition to classes and one day workshops there are, also, third Friday activities at the studio. On the third Friday of each month, Gibbons designs a quick and fun sculpture activity. Anyone can drop in throughout the evening and for a small fee, get some clay, try out the activity, and create their sculpture. Gibbons will fire and finish the sculptures. Fun! The EVB Studio is at 3735 Ames St., a block south of 38th Avenue and one block west of Sheridan. Gibbons is in the studio most days or you can call 720-234-7337. Visit online at http://evbstudio.com/, https:// www.facebook.com/marie.e.gibbons or https://www.facebook.com/Evbstudio

Artist, Musician, Storyteller and Shaman Like many artists, Antonio Arguello enjoys exploring different methods and mediums to create his art. He works with paint, clay, metal and words. When Arguello discusses the process of creating and experimenting with art, it sounds like play. But unlike many artists, his goal is not to represent objects, views, or people that the viewer would see in his or her daily life. Much of his work explores archetypes, the beings and ideas that are part of our racial memory of a time when both good and evil spirits interacted directly with humans. This includes, for example, both angels and demons. Arguello grew up in Trinidad, Colorado, and came to Denver to attend the University of Colorado. He studied psychology and then went to work at the Colorado State Hospital

for the criminally insane. It was there Arguello says he discovered that evil is not just an idea, but has a real existence. Since that time, through visions and an understanding of the visions; Arguello has become a shaman. A shaman, through visions and rituals, is able to influence spirits, both good and evil. A shaman learns about energy to be able to provide protection. As a practicing shaman, Arguello now uses his skills to help people deal with problems they might, otherwise, take to a psychiatrist or psychologist. His art, he says, is created to awaken the viewers’ dreams and memories. Some of his art is dark, but some is striking and lovely. When thinking and wondering why angels no longer seem to interact with people, he began a process that led to one of his works. Arguello collected photographs for months of signs, grates, bricks, and many, many other everyday objects. He then adapted and changed the shapes, colors, finishes, and patterns to create a modern angel. He, also, created a numbers of paintings of horses to explore techniques and honor his Native American heritage. Arguello, also, creates sculptures and “environments.” One environment is a room in his house that he calls a cave. Music from a CD created for the room, very little light, life size and larger figures, scents, and drums create not just a mood, but an entirely new place. Antonio Arguello is, also, a storyteller. Stories have been used as a teaching tool throughout history. As a well-known lecturer at colleges and other places, Arguello uses storytelling as a way to teach and to explain shamanism. He, also, wrote a lovely book about the world’s last dragon and the quest to restore magic. This storyteller, artist, lecturer, and drummer works from his home at 3120 Xenon St. He may be contacted by email at AArguello@comcast.net or 720-2960595. Upcoming events and examples of his work are on FaceBook at https://www. facebook.com/antonioj.arguello

Abstract Contemporary Color and Energy Terry Womble’s abstract-contemporary art is not quiet. It is full of energy, thick and rich on the canvas or dripped and splashed in a manner similar to Jackson Pollock. In 1998, Womble burst onto Colorado’s art scene by creating a 40-by-40-foot painting hanging on the south side of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The painting took three days to complete. Seven stories in the air, Womble hung from ropes and painted all day, while a fascinated audience watched.

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Womble’s mother was a degreed artist. When he was young, he traveled from festival to festival with her along the coastal highway in California. She, also, was a performance artist. A performance artist does not simply create the artwork in front of a crowd, but draws energy from and interacts with the crowd. The crowd calls out comments. They may shout ideas for colors, for example. Most of Womble’s pieces are actually created this way and he is very active in Colorado’s summer festivals. This interaction is a creative process he especially enjoys. In one performance, creating a painting of Jimi Hendrix’ guitar; he even poured lighter fluid on the painting and lit it when an audience member pointed out that Hendrix burned his guitar. This nationally known and accredited artist’s active painting technique has been compared to Denny Dent. Because he seemed to be an interesting match to Dent, the two once performed on stage side-by-side, each creating their own work. Best known in the 1980s, Dent was a performance artist and a speed painter. Dent created giant, speed-painted portraits of famous people such as John Lennon and Martin Luther King – with multiple brushes in each hand. Dent compared Womble to Jackson Pollack and said his use of color demonstrated a natural palette. Abstract art is created not by accurately recreating each detail of an object, person, or scene; but by creating emotion. Color, shape and texture develop the experience for each viewer. The emotion will vary from one viewer to another, so the experience for each viewer varies, also. Womble’s paintings aren’t available in prints. Prints lack the ability to accurately create the experience of the original piece. Several, though, have been published in books. Womble, also, does many works on commission. Between festivals, when he was growing up and in school, Womble has been a traveler. He met his wife, a Colorado native, in Alaska. They came to Colorado to live and raise a family. They settled in Wheat Ridge. Womble was a city council member for several years and continues to be active in bringing the community and art together. He organizes Art Walks and is active in the Teller Street Gallery in Wheat Ridge. Terry Womble’s studio is in his home at 3691 Teller St. in Wheat Ridge. He can be emailed at t.womble@comcast. net or called at home at 303-420-5335. Some of his art can, also, be viewed at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/terrywomble.html

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the residents,” said Jellison. “We know it was challenging and we appreciate their flexibility and commitment to continue to live here.” To mitigate the toll the renovation took on residents, members of the Highland West staff met regularly with them at their temporary locations. The employees knew it was important the residents experienced as little disruption as possible and wanted them to feel connected to the place they called home. Once the majority of the project was completed, some residents did not move back to Highland West, but those who returned were excited about the upgrades.

