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Mobility Plan Aims To Calm Traffic, Improve Safety n By

Mike McKibbin

alking around Edgewater could start to be easier and safer, motorists would have to slow down on most streets and more plants and trees would sprout under a justadopted traffic calming mobility plan. City Council approved the plan on July 9. City manager H.J. Stalf noted the plan is new for the city and some people have wanted the city to have it in place for the last four or five years. “We’ve had a lot of comments over the years about traffic and safety,” he said in an interview. “What also prompted it was a development project at (West) 29th (Avenue) and Kendall (Street). Neighbors didn’t want to see Kendall become another high-speed thoroughfare.” Stalf also noted the former city buildings at 25th Avenue and Gray Street will be redeveloped for commercial uses and will have traffic impacts. The city contracted Blue Zones, a consulting company that helps municipalities develop sustainable infrastructure, to write the plan. Continued on page 6

THIS YEAR’S LAKEWOOD ARTS GARDEN TOUR brought lots of visitors to Skal Farm in Golden. After all, everyone loves baby goats. PHOTO BY NANCY HAHN.

Lakewood Arts Is Still Fabulous And Fun At 31 n By

Nancy Hahn

akewood Arts in Lamar Plaza has been a part of Lakewood’s art community since long before there was a 40 West Art District. Lakewood Arts has, in fact, been part of Lakewood for 31 years, this year. It began with the idea of building and celebrating community creativity. Lakewood Arts is a co-op and a non-profit. It is owned and run by its members, who are varied groups of art-loving artists.

Lakewood Arts was developed to make celebrating, creating and enjoying art part of the Lakewood community. Lakewood Arts is, certainly, a place to view, enjoy, and even purchase the work of local artists. Artists can find an affordable place to exhibit their work. It is, also, a place to take a class, experiment, create, play with art techniques and tools, try something new, and have fun doing it. This is not about the hushed attitude of a gallery of famous artists. This is about

creating, learning, laughing, and sharing. Sure, there are sketching classes and oil painting classes. There have been, also, Sip and Pour workshops, creating mosaics, soup tastings and Valentine teas. Lakewood Arts has three distinct areas. The main area, as you come in the door, is the space where Lakewood member artists exhibit their work. Because Lakewood Arts is a non-profit, all member artists take part in the work of the gallery. They greet and perform the daily tasks of running

Lakewood Arts. The artists teach a wide variety of classes for all interests and ages. Because the artists are such a varied group, a wide variety of classes are available. There is, also, the Acorn Gallery, a space for community art and special guest art. There is, also, a Community Gallery that can be rented monthly by community groups for special exhibits of their work or even by individual artists. Continued on page 2

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Artist Carrie MaKenna Makes Art For The Spirit n By

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he purpose of my art is to remind people of their inner connections with nature, each other and the universe,” says Carrie MaKenna, a painter/multi-media artist whose studio is in the 40 West Arts District. MaKenna, turning 60 this year, says “I’m just now hitting my stride.” While the Denver native has spent her life making art — including painting, jewelry, sculpture and drawing — she says her “quantum leap” started in 2017 with her interactive exhibit at the Lakewood Cultural Center, called The Universal Circle. “It was the culmination of my 15 years studying various spiritual traditions, including Native American, Celtic and Buddhist. All these traditions have the same basis in the Universal Circle. It’s related to the passage of time, the seasons and the stages of life.” The exhibit, much of which is on display in her studio, is comprised of paintings, planets hanging from the ceiling, and a community mandala. Four paintings are on stands, facing the space from the four directions. Each corresponds with a time of day, a season and

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an element. The sun and planets hang in a spiral from the ceiling and a corresponding spiral on the floor lets visitors know which planet they are standing under. The phases of the moon are created with mirrors. As visitors look into the “moon boxes,” they also see their own reflection in the various phases of the moon. “The phases happen because of the relationship between the earth and the moon,” Makenna said. “We are part of this, not separate. What is done to one is done to all.” Narrative panels explain each part of the experience. “I don’t expect everyone to get what it’s about,” she said. “My purpose is to make the Circle accessible to anyone without any previous knowledge or any particular spiritual viewpoint. I’m about what people can understand without believing anything.” MaKenna lives in Lakewood and shares her studio with her husband, artist Craig Rouse, and their studio dog, Riley. They have studio-ed at 40 West since June 2018. “We work together well because our companies are separate, so we don’t meddle in each other’s financial business. We often chat about our art and we give each other advice.” MaKenna is a fourth-generation Denverite, whose Denver-born greatgrandfather and Irish-born greatgrandmother ran a grocery store and an auto mechanic shop at 6th and Broadway. “My other great-grandfather was a sign-painter and a plein air artist who sold his paintings of the foothills to businesses downtown. His son covered the walls inside his Greeley house with paintings of vistas, like Italian scenes. His house, The Brunskill House, is a historic landmark.” Her artist lineage continued with her grandma, who designed and hooked rugs, and her mom, who “did silkscreen on the dining room table,” MaKenna says. “So partly my choice to be an artist is experience, and part is genetics.” That choice has been a long and winding road for MaKenna. “I was raised with the idea that “you can’t make a living as an artist, so don’t do that.” She earned her bachelor’s in graphic design at Colorado State University and went to work in the corporate world, where she worked for 12 years and ascended into senior management. “It was good money, but it was soulcrushing for me. So when I was close to 40, I went back to school.” MaKenna attended Naropa University, where she earned her master’s in counseling psychology and art therapy. She also trained as a massage therapist and became certified

as a wedding officiant. She has performed weddings for 15 years. Through it all, MaKenna’s art and healing work have been informed by her meditation practices. She maintains a sketch journal to write and make images, some of which become paintings. “I used to sit down and meditate but now my process has shifted — from sitting down to meditate, to meditating all the time when I’m working.” MaKenna says the challenge of being a professional artist is to maintain a balance between expressing herself and being commercially viable. “I work it out so that I’m happy and also I can sell my work.” She’s grateful to be in Denver, which she says is a “hotbed” of cooperative arts, including galleries and studios. “It’s part of our pioneering spirit to say, ‘Let’s do it ourselves.’ It started in the 1980s with Pirate Gallery. The art scene has exploded in the last 10 years because artists have a presence without commercial galleries. The internet helps a lot too.” MaKenna is co-director of D’art, a new coop opening Aug. 1 at 900 Santa Fe Blvd. “Our members are artists of all disciplines, including abstract, ceramics and electronic arts. Most of us are over 50.” She also works with the AZ Foundation that funds public art about Colorado women in Colorado. “There are 20 public art installations about women in Colorado — more than in New York or Washington, D.C. So our mission is to have even more.” MaKenna’s future plans include taking The Universal Circle on the road. “I want it to travel because it carries an important message: that we are not separate from the earth, each other and all of life. It’s not about religion but how we live our lives, experiencing our life in the here and now.” Once that exhibit is travelling, she plans to devote her time to a new landscape series, a trees series, and a group of abstract paintings. To learn more about Carrie MaKenna and her work, see artscarriemakenna.com.

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The Lakewood Arts Garden Tour, held each year, is their largest fundraiser. This year’s garden tour was held from 8 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Tickets were $20 in advance or $25 on Saturday. A description of each of the six gardens was provided, as well as a map and tickets for entry. Visit Lakewood Arts’ website at lakewoodarts.org to learn more, including upcoming classes and events. Lakewood Arts is next to Casa Bonita at 6731 W. Colfax.

