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Flock Of Festivals Come To 40 West Art District n By

Nancy Hahn

he Festivals are coming! Reed Art & Imaging at 8000 W. Colfax is celebrating a year in the art district with WestFest, a festival for all ages, on Aug. 4. The Reeds began their business in 1976. They grew the business and moved to Federal and 9th Avenue. Happily, for the 40 West Art District, a year ago, Reed Art and Imaging moved to the 40 West Art District. Digital imaging has changed photography and provided ways to create art. Reed Imaging has become a complete fine art print studio and lab. Metal prints, photos on acrylic, art prints on archival paper, on canvas, even photographs turned into wall paper are some of the creative choices offered. WestFest will be held Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop over and enjoy something tasty from the food trucks, live music, lots of art and local artists, and much more for every age! 40 West artists and galleries were give first choice as vendors. See you there! Visit www.reedphoto.com for more information. Continued on page 2

WATCH ARTISTS PAINT MURALS LIKE THIS ONE – LIVE – AT MURALFEST AT LAMAR PLAZA on Aug. 11, also featuring children’s activities, free trolley rides, art demonstrations and even graﬃti painting. PHOTO DAVE REIN/COURTESY 40 WEST ARTS.

Local Farmers’ Markets Oﬀer Freshness, Variety And Fun n By

Nancy Hahn

ummer weather brings out farmers’ markets with fresh produce, freshly made breads and other foods, and sometimes unique handmade goods. Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater host a variety of markets for every interest.

Heinie’s Market Heinie’s Market, 11801 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, has featured fresh Colorado produce since the family business began in 1950. Produce is always brought directly from farms to the market without a middleman to insure that Heine’s fruits and vegetables are fresh as possible. Colorado Olathe sweet corn and Peaches and Cream corn arrive in July, as well as Grand Junction tomatoes. In late July and August Rocky Ford cantaloupe and watermelon come in. August also finishes the summer with Colorado pears and plums. Heinie’s has a changing display of fruits and vegetables all summer long. In September and apples announce the fall. Heinie’s also carries a variety of Coloradoproduced food products that preserve our summers’ flavors throughout the year. Colorado fruit syrups, jams, jellies, relishes, and honeys are available year round. Heinie’s is open every day of the year from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Young’s Market and Garden Center Young’s Market and Garden Center, 9400 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, is now a popular source for garden plants. Young’s has plants of all kinds, including plants to grow your own fresh Colorado fruits and

vegetables. From cherry trees to watermelon vines, the Becerra family at Young’s Market can help with it all. Young’s Market has been selling Colorado produce since 1952. Back then, drivers on their way to Denver could stop at Young’s truck full of farm produce at the side of the road. Eventually, he built a stand that grew to become Young’s market. As soon as harvest begins, Young’s Market will carry Western Slope peaches and tomatoes, Rocky Ford cantaloupe, green beans, wax beans, and other Colorado and local produce. Young’s also carries Colorado cherry cider and a variety of jellies, salsas,

syrups and pickles throughout the year. Young’s is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays until 6 p.m.

Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market, 7043 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, is open all year. Margaret and Dick Barkey’s market has both an indoor space and outdoor space making the weather less of an issue than it is for outdoor-only markets.

Four Seasons and its vendors sell a wide variety of Colorado produce and, often, flower and vegetable plants. Vendors also sell farm eggs, goats’ milk and cheese, and a variety of meats. A huge variety of handmade products are available, too. Soft wool products from alpacas from a Colorado alpaca farm, local honey, and scented soaps are a few of the artisan goods. Market hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday the indoor market is open from noon to 6 p.m. Continued on page 4

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Community Booster Grant Babb: Promoting Edgewater Community n By Laurie Dunklee

dgewater is a real small town, where neighbors know each other and each other’s kids,” says Grant Babb, owner of Joyride Brewing and an Edgewater resident since 2009. “My kids are safe riding their bikes down the street.” Babb is president of the new Edgewater Business Association and he ran for mayor of Edgewater in the fall of 2017. He opened Joyride in 2014 to promote community, he says. “We’re built around community. The place has long tables instead of two-tops because we want people to talk and get to know one another.” The Midwest transplant is digging his roots in deep in Edgewater. Babb’s two daughters, ages 9 and 16, attend Lumberg Elementary at 24th Ave. and Otis St., where his wife teaches preschool. “I’m grateful for the rare opportunity to live, play and own a business GRANT BABB OPENED JOYRIDE BREWING in 2014 all within a few blocks, so I try to give back to the community,” Babb says. to promote community in his Edgewater home. PHOTO

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Next Gallery, at 6851 W. Colfax Ave., is hosting two new exhibits opening on Friday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be snacks, beer and wine to celebrate. Laura McKraken will be featuring her beautiful, fused glass pieces. Her work is formed in layers, like life, she explains. The glass is cut, layered, and fired in a kiln. Then the process is repeated to create her complex and beautiful work. Christy Lynne Seving developed a unique idea for her show at Next Gallery. While art has always been an important in her life, there are some types of art that she has avoided. Some art has seemed intimidating, has made her feel that she might not have the skills. So, Christy decided to challenge herself. Every day, for 80 days, she would draw a realistic face. This was the art task she feared she might not be good enough to perform well. Her 80-day challenge will end at the opening of the show. Her 80 daily drawings will be her show. What fear would you challenge yourself to perform? Works of NEXT Gallery artists Kelly Mansfield and Pam Farris will be on display

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Babb graduated from Earlham College in Indiana and started his career as a chemical engineer. He developed environmentally friendly detergents before turning his interest to brewing beer. In 2005, he moved to Denver as a consultant for a large beer company. “I was advising them on the chemicals used in their brewing process and I fell in love with brewing. After I moved here, I got kicked to the curb during the great recession. Then I decided I could start my own place.” The son of an Air Force officer, Babb spent his growing-up years living around the world. He was born in Las Vegas and his family lived in several U.S. cities and overseas. “We were in Germany when the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. I remember the clash of cultures and the poverty of the people coming across the border. It takes the shackles off your eyes when you see people standing in line for bread,” Babb said. “I came to appreciate small towns where people take care of each other. It made me want to put down roots and give back.” Joyride, at 25th Ave. and Sheridan, celebrates its fourth anniversary this month. Babb said it’s a success because “people need a place to hang out. It’s not a bar. The place is full of light and it’s not dive-y. Kids and dogs are welcome.” The brewery occupies a 1910 building. “This building was the first meat market west of Sloan’s,” Babb said. Joyride’s logo features Roger the elephant, brought here in the early 1900s by the owners of Manhattan Beach – the original Sloan’s Lake amusement park – from Central Park in New York. Roger had a wicker basket on his back that the kids could ride. One day a hot air balloon went up and scared him, so he reared up and the kids fell out. One boy was crushed under Roger’s foot when he came down. “The boy’s family, the Eatons, didn’t prosecute Roger because they knew it was an accident. So Roger lived a long life,” says Babb. This month, Joyride will be closed for several days while a new 2,300-square-foot rooftop deck is constructed. “The bedrock is 20 feet deep, so they’ll dig

July 20 through the opening of McKraken’s and Seving’s exhibition. Visit www.nextartgallerydenver.com for details.

