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By J. Patrick O’Leary

our out of five Edgewater voters – 81 percent – said they’re OK with building a new civic center on a portion of Walker Branch Park and financing up to $9.9 million of its cost with a lease-purchase agreement. City of Edgewater Ballot Question 2B passed on Nov. 8, 1,764 votes to 394. It allows the city to go up to $9.9 million in debt to finance the new civic center, which may include a new library, fitness center, city offices and police station. But what the building will look like, and how “green” it will be, depends on who shows up to a series of public meetings this spring, and final construction costs. After council selects a design contractor early next year, a series of public meetings will take place to guide the look and feel of the building, according to Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegardin. “The whole design could actually change,” he said, as the concept presented in the August public meetings was “a very loose design.” Edgewater City Manager H.J. Stalff said that a fourto six-month-long design process will begin this spring, gathering public input as to what the library and fitness center should look like, and police opinions on their station design. Energy efficiency will be addressed after that. “How much effort are we going to put forth into renewable n

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Holiday Events In And Around Our Town n

By Neighborhood Gazette Staff

he winter holidays are nearly upon us, and cities and community groups are gearing up and presenting myriad memorable events, ranging from art openings, craft workshops, holiday markets and more.

First Friday in 40 West Arts District, Dec. 2 Celebrate the holiday season with a 40 West Arts District First Friday celebration! On Dec. 2, 40 West Arts Gallery, C2 Gallery, Gallery of Everything, 40 West Studios and Lakewood Arts Gallery will all host art exhibition openings. Kick off the night at 40 West Arts Gallery’s “Attracted to Abstracts” Opening Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1560 Teller St., and make your way to one or all of the other creative destinations. These events are free and open to the public and will include beer and wine, a light bite, creative activities and tons of art available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to support local artists and nab a few one-of-a-kind gifts in time for the holiday season. Visit 40WestArts.org for details.

Lakewood Lights, Dec. 2 & 3 Lakewood residents have two opportunities to enjoy their own free municipal holiday celebration the first weekend of December at the Lakewood

Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. The official mayor’s tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and will feature Green Mountain High School’s Shadows of the Mountains Choir, and continue till 8 p.m. The event repeats Saturday, Dec. 3 – sans mayor and singers – from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Center will be festively decorated with thousands of lights, and families can

enjoy museum tours, tractor pulled haywagon rides, photos with Santa and musical entertainment – all free. Donations will be accepted for hot cocoa and holiday cookies in the White Way Grill. Registration is required for holiday ornament making in the Country School. Holiday shopping can be done in the 20th Century Emporium. For more information call 303-9877850 or email HCA@Lakewood.org.

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Historical Humans of Edgewater: Nell Brinkley n

By Joel Newton

ell Brinkley, who spent her early years in Edgewater, rose to fame as a cartoonish for Harper’s Magazine and Cosmopolitan. Nell was born in Denver in 1886 and moved to Edgewater with her family in 1893 and resided at 2425 Gray St. Her father, Robert Brinkley, would become the mayor of Edgewater. Nell began drawing at an early age and dropped out of high school to pursue her passion. She designed children’s book covers and worked as a cartoonist for The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. In 1907 her artwork was noticed by news mogul William Randolph Hearst and she moved to New York City to work for Hearst at the age of 22. Author and Brinkley expert Trina Robbins describes what happened next: “Within a year, she had become a household name. Flo Ziegfeld dressed his dancers as ‘Brinkley Girls,’ in the Ziegfeld Follies. Three popular songs were written about her. Women, aspiring to the masses of curly hair with which Nell adorned her creations, could buy Nell Brinkley Hair Curlers for ten cents a card. Young girls cut out and saved her drawings, copied them, colored them, and pasted them in scrapbooks.” If you stop by the Book Nook at 2530 Ingalls St. in Edgewater, you can see the paintings of Nell Brinkley displayed. Thanks to local historian and author Connie Fox for including Nell Brinkley’s story and many others in her book, “Edgewater Colorado: A Centennial Celebration.”

