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hen the Ridge at 38 Leadership Committee was started four years ago, it brought together a combination of Wheat Ridge property owners, business owners, residents and stakeholders, that all wanted to see a main street area thrive. Shortly after it formed, the committee recognized that the best way to drive people to the City of Wheat Ridge was to come up with family-friendly events. With this in mind, the Ridge at 38 team held a grand opening that drew 1,500 attendees. Considering this worth revisiting, the committee brought back the event, this time calling it Wheat Fest. While the festival was unlike most other “taste of” events and drew a significant crowd, the name suggested it was focused more on harvesting wheat than on the uniqueness of Wheat Ridge, so in 2015 the name was changed a second time to RidgeFest. “This is the second year as RidgeFest,” said Britta Fisher, executive director for Localworks, a non-profit organization that partners with the City of Wheat Ridge, “but it’s the same event that has evolved over the past four years, with n

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MOLLY FLYNN OF WHEAT RIDGE jumps across the straw bale seating at RidgeFest 2015. The 2016 RidgeFest will take place Sept. 10 at the Green on Ridge at 38, 7101 W. 38th Ave., and will run from 3 to 8:30 p.m. PHOTO BY BRITTA FISHER

Be Inspired by the Wheat Ridge Studio Tour n

By Nancy Hahn

he second annual Wheat Ridge Studio Tour will be on Saturday, Aug. 27. The tour offers the opportunity to see the work of 11 different local artists, and to look past the artwork to see just how and where those artists work. In addition to the artists, Metro Frame Works will offer demonstrations of correct framing of artwork and its proper care. The self-guided tour was introduced last year by the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission. Commissioner Milly Nader, the event organizer, is pleased to see both returning artists and new artists, as well. What do you picture when you think of art and artists? Do you think of paintings in a gallery, sculptures of people or animals, stunning photographs, unusual combinations of materials, or surprising subjects? You may find just what you expect from the artists on the Studio Tour, but you will certainly also find surprises. Artists Juanita Gutierrez, Sina March, Sherry Veltkamp and Terry Womble all paint to create their work; but their styles and use of materials are each unique. Terry Womble is a performance artist and his acrylic paint splashes and races across his canvases. Sina March paints the colors, feelings and beauty of the world around her. Sherry Veltkamp and Juanita Gutierrez, also, will share their unique styles and paintings on the tour. Antonio Arguello, a shaman and artist, uses very many types of art to express his ideas. Several mixed media artists are included. Marie E.v.B. Gibbons works with

clay and other media and enjoys guiding others to try their hand at clay. Lisa Bonilla Panter is also a clay and mixed-media sculptor, often sharing her vision of animals and people. Maria Sands is a photographer and mixed-media artist, focusing our attention on the world around us. Katie Hartkopp uses photography and storytelling to create beautiful children’s books. The collages created by Laurie Waalkes develop through the layering of colors and materials. Karin Soderholm uses layering, stitching,

and coloring fabric to explore and express ideas about the world. The diversity of these artists’ visions and ways each share their point-of-view creates a rich experience for everyone on the tour. These varied artists also enjoy working in quite a variety of studios. Some studios are very sparse and orderly. Others are full and quite far from neat. Some artists have an area of their home portioned-off for their art, while a few seem to fill their home with

their art. Professional studio space separate from their home works best for others. Some enjoy working around others. Others want solitude. The way an artist works is just as unique as the art he or she creates. The Wheat Ridge Studio Tour is selfguided and begins at 9 a.m. on Aug. 27. Maps of the tour locations can be picked up at the Teller Street Gallery at 7190 W. 38th St. for $5. The artists and studios can be visited in any order and will be available until 2 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY

A Night Out to Prevent Crime n

By J. Patrick O’Leary

heat Ridge and Edgewater police departments set time aside this month to put their best face forward and bring crime prevention education to their communities. Wheat Ridge’s Aug. 2 National Night Out celebration, held at Haywood Park, included tours of the police facility, educational crime prevention displays, and a display of police vehicles including patrol cars, the SWAT van and Community Service vehicles. Edgewater will recognize National Night Out during its Aug. 27 community picnic, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in Citizens Park, W. 24th Avenue and Chase Street. National Night Out strives to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts. According to the NNO n

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New Culture at the Celtic Harvest Festival