Colorado’s Best at Lakewood Arts “Colorado’s Best - A Juried Show,” is on exhibit through July 27 at Lakewood Arts in the Lamar Plaza, at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Art of any and every size, subject, and medium may be part of the show. Photography, clay, glass, fine art, glass, jewelry, or any other art was eligible to be chosen for the show. Jan Archuleta, a signature member of the Colorado Art Society, is the juror of the show and a native Coloradan. Archuleta has traveled the world to find views to paint. Her watercolors have been displayed in national and international exhibits and published in “Splash 14 Best of Watercolor.” Archuleta reviewed all the two-dimensional and threedimensional art of every variety submitted for the show and made her choices. Visit this show to see an amazing range of excellent art. Visit www.lakewoodarts.org for details.

‘Naturally Inclined’ at EDGE Gallery EDGE Gallery artists Candace Shepard and Faith Williams present “Naturally Inclined,” a mixed-media exhibit exploring the deeply personal connections of natural ecosystems, from the microscopic moments that tie organisms together to the dynamic balance of the environment. This incredible exhibit is not to be missed. The show runs from July 20 through Aug. 5 with the opening reception on Friday, July 20 from 5 to 10 p.m.

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into that to support the deck,” said Babb. Joyride has become a central meeting place, where conversations run the gamut and can get political. “The place became like a built-in soapbox, where people discussed their issues with the city,” said Babb. “I heard a lot about problems with starting new businesses in Edgewater. I also heard from people who didn’t appreciate the buildings being scraped and replaced with construction that didn’t fit the town’s character. Families were moving away because the city wouldn’t allow them to expand their homes, and people were taking their kids out of the local schools. “I saw the city rushing to conclusions and I thought those decisions needed more review and input. That’s why I ran for mayor in 2017. It was a wake-up call to the city that people are paying attention, that we want to grow responsibly.” After losing the election, Babb started the Edgewater Business Association (EBA) in May of this year. He says the association has 20 member-businesses so far. According to the EBA website, “As Edgewater continues to grow, the business community must educate and connect residents, government and nonprofits about upcoming issues. By working together, all those who live and work in Edgewater will benefit.” “We’ll work with city council to attract healthy, diverse businesses – not too many of the same kind of businesses because that drives some of them out,” Babb said. “We’ll work with the city on communications with citizens and businesses, to allow for more buy-in on important decisions. Sales tax pays for everything in Edgewater, so businesses should be consulted.” One of the first changes needed, he said, is to start live-streaming city council meetings. “Citizens miss the important discussions if they can’t attend city council meetings. It’s time to live-stream and post the meetings, like the cities around us do.” Babb said progress is being made already. “We have a beautiful blend of old and new residents on city council now, and they work well together. So, we’re moving forward. “Edgewater is having growing pains. It’s less than one square mile in size, sandwiched in between Denver, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood. It’s fighting to keep its identity while welcoming the new.”

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Edgewater Community Festival and Picnic Coming Aug. 25 This year Edgewater Collective is partnering with the City of Edgewater to plan an awesome community event to spotlight everything that our great city has to offer! We are excited to create an event that showcases Edgewater businesses and organizations, spotlights our local schools and provides fun for the whole family! The day will begin with the Edgewater 5k at 9 a.m. and the festival will start at 3 p.m. at Citizen’s Park. Proceeds from the event benefit our local schools (Edgewater Elementary, Lumberg Elementary, Molholm Elementary and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School). Specifically, we are raising funds for classroom book libraries for kindergarten through third grade at the elementary schools and books for the library at Jefferson. Visit edgewatercommunityfestival.com for more information. Contact Edgewater Collective Executive Director Joel Newton at 303-748-0631 or joel@edgewatercollective.org.

Fighting Fireworks With Fire n By

Tawny Clary

ith all the wildfires this year, the entire state was on edge in the days leading up to Independence Day. Although illegal in the city, fireworks could be heard in the middle of the night for weeks before the holiday. As it happens every year, for every firework fuse lit, another fuse gets lit – under an aggravated citizen. This keeps the phone lines plenty busy for local police stations, and this year was no different. As long as counties continue to allow the sale of fireworks and individual cities outlaw the use of fireworks, this will keep police busy. Naturally, calls will continue to ring in and violations will continue to be made. “If we catch you lighting fireworks, we’re gonna’ write you up for it….” said Agent Ty Countryman of the Lakewood Police Department, days before the 4th of July. Countryman has been with the Lakewood Police Department for 26 years and believes there have been many positive changes over the years to help with the load of calls and violations that take place in the days leading up to the 4th and thereafter.

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Edgewater Market and Music Edgewater residents and visitors will again enjoy Edgewater Market and Music this year. Edgewater’s market is held on West 25th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Ames Street every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., through Sept. 8. Market and Music always features local bands and fresh produce, plus activities and crafts for family fun. The market also features a variety of vendors so there is always something new to see. The location is always beautiful. The market is just off of Sloan’s Lake, which makes a perfect spot for a market and a lovely to visit on warm summer evenings.

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One extra tool has been a whole extra group hired specifically for the holiday. Countryman says they “send out a group just for firework enforcement [usually] on the 3rd, 4th and 5th.” He points out the specific days can vary per year depending on what day of the week the holiday falls on. According to Countryman, the group/department is typically put together to handle complaint calls, patrol neighborhoods and basically let the community “know we are out there.” While the additional help is brought in for those days, Countryman says the calls tend to last for weeks through the end of July. It has been around 10 years since the additional 4th of July help was added. Countryman feels as though the call load has not changed much, which makes the extra hands really useful. However, he does think that having both organized defense and events planned by the cities has helped the numbers go down some. One example was the Big Boom Bash put on by Lakewood this year. And social media has been a great platform to getting the word out about fireworks. Kalesti of Pure Colorado created the market, bringing a variety of fresh produce to the community. The market sells produce, fresh baked bread and flowers, all Colorado produced. New vendors must sell only products that fit within these categories. CC Yoga again offers free yoga from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the market, so you can start your day feeling good. This year a nice addition is a new drive-up coffee shop located next to the market.

Mile Hi Church Farmers' Market Mile Hi Church hosts their Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at 9077 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. This market has been in business for 38 years and is the oldest farmers’ market in the Denver area. Many of the farmers are part of families who have brought their produce to this market for generations. Sweet cherries and hot house tomatoes are available now, but available produce changes quickly, so you may want to come back often. This market includes fresh produce, fresh-baked bread and jellies. Area artisans sell a variety of work, so visitors can be assured they will see something new each time they visit.