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energy? I think some of the younger folks in town would like to see this,” said Teegardin. “I would love to see the Civic Center utilize as much renewable energy as possible, within our fiscal capabilities.” No new taxes are needed for the project. Edgewater has no property tax, and revenue from taxing cannabis sales is abundant. Nonetheless, Stalff points out their financing approach is a cautious one. Should neighboring cities or even Washington change their policy on marijuana, the city would still have revenue to pay for the build. “If the marijuana money remains, we plan to pay this off in less than 25 years, maybe 10,” said Stalff. “I’m more concerned with redundancy of revenues. If we lose marijuana (revenue), it will be tough, but we will do it.” The city’s existing general obligation bonds will be paid off at the end of 2020. “We will have funds from that.” He added that the city’s having paid off its sewer debt in three years allowed this project to go forward. Public input on the design process is equally important, although opponents of the project aren’t likely to see changes that would address their objections. “I think the two major opposition points were one, it was on a piece of Open

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EDGEWATER MAYOR Thanks for Your Giving edgewaterseniors.org for more information. On a City note, I would like to thank our City Manager HJ Stalf and staff for ello friends and neighbors! I hope presenting to Council a very strong 2017 everybody has a safe and happy budget. Our staff do work very hard at their Thanksgiving this year. Don’t forget Nov. jobs, and we may not please everybody all 12-18 is National Hunger and Homelessness the time, but it is always our intention to Awareness Week. If you are able, please help deliver effective and efficient services. Plus, with your time or resources to support our thank you to all who voted for Edgewater’s fellow citizens struggling with homelessness new civic center. I think we and all who are trying to make are all excited to begin this ends meet. process and look forward to its I would like to thank completion. the Severe Weather Shelter Lastly, I would like Network, a church and ministry to thank Jennifer Aldridge, partnership that open their doors Christie Mayer, and Edgewater to the homeless during inclement American Legion Post 17 for weather. Severe Weather Shelter hosting and organizing the Network has many partnerships, Veterans Day Dinner and including nonprofits, police Donation Drive. Thank you to departments, municipalities and everybody who came out in other entities. Many thanks goes support of our veterans and out to everybody working on this Kris Teegardin donated to the cause! initiative. Welcome to our neighbors in the new I would also like to thank Patty Johnson distribution area of the Neighborhood of Edgewater. Patty volunteers her time at Gazette. I am excited to see new partnerships Lumberg Elementary and the food bank at being formed, as well as established the Plaza. We are all blessed to have Patty’s relationships strengthened. I do believe hard work and amazing connections that are our common commitment to community invaluable to the community. Thank you Patty. will continue and bring positive change for Felica Goett of Senior Connections is a everybody. rock star! Edgewater’s Fall Day of Service Once again, let’s spread a little more was a smashing success, and my hat is off love and a lot less hate. It is up to us all to to Felica for her leadership and organization work toward a better future for our family, assisting our elders. I would also like to friends, and neighbors. For that, I thank thank everybody who volunteered their every single person that is willing to go time on a beautiful Saturday morning. into the world and lend a hand. Happy You may continue to volunteer as a “Snow Thanksgiving! Angel” assisting our elders shoveling their Contact Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegarsidewalks and entryways. I have been a din at 720-568-0461 or kteegardin@edgesnow angel for a number of years. Sign up. waterco.com. Help out. Get a workout. Please visit www. n

