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Wheat Ridge Loses A Gentle Giant, Hank Stites n By

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rank “Hank” Stites passed away on Jan. 31, following a stroke. He was a dedicated husband, father, businessman and community leader and a resident of Wheat Ridge since 1950. He was born in Hill City, Kan., on Aug. 10, 1926, to Alice Olmstead and Merle Stites. Until Jan. 6 when he suffered a stroke, Hank worked six days a week, met friends on a regular basis for breakfast and dinner, drove, lived in his home alone and simply enjoyed life. The stroke and subsequent infections took away his independence but not his spirit or sense of humor.

After serving in the Navy, Hank married the love of his life, Betty Kobler on Feb. 18, 1947, in Kansas and then they moved to Denver to start a family and a business. Hank worked during the day and attended night classes at the University of Denver in Business Administration. In 1954, he founded B&F Tire Company in Wheat Ridge, the “B” for Betty and the “F” for Frank. Known as “Hank,” he often said Continued on page 11

ARE YOU SURE IT’S WINTER? A bicyclist cruises through Anderson Park during a warm and dry spell.

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Local Senior Organizations Land $200,000 Grant n By

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Meghan Godby

ife is good in “Sweet Ridge” – we’re graced with beautiful weather, plentiful parks and a multitude of activities for the entire family. Unfortunately, though, life isn’t so sunny for all of our residents; in fact, many members of our community are struggling. Social and economic challenges can affect anyone, but one group is particularly vulnerable: seniors. It’s a nationwide concern, but hits close to home in Wheat Ridge, which has a rapidly growing senior population (more than 30 percent of residents 55 and older).

Luckily, there are local groups ready and willing to help. One such organization, Wheat Ridge Colorado Senior Connections (CSC), provides valuable service to less fortunate seniors in our community. Thanks to a new funding opportunity, they’re hoping to hit the ground running in 2017.

Laurie Hanselmann, the Program Manager for CSC, has been instrumental in securing additional funding for the organization. In her role, she works diligently to coordinate grant applications, meet grant requirements and explore ways to expand CSC’s reach and program offerings. Together with Debbie Zimmerman (Chief Operating Officer for Jewish Family Service), Zim Consulting and the team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health’s (JCMH) Senior Reach program, she was able to land a $200,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation (CHF).

The two-year grant, offered in partnership with JCMH’s Senior Reach, will allow both organizations to strengthen existing programs. Laurie is excited and honored to have received this level of funding.

Why do our seniors struggle? In short, services and assistance are not always available. Urban development is on the rise, making aging in place more difficult.

As residences become more dispersed throughout our community, resources become harder to find and harder to access.

As a result, seniors in need don’t know where to turn. Left unaddressed, their concerns can lead not only to social isolation but also to health and economic problems.

“The grant is necessary because it allows us to offer high-quality services like care management and counseling [free of charge] to qualifying seniors. These services can be difficult to find, […] expensive, or

have a long wait list,” Laurie noted.

The solution? Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), community hubs where seniors can find valuable support. Traditionally, such programs are limited to single locations, or collections of senior living centers – referred to as vertical NORCs. In contrast, Wheat Ridge CSC is horizontal, serving a larger area and therefore reaching more of our community – essentially a “one-stop shop.”

“Aging can be a difficult transition,

but we believe that if people are given the support they need, this can be a very joyful and fulfilling time of life,” Laurie explained.

In the past several years, CSC has served more than a thousand seniors. Through counseling, care management, referral services and social opportunities (think classes and activities), the organization offers a chance for seniors to make connections, find support and solve Continued on page 2

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Wheat Ridge Foundation Pairs Mentors With High School Seniors n By

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t’s not very often that kids get thrown into a professional environment where social skills battle on the front line of a conversation. But on Friday evening, Feb. 10, that’s just what happened to students in two senior English classes at Wheat Ridge High School.

Thanks to the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, partnered with teachers Tim Slater and Jerry DiTullio, students got a unique opportunity to be paired with professionals (referred to as mentors) that were in careers where the seniors showed personal interest. Roughly 41 mentors showed up to one of two sessions across the day, ranging from carpenters and firemen to teachers and nurses.

“It was a very good experience, it allowed me to open up to people that I would like to work for and know in the future,” said senior Wesley Nichols. “Definitely plan on keeping in contact, and continuing to learn.”

Students were asked to prepare several questions and a résumé to NETWORKING SOCIAL Lindsey Clark, Human Resource present to their mentor. In return the mentors offered advice and personal Coordinator from Kid-Smart, Inc., answers a question experiences to help guide the students.

from Senior Jasmin Tomkus, who is exploring a career in Early Childhood Education. PHOTO: VICKI OTTOSON

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Library: Spending the Mill Levy to Benefit Wheat Ridge n By

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heat Ridge Public Library is very in touch with its community. Entering the library, patrons find a wall with information about community events, maps of Jefferson County parks, schedules of RTD buses, and other useful information.