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hot spot. Edgewater will be welcoming our newest population as the multi-family residential development moves forward at dgewater is distinct in its character, 29th & Kendall. history, challenges, resources, operation I am amazed at what all the city has and vision from the three cities it is accomplished in the last decade, including enveloped by. the civic center, and proud of our people Our city dynamics include a land mass who made it happen. We cannot of less than one square mile, rest on our laurels, however. yet we have one of the highest Before the last nail is pounded population densities in the state, in the new construction, we’re well above our bordering cities. already creating a freshly Over half of our 5,200(ish) updated comprehensive plan. population live in multi-family This plan fosters our smallhousing. Our main source of town feel with re-envisioned, revenue comes from retail sales people-friendly streetscapes and tax. Edgewater receives no a thriving neighborhood main property tax. street. We were one of a couple of Now is a good time to cities that stayed in the black acquaint or reacquaint yourself during the recession beginning Janet Spangenberg with your local and accessible 2005, though we did consider city government. annexation to another municipality at one Those wishing to run for city council time. Instead, the community voted to will begin circulating their candidacy change our city government to a Council/ petitions Aug. 6, marking the beginning of Manager structure to help ensure our the Edgewater election season. survival. City Manager HJ Stalf began service Get up to speed on issues regarding the in 2009 bringing the tools and expertise to city when making your voting decisions this fix our 100+ year-old infrastructure, provide November by attending city council and balanced budgets and his value of and will board meetings. Council generally meets to foster our most precious asset, our “small 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, town feel.” at 1800 Harlan. Check the city website In the 10 years since changing to a community calendar to confirm dates and Council/Manager municipality, we’ve times of council and other board/commission moved from the tedious task of reviewing meetings: www.edgewaterco.com. our ancient frayed patchwork of city codes The city clerk’s office can provide to producing our first comprehensive plan, information regarding Edgewater Elections on through to its successful completion. 2019: cityclerk@edgewaterco.com or 720At this moment, the old city hall (2401 763-3002. Sheridan) is destined to be a new restaurant Contact council member Janet Spanoverlooking Sloan’s Lake; 20th & Depew genberg at 303-954-8649 or jspangenshould open by end of summer; 25th & Gray berg@edgewaterco.com. is transforming as a new neighborhood

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loan’s Lake Community Church, at 2796 Utica St., is helping to alleviate some of the struggle experienced by the local homeless population by serving hearty Saturday morning breakfasts. “We fed 20 people today,” said volunteer Spencer during a recent Saturday morning interview. Spencer, who prefers to go by his last name only, lives in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood and is at the church by 7 a.m. to help start preparing the Saturday morning meals. In addition to the breakfasts — biscuits and gravy, hash browns, eggs and sausage patties — the church offers shower facilities for both men and women. Showers are available until 8:45. Breakfast is served at 9. “If they need a shower, we can offer that,” Spencer said, “and a complete set of underwear, t-shirt, socks, toothbrush. It can be a blessing to have good, clean socks on your feet.” “It’s open to anyone,” said church board chairman Don Fletcher. “It’s a year-round service, and it’s a good program.” But he does have some concern that the number of folks taking advantage of the program seems to be dwindling. “We used to serve 30-40. Last week there were six people in the kitchen volunteering, and we had nine homeless people. Summers tend to be a little lighter, so it’s hard to tell. Some of the guys that used to come have moved further out,” he said, gesturing to the west. “Anyone who shows, we feed them a good, healthy meal,” Spencer said. The breakfast program was started about six years ago by the wife of one of the previous pastors, and it’s been going strong ever since. The food is mostly donated, but the church will buy it when there’s a need to. “We have a couple of individuals who like to help with that,” Fletcher said. As chairman of the board, Fletcher is

happy to be helping with the program for the summer. “But those people in the kitchen do all the work,” he said. “I just show up, say a prayer and help serve the meal. Typically, four or five church members help cook or clean up.” “Two of the guys who help run the program have been homeless,” Spencer said. “They have the drive and offer a lot of inspiration.” “Donald Berry is the main one right now,” Fletcher added. “He starts all the meals and coordinates the helpers. Spencer is here every week. He’s not a church member, but he lives in the area. He heard about the program and wanted to be a part of it. We’ve had people from other churches who have helped.” “Don [Fletcher] gives a short, enlightening message—maybe three sentences,” Spencer said. “I’m not a religious person, and I’m turned off by people trying to force a message on me, but I feel Don has a good balance, and anyone could take some wisdom from his succinct messages. A couple weeks ago, he said, ‘It’s not what you are on the outside, it’s what you are on the inside,’ and that message hit home with that audience.” This summer, Fletcher has been driving the church van to pick up folks at three stops along West Colfax. The farthest one is near Carr Street and Colfax Avenue; he stops at a plasma-blood donation center; then he swings in at the Walgreens at Colfax Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. “If the van gets full, we’ll go back,” he said. The church also gets walk-ins. Some will take the bus to get there. Several drive themselves — even though they’re homeless, they might still have a vehicle, which allows them more freedom to find work or move on when the work dries up. “We have one guy who shows up on his motorcycle,” Spencer said. “He literally

SLOAN’S LAKE RESIDENT “SPENCER” IS A VOLUNTEER COOK for the Homeless Breakfast program offered Saturday mornings at Sloan’s Lake Community Church. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES. sleeps with his motorcycle in the Wal-Mart parking lot.” Spencer thinks of these people as members of the community. “Everybody’s got their part to play in the community, everybody has a story,” he said. “Some are veterans, some have disabilities; some people aren’t as fortunate as others. Most of the guys who come Saturday mornings have some form of employment, usually part time.” He said these folks are struggling to survive simply because the cost of living in Denver is so high. “I try to take time each week to hang with them. Just because they don’t live in one of these houses [in the neighborhood], it doesn’t mean they’re not part of the community. It’s important that we make everybody included, regardless of status.” Spencer’s interest in volunteering at the

church began when he noticed guys filtering through the neighborhood on Saturday mornings. “I asked myself, ‘Where are these people going?’ I learned about the food ministry at the church and I started volunteering.” “We’re also involved in a multi-church severe weather effort September through May,” Fletcher said. “On nights when the temperature drops or the weather is severe, the church becomes a homeless shelter. I think there’s four churches [in the area] participating. “We’ve downsized our clothing offerings, and all we have here now are socks, underwear and t-shirts. We had one guy come in last week when it was raining – he was in pretty bad shape – and we got him some warm underclothes.” For information about the church’s volunteer program or to make a donation, contact Judy or Lee at 303-458-8186.

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While the plan noted walking is “not convenient, comfortable or enjoyable” as streets are currently designed, Edgewater had recently initiated a “Complete Streets” project on 26th Avenue along with the City of Wheat Ridge. Travel lanes were narrowed to 10 feet, bike lanes and higher visibility crossings with rectangular rapid flash beacons were added at several crossing locations. Additionally, a Safe Routes to School project on Pierce Street was under design. Many of Edgewater’s streets do not have basic walking infrastructure, the plan noted. “Where sidewalks do exist, they are narrow at 4 feet and in many places only as wide as 3 feet. This does not adequately support two people walking side-by-side, especially when a stroller is present,” according to the plan. Stalf noted the entire city is not likely to see traffic or pedestrian improvements due to the way some areas were built. “Some areas of the city are virtually impossible to do things like expanding sidewalks,” he said. “If you have to tear out sidewalks, curbs and gutters, it gets prohibitively expensive and you can break the bank.” Intersections between alleys and sidewalks obstruct visibility for people driving and walking, the plan added, and called it a common issue citywide. Numerous driveways and multiple travel lanes make street crossings challenging. “Walking along Sheridan Boulevard is uncomfortable, but many people in Edgewater do not have a choice, especially when having to access transit or Sloan’s Lake for recreational purposes,” the plan noted. “A multiple threat crash risk exists as motorists fail to anticipate pedestrians or cyclists on Sheridan. The result is an ugly street that encourages a drive-thru culture.” However, the plan added many streets present opportunities to remove barriers for people walking and biking, improve motorist safety and “add green to the streets.”