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EDGEWATER COUNCIL Civic Center, Renters Rights and Rental Property Registration by the city of the city’s Rental Code. There is no fee to register rental units. It is unlawful for any owner to lease for occupancy any ith the election over and the passage rental dwelling or portion thereof without of 2B with an 82 percent approval first registering the rental dwelling with the vote, Edgewater will now begin the final city. planning for its Civic Center. The idea Benefits of the Rental Inspection of building a civic center, police facility, Program include increased property library and fitness center has been a dream values and improved safety for tenants of the Edgewater community for decades. and landlords of properties. The use of the north end of More time is spent on routine Walker-Branch Park affords management and less on crisis a wonderful opportunity to control. do this, all without raising All rental units are our taxes. We look forward subject to inspection in the event to educating, receiving and a complaint is filed with the city. sharing information as the In addition, property owners plans move forward. Thank you can request an inspection to to all of the dedicated citizens ensure that they have compliant and businesses who supported rentals. Complaints must be filed this. in writing. Tenants must contact On Jan. 1, 2016 the Rental the owner of the subject rental Property Registration Code Laura V. Keegan dwelling by letter requesting the and the Rental Property owner to correct the condition that caused Maintenance Code went into effect in the alleged violation on a form provided by Edgewater. The Rental Code establishes the city. No letter is required if the complaint minimum standards for basic equipment from the tenant is about a condition that and facilities; for occupancy; for plumbing, presents an imminent danger. Upon receipt heating and electrical systems; for fire of a written complaint, the Building Inspector safety; for exits; for pest control; and for the will make an inspection of the property after safe and sanitary maintenance of residential written consent has been provided by the properties. tenant for entry and inspection. Maintenance of rental properties helps More details about the Rental Codes ensure a stronger community through are available at the City of Edgewater, 2401 pride of residence, and encourages owners Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater, or by calling to provide minimum living standards for 720-763-3012 or visiting the city website, tenants. These programs preserve and edgewaterco.com, under the tab “Living enhance the quality of life for residents Here, Rental Property Licensing” link. living in and around rental units. Contact Edgewater City Councilwom The Registration Code provides certain an Laura Keegan at 303-232-0745 or information to the city in order to ensure lkeegan@edgewaterco.com. compliance with and facilitate enforcement n

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ou might have heard of the Three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle – but why are they important? They are a way to consider your material use, what kind of waste you are generating, and where that waste is going. This helps conserve natural resources, saves energy and alleviates the need for landfill space. The Three R’s can be useful during the holidays, especially when it comes to gift giving and decorating. All three concepts are important, but they should be thought of in steps. The most preferable of these steps is to reduce the amount of material initially used. This provides less strain on natural resources and yields less end product of which to dispose. The next step to consider is to reuse or repurpose any materials or items if possible. Again, by reusing products, this eliminates the need for disposal. When the two previous options have been exhausted, recycling can lessen the demand on virgin resources, but does require energy so recycling does not eliminate our environmental footprint. Over the holidays, Americans will throw away 25 percent more trash, including gift wrap and packaging. There are simple ways to avoid this. To wrap presents, find wrap that is made of recycled material or repurpose newspaper or magazine pages. Gift bags are great because they can be reused. Better yet, wrap gifts in an item that is also intended to be part of the present, such as fabric or a reusable container. Think about giving the gift of an experience rather than an item, such as gift cards, tickets to events, help around the house, a spa day, or some sort of lesson. Pinterest has great ideas for DIY (Do-It-Yourself) gifts that can be fun to make and inexpensive. Sometimes

these can be made from items you already have at home. For the Christmas tree, a real tree is more environmentally friendly than a fake one. This might seem contradictory to some of the above points, but tree farms grow trees specifically to be cut down for Christmas, so you aren’t putting extra pressure on natural resources. There are services that pick up real trees when you are done with them and turn them into compost. Fake trees are made of synthetic materials that cause them to end up in landfills, create more carbon emissions in their production, and have a more harsh impact on the environment. Another alternative is using a potted plant or tree to take its place. If you’re replanting it outside after the holiday season, make sure you do your research on what kind of environment it needs to survive. If you’re still not sold on using any sort of real tree, once again, Pinterest can provide you with ideas on creative alternatives by using items that can be hung in the shape of a Christmas tree. Questions or comments? Contact Shaina Aguilar at aguilar.shaina@gmail.com