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s the summer mood begins to dwindle here in Wheat Ridge, the Farmers 5000 approaches for the 35th time. For those who are unfamiliar with one of the long-lasting traditions of Wheat Ridge, the 5K run offers a fun way to help Wheat Ridge High School with financial support. Since the event’s origin in 1981, over $500,000 has been raised for the school. As you could imagine, an event like this provides difficulty in generating new features to spice up the festivities. “New this year, participants will be able to designate where they want a portion of their entry fees to go whether it’s a club, sport or activity within the school,” said Sydney Ayers, a representative of Right Start Management, an organization helping with the construction of the event. “We also have the opportunity for one lucky person to win a drawing for a $750 gift certificate from Quality Auto Care and Tire Center when registered participants make an extra donation to the school of $25 or more,” added Ayers. Since I went to WRHS, I thought it would be interesting to explore where exactly the money was going within the school. Just around $21,000 was disbursed around the school this past year, according to Principal Griff Wirth – ranging from atrisk family Thanksgiving baskets and bus passes from the Counseling department to

a mixing board for the music department. The funds reached many more programs and classes across the school like the STEM program along with the PTSA. So every student had a chance to reap the benefits of the Farmers 5000. I am especially grateful for the race’s support because it helped pay for three print editions of the Wheat Ridge Haystack, the school's publication, something I got to be a part of. All in the all the race provides a good time with great intentions. Even if the kids don’t have the focus for a 5K, there is a 1K run with a more relaxed environment. Varsity Cross Country Runner and Senior at WRHS, Amy Leasure has been participating in the race since elementary school. “I enjoy running the race because being a cross country runner you rarely get to be in a race with people older and younger than high school age. It's fun to see the small kids getting out and being active,” said Leasure. The race will take place at WRHS on Sept. 18, at 9 a.m., and entry fees start at $35 for adults, $33 for alumni, $25 for 18 and under. You can register online up until midnight of Sept. 16, or until noon, Sept. 17 at Runners Roost Lakewood, 7978 W. Alameda, and the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St. Right Start Race Management is currently looking for volunteers to help with the race, find out more at farmers5000.org.

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWS Explore a New Culture at the Celtic Harvest Festival n

By Meghan Godby

uring the blistering days of August, cooler temperatures seem like a distant memory. Take one quick peek at the calendar, however, and you’ll see that fall is right around the corner (Sept. 22, to be exact). If you’re not quite ready to retire your shorts and sandals, fear not – there are still plenty of fun and affordable ways to savor those last few days of summer. In fact, you may consider heading to Edgewater for the Celtic Harvest Festival, which runs Sept. 17-18. This unique cultural celebration is a local favorite, drawing visitors from the Edgewater community and beyond. Now in its seventh year, the festival boasts an array of activities for the entire family at a price that won’t break the bank (admission is $5, but kids 12 and under are free). It’s a great way to broaden your horizons, explore another culture, and enjoy a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. While the very word “Celtic” may conjure images of kilts and Riverdance, the culture runs so much deeper than that. Although Colorado is a diverse state, it may come as a surprise that the Celtic community has strong roots here. Through this event, the people of Edgewater hope to raise awareness and foster appreciation for this distinctive cultural heritage. The festival is an opportunity to engage, entertain and educate. Councilwoman Laura Keegan of Edgewater has been helping with the festival since its very humble beginnings. She’s part of a group of dedicated community members and volunteers that make this festival possible. Thanks to their tireless planning and organizing, no detail is overlooked or left to chance. Everything, from securing trash pick-up to finding local musicians, is

carefully planned and curated, beginning as early as January. The hard work is worth it, however. Keegan loves when it all comes together, especially “the opening ceremony and parade – when the fruits of our labor are evident!” The festival is a treasured summer event for families throughout the Edgewater community. Not only is it an affordable weekend outing, but it’s also a great way to socialize with friends and mingle with your neighbors. Bringing folks together has its advantages, but the Celtic Harvest Festival benefits the community in other ways, too. “This event has been huge in showcasing our city to potential persons who are looking for a community to relocate to,” Keegan points out. And there are certainly plenty of visitors! Over 10,000 people are expected to attend over the course of two days, many of whom may be your future neighbors. After all, the festival is a great way to showcase the charming Edgewater community. “We have so many wonderful comments during our festival […], people love Edgewater’s […] strong sense of community and family,” Keegan adds. When people choose to relocate to Edgewater, it could translate into a stronger economy. No festival would be complete without delicious food, cold beer, and a fun selection of music. At the Celtic Harvest Festival, however, you can expect a few new additions to the standard festival format. Attendees love the Calling of the Clans, which takes place on Saturday evening. This one-of-akind event begins with a traditional toast and lighting of the torch. Afterwards, visitors will have the opportunity to explore this interactive showcase of Celtic heritage. If history’s not your cup of tea, don’t worry – the festival has plenty of other