Goals Call For Slower Speeds, Funding In Place

The plan defined traffic calming as physical changes and designs that slow vehicle speeds on streets where drivers travel faster than the posted speed limit. Five goals were identified in the plan: Create connected and complete streets, make the experience safe, build walkable streets for all, streets that are sustainable and resilient, and get it done. Each goal focused on several specifics, such as completing a pedestrian network and enhancing the walking environment through a Complete Streets approach; set a target speed on residential streets of 20 mph and 25 mph on primary streets; prioritize projects to meet Edgewater’s daily transportation needs, not peak-hour commuter needs; plant more trees and native vegetation; and engage residents in demonstration projects and neighborhood traffic calming. Recommended focus areas were streets near schools; parks, including connections to Sloan’s Lake; and shopping areas, including 25th Avenue. Most recommended projects will begin to be addressed next year, Stalf added, with the exception of Sheridan Boulevard. Since it is also a state highway, the city will have to work with the Colorado Department of Transportation and DRCOG over the next 3 to 5 years to address things like safer pedestrian crossings, he said. The city has adequate funding for the remainder of the projects, Stalf said, with most costing around $3 million, outside of Sheridan. “We’re sound financially and are projected to remain that way for a number of years,” he added. “We don’t see any need right now to ask for any increases in funding.”

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Local Artists will Shine at the Art League Fine Art Show The Wheat Ridge Art League Fine Art Show will be on display during the Carnation Festival in the newly remodeled Anderson Building at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St. Friday, Aug. 9, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 10, noon9 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 11, noon-4 p.m. Thirty-three members of the Wheat Ridge Art League will be exhibiting their best pieces. It’s all there this year--watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoal and pencil-and many, though not all, works of art will be for sale at affordable prices that make it easy for a beginning collector to acquire their first piece, and hard for a seasoned connoisseur to resist another purchase. “The show this year will be bigger than ever--a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Festival!,” said Theresa Joyce, Chairwoman of the Art Show. The art show is not a juried event but rather a members-only show. The Art League, organized in 1974 and now in its 45th year, has more than 40 members, most hailing from Jefferson County. Artists pay a nominal $30 annual membership fee and together contribute to fulfilling the purpose of the league, “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 monthly meetings, in addition to other workshops and, of course, the Carnation exhibition. The Wheat Ridge 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 has commissioned local artist Doug Dawson to judge and 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. The public is invited to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” by filling out a ballot after viewing the exhibition. The Carnation Festival Art League Fine Art Show 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. The League meets at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court on the second Tuesday of each month, lower level, 6:45pm. Potential new members are encouraged to attend.

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Enjoy thrills under the Zoppé Family Circus Big-Top Ladies and gentlemen and kids of all ages, the circus is coming to town! Those words are rarely heard since Ringling Brothers and other touring circuses folded their tents. Fortunately for Colorado circus-lovers, in August the Zoppé Family Circus will perform during the annual Carnation Festival under their Big Top Veneto. (Veneto is what this sixth generation of the Zoppé Circus Family christened their big-top tent, in honor of the Italian town from which the family hails.)

The Carnation Festival will be presented in Anderson Park, 44th & Field, with Zoppé Circus performances Friday, Aug. 10, at 4 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 12, at 1 and 4 p.m. On Saturday the circus will be preceded by a parade along 38th Ave. from Ames Street to Upham Street beginning at 9:30 a.m. A favorite among Carnation Festival-goers, Zoppé Circus is celebrating the 177th year its family-run extravaganza. There are 10 blood relatives of the Zoppé family among the 54 individuals who make up the company coming to Wheat Ridge. “We are the classic circus in America today,” said Giovanni Zoppé, who runs the thrilling show. “We’re a complete circus, but we are what a circus was in the 1800s. That includes the costumes, music, and style of show. Everything we do takes you back to the 1800s.” Zoppé likens the circus to Christmas. Just as Christmas comes every year, with different presents under the tree, the Zoppé Circus also comes every year and brings different acts. Zoppé says this will be the freshest show they’ve performed in the past 10 years. Among the new acts is a bareback-riding performance by Zoppé’s sister Tosca, who has been an amazing bareback rider since she was young. She will recreate their father’s classic bareback riding act. Another new act features four-to-five horses abreast, with a human pyramid of six-to-eight people atop them. The circus will also introduce an act this year that features a bicyclist riding around a large bowl-shaped apparatus. The equipment is 15 feet at the top and 10 feet at the bottom. As the bicyclist rides, the bowl goes up about 35 feet and continues to move. The “bowl” has a large hole in the middle of the bottom. Zoppé explains that this riveting act, which is 120 years old, has not been performed in at least 65 years. He felt it was time to introduce the act to modern-day circus-goers. Admission to the general Carnation Festival is free, as is entry to a variety of concerts. Tickets for each circus performance are $18 for general admission (bleacher seating), $30 for VIP (chair seating) and free for children two and under. The shows sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea to purchase your tickets before August 8. Visit thecarnationfestival.com/events-entertainment/ zoppe-circus for more information and tickets.

Car Show Comes Roaring Back, August 11, 9am3pm Classic car owners and enthusiasts are tuning up for the 2019 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival because this year the Wheat Ridge High School Farmers Football program and the WR Quarterback Club are partnering with the Carnation Festival for the second time to present the “Big Wheels on the Farm” car show fundraiser. The beautiful vehicles will roll in (loudly) on Sunday, August 11th, 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. Custommade 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*: 1. Low-Rider 2. Pre-war (1940 and older) hot rod 3. Post-war (1941 – 1972) hot rod 4. Contemporary (72 and newer) 5. Stock Original (all years) 6. Best of Show 7. Motorcycle 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 $30 registration fee is non-refundable. The first 50 cars pre-registered will receive a dash placard and guaranteed grass area parking. Wheat Ridge High School Football prides itself in giving back to the community and looks forward to the community enjoying extraordinary cars at the Big Wheels on the Farm car show. For information, visit https://thecarnationfestival. com. * Subject to change

Student Garden Bench auction will beneﬁt Wheat Ridge Art Programs The Student Garden Art Bench auction will again be part of the The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, August 9-11 in the newly renovated Anderson Park, 4355 Field St. The benches were built and designed 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 notch them up to the next level. After being coated with a layer of protective paint, the benches are painted by art department students in the Wheat Ridge area. 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. The silent auction bidding will be open on Friday, August 9, 5-8 p.m, and continue Saturday, August 10, noon-11pm. Winners will be notified on Sunday morning and can pick up their benches any time that day. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the art programs in Wheat Ridge schools.