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police station. Residents will need to come together and offer their ideas for what this great community facility should offer and look like. Edgewater has a vacant lot at 20th and Depew that sits empty as new developments are being built all around us. What do we want this corner of our community to look like and offer to residents? But when we look at our three neighborhood schools we have some big challenges. With the 3A/3B increased funding for schools not passing, our schools will have to do more with less. Our vision at Edgewater Collective is seeing thriving neighborhood schools connected to a thriving community. For this vision to occur, our Edgewater community must rally around our schools. It will take community investments in the form of volunteer hours and smart financial investments. We need to stop operating under the myth that Edgewater kids don’t attend Edgewater schools because the reality does not match that. Every day Edgewater children attend Edgewater Elementary, Lumberg Elementary and Jefferson Junior/Senior and we have the data to prove this. Join us as we move forward as a community and heal through working together on these exciting opportunities and tough challenges that face us. Contact Edgewater Collective Executive Director Joel Newton at 303-6580779.

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though we didn’t live in Edgewater, we spent a lot of time at Edgewater businesses. I’ve seen other small businesses in Edgewater grow and it seemed like a great place to launch and sustain a small business. What services/products do you offer? We offer a full suite of financial services at Edward Jones: investment, retirement planning, estate planning and college savings plans. It is a consultative process where we look together at your goals and the process to get there. Our services flow from your needs and goals. What makes your business unique? My mentality is of collaboration and partnership. I ask questions to determine what we want to do together. Each person’s life is different so I am a thought partner in thinking through where people want to go and how to get there. Edward Jones is a private company so there isn’t pressure from shareholders. We don’t focus on selling products for short term gains.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Learn Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Nov. 18

Fresh seasonal flowers are provided to make a one-of-a-kind arrangement! Bring a good pair of scissors, a floral knife (available for $1 at class) and $10 registration fee to class. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 21.

Marissa Volpe with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado will speak on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease as well as the importance of early detection for treatment and future planning, Friday, Nov. 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 N. Depew St. Free. Presented by Senior Connections Edgewater, please call 720248-4591 to RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 16.

For more information, contact Felica Goett, fgoett@jewishfamilyservice.org, or call 720-763-3042. Stitch and Chatter Wednesdays

For more information, contact Felica Goett, fgoett@jewishfamilyservice.org, or Eric Strother, estrother@jewishfamilyservice.org, or call 720-763-3042.

Arts Camps Offered Thanksgiving Week Sweet Ridge Studios will be teaching art camps during Thanksgiving week on the days school is not in session. Young artists 6-12 years of age will use a wide range of materials and create projects that relate to the season. Camps are held at Ye Olde Firehouse Community Center, in the Highlands, 3232 Depew St. Dates and times and costs are: Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to noon; and Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost per session is $45.

Bring your knitting, crochet or embroidery projects to Stitch and Chatter, Senior Connection Edgewater’s free, dropin handcrafts group, every Wednesday, 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Edgewater Plaza Building, 2250 Eaton St. All ages and levels are welcome. For more information, contact Felica Goett, fgoett@jewishfamilyservice.org, or Eric Strother, estrother@jewishfamilyservice.org, or call 720-763-3042.

Free Walk-In Wellness Clinic, Dec. 2 On Friday, Dec. 2, Physician Assistant students from Red Rocks Community College will set up in the Edgewater Plaza Gym, 2250 Eaton St., and provide basic health check ups which include weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and more, for free. Arrive any time between 2:30 and 4 p.m.; no registration necessary. Offered the first Friday of every month.

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Classical Connections Music Class, Dec. 6

Create a beautiful, Thanksgiving candle centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or to make as a gift for family or friends that you may be spending the day with, at a Senior Connections Edgewater floral class, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m., at Edgewater Rec Room. 5845 W. 25th Ave.

Take an amazing musical tour through the classical music world in Classical Connections Music Class, Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m., at the Edgewater Rec. Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave. Taught by Betsy Schwarm, college professor and noted music historian, the class meets the first and

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For $5, Seniors Connection’s “Grandparents Must Be Supervised” Gingerbread House Making event provides kids with a kit with all the yummy necessities to make a beautiful – and edible – holiday centerpiece. RSVPs are appreciated by going online to www.playedgewater.com to sign up; call Felica at 720-763-3042 for more information.