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this a budget-friendly activity, you can rest assured that your hard-earned dollars are going to a good cause. Proceeds help keep the festival running for future generations and benefit local fundraisers. This year, in an effort to help our four-legged friends, there will be a food drive for animals. MaxFund, an area no-kill shelter, will also be on site to help homeless pets find forever homes. Feel free to bring your own dog as well - leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. If you’re seeking an interactive, entertaining, and educational event for the entire family, look no further than the Celtic Harvest Festival of Edgewater. It’s a great way to learn about another culture and have fun in the process. Hope to see you there! The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. If you’re interested in volunteering at the festival, check out the website at www. celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com or call Mary at 303-561-3963.

EDGEWATER MAYOR No Shortage of High-Fives for Community Movers n

By Kris Teegardin

his month I would like to continue to recognize and congratulate the Edgewater community for making our little town a great place to live! A big thank you goes out to Lilly Steirer for her efforts coordinating the Neighbor to Market booth. Lilly has brought together Edgewater’s gardeners and invited them down to the Edgewater Farmer’s Market and Music to sell their produce to the public. Thank you goes out to Jason and Deb Bump for their efforts as well. Their efforts have brought many a neighbor together in the name of sharing healthy produce. If anybody would like to be involved with the Neighbor to Market booth, please e-mail Lilly at lilly@lillystable.com. Don’t forget to lace up your walking shoes for HEALthy Edgewater Walks Program this September! A special thanks goes out to Lee Siffler-Meyer for leading HEALthy Edgewater (Healthy Eating Active Living). Lee has worked with many partners, including Jefferson County and LiveWell Colorado, to promote healthy living in Edgewater. HEALthy Edgewater has been the integral entity guiding many initiatives and programs to keep Edgewater on the move toward better health. If you would like to become involved, please contact Lee at lstifle@centurylink.net I would like to congratulate Edgewater resident and Joyride Brewing Company owner Grant Babb on their two-year

anniversary. Joyride organized a street party last month in honor of their anniversary, and many people attended to celebrate their success. Many thanks to Grant and the rest of the Joyride family for their continued partnerships in the community. I would like to thank City Manager H.J. Stalf and City Council for their efforts bringing a brand new civic center to Edgewater. This project was a few years in the making, and it has taken an extensive amount of time, effort, and patience to finally bring these plans to fruition. Stalf brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders to make this a reality. However, it is up to you and your vote to make this a reality. Please attend the open house at City Hall, 2401 Sheridan Ave., Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., for more information. Lastly, I would like to thank the Honorable Pam Anderson for temporarily filling in as our city clerk. Pam is the former Wheat Ridge City Clerk and Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Needless to say, I think we are learning a lot from her! Thank you Pam for helping out. There are so many people out there that make our community great. I will periodically send out thank you articles because there is never a shortage of positive high-fives to go around. Next month, I will be focusing back on policy with criminal justice reform! Lucky you. Contact Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegardin at 720-568-0461 or kteegardin@edgewaterco.com.

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWS Open House for Edgewater Civic Center, Aug. 18 Edgewater City Council will host an open house for public input on its proposed Civic Center project, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., at City Hall, 2401 Sheridan Boulevard. The meeting also serves as the first reading for the ballot issue to be sent to voters in November. 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. “We are working intently on conceptual design to be presented on the 18th,” said City Manager H. J. Stalf. “That process of course reveals devilish details that must be addressed and the size, scope and cost of the project remains fluid. It should be expected that this will lead to changes and potentially additional costs as we flesh out the details at this level of design.” As a result, the city’s November ballot measure will likely contain a figure $9.9 million, although the original, preliminary estimate for the project was $7 million. “I believe the higher number should be a safe ceiling, but we have not had our estimator review the design so I need to emphasize that all of these numbers are estimates that could change and will likely be refined after Aug. 18, resulting in final cost estimate to be included at second reading on Sept. 1.” Stalf said final design will occur next winter, at which time the price tag could change again. “But we believe we will be close enough with our August estimates for everything to be safely within the (hopefully) approved budget.”