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include more rides, games and food vendors. To make things easier on families, it will operate on a token system this year. If your kiddos plan to ride several rides, consider purchasing a wristband, which will allow them to ride all day for one low price. If shopping, rides and fireworks aren’t your thing, fear not – the Automezzi auto show is also taking it up a notch. For the past several years, car enthusiasts have enjoyed this stunning display of Italian exotics. New in 2016, however, is the addition of a non-Italian Exotic Showcase. This 10- to 12car exhibit is sure to impress (think Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, etc.), but you can still expect to see the same Italian favorites. Another exciting change? Live music, mostly Italian, paired with a delicious Italian buffet, provided by Lombardi’s Catering. You’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away on an Italian vacation. The Automezzi show is a local favorite for good reason, but it also benefits our local community. All proceeds from the show will go directly to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The funds come from sponsors (including the title sponsor, Ferrari of Denver), as well as exhibitor registrations. Admission to Automezzi is free for spectators, but donations are encouraged. John Feeney, a chairperson for the event, is excited. In fact, the hosts look forward to this event every year. “Our greatest joy is seeing the smiles on the faces of patrons when they see so many rare and wonderful exotic Italian vehicles in one place,” said Feeney. More than 100 cars will be displayed during the show, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14. In modern society, it feels like the world is always changing, shifting from one trend to another. As we move into the future at a breakneck pace, it pays to pause in a moment of nostalgia. As Wheat Ridge slowly approaches its 50th year, the Carnation Festival is both a celebration of our

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Free Community Classes at Feed Your Soul Fitness Feed Your Soul Fitness will conduct free, 30-minute community strength and training classes this month: July 18 at 10 a.m., July 20 at 3 p.m., and July 21 at 9 a.m. Drop in or email in advance. They’ll also present “Essentially Y.O.U. (Yoga, Oils & Unity!)” on Aug. 6, explaining why essential oils have been used since the beginning of time for health, healing, ceremony and beauty. Session includes a Yin Yoga class of postures, breathing exercises and meditation incorporating Therapeutic Grade doTerra Essential Oils, and ends with As of early July, the community was about two-thirds full, but as word gets out to seniors or their family members looking for affordable housing options for people over 62, Highland West likely will hit capacity by the end of August. Even without the renovation, Spigarelli believes there is no other community like Highland West. “When you think of all the added amenities on this campus, it’s really an extraordinary property, not only in Wheat Ridge but in the entire Denver Metro Area,” she said. She also considers the 12-member Highland West staff a significant differentiator from most senior housing properties. In her role as residential services coordinator, Spigarelli spends time studying how other organizations operate. achievements and a nod to days gone by. It’s a place for the community to come together, mingle and celebrate our rich history. The event has always been fun, affordable and family-friendly, but this year it will shatter expectations. And although the families are laughing and children are smiling, the festival also benefits the community in a big way. “The non-profits, service clubs, student and senior organizations who benefit from […] the festival will prosper even more if [it] is well attended and successful,” Hallisey points out. “The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is about community helping community.” For more information, check out http:// www.thecarnationfestival.com.

an extended svasana healing by the power of sound vibration of the gong, as well as a Q&A time. For more information or sign up, email mail to: info@FeedYourSoulFitness.com or call 303-947-5631.

Join the Wheat Ridge Chamber Leads Group A leads networking group is a group that meets regularly to create partnerships and build relationships with the members in that group, with a goal of referring business to each other. This is a great way to build your network, grow your business and help other Chamber Members grow their business. The Wheat Ridge Chamber Leads Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Pietra's Pizza, 9045 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Frequently, while visiting other senior communities, she sees notices, informing residents that a manager will be on site for a couple of hours, on specific days of the week, but rarely do they have full-time staff on the property. “Most sites only have on-call maintenance workers,” said Spigarelli. “We have staff on board, Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, which means our residents receive the attention they need right away. We make a point of responding quickly to meet the needs of our residents.” Jellison agrees that the dedication and commitment of Highland West staff contributes to the success of the community. He also believes the community works best when the residents are encouraged to give input or express concerns freely. “After all, this is their home, so we want them to know they have a voice and that we hear them,” he said. A 2004 study conducted by the Denver Regional Council of Governments projected that by 2020, Jefferson County, the county to which the City of Wheat Ridge belongs, will have the largest population of seniors in Colorado. Consequently, as more people advance into senior citizen status, there will be no shortage of aging residents. The question is, will there be enough housing available for low-income seniors to enjoy their final years in a safe and affordable community? For more information on Highland West or set up an appointment to visit, contact Julia Spigarelli at 303-425-0197. Lease applications can be picked up at the office, 6340 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