Chili, Spaghetti, Wine, Beer & Pie Oh My! Food choices will abound at the 50th Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. In addition to the vendors on the festival grounds, there will be food events and tents for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional Spaghetti Dinner will be served both nights, August 9th and 10th. The dinner is the longestlived event of the festival and is so big that it has its own tent. It will be served 4–8 pm in the food court area, which is near the Beer Garden, so the two most popular food treats will be next to 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 benefits 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 not be limited to beer and will offer a wide variety of beverages for the entire family. There are two locations: one near the Main Stage and one in the center of the Food Court. 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, with Bud and Bud Lite for $5. Water and soft drinks will be available for $1 each. This is the only major fundraising event for the Rotary Club each year. Funds raised at the festival will remain in the community by way of scholarships and funds for local non-profit organizations. On August 10th the 10th annual Chili Cook-off will be held in the spaghetti dinner tent from 12-3pm. 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. This charity event is sponsored by Wheat Ridge Poultry and tasting fees will benefit the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation. Another great Wheat Ridge tradition is the Pancake Breakfast held on Saturday morning before the Carnation Festival parade. The breakfast, 7-9 am,

includes ham, eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. There is no cost but a $6 donation per person is always welcome and greatly appreciated. The breakfast is a chance to meet and greet neighbors at the Wheat Ridge Grange Hall. It is also the perfect time to view a fine historical building while filling up on carbs that will sustain you throughout the parade. Funds raised from the breakfast will help the Wheat Ridge Grange continue the exceptional work that it does with youth in the community. To polish off the day, check out the 2nd annual Pie Contest. Last year, competitors ranged from 16 to 90 years of age and all the pies were sweet/fruit pies. This year, there will be two categories: sweet and savory, and extra judges have been invited to participate. To compete for the blue ribbon go to www.thecarnationfestival.com/events-entertainment/ specialtyfood for application and instructions. Bring pies to the food court main tent on Friday, August 9th from 3-4 pm. The public is invited to bid on the pies after the judging is complete.

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Grand Parade Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of the Wheat Ridge and the Carnation Festival “Everybody loves a parade” and there have been 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 Roses 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 is both the 50th anniversary of the City of Wheat Ridge and the 50th Carnation Festival. Chaired by District IV City Councilmember Leah Dozeman, 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; church groups, and hobby clubs, including those focused on autos, horseback riding, biking, walking, martial arts, cheerleading and dance. New this year, Wheat Ridge’s first police cruiser, recently restored by Seyfer Automotive, and “Goats on a Float,” courtesy of Five Fridges Farm – sure to be a crowd pleaser. The parade also honors distinguished residents by selecting a Grand Marshal, Count and Countess, who serve as royalty and ride in the parade. (See Royalty article to read about this year’s court.) Guy Nahmiach and Optimist Ron Benson will be the parade announcers. Engaging residents in all aspects of the parade is a main goal every year. Community groups and individuals who want to secure one of the 80 maximum spots, need to register at thecarnationfestival.com by Friday, July 26th. Parade application fees are: $50 for businesses and $150 for politicians and political candidates. A late fee will be charged for applications received after Monday, July 22nd. 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 given to the parade category winners. Parade winners, royalty, the city and the Carnation Festival board will be honored at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 10th. The parade runs Saturday morning, 9:30-11:30 am and will include fan favorites the Westernaires and the El Jebel Shriners. 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, 7-9 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 neighborhoods to join in the celebration of Wheat Ridge.

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By Peter Jones The Carnation Festival will mark its golden anniversary by celebrating much of popular music since the city of Wheat Ridge and the festival were birthed in the summer of 1969. “We tried to hit every decade of the last 50 years. We’ve got music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond,” said festival manager Joe DeMott, who sits on the festival’s board of directors. Much of the decade-driven nostalgia will come in the form of live shows by tributes to such era-defining bands as the Doors, Led Zeppelin, the B-52s and Alice in Chains. “I’m surprised how many tribute bands are so popular these days, but they seem to be what people have the most fun listening to. DeMott said. “The festival may seem overloaded with tribute bands, but we’ve got such a great mix of them.” The eclectic tribute roster includes the awaited return of Kiss--a note-for-note, spitfire-by-spitfire recreation of a classic 1970s Kiss show--an audience highlight at last year’s festival. “The Rotary Club guys were a little nervous about having them last year,” DeMott said. “But the second it was over, they said we’ve got to have these guys back next year. It was awesome.” Live music has increasingly taken on a life of its own at the multi-faceted Carnation Festival as fans from across the metro region find their way to Wheat Ridge to hear their favorite Colorado bands. Such recurring acts as Buckstein, Wild Mountain and the Trampolines will bring their own self-contained audiences to the now-recently-refurbished Anderson Park. The consistent audience growth has directly contributed to the festival’s ability to keep live music front and center. This year, the festival will present 18 bands, seven more than it had in 2018. “The long and short of it is we sell more beer now, so we can afford more music,” DeMott said. “That’s all there is to it. The music has attracted more people, so it works out really well.” Bands will be presented on two stages this year, on the usual Main Stage next to the Anderson building, and at the new picnic-friendly Pavilion on the north side of the park. “The music will be constant,” DeMott said. “The stages will toggle back and forth, so there won’t be a moment of silence in the festival. Everything in the festival is going to be about 20 percent larger.” In addition to the multi-band rosters on Friday and Saturday, the Delta Sonics will rev it up for a few hours of solid blues and classic R&B during Sunday’s popular car show.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9 MAIN STAGE

Dreamboat Annie 5:45 to 7 p.m.

This Colorado tribute to the band that proved women can rock has likewise proven that the next-best thing to Heart is a Heart-filled homage. Starring Sonya Surrett [also lead singer for Led Zeppelin tribute Zeppephilia, playing the festival on Saturday] and Ryan Smiley as sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, respectively, Dreamboat Annie is a ship of musical dreams and a faithful hoisting of such classics as “Magic Man”, “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You”. Not so heartless, after all.

That Eighties Band

7:35 to 8:50 p.m. (followed by fireworks)

If the music of an entire decade can be summed up succinctly, this band (or that, as the case may be) is the one to do it. Although the Reagan era was as plentiful in stylistic statements as any decade, That Eighties Band manages to fuse such disparate elements as dance, new wave, hair metal and punk into a coherent and danceable retrospective. Led by the distinctive Travis LeRoy, one time bassist for 80s progressive-metal’s Salem Spade, That Eighties Band is also a fashion medley of the MTV era with costumed nods to the Cure, Guns N Roses and Madonna, among others.

Buckstein 9:40 to 11 p.m.

At 6 foot 4, baritone Matt Buckstein is definitely a presence whenever he enters a room or hits the stage. It is no wonder that he once captivated 200 million televisions worldwide as a contestant on American Idol. His band’s latest five-song EP, Country Side, has been released in advance of a full CD expected later this year. “What people seem to respond most to in my live performances is my passion, so I worked hard to bring that passion to the record”, the singer said. “Perhaps you will one day wax nostalgic: I saw Buckstein at Wheat Ridge’s Carnation Festival.” CARNATION PAVILION

Eef and the Blues Express 5 to 6 p.m.

Blues comes in more configurations than barbecue and this soulful five-piece band uses a Memphisstyled, horn-infused recipe. Since 2009, the Blues Express has been a semi-finalist at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and was twice nominated Westword’s Best Blues Band. In 2013, the singularly named Eef, a lead singer who doubles as a Dutch-born import deli owner, was named Songwriter of the Year at the CBS Members Choice Awards. After Blues Express opened for Coco Montoya, the famed blues guitarist remarked, “You guys mean business!”

Canyon Creek Band 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Call it alternative country. Call it country rock. Call it Americana. Just don’t call the Canyon Creek Band late for one of its high-energy performances. Check out the group’s version of “Tulsa Time”. Founder and chief songwriter Ryan Tracy counts Waylon Jennings, the Eagles and even James Taylor among his chief inﬂuences. Having earned his tuneful education in such musical hot spots as Chicago, Seattle and Kansas City, Tracy says his vocal style is all over the proverbial map. A new CD with song titles like “Drinkin Alone” and “I Can’t Go Back to Alabama” is on its way down the creek.