Building Community Through the Neighbor to Market Booth n

By Lilly Steirer

ast year, I joined HEALthy Edgewater and became a part of a group determined to bring more healthy food, active living, fresh and lovely goodness to our community. Soon after joining, I suggested creating a produce stand, emulated off of my previous city of Tucson’s farmers market consignment program. A few months later I found myself under a tent selling my neighbors’ produce at the Edgewater Market & Music. The program we created invites backyard gardeners to bring their own homegrown

goodness to the weekly stand to sell and make a few bucks. We pulled it off last year, but by the end of the growing season we realized we were eager for more. This lead to chats with the City of Edgewater about moving the market to its newest location – a place we are thrilled to share with delicious new vendors and exciting new crowds. Being at that stand selling small bundles of produce brought more than a few coins to my pocket last year. I met neighbors, my family made new friends and I felt myself grow into our Edgewater community. When the world stage and even our own city feels a bit challenged by violence and tragic news stories, going to the Edgewater Market & Music reminds me why I am here and that life is still really sweet and full of beautiful people. Being part of our local market means making this world a bit brighter for my friends, family and community. I want welcome you to be the change you hope to see in our shared world by joining our Neighbor to Market program. If you have a garden, we gladly will take any amount of your produce to sell. This could include a small bundle of radishes, a big pile of mint or oregano that you pulled out, a dozen eggs from your backyard chickens, fruit that is falling off your trees, those baseball-sized zucchini squash that suddenly appeared out of nowhere, or the extras of a bumper crop that you can’t keep up with eating. Drop off your garden goodness at the market starting at 5 p.m. on Thursdays or contact Joel at the Edgewater Collective where a fridge has been reserved for us to store our produce to sell. We will sell your produce and you will make 90 percent of the profits. Alternatively, you can donate it and the extra money will benefit HEALthy Edgewater programs such as Edgewater Walks and to keep our Neighbor to Market program thriving and growing. In addition, whether you have a garden or not, we would love to have your help selling this goodness! We are looking for volunteers for our booth for just a couple hours each Thursday. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me directly – lilly@lillystable.com – to join us! Finally, we could always use your support through your purchase of this exceptionally local food to enjoy on your own dinner table. Please come down and say hi to us! We are always eager to talk about the beautiful goodness that is literally growing in our own little city and if I am there you are always welcome to pick my brain about how to cook up your purchases, since that is my own specialty. With the Market & Music’s location move between Sheridan and Ames, new life has been breathed into this community event and it can only get better if YOU are a part of it! See you at the Edgewater Market & Music every Thursday this summer from 5 to 8 p.m.!

Pledge to Walk The Edge this September The Edgewater Walks Campaign is back this September with new events and group walking opportunities. Edgewater Walks is a 30-day program to challenge you to walk 30 minutes a day at least five days a week with a chance to win prizes like gift cards and fitness gear for completing the program. Residents are encouraged to take the pledge to “Walk the Edge” during the entire month of September and record their progress along the way. But you don’t have to walk to participate in this challenge. You can bike, run, swim, hike or garden. It doesn’t matter how you get your physical activity, the goal is to move your body more in order to improve your health, boost your mood and engage in

your community. Each Tuesday during the month of September, there will be a guided walk and event with folks like our local policeman and area businesses. Community walks are held every Tuesday in September beginning at 6:30 p.m. Details will be posted at www. edgewaterwalks.com. Some themes for this year’s group walks include: • Family Health & Safety Crawl and Bike Parade with giveaways • Garden Harvest Walk – bring a bag to fill with healthy produce from area gardens • Pub Crawl & more Visit www.edgewaterwalks.com for all the program details and to register. Tell your family and neighbors to join and be part of the walking movement in historic and vibrant Edgewater! Take the Pledge to Walk the Edge! – Lee Stiffler-Meyer