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and scheduled for a grand opening later this fall, we’ve had several of our city properties up for sale. One of these is the s the full force of our Colorado summer property at the northeast side of 25th and kicks in with hotter than average Gray, home of our recreation center, public temperatures, I hope everyone is finding a library, some police offices, storage space cool place to relax and rejuvenate at the end and our old fire department. There will be of the day. Remember that we have many a presentation by the proposed new owners neighbors with varying health with a discussion and possible issues who may live alone. In this action taken regarding the new almost unbearable heat, please ownership and development of keep them in mind and make that property. sure they are doing all right. A A public hearing for reminder: we are on the threethe new development at 20th days-a-week watering schedule, and Depew, as well as possible any three days are fine. We’re action on the Conditional Use not to water our lawns after 10 Permit and PUD, is scheduled. in the morning or before 6 in We encourage citizens the evening to help conserve to attend to hear more details and prevent water evaporation as these innovative and longduring the high sun hours. Laura Keegan awaited events move another Edgewater will have an step forward. As Edgewater changes and informative and exciting council meeting morphs into an updated city with more on July 19, 7 p.m. In addition to many advanced services and quality businesses, more mundane but necessary business we are moving closer to being one of the agenda items, we have several special finest walkable communities in the metro guests who will be presenting information area. It’s important for our citizens to on the upcoming ballot Initiative 93. If know that we, your city leaders, are doing passed this November, this would help everything we can to keep our small-town provide for more adequate funding to our feel. Staff and your public officials do our best Colorado schools. The presentations will to keep Edgewater’s incoming businesses be short but informative. Dr. Jason Glass, and services as unique as possible with a Jefferson County School Superintendent, variety of go-to shopping and eating centers and Jonna Levine with Great Schools, and services that enhance and simplify the Thriving Communities will be speaking at lifestyle that will keep Edgewater thriving the meeting. Anyone interested in learning for its families, visitors and businesses. more about this initiative can go the Great Contact Edgewater Mayor Laura Schools, Thriving Communities’ website. Keegan at 303-232-0745 or lkeegan@ As most are aware, now that the edgewaterco.com. Edgewater Civic Center is well underway n By

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EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL Why Wait Till Thanksgiving To Be Thankful? the Heritage Center building at 25th and Chase and opened its doors to local school children in early 2018. The facility provides t’s nowhere close to Thanksgiving yet, but before- and after-school enrichment for I thought it might be a good time to stop nearby students, ages 10 to 18. This is a huge and reflect on our city and the progress that asset to have in our community, for kids that has, and continues to, occur. I had a brief both live in or attend school in Edgewater. hiatus from city council and am now back While visiting the facility, I watched some in full force (and attendance). During the kids work on computer-aided animation – three months that I was away, I sat back humbling to say the least! and looked at how much change My children have has occurred since we moved to enrolled again in summer sports Edgewater in 2007. with the city – my 5-year-old While recognizing the son is thrilled to start T-ball and BIG: Civic Center and 20th having sports so close to home and Depew; let’s not forget the is something we love. Thanks to small(er): police promotions, our own Dan Maples for making redevelopment of 25th buildings, organized children’s sports part Gold Crown Foundation, youth of Edgewater’s programming programs, and some really great when he came to the city nine city staff. years ago! Our police department Kara Swanson We’ve all heard the new continues to grow, adding some Civic Center is coming this fall, great people to our already talented group and if you haven’t had a chance to drive by of officers. Seven officers were recently and see the progress on the building, please promoted, including Mark Hamilton and do so! After seeing renderings of the library Scott Fowle from Sergeant to Commander; at the last council meeting, I have no doubt Nate Geerdes and Jason Forsythe from we’ll be spending long weekend afternoons Corporal to Sergeant; and Brandon Challis, there. With 20th and Depew undergoing a Erik Young, Randy Palmer, and Robert PUD hearing at the July council meeting, Brink from Patrol to Corporal. it’s shaping up to be a busy autumn with The city received some thoughtful and development. thorough proposals for the redevelopment We have a lot to be thankful for in of the city buildings at 25th and Gray, which Edgewater; council will continue to engage will need to not only fit into the character of with the public and continue progress in the city, but also provide a gathering space the city while maintaining the charm and for residents. We will be able to share more character that makes Edgewater unique. information on this exciting redevelopment Contact Edgewater City Councilwomat the July 19 council meeting. an Kara Swanson at kswanson@edgewa The Gold Crown Foundation moved into terco.com or 303-378-9237. n By

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n addition to box office hits playing around the country, the Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., offers its usual selection of unusual films. Later this month, it will host the Denver Jewish Film Festival’s presentation of “The Last Band in Lebanon” (July 26, 7 p.m.). Director Penelope Spheeris will be on hand for a screening of the 1992 film “Wayne’s World,” starring Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey (July 28, 9 p.m.) Join the Colorado Railroad Museum for a screening of “Murder on the Orient Express.” For this event, the ticket purchase also includes a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage (July 29, 7 p.m.) In August the Alamo Drafthouse Denver hosts the three-day Batsu Japanese Film Festival, a celebration of Japanese film that hopes to bring an eclectic mix of classics and newly released titles to the Denver area (Aug. 2 through 5, see website for show times). Among the films the Alamo will screen as part of its “KNOCKOUTS: A Month of Ballers, Brawlers, Skaters and Fighters” series are “Thrashin’” (Aug. 7, 9 p.m.) “Talladega Nights” (Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.) and “The Karate Kid” (Aug. 12, 2 p.m.). In Partnership with Rainbow Alley, the Alamo Drafthouse presents BPM (Beats per Minute). Rainbow Alley is a “safe and brave space supporting LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 11 to 21.” (Aug. 11, 12 p.m.). Additional films scheduled are the 1987 film

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Benchmark Takes over the Edge With Edge Theater owners Rick and Patty Yaconis moving to Chicago, the Benchmark Theatre will take over the 1560 Teller Street space full-time. Benchmark produced its first show at the Edge earlier this year. Currently Jacquelyn Goldfinger’s “The Arsonists” is playing at Benchmark Theatre through July 21. To learn about the theatre and its upcoming performances, visit www.benchmarktheatre.com.

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Every August in Wheat Ridge there’s a community shindig for a few thousand of the city’s closest friends. The party, the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, is nearing the half-century mark and is one of the longest running events in Colorado. The festival, set for August 10-12, in Anderson Park at 44th and Field, derives its name from the post-World War II period when Wheat Ridge was home to a thriving carnation industry. The last carnation grower in Wheat Ridge phased out their operation in 2008. The event has changed and grown, but has always been a free, locally-driven and family-friendly event. In 2017, there were over 30,000 attendees at Anderson Park. Now a three-day festival, it attracts residents and visitors from around the state. The festival has been a long-time of supporter of many local Wheat Ridgefocused nonprofits and service clubs, as well as student and senior organizations. All monies generated by the festival go to these local entities or back into the costs of the festival itself. The festival is a registered nonprofit and is managed by a board of Wheat Ridge volunteers. The city of Wheat Ridge was incorporated and officially become a city on Aug. 15, 1969. In honor of the city’s birthday, the area’s agricultural history (the Wheat Ridge High School sports teams are named the Farmers) and carnation production, a festival was born. The carnation flower has its own lengthy history. The scientific/Latin name is Dianthus Caryophyllus, which translates into Flower of Zeus or Flower of the Gods. The carnation is one of the world’s oldest cultivars. It’s first mentioned in ancient Greek literature as growing on hillsides. Colorado’s abundant sunshine makes for a near-perfect place to grow carnations since the blooms need ample sunlight. Wheat Ridge is close to Denver and provided the needed space for greenhouses. In the 1960s the city had 32 different carnation growers and sent flowers to the White House every Monday morning. The bouquet was displayed in the front foyer with a card stating: “With compliments to our nation’s capital, Wheat Ridge Colorado, Carnation City,” according to the Wheat Ridge Historical Society. The city’s moniker as being the “Carnation City,” prompted a group of people to organize an official agricultural and floricultural weekend celebration. Thus, the Carnation Festival and Parade become an annual tradition, first held on 38th Avenue. The parade remains on 38th Avenue, (with a brief hiatus to 44th Avenue at one point.) Over the years, the parade has featured floats with mounds of carnations from the local growers. The greenhouses are gone, but the connections to the past remain. The world now receives its carnations primarily from South America. The festival itself has had a few sites since the beginning, until finding its present home at Anderson Park. Like so many traditions, occasions and festivals, finding the exact origins of the festival and historical specifics are as steeped in unknowns as the carnation flower itself. Many of the city’s founders and festival originators have passed but their legacy continues.