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Wild Mountain

8 to 9:10 p.m. (followed by fireworks)

Guitarist and mandolinist Mike Nile has played in so many bands over the years, from classic rock’s Spirit to the shamrockin’ Indulgers, that it comes as little surprise that he has found his newest home on the auld sod of Wild Mountain. Joined by violinist Renee Fine and singer Sarah Jones, among other skilled players, the six-piece band takes a transcontinental voyage, mixing Celtic tradition with its Appalachian cousin, the “wild” mountain music fostered by Irish and Scottish-born hillbillies. Wild Mountain’s appearance at the Carnation Festival will mark its first show after a year’s hiatus.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10 MAIN STAGE

Hey Lady

1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Not every artist is willing to take downplayed billing on its own website, but when Hey Lady rates itself as “the world’s second-greatest party band,” the group is giving rightful credit to the B-52s, the band that proved the new-wave era could be as fun and quirky as any. With its colorful costumes, dance grooves, special effects and, of course, those towering beehives, Hey Lady is a tribute as faithful to “trash culture” as it is to its favorite three chords. The act is a two-time winner at Leftapalooza, Colorado’s tribute-band competition. Love shack, baby!

Paradise Theatre 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.

With all the historical infighting surrounding the real Styx, Paradise Theatre might be your best ticket-especially if you prefer your arena rock in a park or small amphitheater. Named for Styx’s best selling record (a favorite “concept album” among progressive-rock fans), Colorado’s awardwinning Paradise Theater combines all the elements of the Styx prog-rock powerhouse--from hard-rock guitar and wistful synth-phonics to the grandeur of musical theater, paradise and otherwise. “[The band] nails every attribute,” said a judge at Leftapalooza.

Austin Young Band 5:45 to 7 p.m.

At 23, guitarist Austin Young is already a veteran of the blues. While still in his teens, the Colorado Springs native was showing exceptional talent and was named Guitar Player of the Year four times at the Colorado Blues Society Listeners Choice Awards. As exemplified on his band’s appropriately titled Not So Simple CD, Young mixes blues, rock, jazz and even gospel into his guitar-driven, but rhythm-centered, sound. Producer Fabrizio Grossi, who has worked with the likes of Alice Cooper and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, said Young “is one of those players that after three notes you know he’s got it going on.”

The Trampolines 7:35 to 8:50 p.m. (followed by fireworks)

The Trampolines, centered on the vocalist-guitaristsongwriter team of Chris Stake and Mark Sundermeier, are among the highest-selling rock acts in Colorado history. The band’s 2004 debut peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Colorado charts and prompted a sold-out CD release party at Red Rocks. The Trampolines then bounced back with two followups that topped Colorado’s charts and led to the band’s songs being placed in films and on television. Along the way, the Trampolines have opened for the likes of James Taylor and Colorado’s own Big Head Todd and the Monsters, among others.

Project Foreigner 4 to 5 p.m.

It easy to forget how many hits Foreigner had in the 70s and 80s until one hears this Colorado band perform its tribute to the American-British powerhouse. Even though the show is chock full of such radio favorites as “Cold as Ice”, “Hot Blooded” and “I Want to Know What Love Is”, the Project to pay homage to Foreigner is no alien to deeper cuts. This sort of supergroup of tribute players includes musicians who also perform in bands that honor Cheap Trick, Rush and Kiss, among other jukebox heroes.

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9:40 to 11 p.m. Just remember this: Kissm is not just a Kiss cover band. As the reallife Kiss bids a fond and pyrotechnic-filled farewell, Colorado’s Kissm is there to “make up” for the void. Dressed in authentic reproductions of original Kiss costumes and face paint--the Demon, Starchild, Spaceman and Catman--this tribute is a facsimile of classic Kissmania, replete with blood spitting, fire breathing and smoking guitars. If you plan to rock all night anyway, you might as well do it with Kissm--and party every day at the Carnation Festival, if you still have the energy. CARNATION PAVILION

Just a Girl 1 to 2 p.m.

There is No Doubt about one thing. Just a Girl is Colorado’s only ongoing tribute to Gwen Stefani’s original band. Just a Girl-or, more specifically, lead singer Carla Weikel-performs all those pop-skareggae hits from the 1990s and 2000s, along with a smattering of Stefani’s more recent solo songs. Weikel even manages to emulate some of Stefani’s eclectic fashion hits.

No wigs, no script. But this is not the end. Expect to hear the music and poetry of the Doors performed authentically and respectfully, featuring Matthew Barham, who recreates Jim Morrison’s lead vocals, and Ben Thompson, who plays the distinctive keyboard parts of Ray Manzarek. In addition to the hits and deep cuts, Strange Parade’s website promises “improvisation, theater … and the unknown.”

Zeppephilia

7 to 8:15 p.m. (followed by fireworks) Faithfully recreating the music of Led Zeppelin is no easy task. But after teaching his students “Stairway to Heaven” hundreds of times, Israeli-born guitar teacher Eyal Rivlin decided to wander down that road. Rivlin, who now plays all the heavy riffs of the legendary Jimmy Page, is joined by diverse bassist and multiinstrumentalist Michael Mitchell, power drummer Chad Coonrod and spirited singer Sonya Surrett, who proves women—the Zep-inﬂuenced Heart, for one example—are often the best re-interpreters of Robert Plant’s expressive vocal style.

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Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival 50th Annual Royal Court By Cyndy Beal Every summer the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival chooses a royal court of three to honor those in the community who have made a positive contribution through their participation or service in the city. Courtly duties include riding in the parade on Saturday morning, festival award presentations Saturday evening, and wearing a sash with personal pizzazz, among others. The 2019 Royal Court (drum roll): Countess – Diane Robb Count – Jeff Gomez Grand Marshal – Joe DeMott

COUNTESS Diane Robb Diane Robb is the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission chairwoman. The cultural commission promotes arts in many areas through education, events and programs in Wheat Ridge. She has led and been the face of the cultural commission for nine years. Robb is an active member in the community and in her church. She is the chair of the annual gala for the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School. She grew up in Colorado after her family moved to Boulder from Minnesota when she was a small child. She graduated from Boulder High School, where she met her husband, Kevin. They have been married 44 years and have one daughter. She is the co-managing partner for Kevin Robb Studios. Kevin’s contemporary metal sculpture is nationally and internationally recognized.

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She has a bachelor’s degree in Business from Regis University and a Masters of Healthcare Systems from the University of Denver. “I am extremely honored,” she said.

elementary education, his first teaching job in 1988 was at Stevens Elementary, teaching fifth and six grades. He has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and has been the principal at Peak (formerly Pennington) and Wilmore-Davis Elementary Schools. He has three daughters and two grandsons. “I want to thank everyone in Wheat Ridge for the opportunities I’ve been given, and the experiences in Wheat Ridge schools,” he said.

for pizza at Pietra’s or as a City Council member and hard-working volunteer, he has dished and delivered, serving the small Denver suburb. DeMott is a Wheat Ridge High School graduate. While in high school, his work career started at 15, working in the family business, Pietra’s Pizza. His community involvement also began as a teenager. He was a City Council member from 2009 to 2013. He has chaired the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Board for six years. Under his leadership the festival has kept its traditions alive and expanded. He is president of the Wheat Ridge Business District and chair of the Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife Bernadette and their son and daughter call Wheat Ridge home. “I’m just very grateful to be the Grand Marshal for the 50th anniversary. It is quite the honor,” he said.