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WHAT’S HAPPENING New Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair Benefits Foothills Shelter, Sept. 17 Foothills Animal Shelter will host the first annual Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair event on Sept. 17 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds to benefit homeless pets in the community. Animal lovers and their dogs in costumes will walk in a parade and compete for prizes in categories like “Doggie Diva,” “Cutest Couple,” “Most Original” and more. Following the parade will be a fair with refreshments, dog flyball and agility demonstrations, face painting, familyfriendly games and vendor booths. Foothills Animal Shelter cares for more than 9,500 animals every year and all the funds raised at the event will help provide essential medical, behavioral and life-saving care to homeless pets in the community, said Jennifer Strickland, Foothills Animal Shelter’s Executive Director. The inspiration behind the event is Toby, a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd who was first brought to Foothills Animal Shelter in April 2015. Found running the streets of Westminster with electrical tape around his muzzle, a Good Samaritan found him and removed the tape. Very malnourished and dehydrated, Toby was brought into the Shelter’s Foster Care program, eventually adopted by a staff member and then made the official mascot of Foothills Animal Shelter. To honor Toby, the Shelter created the Pet Parade & Fair as a community event to raise funds to support and care for homeless pets. Registration for the pet costume parade is $15 per dog and includes a free goodie bag. The deadline for early registration is Sept. 1. Parade participants are also encouraged to fundraise from their family and friends to support their participation in the event. The top fundraisers will be eligible to win additional prizes. Guests who would rather not participate in the parade are welcome to watch the parade and attend the fair at no charge. Event sponsors include Credit Union of Denver, 9News, Whole Foods, Grandma’s Frozen Noodles, AlphaGraphics, Home Advisor, Green Forest Properties, Green Dog Graphic Design, KONG and NREL. Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St. in Golden, provides adoptions, pet licensing, lost and found, affordable spaying and neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. The open-admissions facility (that never turns any animal away) cares for over 9,500 orphaned pets each year. For more information or to register or donate online, evisit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Tobys-Parade.

Colorado Senior Connections Walk, Aug. 23 Colorado Senior Connections hosts a continuing series of fun events for seniors. Meet up, enjoy the sunshine and get some exercise in a walk through Crown Hill Park, 9307 W. 26th Ave., Aug. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the building by the parking lot. For more information, visit WheatRidgeSeniors.org or call 720-248-4591.

Learn About Health Care Amendment 69, Aug. 23 What will it mean to vote “yes” on Amendment 69 in November? Also known as ColoradoCare or Initiative 20, it would create a health care payment system to provide coverage for all residents of the state. T. R. Reid, author of “The Healing of America,” will speak and answer questions on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. at St.

Anthony Hospital, (south entrance) 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. The event, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County, is free and open to the public. An explanatory booklet and list of supporters for Yes on Amendment #69 is at www.coloradocare.org. The LWVCO has extensively studied this issue and supports the amendment. For more information, visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Localworks Screens ‘PeeWee’s Big Adventure’ on The Green, Aug. 26 Families can enjoy the 1985 comedy classic “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” on The Green, 7101 W. 38th Ave., on Friday, Aug. 26. Presented by Localworks, in partnership with the Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory, the all-ages entertainment event starts at 7 p.m. with music by Some Train Yard. Grab your bikes, bring your friends and ride in. For more information, visit ridge@38. com

‘Catch Up With Kristi’ at Infinitus PIE, Aug. 27 Wheat Ridge District II Councilwoman Kristi Davis will host a "Catch up with Kristi” meet and greet Saturday, Aug. 27 at Infinitus PIE, 5807 W. 38th Ave., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. It’s an opportunity to meet with members of your community and receive updates on City of Wheat Ridge activities, with time for questions.

Wheat Ridge Rec Closed For Maintenance, Aug. 22-26 The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center and Active Adult Center will be closed from Monday through Friday, Aug. 22 to 26, for annual deep cleaning, maintenance projects and upgrades. Annual pass members may utilize the Charles Whitlock Center free of charge during the closure, as well as the Splash in Golden (lap swimming only). The Golden Community Center is also closed the week of Aug. 22-26. Rec Center staff will not be able to process program registrations in person, over the phone, or online during this time, as registration software is also being upgraded. Patrons are encouraged to register for fall programs now; following closure week, transaction processing may take longer than normal for several days. The Recreation Center will reopen Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 a.m., and the Active Adult Center on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:30 a.m.