“Everybody loves a parade” and there are many beloved and famous parades to celebrate in U.S. history. The top four include the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1762, the first Mardi Gras Parade in 1856, the first Tournament of Rose Parade in 1890 and the inaugural Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. First held in 1969, to commemorate the year of our city’s founding, the theme for this year’s Carnation Festival Parade is “Deep Roots – Short Commutes.” Chaired by District IV City Councilmember Leah Dozeman, assisted by Festival Board Member Ruth Baranowski, the parade functions as one of the most visible ways the city honors service groups; local schools and businesses; the fire and police departments; state and national politicians and political candidates; and church groups and hobby clubs, including auto, horseback riding, biking, walking, martial arts, cheerleading and dance. The parade also honors distinguished residents by selecting a Grand Marshal, Count and Countess, who serve as royalty and ride in the parade. Optimist Ron Benson will be one of possibly multiple Parade Announcers. Engaging residents in all aspects of the parade is a main goal of the 2018 parade. Community groups and individuals, who want to secure one of 80 maximum spots, need to register online by Wednesday, July 25th. This year, the following parade application fees have been implemented: $45 for Wheat Ridge businesses; $50 for businesses outside Wheat Ridge; and $150 for politicians and political candidates. Also, a late fee will be charged for applications received after Friday, July 27th . On the day of the parade, two resident judges will randomly select three attendees from the crowd to help judge the winning entries in the categories of Best Marching Band, Marching Unit, Musical Group, Business, Vehicle and Float as well as Most Creative and a Community Award. \ Commemorative plates, featuring a local artist’s design, will be awarded to the parade category winners. The winners of the commemorative plate competition were 1st place: Wilma Knies for “Wheat Ridge Farmers Market”, 2nd place: Ruth Baranowski for “A Different Type of Gold” and 3rd place: Zachary Urban for “Rooting for Wheat Ridge”. The parade application can be found on the homepage of TheCarnationFestival.com. Parade winners, royalty, the city and the Carnation Festival board will be honored at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 11th. The parade runs Saturday morning from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. With staging from Ames to Depew Streets, the parade route continues to Upham Street along West 38th Avenue. Dominick Breton and the Grange board will serve a $7-donation Pancake Breakfast at The Grange from 7 am to 9 am. Parking is available in front of Wheat Ridge Cyclery, at Stevens Elementary and along the side streets of the parade route. The Festival Board welcomes everyone in the community and surrounding communities to join in the celebration of Wheat Ridge.

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The Wheat Ridge Art League Exhibition will be on display during the Carnation Festival at the Anderson Building at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St.: Friday, Aug. 10, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 12, noon-4 p.m. It’s been said that art is never an extravagance, but if hanging an original on your wall has seemed out of reach in the past, and you don’t have an unknown Rembrandt your Uncle Ralph gave you tucked away in a basement corner, it’s good reason to head to the Wheat Ridge Art League’s three-day exhibition during the Carnation Festival. More than two dozen members of the Wheat Ridge Art League will be exhibiting their best pieces – watercolors, oils, pastels, pencil drawings, abstracts, modern, still life. It’s all there this year, and many, though not all, works of art will be for sale with prices ranging in affordability that makes it easy for a beginning collector to pick up a piece, and hard for a seasoned connoisseur to resist. “This is the best kept secret in town,” said Pat McAleese, Chairwoman of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Art Show. The art show is not a juried event (one in which an artist submits a piece to be accepted by a board) but is rather a members-only show. The Art League, organized in 1974 and now in its 44th year, has more than 40 members, with most hailing from Jefferson County. Artists pay a nominal $30 annual membership fee and together contribute to fulfilling the purpose of league, which is “To pursue the study of the arts, to encourage originality, and to provide members with the opportunity to obtain public recognition.” The league offers its members a visiting artist demonstration during its monthly meetings, in addition to other workshops and, of course, the Carnation exhibition. The Carnation Festival serves as the league’s exclusive art show. Throughout the year, member artists may be on exhibit at any one of the seven regular exhibit spaces around Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and the Highlands, including the Arvada Motor Vehicle Department at 6510 Wadsworth and the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Ave. The league commissions a judge to present awards to members for their show submissions, from Best in Show to Honorable Mentions, fulfilling the league’s mission to offer its artists, from amateur to professional, the opportunity to earn recognition for their creativity. In addition to the annual exhibition, the League collaborates with the Carnation Parade Committee on a commemorative plate design contest which is presented to the first place parade winner The commemorative plate reflect the theme of this year’s parade: “Deep Roots -- Short Commutes”. All plate submissions will be displayed during the art show. The Carnation Festival Art League Exhibition offers the public the opportunity to experience art and interact with local artists on an intimate level, underscoring the value to the public in obtaining their own original artwork.

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By Peter Jones One never really knows what they are going to hear at Wheat Ridge’s Carnation Festival. “When I told the board members we’re going to have a Kiss tribute band, I got some sideways looks. It’s a spectacle to be sure,” said Joe Demott, the Carnation Festival board chair who books most of the acts for the city’s three-day signature jubilee. Although “something for everyone” is perhaps the longest-standing hyperbole in the history of show business, this festival really means it, with a total of 11 bands representing everything from turbo-charged Celtic folk to straight-ahead Chicago blues. While the 49th celebration of all-things Wheat Ridge also boasts a parade, a circus, fireworks and a car show, to name a few attractions, the live music has taken on a life of its own in these modern worlds of social media and traveling self-contained band audiences. “We’re really highlighting the music as an event itself,” Demott said. For example, while platoons of the Kiss Army will most certainly invade Anderson Park for Kissm [with accompanying face painters at the ready], the easygoing hacky-sack set may be just as populous for Thin Air, a jam-band tribute to Widespread Panic. More than 20,000 people—music lovers and others—from across metro Denver will attend the festival over the course of the weekend, Demott estimates. A major attraction this year will be Saturday’s headliner, the John King Band, direct from Georgia, the only non-Colorado act on the schedule. King, whose biggest hit, “Tonight, Tonight,” has been a fixture on country radio, will bookend his sets with one of two fireworks shows. Another country act, Colorado’s Matt Buckstein of American Idol fame, will light similar honors on Friday. “You usually get that huge mass exodus after the fireworks with most of the families, so hopefully that will kind of keep a few people there and quell that traffic,” Demott said. The Wheat Ridge Rotary, Kiwanis and Optimist clubs will be selling the beer.

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Sunday, Aug. 12 DELTA SONICS – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (during the car show) If you have the blues in Colorado, it is probably the Delta Sonics’ fault. The Sonics may be the most prolific blues band in the Rocky Mountain region—mixing Chicago with West Coast swing, New Orleans R&B and a few dashes of early rock and roll. The band, featuring ace harmonica player Al Chesis, won Westword's Best Blues Band for six years and was a semifinalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Over the years, the Sonics have shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.