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family (youngsters must have a guardian in attendance) and celebrate the holiday season with this hands-on art workshop. Hosted by 40 West Arts District’s Artist in Resident Alice Coles, it takes place in the community room at Lamar Station Crossing, 6150 W. 13th Ave.

Visit 40westarts.org for details.

Library Holiday Open House, Dec. 7 Have your face painted, snack on yummy treats and show off your crafty skills at the Edgewater Library’s Holiday Open House, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Edgewater Library, 5843 W. 25th Ave. Craft projects and festive goodies are suitable for all ages. And it’s free! For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Edgewater Holiday Lighting Festival, Dec. 9 Santa makes an appearance to flip the switch to turn on Edgewater’s holiday lights at the Holiday Lighting Festival & Ginger Bread House Making, Friday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The winter celebration takes place at the fire house and recreation room, West 25th Avenue and Gray Street, and is presented by City of Edgewater, Wheat Ridge Fire Department, and Colorado Senior Connections. There will be demonstrations from the Edgewater Youth Dance programs with instructor Jackie Oxford, and carol singing. Hot chocolate and chili will keep everyone warm while they enjoy the festivities.

For details, visit www.playedgewater. com.

Holiday Market, Dec. 10 & 11 Support locals by purchasing gifts at the Holiday Market hosted by 40 West Farmers’ Market on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11. Come by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and stock up on holiday gifts ranging from artwork, handcrafts and jewelry to food products, clothing, books and more. The market will take place at Lamar Station Plaza, 6759 W. Colfax Ave. Visit www.40westfarmersmarket.com.

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Italian Dinner & Live Theater Show, Dec. 10 40 West Arts & The Edge Theater will present “Riot V,” a one-night only Italian Trattoria experience with classic fourcourse Italian cuisine, music, surprise entertainment and tickets to The Edge Theater’s “A View from the Bridge.” Experience the taste of Italy, family style, with authentic Italian cuisine featuring antipasto, mixed greens, Braciole di Manzo (vegetarian options available) and rigatoni, along with dessert and wine. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the show, “A View from the Bridge” by renowned American playwright Arthur Miller, starts at 8 p.m. The play showcases the struggles of the Carbone family after the arrival of cousins illegally immigrating from Italy. Wear your best “Rat Pack” garb. Limited seating! $75 per seat (all inclusive). Visit theedgetheater.com for tickets and information.

Neighbor LINKS Lunch, Dec. 14

Join your neighbors for this free, “getting to know you” lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 5845 W. 25th Ave. No strings attached, no lectures or classes presented – just you and other older adults having a nice meal, visiting with neighbors and friends, getting connected with like-minded folks. Younger neighbors or other senior neighbors are encouraged to bring a senior neighbor to LINKS Lunches. Usually held every other month, meals are

Union Station and Downtown Holiday Lights Tour, Dec. 15 Join Senior Connections Edgewater on Dec. 15 for its annual holiday excursion to Denver’s downtown to see the holiday lights at Union Station, the 16th Street Mall, and then experience some of the other sights around town. Tour runs from 4:30 to 9:15 p.m., with dinner on your own at one of the restaurants at Union Station or anywhere you might want to take the Free Ride along the mall. Fee is $4, deadline to register and pay is Friday, Dec. 9. RSVP required: call 720-763-3042 or email CSCEdgewater@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity With Tax Prep Clinics With tax season just around the corner, the Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC) is recruiting volunteers to serve low-income families with free tax preparation services. Each year, DABC receives a lending hand from many great volunteers from the Denver Metro area. Volunteers are needed beginning Jan. 28 through April 17, 2017. DABC's free eight-hour training curriculum is offered at the Mi Casa Resource Center every Saturday from Nov. 19 through Jan. 21. No accounting experience is needed, and volunteers build their resumes by adding new skills while helping working people reach financial self-sufficiency. For more information, call 303-3887030, email Marissa@denverabc.org, or visit www.denverabc.org.