Sign Up for Free Mental Health First Aid Classes Free mental health “first aid” courses are being offered to the community this month. Adult Mental Health First Aid is an innovative, eight-hour course designed to give people the tools to recognize a range of

mental health problems and the skills and confidence to help someone in a mental health crisis. The program offers a concrete action plan to help someone in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer and selfhelp care. Two classes are available locally: Thursdays, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, in Lakewood. Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults will be offered Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Doubletree by Hilton, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. Classes geared toward veterans and adults working with youth are also available.

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Edgewater Market Winds Down as Summer Ends Edgewater Market & Music continues every Thursday night through Sept. 8, offering Edgewaterians a few more weeks of fresh food, crafts, fun and music on warm summer nights. Check out the wares of myriad vendors as you stroll down Edgewater's Historic West 25th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Ames Street. The weekly event runs 5 to 8 p.m., with live music from local bands starting at 6 p.m. For more information visit www.edgewaterco.com or call the City of Edgewater at 303-235-8300.

Meet Local Author Nick Arvin at September Reading Events Wheat Ridge author Nick Arvin and his novel of secrets and survival, “The Reconstructionist,” have been selected for this year’s Wheat Ridge Reads. He’ll appear at two public events in September: Books and Brews, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Iron Rail Tavern, 4111 Kipling St. and the Thursday Morning Book Club, Thursday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m., Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Arvin will also present to students and staff of Wheat Ridge High School on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 15. Arvin’s book tells the story of the collision between a budding forensic investigator, his tormented mentor and the haunted woman who emerges from the wreckage of his past. The Reconstructionist is available from Jefferson County Public Library and for purchase at BookBar, 4280 Tennyson St. The program is sponsored by the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission and Jefferson County Public Library. Now in its fifth year, it encourages the public to read books by Colorado authors and engage with the community and the author in a discussion about the work For more information, contact Gay Porter DeNileon, gpdenileon@gmail.com.

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ow would you describe the businesses in Wheat Ridge: Quality service? Unique offerings? Great variety? Hometown values? Generous? Generous certainly describes these three businesses for their willingness to give back to the community.

Tip Top Tree Company In early July, the Tip Top Tree Company received a very unusual call for assistance. The business normally does residential tree work removing dead trees or branches and trimming trees. This time they were being asked to rescue not a kitten up a tree, but to rescue a gigantic swarm of bees. Bees swarm when their hive becomes too small or if the hive has been damaged. Although it is normal, it can be dangerous for bees in areas near homes, because people can become concerned and try to destroy the bees. Rescued swarms are taken to safer areas and often taken by a beekeeper to a new empty hive. Lynn Thomas, a customer of Tip Top Tree Company, spotted the swarm and called Tip Top for assistance. The swarm of 30,000

to 40,000 bees was 50 feet up in a dead tree. Harry Hanley of Tip Top looked at the scene. Knowing that real bee expertise was needed, Greg Rye of Dakota Bees was called to assist and guide the rescue. Imagine this scene. A group of people with a huge High Ranger lift truck are on the north side of an 18- to 20-foot-wide ditch. The High Ranger is equipped with a bucket that the user rides in and guides upward to trim or cut branches. On the south side stood a gigantic dead tree with an equally gigantic swarm of bees at the top. Slowly navigating the High Ranger across the ditch was the first seemingly impossible task accomplished. The road along the ditch was very narrow, not really wide enough for the lift truck, but slowly the truck moved to the dead tree. Normally, before the bucket is raised into the air by a single operator, huge outriggers are extended from each side of the lift truck to stabilize it. The outriggers on the north side were over the ground. Just right. On the south side, all that was under the outriggers, though, was ditch. Normally, the bucket of the lift truck holds a single operator and tools. This time it had to hold the operator, Greg Rye, a chainsaw, and a gigantic bee box for the swarm. While the bees

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buzzed around, the branch with 30,000 bees was sawed through and safely brought to the ground. The bee box with the largest swarm ever rescued in Colorado was safely loaded on a truck. Hanley said that while the rescue was a success, “It was a little sad to notice the number of bees still flying around the box. There are always some flying around, but those stray bees, that didn’t get in will die soon without their hive. But at least we saved 30,000 or 40,000.” Tip Top Tree Company is located at 10140 44th Ave. Call 303-431-7910 or check them out on Facebook at A Tip Top Tree Co LLC. They are available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Pietra’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant Pietra’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant has been a part of the Wheat Ridge business community since 1964. That’s when Joe DeMott’s parents opened the restaurant and began this family business. “My parents, though, didn’t see Wheat Ridge as just a place to build their business.