COUNT Jeff Gomez Jeff Gomez, former principal of Everitt Middle School, retired this year after eight years of service. He worked in the Jefferson County School District for 31 years as a teacher, a principal in Wheat Ridge, and in the district’s human resources department. He is a North Denver native and graduated from North High School. He entered college as a working student, with a family to support. After graduating from Metropolitan State College with a Bachelor’s degree in

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Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Schedule of Events Friday, Aug. 9

6:30-7:30 p.m. Canyon Creek Band Carnation Pavilion 3-9 p.m. 7-8:45 p.m. Zoppè Circus Box Office Open Zoppè Family Circus 3:30 p.m. Performance FREE SHUTTLES begin to and Zoppe Circus Tent from nearby parking lots 8-9:10 p.m. 4-6:15 p.m. Wild Mountain (OPENING SHOW!) Carnation Pavilion Zoppè Family Circus 9:40-11:00 p.m. Performance Live Music – Buckstein Zoppe Circus Tent Main Stage 4-10 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Wheat Ridge Art League Fine FIREWORKS! Art Show 11:30 p.m. Anderson Building Gymnasium LAST SHUTTLE to parking lot Outdoor Art Demonstrations 4-11 p.m. Beer Garden, Food Court, Carnival Rides & Vendors 3-4 p.m. Pie Contest Food Court Main Tent 7-9 a.m. 4:30-8 p.m. Grange Pancake Breakfast Famous Spaghetti Dinner 3850 High Court Food Court Main Tent (Behind Wheat Ridge Cyclery) Student Garden Art Bench 9:30-11:30 a.m. Silent Auction 50th Carnation Festival Next to circus tent Parade 5-6 p.m. 38th Ave. between Depew Eef and the Blues Express and Upham Streets Carnation Pavilion 11:30 a.m. 5:45-7 p.m. FREE SHUTTLES begin to and Live Music – Dreamboat Annie from nearby parking lots Main Stage Noon-3 p.m.

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10th Annual Chili Cook-Off Food Court Main Tent Noon-9 p.m. Zoppè Circus Box Office Open Noon-11 p.m. Beer Garden, Food Court, Carnival Rides & Vendors Noon-10 p.m. Wheat Ridge Art League Fine Art Show Anderson Building Outdoor Demonstrations 1:00-2:00 Live Music – Just A Girl Carnation Pavilion 1:30-2:45 p.m. Live Music – Hey, Lady Main Stage 1-2:45 p.m. Zoppè Family Circus Performance Zoppe Circus Tent 2:30-3:30 p.m. Live Music -- Rooster Carnation Pavilion 3:15-4:30 p.m. Live Music – Paradise Theater Main Stage 4-5 p.m. Live Music - Project Foreigner Carnation Pavilion 4:30 p.m. Announcements Main Stage 4-5:45 p.m. Zoppè Family Circus

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he 40 West Arts District is celebrating summer with its annual festival in Lamar Plaza for art lovers, music lovers and everyone else. The summer festival was previously called the West Colfax MuralFest. With so much new and exciting happening, this August the celebration has grown to become the Colfax ArtFest. This free art festival begins on First Friday, Aug. 2, with galleries open late; then it continues through the day on Saturday the third. This festive event is free and contains lots of activities for every age and interest. The festival is in its fifth year. With so much new and fun to do, the festival is bigger and better than ever as the Colfax ArtFest. Join the fun on First Friday, August 2nd. If you would like to contribute a little time and add something permanent to the Art District, stop by the fence at the ArtLine between 40 West Arts and Pirate Gallery at 16th Avenue and Teller Street at 6:30 p.m. Tiny “love locks” will be added to the unloved fence to create sound and color. Then enjoy the First Friday activities throughout the district. Adults can party all night into Saturday. There will be a special VIP after-party at a secret location in the district. If you are over 21, you can pick up a ticket and find out the location at any galley during the First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. The party has a 1960s theme with Beer Pong, an open mic for poetry reading, ‘60s-inspired music, individual art-making, and a group art project that will be displayed at the ArtFest. There will even be 1960s prices on special drinks and on kegs, thanks to WestFax

WATCH SIX MURALISTS create a masterpiece from start to finish with a live DJ in the background on August 3rd. Brewing Company. On Saturday at Lamar Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., there will be vendors of every variety of art and creative work. Handmade and local products of many varieties will be found. Paintings, carvings, art supplies of every kind and art of all styles and materials may be found. There will also be wonderful art activities for children, often creating fun art they can take home. There will be food trucks, free trolley tours of murals throughout the art district, live painting and live music. Six muralists will each create a mural from start to finish during the festival. A classic car show will be held exhibiting a 1927 T Bucket, cars from the 1960s, including a 1963 VW bus and a Galaxy convertible, a 1959 Lincoln, and many others you will not want to miss. Whether you are a lover of art, of cars, of music, of the unique, or of watching creative artists and children at work, you will enjoy the Colfax ArtFest.

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loan’s Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Denver. Sloan’s Lake Park has over a hundred acres with spectacular views of both the Front Range and the Denver skyline. It is part of Denver’s park system but is located right across the street from the City of Edgewater. It is no surprise that Sloan’s Lake is a magnet for popular events like the Dragon Boat Festival and the Colfax Marathon. And it is no surprise that many of these people end up in Edgewater But how do the Edgewater Police handle this sudden influx into their small city? The answer is with little or no problem. Police Chief John Mackey explains that, “Since September 11th, 2001, law enforcement in our country has worked much more collaboratively from the Federal, state and local levels out of necessity. We meet monthly in Colorado with our partners from all levels of law enforcement and our working relationships are the ‘gold standard’ nationwide.” Mackey goes on to explain that the Democratic National Convention in 2008 and International Association of Chiefs of Police worldwide event in 2009 had the same impact on law enforcement in Colorado that 9/11 had in New York City. “Law enforcement was required to work collectively state-wide to develop a plan for the world visiting our state. As you might recall, the Colorado DNC received accolades throughout the country and was utilized as a template for future large-scale event planning. Colorado law enforcement is recognized nationally for their strong interagency working relationships.” These strong relationships come into practice regularly for larger events or events that occur across numerous jurisdictions. “Whether it’s the Dragon Boat Festival

that our partners at the Denver Police Department take the lead on or similar activities, we reach across our boundaries regularly to assure sufficient staffing is available and planning is collaborative,” Mackey states. No matter the size or the number of jurisdictions involved in events, Edgewater Police know how to plan and prepare. Mackey and his commanders were very involved in the planning and execution of the Operations Plan for the both the Democratic Convention and the Chiefs of Police. For any event that would result in significant attendance in the city, they know how to develop a detailed operations plan prior to the activity itself. They have worked many events in other locations that were ticketed events, and the operations plans for those events always detail the issues in advance. Events like the Dragon Boat festival and the marathon are long-term events with very detailed operations planning and collaborative policing. So, thanks to extensive planning and cooperative work with other police forces, Edgewater Police are well prepared for any of the popular, crowd-pleasing events occurring on and around Sloan’s Lake.