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Don’t miss the live music, food, and cold beverages at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival in August. Our Rotary Club helps support the Wheat Ridge community with profits from sales at the Festival. We look forward to meeting you!

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Car Show Comes Roaring Back, August 12, 9am-3pm

Chili, Spaghetti, Beer, Wine & Much More Entertain the Palate

Classic car owners and enthusiasts are really tuning up for the 2018 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival because this year the Wheat Ridge High School Farmers Football and the WR Quarterback Club are partnering with the Carnation Festival for the first time to present the “Big Wheels on the Farm” car show fundraiser. The beautiful vehicles will roll in (loudly) on Sunday, August 12th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson Park (44th and Field St.) The display will showcase decades worth of American muscle, hotrods, exotics, classics and vintage vehicles--all parked in the grassy area in the heart of festivities, surrounded by food trucks, vendors, the main stage and more. It’s a perfect combination for a day of family fun, while helping raise money for the high school football team. (Registration fees support the program). There will be plenty to gawk over during contests among the different car classifications. To maintain the festival’s community spirit, the judging will be done by Wheat Ridge Community Service Members. Custom-made trophies will be awarded in multiple categories including one for each car class, and a Best of Show Award. Whatever the classic/vintage car type, this show is sure to have a category for it. This year’s categories are:

It’s time once again, to gather, celebrate and eat the wonderful flowers after which the Carnation Festival is named. No. Wait. Although the carnation offers a unique flavor that enhances the look and taste of salads or desserts, the 2018 Carnation Festival will also offer much more substantial and traditional food options as well. The Spaghetti Dinner will be served both nights, August 10th and 11th. This dinner is the longest-lived event of the festival and is so big that it has its own tent. It will be served on both Friday and Saturday, 4 – 8 pm in the food court, which is close to the Beer Garden, so the two most popular food treats will be near each other. (If you have any German heritage, you know that beer is considered a food for adults and is almost as necessary as bread.) The dinner will benefit the Colorado Professional Firefighters Foundation, and two dozen volunteers from West Metro Fire Rescue will work in shifts to feed the crowds. The Beer Garden, despite the name, will offer a wide variety of beverages for the entire family. There will be two locations: one near the Main Stage and the other in the center of the Food Court. Water, diet and regular soft drinks will be available for $1 each. Beer (aka liquid bread) and wine will be available. The Wheat Ridge Rotary Club has teamed up with Budweiser and Breckenridge Brewery to offer a great selection. Craft beers and wine will be available for $6 each and Bud and Bud Lite for $5. This is the only major fundraising event for the Rotary Club each year. Funds gained at the festival remain in the community by way of scholarships and funds for local non-profit organizations. On August 11th, the eighth annual chili cook-off will be held. If you have never been to a chili cook-off, you are in for a tasty and heated treat. There will be trophies and prizes for the top three cooks in both the red and the green categories, with one overall People’s Choice prize. Public tasting is five dollars ($5). Children younger than six are free. Located in the spaghetti dinner tent near the food court, the public can taste and vote, 12 noon – 3pm, with winners being announced at 3:30 pm. You can either share your famous chili with others by competing or use your tastebuds to help determine the winner. This charity event is sponsored by Wheat Ridge Poultry. The tasting fees will benefit the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation. Another great Wheat Ridge tradition is the pancake breakfast on Saturday morning before the Carnation Festival parade. The breakfast, 7-9 am, will include ham, eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. There is no required cost but a $6 donation per person is always welcome and greatly appreciated. The breakfast is a chance to meet and greet your neighbors at the Wheat Ridge Grange Hall. If you have never been inside the Grange Hall, 3850 High Court, this is the perfect time to see a fine vintage building while filling up on carbs that will sustain you throughout the parade. Funds will help the Wheat Ridge Grange continue the exceptional work that they do with youth in the community. To polish off the day, a classic from bygone Carnation Festivals, the 2018 piebaking contest will bring sweetness to Wheat Ridge. Come try your recipes against your neighbors and compete for that Blue Ribbon designation! Bring pies on Friday, August 10th from 3-4 pm. The Spaghetti Dinner, and the Pie-Baking contest will all be held in the food court main tent. To enter the chili cook-off or pie contest go to thecarnationfestival.com/events-entertainment/specialty-food

• Trick Truck • Pre-war (1940 and older) hot rod • Post-war (1941 – 1972) hot rod • Contemporary (72 and newer) • Stock Original (all years) • Air-cooled VW/Porsche • Best of Show • Motorcycle • Junior class (18 years old and younger) * Subject to change Do you have a specialty car that you would like to show oﬀ at the expanded car show this year? Entries are still open. Please complete the form on the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival website (thecarnationfestival.com) to submit. After registering and paying, the Big Wheels on the Farm committee will contact you with more details. The $40 registration fee is non-refundable. The ﬁrst 50 cars pre-registered will receive a dash sponsored by Wheat Ridge placard. Hig Schoo h Quarte l Wheat Ridge High School rback Club Football prides itself in giving back to the community and looks forward to the community enjoying extraordinary cars at Sunday, August 12, 2018 9am-3pm the Big Wheels on the Farm car Anderson Park show. 44th & Field

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4-11 p.m. Beer Garden, Food Court & Vendors Carnival Open – rides, games and food 4-6 p.m. NEW for 2018! Pie Baking Contest 4:30-8 p.m. Famous Spaghetti Dinner Food Court Main Tent Student Garden Bench Art Auction next to circus tent 5:45-7 p.m. Live Music – Michael Morrow & The Culprits Main Stage 7-8:15 p.m. Live Music – The Trampolines Main Stage 7-8:45 p.m. Zoppè Circus Performance 8:45-10:55 p.m. Live Music – Buckstein Main Stage

9:30-11:30 a.m. 49th Carnation Festival Parade 38th Ave. between Ames and Upham Streets 11:30 a.m. FREE SHUTTLES begin to and from nearby parking lots Noon-3 p.m. 8th Annual Chili Cook-Oﬀ ($5 tasting donation beneﬁts the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation) Food Court Main Tent

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11 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music – Delta Sonics Noon-4 p.m. Wheat Ridge Art League Fine Art Show Anderson Building Gymnasium & Outdoor Demonstrations next to circus tent

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11:30 p.m. LAST SHUTTLE to parking lots

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6:30-7 p.m. Parade Awards – Main Stage

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Student Garden Bench Auction and Student Art Show Return

This year’s Carnation Festival carnival, spreading across the south side of Anderson Park, will have more favorite carnival games and rides than ever. Of course, there will be endless concessions with funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy and other classic carnival foods. Carnival rides vary from $1 to $5, but an unlimited daily pass is available for $20. Parents always enjoy watching children rush onto a ride and climb off laughing. If the next words they hear are, “Can we go again? Please, please?” purchasing a wristband allowing a day of endless rides might be a great choice. The fireworks show at this year’s 49th Carnation Festival will be bigger and better. Both Friday and Saturday nights at 9:15 p.m., two graduates of Wheat Ridge High School will orchestrate an amazing fireworks show. Two days before the festival, Steve Shriber and Jeff Hendricks of Firestorm Pyrotechnics will bring the fireworks over Loveland Pass, because a semi-truck full of fireworks can’t go through the tunnel. When Shriber was growing up in Wheat Ridge, he loved every fireworks show. Eventually, he began saving his money and driving to Wyoming to buy fireworks – a lot of fireworks. He then returned to Wheat Ridge and sold fireworks to his friends. After years in school and in the aerospace industry, Shriber and Hendricks began Firestorm Pyrotechnics in Springville, Utah. Firestorm Pyrotechnics produces choreographed shows combining music and fireworks. The timing and matching of music and multifaceted fireworks displays are what draws the ooohs and aaahs at every show. There will certainly be food, fireworks, and fun that all can enjoy at the 49th Carnation Festival!