They saw a home for our family,” said DeMott. He believes that to have the kind of community you want for your family’s home, you have to be an active community member building that community. DeMott certainly lives by that idea. He served on the city council and is currently busy with the Chamber of Commerce and as the Chairman of the Board for the Carnation Festival. In addition to these activities, there are several ways DeMott gives back to the Wheat Ridge community through Pietra’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. First, each year Pietra’s provides a $1,000 scholarship for a student in Culinary Arts or Restaurant and Hotel management. Also, for the last four years, Pietra’s has provided a very popular lunch for the annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour.. The scholarship began when DeMott noticed that Colorado colleges have very good graduation rates, better than many other states, and that they offer excellent programs associated with the restaurant and hospitality industry. “But, you know, very few young people working in restaurants consider it as a lifetime career,” said DeMott. The scholarship encourages young people to take a look at the possibility. “It’s just a way to help them

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notice and consider the education and the opportunities available.” Providing lunch for participants seemed to tour organizers like a simple way to add a distinguishing feature to the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour that attendees would be sure to appreciate. For the past four years, tour participants have been treated to a fabulous spread of tasty Italian food including Pietra’s very popular Peppers and Sausage entree. This year over 220 attendees enjoyed lunch donated by Pietra’s at the home of Diane and Kevin Robb. The community benefited from Pietra’s enhancing the popularity of the tour and creating great word-of-mouth advertising. DeMott enjoys contributing to the community. His family business, Pietra’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, is a valuable resource and a benefit to the community. Pietra’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant is at 9045 W. 44th Ave. They are closed on Monday, but open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday Pietra’s is open from noon until 9 p.m. You can walk-in or call 303-421-4100 to find out about catering or carry out. There is, also, information on the Pietra’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant’s Facebook page.

Wheat Ridge Business Association Networking Meeting, Sept. 13 Wheat Ridge Business Association is committed to supporting local business by educating and supporting each other, with monthly membership events. WRBA’s board of directors’ goal is to make sure monthly speakers provide ways business owners can increase their bottom line. Plan to attend WRBA’s next event, an all-networking meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 a.m., at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Bring lots of business cards! Visit www.wheatridgebiz.com to register and order your breakfast. All are welcome! On average, 60 people are coming out for the new Biz Mix, held third Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m., at Wheat Ridge businesses. It’s a fun

Seyfer Automotive Seyfer Automotive has been a part of the Wheat Ridge business community for over 50 years. The Seyfer family has, also, been a very active part of the community. Margie Seyfer is the Chair and a sponsor of the Wheat Ridge Kite Flite Festival. Tina Seyfer coordinates volunteers at the Kite Festival. Troy Seyfer of Seyfer Specialties was an original sponsor of the 44th Avenue Rumble-Cruise and Poker Run, which donates a portion of the proceeds to Wheat Ridge High School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. Donny Seyfer and Seyfer Automotive have, also, given back to the community through fundraising efforts for the STEM program at Wheat Ridge High School. The STEM program at Wheat Ridge High School is unique and very successful. STEM students in the previous two years have designed and created cars using non-traditional fuel sources for a competition in Detroit and received awards at the competition each year. Student learning is incredible; but the tools, materials, and technology for the program are tremendously expensive. Charles Sprague, the STEM instructor, said metal was the largest expense, but epoxy and fiberglass for the cars cost about $2,000 and the power supply for each car costs about $10,000. Fundraising is an almost continuous activity. When asked if Donny and Seyfer Automotive had been involved in last year’s spring STEM/STEAM Gala to start this year’s class off with some money, Don laughed and said, “That one and all the other ones, too. All year long.” “All-the-other-ones-all-year-long” is exactly the kind of fundraising effort that makes the hands-on learning experience in STEM class possible. Money isn’t the only support students need and receive from the community. Students are guided not only by their teacher, but by many volunteer experts including engineering experts, technology experts and mathematicians. If you are building a car, wouldn’t the Seyfer Automotive family be the just the experts you would want on your side? The STEM class at Wheat Ridge High School has been incredibly successful. When Principal Wirth at a principal’s convention was asked what makes his STEM class was so successful, he said, “My teachers guide students by helping them discover who to ask and how to find the answers to reach their goal. Then the teachers stand back.” This works so well because the Wheat Ridge community is full of such supportive people and businesses, like the Seyfer family and Seyfer Automotive. In fact, it does work so well that this school year, Wheat Ridge High School will have not one, but four STEM classes. Seyfer Automotive is at 4501 Harlan St. They are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is information about their services on their website at www. seyferauto.com/auto-repair.php or you can call 303-653-9240 for information.