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A breakdown of results shows that support was strongest in Ward IV, which passed the measure by 2,069 votes, or 60.42 percent of ballots cast. Ward III passed the question by 330 votes, or 52.31 percent. The measure failed by 363 votes in Ward II (45.99 percent for), and 186 votes in Ward V (48.72 percent for). Ward I approved the question by 13 votes (50.09 percent for). Essentially, the initiative was approved by just under 19 percent of eligible Lakewood voters, and only 17 percent turned out to oppose it. How and when the measure will be implemented – as well as its impact – is uncertain. Immediately after the election (July 3), the City of Lakewood issued a statement on the election: “We appreciate Lakewood voters participating in the city’s special election on Ballot Question 200, and we understand that there are detailed questions about how this new law will be fulfilled. Given the level of complexity in Ballot Question 200, the city’s departments will work diligently to examine how it will affect all developments in the city.” As the Neighborhood Gazette went to press, Lakewood City Council had slated a special meeting on Monday, July 15, 5:30 p.m., discuss and take possible action on the ordinance. For details of the oﬃcial results, visit Lakewood.org/SpecialElection.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING The Jefferson High School Saints Class of 1964 will hold its 55th reunion on Sept. 7 at Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave., in Lakewood (10th and Pierce) from 5 to 10 p.m. For reservations or information, call Tudi Sweeney Grierson at 720-224-7398 or email JHS1964ClassReunion@protonmail.com.

‘Visions In Abstract’ Show Reception Aug. 2 at Lakewood Arts Gallery The Lakewood Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for the “Visions in Abstract” show and artwork from the students of Zocalo Outreach on the community wall. The reception and First Friday Art Walk will take place Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., in Lakewood. There will also be a jewelrymaking demo by Rolina Carter, poetry readings on the theme of Historic Colfax Avenue, and lots of refreshments. For more information call the gallery at 303-980-0625 or visit lakewoodarts.org.

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about his late wife’s secret life before they met – a journey of hope, healing, and selfdiscovery in the most unexpected places. Suitable for adults. For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Relax, Paint And Socialize With Other Caregivers At Memory Café, Aug. 21 The Wheat Ridge Memory Café at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 Depew St., is a welcoming place for people living with memory loss and their caregivers, held Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This ongoing monthly series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association invites you to gather to relax, paint and socialize with others while enjoying a cup of coffee, a fun activity, or a brief presentation. It’s suitable for adults, 60+.

Beer And Conversation Flow At This Month’s Book Clubs There are now three monthly book clubs hosted by local breweries and Jefferson County Public Library, where readers can discuss their favorite books. Drop in and argue about whether a book you’ve read was better than the movie (well?) at Joyride Brewery, 2501 Sheridan Boulevard brewery in Edgewater, on Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Share book recommendations; happy hour prices available. Surely you’ve read a book that became a movie? The BYOB(ook) Club invites you to show up to share, imbibe and receive great book recommendations on this topic when they meet at WestFax Brewing Company, Continued on page 19

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Meditation’s Just A Phone Call Away Thanks To Library’s Free Weekly CallIn Program Practicing meditation is only a phone call away. Each Wednesday morning, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) brings guided meditation to Jeffco through a call-in program that supports a growing demand for healthy lifestyle practices. “Last week, this call changed my life,” said Carol, a participant in the 30-minute instruction, who was amazed that a simple phone call affected her so positively. Using phone conferencing software, host Caitlin Stell, a clinical psychologist with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, offers several minutes of meditation overview and then guides listeners through a meditation. Each week, she touches on using meditation for a variety of purposes - compassion, chronic pain relief, anxiety relief, sleep,

creativity, self-compassion, coping with loss and forgiveness. “In the world, especially in the world as it is now, I think we really need as much compassion as we can give, and as much compassion as we can receive,” said Steve, another participant who said last week’s focus on compassion made the topic more real for him than it ever has been. “Meditation and mindfulness programs at the Library are well-received. Offering them as a Call-In program allows a convenient option for attendance as well as the comfort of anonymity,” said Cecilia LaFrance, coordinator of JCPL’s Library to You service. Callers have a chance to share, ask questions, and reflect after the meditation. However, all participants are muted during the practice to eliminate distractions. Mid-Morning Meditation occurs each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and will be offered through the end of the year. People can join by calling 303-502-5189.

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streets as places for people, not just moving traffic, while promoting and prioritizing active transportation modes – walking and bicycling. The street modifications are scheduled to be in place by June 26 and kept in place until the end of July between Ames and Benton streets on 25th Avenue. For more information about these changes please visit www.edgewaterco.com. Keeping Our Small-Town Feel To keep Edgewater’s small-town feel in this ever-busy world, remember to take part in your community. Help a neighbor, volunteer, wave at someone new as you walk, bike or drive through our streets. This is what binds us together and makes us a real and strong community. Contact Edgewater mayor Laura Keegan at lkeegan@edgewaterco.com.

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Sally Griffin

hat would you do if you were stalked by a turkey? No, I mean a real turkey. That was a recent problem for a mail carrier in Colorado Springs. As she was delivering mail, she was followed closely by a wild turkey. No one knows why the normally skittish bred of wild bird would suddenly endanger itself by following and circling a mail vehicle each time it stopped. This bird was nothing if not dedicated to its purpose, even if no one is sure what that purpose was. When we lived in a less urban area, we had a wild tom (male turkey) with his harem of hens (female turkeys) that lived nearby. From my office window, I could observe them undetected. They would occasionally wander by foraging for insects and seeds. Mostly, they were very wary and would fly quickly into neighboring trees if a dog or person was spotted nearby. There they would remain motionless until they felt the danger was passed. If I hadn’t seen where they landed, they were almost impossible to see. For such big birds, they could quickly make themselves almost invisible. However, during mating session one year, there was a loud banging at the lower level bedroom window. The tom was worried about potential rivals. The dark window served as a mirror and he thought he was seeing another tom, not a reflection of himself. He was attacking that “rival” for all he was worth until he felt he had done his job and suddenly left. Wild turkeys have been spotted more and more frequently foraging along the Front Range. There was a time that turkeys almost disappeared from Colorado, indeed from almost all the continental U.S. Ninety years ago, there were less than 30,000 wild turkeys in the whole country. Thanks to conservation efforts, the United States now has over seven million wild turkeys. Turkeys in Colorado alone now number

almost 35,000 and are found in 53 of the 64 Colorado counties. “Right now, we have more wild turkeys in more places in Colorado than ever occurred here historically,” said Ed Gorman, small game manager for the Division of Wildlife. “The success of turkeys in Colorado is primarily due to their adaptability and high reproductive capability.” There are two kinds of turkeys in Colorado. The native species is the Merriam turkey, which is found in the foothills and mountain meadows west of I-25 or on the Grand Mesa in western Colorado. They like open meadows and ponderosa, oak brush and pinion juniper stands. This native Colorado turkey weighs in between 14 and 22 pounds once fully grown. What differentiates them from other turkeys found in the U.S. are their white tail feathers. The other species is the Rio Grande, which was introduced by conservation efforts onto the Eastern Plains. They like cottonwood and areas along creeks and lakes that are adjacent to agricultural lands in the eastern portion of the state. They are very dependent on having water nearby. They are slightly smaller in size than the Merriam turkeys and have tan tail feathers. “Wild birds are cunning, wary birds,” Gorman said. “They have excellent eyesight and are capable of flying for short distances at speeds up to 50 mph and running at speeds up to 25 mph to escape predators. These characteristics have been bred out of the game-farm raised birds and commercial turkeys served at Thanksgiving dinner.” Turkeys travel in flocks and search on the ground for nuts, berries and insects. They use their strong feet to scratch. In early spring, males gather in clearings to perform courtship displays. They puff up their body feathers, flare their tails into a vertical fan, and strut slowly while giving their characteristic gobbling call. When males are excited, a fleshy flap on the bill (the snood)