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Plan to Attend Business After Hours on Aug. 23 Business After Hours are a great way to meet new people, build strategic partnerships and grow your business. Western Group Insurance, located at 6425 W. 44th Ave., will host the Wheat Ridge Chamber Business After Hours on Aug. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, email Dot Miller, dot@wheatridgechamber.org or call 303961-5994

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WHEAT RIDGE CITY MANAGER The Train is a Comin’! TOD, so the property can be developed in a way that is supportive of the new rail line. In addition, a metropolitan district he RTD Gold Line is scheduled to start was created and approved for this 14-acre service this fall and we are excited to parcel as a financing tool to pay for future have the Wheat Ridge/Ward Station located infrastructure improvements. in our city! But it didn’t happen overnight. In 2010 the city entered into an There has been a tremendous amount agreement with RTD concerning the of public and behind-the-scenes effort construction and local financial assistance to prepare for its arrival and the future of the Gold Line. The agreement development of the site. required the city to construct a In 2006, the Northwest storm sewer system adjacent to Subarea Plan was approved the Wheat Ridge Ward Station by City Council to establish a in the amount of $1.5 million. vision for future development The city received a grant from around the commuter rail the Urban Drainage and Flood station. The plan was originally Control District in the amount of adopted to provide input to $750,000 for this project. RTD for the development The Wheat Ridge/Ward of an environmental impact Road station was chosen as a statement (EIS) to address catalytic project site, to be used desirable development patterns Patrick Goff as an example and to provide related to the rail line. It also valuable lessons for other transit included recommendations station areas regarding redevelopment relative to transportation, infrastructure, around these sites. The grant also provided bike and pedestrian facilities, economic specific design recommendations for development and urban design, calling multi-modal improvements to Ridge Road for mixed use, pedestrian-friendly between Miller Street and Ward Road. development. The city received a grant in the amount Based on the completion of the of $740,228 from the Federal Highway environmental impact statement, finalized Administration and the city contributed an station and roadway designs and other additional $165,785 for improvements to changes in the surrounding area, the plan Tabor Street. These street improvements was updated and approved by City Council will provide better access to the station in 2013. The vision in the new plan is from existing and future development consistent with the 2006 plan, but refines immediately south of the rail line and the goals and strategies related to land use, nearby area. Tabor Street will be upgraded urban design, and infrastructure. to accommodate all modes of transportation During the development of Envision to the station. The project will provide Wheat Ridge, the city’s comprehensive new bike lanes, continuous sidewalks and land use plan (adopted in 2009), a detailed lighting. economic analysis was undertaken to In 2015, the city partnered with the identify target locations for redevelopment Colorado Chapter of the Urban Land and to determine what would be the highest Institute (ULI) to host a Technical Advisory and best type of land uses in these areas. Panel (TAP) for the area surrounding the The Northwest Subarea was one of five rail station area. TAPs provide a way to target areas for redevelopment in the City. brainstorm with experienced professionals In 2009 the Kipling/I-70 Corridors and generate ideas surrounding real estate Urban Renewal Plan was approved, which challenges, like the development of the included the properties in the Northwest area surrounding the station. The panel’s Subarea. Also in 2009, a ballot measure recommendations included maintaining and passed exempting this and other urban building out a street grid to promote good renewal areas in the city from the height principles of urban design and walkability; and density restrictions found in the city encouraging multifamily development to charter. generate the necessary number of people to To address density and height in these make the area feel like a neighborhood, and areas, a new mixed-use zone district (MUZ) attracting industrial/office/innovation hub was adopted in 2010. The MUZ identifies development since attracting retail in the the appropriate building height for various short term is more difficult. types of mixed-use districts. One of the The city recently contracted with a specific mixed-use districts is the Mixed firm to assist the city with the next steps Use – TOD (transit-oriented development), to catalyze TOD development at the Wheat intended for areas within a half-mile of rail Ridge Ward Station. This work is designed stations. It allows densities that support to build upon the previous effort undertaken transit ridership and encourage land uses by the ULI Technical Advisory Panel to help and buildings that enhance connections to the city define a vision for the station area transit. The MUZ – TOD sets maximum and help deliver that vision. building heights of eight stories for mixed Finally, the new station will be celebrated use buildings and six stories for single-use with grand opening event featuring food, buildings located in TOD areas. fun and free rides! RTD has not released an In 2010, after the adoption of the opening date, but check the city website – new MUZ zone district, city staff met www.ci.wheatridge.co.us – for details on the with property owners in the Northwest fall event. Subarea to discuss city-initiated rezoning of Contact Wheat Ridge City Manager properties to the MUZ district. The former Patrick Goff at pgoff@ci.wheatridge.co.us. Jolly Rancher site has been rezoned to MU-

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