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Jefferson County Business Resource Expo The Jefferson County Business Resource Center will host the Jeffco Business Resource Expo on September 22, 2016 from 8:00 am 11:00 am at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Avenue Frontage Road. The free event will great networking and most importantly to meet and learn about the many resources available to business owners in Jeffco - all dedicated to helping

you succeed! This year's expo is featuring a special keynote on Life Leadership based on the book: Jumping into the Parade. Tim Brown is a Jeffco native, an author/speaker/ consultant and the founder and co-owner of Three Creative. For more information or to register, visit www.jeﬀcobrc.org.

Metro Frame Works Opens Aug. 19 Metro Frame Works, 5310 W. 38th Ave. will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay and Wheat Ridge Business Association members on Friday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Following the ribbon cutting, the public is invited to attend Metro Frame Works Third Friday Art event, featuring live music, artists, displays, food and more, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 303-4331073 or visit www.metroframeworks.com.

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WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL This Time It’s Different: A Sales & Use Tax Proposal I-70 on/off ramps, a total reconstruction of Wadsworth Boulevard to relieve and mitigate severe traffic congestion and an heat Ridge City Council is currently improved multi-modal transportation asking for voter approval of a facility, streetscape improvements, and sunsetting (temporary) 12-year-long Sales enhanced redevelopment opportunities. and Use tax increase of .50¢. This question, Total estimated investment: $7 million. if passed by the voters, will allow us to invest Clear Creek Crossing Development. $33 million into four specific projects within Mixed-use development site on the west the City of Wheat Ridge. side of I-70 at West 32nd Avenue and The specific project areas of investment Youngfield. This includes the construction are Anderson Park, The G (formerly Gold) of hook ramps from I-70 into Line Commuter Light Rail the development to provide Station, Wadsworth Boulevard vehicular access to a new mixedWidening (West 35th Avenue to used, sales-tax-generating I-70), and Clear Creek Crossing redevelopment site. Total Development (West 38th Avenue estimated investment: $10 and Youngfield). Investments into million. each of these areas will allow us to These specific projects improve and increase our salesmay only become reality by tax-generating activities within this sales tax increase. These these corridors. These projects improvements are timefocus on increased commercial sensitive, leveraging millions activities, redevelopment of Zachary Urban in other investments and grant properties, improved access and funding and will reap additional infrastructure and providing sales tax revenues from their economic quality recreational facilities for our residents catalytic nature. The current municipal bond and visitors. market suggests that now is an opportune Anderson Park improvements. These time for Wheat Ridge to make prudent include upgraded, renovated amenities investments into key infrastructure. and facilities that enhance recreational A key difference between this question opportunities and meet the current needs and those in years past is language limiting of park and facility users as well as reduce funds to these four projects. By asking maintenance and repair costs; renovation voters to adopt this specific project list, of the Anderson building and outdoor using a sunsetted temporary sales tax pool locker rooms and improvements project revenue model, the citizens of to surrounding park amenities. Total Wheat Ridge are making investments into estimated investment: $4 million. our future while limiting the extent to which G Line Station Area. Construction of this tax will continue, and to an extent how street, bicycle/pedestrian, and infrastructure the monies may be spent. improvements to facilitate redevelopment Regardless of how you vote, remember and economic enhancement opportunities to vote, and always remember to endorse in the area surrounding the G Line station Wheat Ridge. Did you know? Over 50 including: reconstruction of Ridge Road, percent of all sales tax revenue generated 52nd Avenue, Tabor Street, a traffic signal in Wheat Ridge is derived from visitors and at Ward Road and Ridge Road and a passersby. pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks. Contact District II City Council RepreTotal estimated investment: $12 million. sentative Zachary Urban at 720-252-5930 Wadsworth Reconstruction. From West or zurban@ci.wheatridge.co.us. 35th Avenue to the southern portion of the n

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