The Student Garden Art Bench Auction and Student Art Show will again be part of the Carnation Festival. Volunteers will transport the benches to the festival grounds on Thursday afternoon, arrange them for display and set up bidding sheets. The benches will be displayed in the large tent to the west of the circus tent. New for 2018 is a design which converts the garden benches into small picnic tables. The benches were built and design by the Career Explore Construction Pathways class at Wheat Ridge High School under the instruction of Jane Johnson. The benches are special in their own right, but Wheat Ridge schools have taken it a step further. After being coated with a layer of protective paint, the benches are painted by school art departments in the Wheat Ridge area. Each one is as unique as the students who built and created it. Better yet, the proceeds go to a great cause - right back to the art programs of the schools. The bidding opens on Friday 4:30 to 8 p.m, and continues Saturday 4:30 to 8 p.m. The highest bid on each bench wins and proceeds go directly to each school’s art department. The Student Art Show runs concurrently with the three-day Carnation Festival Art League Exhibition, inside the Anderson Building. Exhibition times are Friday, Aug. 10, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11, noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 12, noon to 4 p.m. While bidding on the benches or enjoying the art show, be sure to enjoy the demonstrations by various artists from the Wheat Ridge Art League, which will continue throughout the festival.

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SCL Lutheran Medical Center/ Lutheran Medical Center Foundation

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Amanda Weaver

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2018 CARNATION FESTIVAL ROYALTY By Cyndy Beal Have you heard there are real royals living and working in Wheat Ridge? Every year the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival chooses a royal court, which honors those in the community who have made a positive contribution through their active participation or service in the city. Nominees for the court are made by the community. The three members chosen for the court may be individuals or an organization that embody the best of the community and have earned recognition and the royal treatment. Courtly duties include such responsibilities as public appearances (riding in the parade on Saturday morning and festival award presentations Saturday evening) and moving about the festival looking royal while wearing a sash. The 2018 winners are as follows: Grand Marshal - SCL Lutheran Medical Center/ Lutheran Medical Center Foundation Countess - Amanda Weaver Count - Griﬀ Wirth

GRAND MARSHAL SCL Lutheran Medical Center/ Lutheran Medical Center Foundation

Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) has been an integral part of the community for more than 100 years. The hospital has received numerous awards for excellence in healthcare, including being named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals (2014-2017) and made the list of America’s best 50 hospitals in 2018, rated by Healthgrades. In 1905 at the LMC site, the Evangelical Lutheran Sanitarium was founded by the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Denver. The original facility on the 20-acre property had two buildings and a tent colony to treat tuberculous patients. “As medical advances diminished the demand for tuberculosis treatment, community leaders decided the center should meet a new need. Lutheran Hospital, a not-for-proﬁt general medical facility located on a 100acre campus, opened its doors in 1961,” according to the LMC website. Presently, the hospital serves the community with inpatient and outpatient care and their many healthcare services for all ages. In 2017, the LMC recorded its aid and attendance at 2,295 births.

LMC is Wheat Ridge’s largest employer with 4,000 employees. The ability for the hospital to continue to operate and grow comes from its own community of doctors, nurses, staff, volunteers--and the work of the LMC Foundation’s fund-raising activities. In 2017, the foundation helped create more than a million-dollarsworth of healthcare support for LMC facilities and its various programs. Lutheran Medical Center Foundation is the 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization that obtains support for the not-for-profit hospital and its associated services. “We are absolutely honored that Wheat Ridge has chosen us, “said Kathie Repola, executive director the LMC Foundation. “We are very thankful for how Wheat Ridge supports us. “

COUNTESS – Amanda Weaver

Dr. Amanda Weaver owns Five Fridges Farm in Wheat Ridge, a 13-acre organic urban farm that provides products, education and tours related primarily to small-scale food production. The land has had a voluntary conservation easement since the early 1990s. Although Weaver owns the land it must remain a farm and is protected legally as open space through the non-proﬁt Colorado Open Lands. Long before moving to Colorado in 2002 and acquiring the farm in 2011, Weaver spent her childhood summers in Colorado with her maternal grandparents. Her grandfather was a Forrest Service scientist. Her interests in land, food, people and the vital connections between them began in those early years. The farm was originally owned by Earnestine and Walt Williams from the 1930ss to the mid 1990s. It was then owned by one of Wheat Ridge’s founders, Louise Turner. Weaver apprenticed under Turner in 2010. The connections to farm maintenance stems from its relationship with its volunteers, apprentices, coop members, visitors, seasonal growers leasing the land, and others with ties to the property. As a further commitment to sustainability and educating new farmers, Five Fridges Farm now oﬀers an urban farming apprenticeship program in February through November. Weaver holds a PhD and teaches geography and urban farming at the University of Colorado at Denver. The farm often serves as her classroom and research laboratory. She is the District III representative on

the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission and a Board Member for Colorado Open Lands. “I love Wheat Ridge,” said Weaver. “I’m really honored. I’ve never won anything like this in my life.” For further information about Five Fridges Farm go to 5fridgesfarm.com

COUNT – Griﬀ Wirth

Griff Wirth, past principal of Wheat Ridge High School (WRHS) from 2007 to 2017. He has been a principal at Bell and Drake Middle Schools--and has been part of the Jefferson County School System for 23 years. In his retirement, he is an educational consultant and has helped start Career Explorer programs, in eight Jefferson County schools which he helped originate first at WRHS. Education has been and remains a central component from his early years and lasting through the present. Wirth graduated from WRHS in 1981. While in high school he received the Gold Helmet as Colorado’s outstanding scholar/football player/ community service student, joining notable Freddie Steinmark recipient. Wirth’s family moved to Colorado when he was six years old. They relocated to the Applewood area for his father’s new job as an engineer with Coors Ceramic in Golden. He and his wife, Cindy, bought and now live in the house he grew up in. Their three children all graduated from WRHS. After graduating from WRHS, he went to college at Colorado University in Boulder, where he majored in math and education. He later obtained his master’s in administration from Colorado University at Denver. His first job as an educator was as a math teacher and coach in the Widefield School District in Colorado Springs. Some of his personal points of pride as principal of WRHS are his involvement in creating innovative programs, such as the Career Explorer, STEM and Jeffco GT Center-and leading a staff focused on positive traits in character development. “It’s really nice that the people have recognized me,” said Wirth. “Wheat Ridge is a welcoming and friendly community. Thank you, everyone.”