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Every year Edgewater hosts a Holiday Lighting/Decoration contest, showcasing unique and inventive displays throughout the city. This year judging will take place during the third week of December after 6 p.m. and winners will receive gift cards to local establishments and bragging rights until next year’s contest. The event is free, but participants must register by Dec. 14. Sorry out-of-towners, but they will only be judging the homes of Edgewater residents. Visit www.playedgewater.com for registration and the latest information on dates and times underneath the “Special Events” tab. Or call 303-235-8300.

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his November, the partners working on the Jefferson Success Pathway released the 2016 Community Report which shows the progress of cradle-to-career education in 80214. The focus is on four schools in the area: Molholm, Edgewater, Lumberg and Jefferson Junior/Senior High. The report details the rising home prices and rental rates which increases the roadblocks for many families in the area with limited family incomes. It is also evident that progress is being made in early childhood and the hope is that over the years these gains will impact elementary and high schools. For the full report, visit jeffersonsuccess.org.

Edgewater Elementary Student and Paraprofessional Win Bilingual Awards On Nov. 3 the Jeffco Schools Board of Education recognized Mia Montes of Edgewater Elementary for receiving an award in the “Proud to be Bilingual” state essay contest sponsored by the Colorado Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). Additionally, Lilliana Torres of Edgewater Elementary won the CABE Bilingual

Paraprofessional state award. Jefferson Boys Soccer Team Makes 3A State Tournament Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer Team and their solid play in the 3A State Championships. The #24 ranked Saints beat the #9 ranked Fountain Valley on Oct. 28 and then lost to #8 ranked Coal Ridge on Oct. 29 in a close 3-2 game. Area 6th Grade Students Take Part in Jefferson Junior High Honors Day Over 50 sixth grade students from Edgewater, Lumberg and Molholm elementary schools, along with their families, participated in an Honors Day at Jefferson Junior High on Nov. 2. Students shadowed Jefferson honors students, took a tour of the building and heard about various program and extracurricular options. Parents were presented with the sevenththrough 12th-grade honors curriculum pathway, which includes many options for Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The goal of the day was to present the quality programming available for all students including honors students at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School.

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est Metro Fire Rescue has been presented with the Children’s Hospital Colorado Award for Commitment to Pediatric Emergency Care. The annual award recognizes the emergency medical services (EMS) agency, medical facility or local or regional EMS system for outstanding care and service to children. This is the sixth year that Children’s Hospital Colorado has presented the award. “This award is a testament to West Metro's commitment to the communities it serves,” said Joe Darmofal, EMS Director, Children’s Hospital Colorado. “What stood out to us this year was West Metro's long standing commitment to keeping kids safe so they never have to see the back of an ambulance. Their efforts with injury prevention impact our communities in ways that can't be quantified.” West Metro reaches out to schools and organizations in the district through its Life Safety Division, putting firefighters and safety educators in classrooms and at community events. The activities at West Metro’s annual Family Fire Muster, held every September, emphasize safety and preparedness both at home and on the road. At the Muster, children and their parents learn about the importance of bicycle helmets, properly fitted car seats and how

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to create an emergency escape plan for the home. Each of the district’s medic units (ambulances) carries a full range of pediatric supplies and instruments, giving West Metro’s paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) the tools they need to diagnose and treat small patients. “It’s an honor to be recognized with this award,” said Don Lombardi, Fire Chief of West Metro Fire Rescue. “Our crews take a great deal of pride in serving our district, and the high level of care we give all our patients says quite a bit about our dedication and commitment to serve.” Chief Lombardi accepted the award on Nov. 5 at the Colorado State Emergency Medical Services Conference in Keystone. Previous winners have included Platte Valley Ambulance, Summit County Ambulance, Grand County EMS and Pridemark. The award was established to both honor and encourage outstanding achievements in pre-hospital pediatric care. “Thanks to West Metro and their safety efforts, there are kids we never see,” said Darmofal. “And, for those we do, West Metro’s commitment to enhancing clinical care for kids helps make them leaders regionally and nationally.”