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Rio Grande wild turkey

expands and the wattles and the bare skin of the head and neck all become engorged with blood, almost concealing the eyes and bill. A wild turkey’s gobble can be heard up to one mile away and is a primary means for a tom to communicate with his harem. The calls also warn other toms away from his territory. Even though they are heavy birds (ranging from 5 to 20 pounds) and seem ungainly on the ground, wild turkeys are agile, fast fliers. Wild turkeys have very good daytime eyesight. Their daytime vision is three times better than a human’s eyesight and covers 270 degrees. But they see very poorly at night. At twilight most turkeys will head for the trees and roost well off the ground. They find it better to sleep here in numbers because, combined, they have better chance of seeing night predators. Because wild turkeys don’t migrate in winter, they will fly onto the branches of conifer trees and shelter from blizzards. When fighting off predators, turkeys, particularly the larger toms, will kick with their legs, using the spurs on their back of the legs as a weapon, bite with their beak and ram with their relatively large bodies. They have been known to discourage predators as large as coyotes and foxes. Hen turkeys have been known to chase off hawks

in flight when their poults (young turkeys) are threatened. Occasionally, turkeys may behave aggressively towards humans, especially in areas where natural habitats, like the Front Range, are scarce. However, attacks can usually be deterred, and minor injuries can be avoided by giving turkeys a respectful amount of space and keeping outdoor spaces clean and undisturbed. Male toms occasionally will attack parked cars and reflective surfaces, like our bedroom window, thinking they see another turkey and must defend their territory. Usually a car engine and moving the car is enough to scare it off. However, it doesn’t seem to work for mail vehicles in Colorado Springs. Because it is a native bird with a proud demeanor and protective instincts, the wild turkey was Benjamin Franklin’s preference for the national bird. Franklin considered the bald eagle less honorable because it can be a scavenger and will rob other birds and animals for prey. He said, “For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farmyard with a red Coat on.”

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Mint & Serif Coﬀee House 11500 W Colfax Ave 720-509-9908 mintandserif.com

1492 Ammons St. 720-437-0638 cc360denver.com

303-980-1111 • cpavalue.com

edgewatercollective.org

hoo ighb o r e N e h T u rc e ! Ar t S o

6719 W. Colfax Avenue 6731 W. Colfax Ave • 303-980-0625 lakewoodarts.org

NEXT Gallery

6851 W.Colfax Ave, Unit B • 303-433-4933 nextartgallerydenver.com

next to Casa Bonita, in the Gallery of Everything

720-427-5339 www.RedHerringArt.com

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Will A Rainy Season Wash Out Fishing? n By

Meghan Godby

SERVICES

Gazette NEIGHBORHOOD

Crete Works

Over 30 years experience in all phases of concrete work RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Owner - Ty Janssen

303-507-1846

Serving Wheat Ridge and the surrounding areas

MILLS ROOFING COMPANY 303.232.0324

“A Tradition of Excellence”

M & R DRYWALL 45+ YEARS OF DRYWALL EXPERIENCE Drywall Repairs and Remodeling Mark Riedelsperger • 815-995-7574 riedelspergermark@gmail.com

Learn Folk Guitar Lessons in your home at reasonable rates. Ken Lutes 720-232-5878 LutesArt@gmail.com

Evolition, a healthy lifestyle change practice

Tiffany Bucknam MSW, CPT, RYT-200 303-906-3696

WHEAT RIDGE CO-OP Come office with us! Affordable Monthly Rates For more information visit

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For more information on fishing in Colorado, including fishing reports, license information, and an interactive fishing atlas, visit https://cpw.state.co.us.

Lakewood’s #200 Passed, Support Varied, Turnout Low

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Succulents

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open Ye AR RoUn D

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Joe Lusk

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To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.blissfest333.com.

ASK THE EXPERT n By

Happy Hour Sun-Thurs – 7pm Thirsty Thursday 3-10pm 2 for 1 Sat. 2-7pm

Tennyson Street Block Party Opening Reception of BlissFest333

First Friday | August 2nd

6pm-10pm

FREE - Family Fun

JOIN US TO KICK-OFF THE BLISSFEST333 MULTICULTURAL ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL - FREE FOR ALL AGES - FACE PAINTING - CHALK ARTIST - MAGICIAN - FOOD TRUCK -ART GALLERIES

- VINTAGE & SHOW CARS - PERFORMERS - FAMILY ACTIVITIES - LIVE MUSIC

3 GALLERIES FEATURING

Future Drawn oneLINE Gallery Block Party

Tennyson Street

4114 Harlan St.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Tenn Street Coffee

Oriental Theater

Westward Gallery

-PHOTOGRAPHER RALPH GIORDANO -PAINTER MICHELLE COURIER -oneLINEs BY JONATHAN APPLEGATE

44th Stre

-”COLORFUL COLORADO” SERIES BY HISTORIC ELITCH THEATRE

Future Drawn oneLINE Gallery 4420 Tennyson Street www.FutureDrawn.com

Tenn Street Coffee & Books 4418 Tennyson Street www.tennstreetcoffee.com

Westward Gallery 4400 Tennyson Street www.westwardgallery.com

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Our oﬃce skillfully blends traditional medical practices

It’s about Health...isn’t it about Time!

Colorado Osteopathic & Integrative Medicine Associates 4901 W. 38th Avenue (at Xavier St.), Denver, CO 80212 TM

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303-781-7862

Most Insurance Plans Accepted

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Calling All Jefferson High Saints: Class Of ’64 Reunion Is Set For Sept. 7

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Continued from page 18

What’s Happening in the WRBA

Great July Breakfast Meeting with Tetra Public Affairs Samantha Walsh learning about the Hemp Boom. Thanks to our Sponsor Christine Jensen Fairway Independent Morgage

Tickets For Jeffco Fair & Festival Now On Sale

Look for events, happenings and entertainment posted on CelebrateJeffco. com as they become available.

Ribbon cutting with Ziggi’s Coffee June 24. Congratulations to the new Ziggi’s Coffee drive through at 2900 Youngﬁeld. Thanks to Mayor Bud Starker and other WRBA members for the support.

SEPTEMBER PIZZA & NETWORKING IN THE PARK

Recordings of the meditations are hosted on the Jefferson County Public Library’s YouTube channel.

Please register for this meeting before 5pm on Thursday, Sept. 5

wheatridgebiz.com/ upcoming_events/

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Edgewater Mayor Continued from page 4

Don Seyfer • 303-422-5261 4501 Harlan St. • seyferauto.com

Sue Ball • 303-421-7311 sueball.com

Paul V. LoNigro • 303-423-0162 9195 W. 44th Ave. • e-gia.com

Ron Benson • 720-879-3927 ronbenson777@gmail.com

Challenge includes: • 16 Small Group Sessions • Simple Meal Plan • Yoga Workshop Thomas R. Ripp • Joseph H. Lusk • Coaching Calls 303-423-7131 • Party with CASH & PRIZES!

Upcoming Workshops August 15, 2019 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Brand Identity – First Impressions Matter!

Mark Plummer • 303-422-2018 mplummer@lﬁns.com

Bud Starker • 303-233-3377 29th & Depew • west29th.com

Amira Watters • 303-996-8976 awatters@jeﬀcobrc.org

Christine Jensen • 303-456-4403 CJensen@FairwayMC.com

Tim Berland • 303-995-2806 ngazette.com

Pam Bales • 303-233-5555 pam@westmetrochamber.org

August 20th • 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm

In Bound Marketing for Small Businesses August 20, 2019 • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bookkeeping 101: Making Cents Out of Your Book August 22m 2019 • 7:00 am – 9:30 am

Grow with Google – Get Your Business Online

Visit our website to learn more: jeffcobrc.org • 303-996-8976

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A Tale Of Two Types Of Turkeys? n By

Sally Griffin

Merriam wild turkeys

Rio Grande wild turkey