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Little Free Libraries Help Spread The Wonder Of Reading n By

Ken Lutes

Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read. –Groucho Marx

est Highland residents Michael Lyster and Nora Morgenstern retired in the spring of 2014 and made building a Little Free Library (LFL) their first project. They named it The Groucho Marx Memorial Library. “I Googled ‘Little Free Library plans’ and found one I liked,” said Lyster. “I got about halfway through building it and decided to make it look like our house.” In Edgewater, Mark Donaldson discovered an untapped artistic talent while building his LFL. “I had never painted anything, artistically, but I figured if I paint one library with flowers, that makes me an artist. So on the LFL national registry it states that my library was painted by a local artist – and that’s me.” Sloan Lake resident Shelly Lira’s love for reading led her to ask her brother-in-law to build a little library for her. He did, from recycled materials. “He loves to dumpster-dive, and builds all sorts of things,” Lira said. “The LFL is made from completely recycled materials, and he made it to match our house.” The love of reading is the common glue binding these three LFL “librarians” to their dedication of maintaining them. If you don’t have one in your neighborhood, chances are you will soon. More than 60,000 have been built since 2009, worldwide, according to the Little Free Library website. “We see them all over town,” Lyster said. Commenting on the effect of having built one, he added, “I think it’s like when your wife’s pregnant, everybody seems to be pregnant; or you buy a new car, and everybody’s driving your make and model of

SHELLY LIRA’S HUSBAND, PETER, SHOWS OFF THEIR LITTLE FREE Library built entirely from recycled materials and anchored to the ground through an oak whiskey barrel. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES.

WEST HIGHLAND RESIDENT MICHAEL LYSTER AND HIS DOG Charlie next to The Groucho Marx Memorial Library, one of many Little Free Libraries scattered throughout the Edgewater and northwest Denver neighborhoods.

THIS COLORFUL, KID-FRIENDLY LITTLE FREE LIBRARY was constructed and painted by Edgewater “local artist” Mark Donaldson, pictured here. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES.

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car.” “I didn’t realize that children’s books would be so popular,” said Lira. “Those turn over really well, especially in the summer, when we get two to five visitors a day.” Lira remarked that when she and her husband first moved into the Sloan Lake neighborhood 22 years ago, they were the only family on the street. “Everybody else was retired, there were no kids at all – and now there are so many young families. The bottom shelf is the children’s section.” Donaldson also built his LFL with children in mind. “Our house is near a school, and my hope is that people on their way to or from will stop and pick up a book. I built the bottom shelf purposely tall, so [oversized] children’s books would stand up in there. I

think I get a couple visitors a day.” Lyster, too, maintains a small area for kids. “The remaining space is for ‘high quality’ novels and nonfiction. We’ve had people drop off paper bags full of books. Someone dropped off a bag of about 30 Agatha Christie mysteries in paperback – maybe the product of somebody’s beach vacation habit – but we only put out a few at time.” When Lira erected her LFL, which is rooted into the ground through an old oak whiskey barrel, she had envisioned her collection would be dominated by sci-fi books – her favorite reading pastime. But now she says, “it’s taken on a life of its own and is pretty much a mish-mash of genres.” Keeping LFLs stocked isn’t a problem for these three librarians, who say that, after the initial stocking, the neighbors are pretty

good at helping with the rotation of books. Lyster says they pulled books from their shelves when they opened their library four years ago. “It was an opportunity to get rid of some,” he said. Donaldson keeps an eye on his stock and says, “If things start looking a little lonely, I stock from a collection I keep in a closet, or run to the thrift store to find books that appeal to me, hoping they’ll appeal to somebody else.” Lyster says his wife Nora does a better job of maintaining the selection than he does. “If she sees books that aren’t moving, she’ll take them out and distribute them to other LFLs in the area, and there are several. Once in a great while, it’ll get stuffed with Continued on page 16

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’m seeing lots of our neighbors. It’s great to get to know people,” said Jessica Schurr, a resident of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, as she perused the crowd at the annual Jamming on the Jetty at Sloan’s July 7. Picnickers settled on the grass and boaters floated in the marina to hear local bands Coal Town Reunion and the Dyrty Byrds. In all, several hundred people attended the third annual event. Neighbors meeting neighbors is the purpose of Jamming on the Jetty, said organizer AJ Steinke, a Realtor and new president of the Sloan’s Lake Citizen’s Group. “We want people to know their

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neighborhood businesses too, so they can shop local,” said Steinke. More than two dozen area businesses – from restaurants to retail stores to the local dentist – were on hand under tents along the jetty. Dist. 1 City Councilman Rafael Espinoza was glad to see the activity in the park. “It’s nice to see the $4.2 million jetty put to use,” he said. “This kind of community event draws attention to the need to better fund the maintenance of our parks.” Later in the day, festivities came to an abrupt close when an unexpected rain storm pelted the area. High winds mangled many of the tents and blew merchandise into the lake.

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some type of cultish religious track, which we take out. Is that censorship? I guess it is. Books that are judgmental of other people we tend to remove.” So, what is the appeal of these little book-sharing boxes that seem to be popping up on every street in town? The consensus among these three librarians is that they’re good for the community. “I think of it as a community service,” said Lira. “I’ve never heard anything negative about them. Whenever someone hears we have one, they say, ‘Oh! You have a little library,’ with a sense of wonder.” Donaldson says he especially likes when people stop their cars and hop out to take a quick look. “If they take something, it makes me think that they have found a prize.” “It’s a little neighborhood community builder,” said Lyster. “I’ve never heard anybody say, “[Gosh darn it], what am I supposed to do with another book? Everybody’s very enthusiastic about taking a book, leaving a book. There’s a little motto, ‘We all do better when we all read better.’” Visit littlefreelibrary.org for more information.

Interested in building your own Little Free Library? Here’s how, along with some helpful tips: Visit the Little Free Library’s official website, littlefreelibrary.org, to learn about the history of this fast-growing phenomenon. The site is packed with inspiring stories by LFL “librarians” and useful tips for building and maintaining your library box. Here are a few basics: • Locate a suitable area near a sidewalk, bike or walking path • Determine your customer base. If mainly for children, consider making the lowest shelf easily accessible to them • Use recycled, salvaged and found materials if you can • Use green building techniques whenever possible • Use Plexiglass for the window • Build it to last, using screws, not nails • Make it weather-resistant and watertight, with caulking and several coats of paint or stain • Consider a strand of solar lights inside the box for winter months and nighttime • Make sure signs are easily read from five to 10 feet away • Consider installing a counter on the door, to record the number of visits • Be creative! Visit existing libraries in your community for ideas The name “Little Free Library” and its common variations are trademarked and you must register with the LFL website to use it. –Ken Lutes

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ave a case of wanderlust, but no time for an international trip? You’re in luck. In just a few short weeks, the Colorado Scottish Festival will come to the town of Edgewater. Hosted by the St. Andrew Society of Colorado, it is the longest running Scottish Highland Games in the state, which has previously been held in locations such as Golden, Highlands Ranch and Snowmass Village. The festival is in a similar vein to that of the Edgewater Celtic Harvest Festival, which ran for eight years before it was canceled due to a lack of management resources. The Colorado Scottish Festival is a completely separate event, however. Much larger in scale (nearly 10,000 attendees are expected over the weekend), it will offer a unique taste of Scottish culture both figuratively and literally. Experience officially sanctioned Highland games accented by bagpipes, dancing and other Celtic cultural demonstrations. In fact, the whole weekend will be bustling with activity. There will be live music (including a Saturday evening concert by Angus Mohr, a local Celtic rock group), Dogs of the British Isles, authentic Celtic food and shopping, competitions, reenactments and more! Are you a genealogy buff? You’ll have a chance to research your Scottish heritage and find your clan. Other highlights include a British Car Show (Sunday), a whisky tasting (separate ticket required) and a bake sale fundraiser hosted by the Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers. Heather Miller is a Games Marshal for both the Colorado Scottish Festival and the Rocky Mountain Highland Games. Both organizations have special meaning to her; not only have both her and her daughter been competitive Highland dancers, but her family has strong Scottish heritage. “I grew up in New Hampshire with a father who played the bagpipes [as well as]

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grandparents from Scotland,” she shared. It’s difficult for her to pick her favorite part of the festival, but she stresses that there’s something for everyone. “The live historical re-enactments make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time,” she explains. The event is affordable, educational and family friendly. Tickets cost $10 each day ($5 a day for children, seniors and military). Are you an Edgewater resident? Even better! You’ll get in completely free - just bring proof of residence. Children under 12 are free as well. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 5. The festival relies heavily on volunteers; if you’re interested in helping out, contact volunteer@scottishgames.org or fill out the contact form on their website. Additionally, the Society is a 501(c)(3) and accepts taxdeductible donations and sponsorships. For tickets, a complete event schedule and information on VIP packages, visit www.scottishgames.org.

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Beer For A Cause – Fundraising At Edgewater Market & Music Edgewater Collective will be selling beer to fundraise for local nonprofits at the Edgewater Market & Music’s Beer Garden, every Thursday through Sept. 7, from 5 until 8 p.m. Held on historic West 25th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Ames Street, the weekly farmers market also features live music from local bands, beginning at 6 p.m. Beneficent imbibers are asked to bring identification and stay within The designated area.

Library Launches New Twist On Book Groups With Local Breweries This summer, Jefferson County Public Library is hosting an alternative take on the traditional book group. BYOB(ook) Group is a monthly, themed book group meeting at Westfax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave., in Lakewood, on the second Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group will expand to a second location, Wheat Ridge’s Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave., in September. “We want to reach people who might not normally come into the library but still want that sense of community with other book lovers,” said Jennifer Kim, JCPL adult services librarian. “The themes ensure that participants don’t feel limited to read a specific book each month, rather they allow participants to explore new genres with the flexibility to choose their own titles.” People come prepared to talk about books that fall into the given theme in a casual setting and enjoy happy hour prices, then leave with book recommendations for the rest of their summer reading. Upcoming dates and themes at WestFax include: Aug. 8, Young Adult Novel with Continued on page 19

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Monthly Free Legal Clinic At Belmar Library A free legal clinic for residents will be available from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 – and every first Thursday of the month – at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will connect with residents to answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Register for individual 15-minute appointments in person or by calling 303235-5275 the day of the clinic. For details events.

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First Colorado Case Of Tularemia Found In Jefferson County A rabbit found near South Table Mountain Park has died from tularemia, according to Jefferson County Public Health. It’s the case of tularemia in an animal in Colorado this year, and the first in Jefferson County since 2015. An uncommon, but serious, infectious disease, Tularemia is often spread through the bite of infected ticks and deer flies or through handling infected sick or dead animals, like rabbits or other rodents. Though less common, the disease can also be spread by eating the meat of infected rabbits or by inhaling airborne bacteria or drinking food or water contaminated with urine from an infected animal. Medical care should be obtained as soon as symptoms appear, especially if a sudden unexplained illness occurs three to five days after outdoor activity. Jeffco Public Health states the risk of contracting tularemia is low if proper preventive steps are followed, including not feeding or playing with rabbits or other rodents (especially the sick or dead), keeping them out of yards and buildings, and checking for ticks. And, for those with an adventuresome culinary bent, cook wild rabbit and rodent meat thoroughly before eating.

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hree contested Democratic races were decided by voters in the Neighborhood Gazette circulation area during the June 26 statewide primary election. In Senate District 34 (includes parts or all of Denver, Sloan’s Lake, Berkeley and the West Colfax corridor between Sheridan and Federal boulevards), Julie Gonzales easily defeated her two primary opponents, Alan Kennedy-Shaffer and Milo Schwab. Gonzales received nearly 64 percent support, or 14,763 votes. Schwab had just under 20 percent, or 4,569, while KennedyShaffer received more than 16 percent, or 3,813 votes. Gonzales, policy director for the Meyer Law Office in Denver, will face Republican candidate Gordon Alley in the Nov. 6 general election. Alley, who did not have a primary opponent, is an associate pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. His sister, Kristina Joy Alley, is the Republican candidate for Colorado House District 28. The current District 34 officeholder is state Sen. Lucia Guzman (D), the assistant minority leader. State senators are limited to two consecutive four-year terms and Guzman cannot seek reelection. In House District 24 (includes all or parts of Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Arvada, Lakewood, Golden, Lakeside, Mountain View and unincorporated Jefferson County communities of Applewood, Fairmount and West Pleasant View), Monica Duran defeated Kris Teegardin by a 55-45 percent margin, or 6,617-5,513 votes. Duran, a current Wheat Ridge City Council member, will face Republican Arthur Erwin in November. Erwin lives in Golden and his website noted he is the human resource director at

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avis the Magical Bookmobile is a viable component of BookBar’s continuing mission to increase literacy in the community. The refurbished ambulance no longer provides life-saving medical services, but it does promote life-changing reading opportunities through the distribution of thousands of books. Mavis’s purpose is two-fold: to contribute to BookBar owner Nicole Sullivan’s quest to expand literacy programs and to market the importance of independent bookstores. “I’d had the idea of a bookmobile in the back of my head for a while,” Sullivan said. “Then a while ago, we hired someone who actually had a bookmobile, and we bought it from her.” Mavis has since received a makeover – new flooring and a red-orange paint job that sports a new logo. “As an old ambulance, we have a bench where people can get out of the heat, and sit and talk about books and reading.” BookBar and Mavis work with places that don’t necessarily have space to shelve or store books, like Bienvenidos Foodbank. “That’s where Mavis can roll up, open her doors, and pass out donated books, Sullivan said. “I hope to do that sort of thing on a weekly basis. We have books in Spanish, too. There are bi-lingual schools in northwest Denver, like Sandoval, Bryant-

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BookBar Launches Free Book Club Website “To this day, one of the questions people most often ask is whether we know of any book clubs they could join,” Sullivan said. “I built a website to answer that question.” A free nation-wide service, ReadTribe.com, will connect readers to book clubs in their area. “It’s like Match.com, but for book clubs, so people can fi nd the right book club for their reading style. Each book club that registers is required to link to a local independent bookstore; that keeps the whole book ecosystem locally connected.” The hard launch for the website will be July 21. Sullivan says the next step is to register as many independent bookstores as possible, so they can get the word out to their customers. “This is my biggest baby since [opening] BookBar. I’ve been working on it for years. “I think the reason why the written word so important to people, and why I’m so passionate about books in general, is because when you read a book, you put yourself into someone else’s shoes, into their feelings and their heart and soul, and you’re able to view someone else’s experience in no other way possible. I feel strongly it makes us better people.” For more information about Mavis, BookGive and ReadTribe, visit bookbardenver. com.