A little farther, patrons find a small Reading Room to their right with magazines and newspapers. It is a quiet, relaxing spot and nearly always in use. Within the library, there is a row of computers, often busy. Windows keep the library bright and displays are set up about upcoming activities. Right now, this includes guidance to plan and grow a garden from seeds and seedlings.

In the spring of 2016, Jefferson County Public Libraries began making plans for the use of the one mill increase approved by voters. The library district and individual libraries set priorities to make the best use of an $8 million dollar increase in revenue.

How has that benefited the patrons of Wheat Ridge Public Library?

The very first change was one library patrons had long hoped to see – extended hours! Hiring new staff, which the mill levy made possible, enabled the library to be open hours convenient to virtually all patrons. The library is now open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Wheat Ridge Library’s supervisor, Allison McCombe, chose to include some Spanish-speaking staff members, also.

This added a level of comfort to Spanishspeakers in the community and the addition of Spanish Story Time for children, also.

Adding and updating technology was another important use of funds for the Wheat Ridge Library. Patrons can go online from home and check to see what new books, movies and music are available. Choices can be put on hold and picked up when available.

Updating technology, certainly, includes the technology available for patrons to use in the library. Library technology was updated and the library computers were made more useful with the addition of several new databases, including Optimal Resume database, which helps the user create their resume and adapt that resume for various job applications. Many patrons use library computers for job searches and then can create the resumes and cover letter, too There are other databases with uses as varied as helping trace your family history, or fixing your car. Library patrons can also use Lynda.com, an online learning platform creating access to thousands of videos and classes of all kinds. Anyone can subscribe to the service at a monthly cost, but library patrons can go through the library website to create an account without cost. Once a patron has an account it is accessible from any device, anywhere.

There is, also, new technology to be checked out from the library. Tablets can be checked out, including tablets with their own hotspot. Pocket hot spots can be put on hold and checked out, also. What a wonderful tool for patrons who plan on a trip to the mountains or who simply live in an area without reliable Wi-Fi access.

Libraries, though, are still about books.

The additional funds from the mill levy enable Wheat Ridge Library to not only replace books that are getting old, but to buy more copies of new and popular titles.

Patrons used to complain about the long wait for one of the few copies of a popular, new book. Now more copies of these books mean less waiting for everyone. The library has books in many newer forms now, also.

You can find books on the library website to load to your e-reader and there are many choices in audio books, too.

Wheat Ridge, along with Edgewater Library and Lakewood Library, is participating in 1000 Books before Kindergarten. This is a program to help children develop early literacy skills and encourages parents to read to their little ones. Familiarity with books is a critical skill for school success and the program includes ways to mark and celebrate steps toward the 1,000-book goal. New books for children of all ages and every interest arrive at the library daily. Wheat Ridge has several Story Time sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to encourage the enjoyment of books and to model ways to share books with little ones.

The mill levy enabled Wheat Ridge Public Library, a very small library, to update and extend in so many ways. Patrons have seen new computers, new furniture, more staff, more activities, and more books; but there are always more ideas and ways to make the library more useful for patrons.

Within a month, libraries will begin getting new self-service kiosks. The service kiosks will enable self-service activities including checking out books and paying fines.

If you haven’t visited Wheat Ridge Library lately, stop by and see what’s new.

You will see how well Jefferson County Public Libraries is using the mill levy money for our community.

Wheat Ridge branch library is located at 5475 W. 32nd Ave. For more information, call 303-235-5275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

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problems. As with any nonprofit, funding is necessary to keep programs afloat.

The CHF grant has forged a strong partnership between CSC and Senior Reach, but the efforts have strong roots elsewhere in the community. By working with other organizations and businesses, including the City of Wheat Ridge, Local Works, and Lutheran Hospital, they can take their efforts a step further.

“These collaborations are vital for our work,” Laurie shared.

While business connections are important, they aren’t the whole story. Much of the work would not be possible without the Senior Advisory Committee, a public group of residents that guide programming and help strengthen the Wheat Ridge community. Members have made a huge difference for those less fortunate by offering advice, teaching classes, building partnerships with organizations, or simply

visiting a senior in need. Meetings are held the third Monday of every other month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building (the next meeting is Feb. 20). The public is encouraged to get involved and become a voice for seniors in our community.

The efforts are making an impact. To track the success of their programs and services, Wheat Ridge CSC conducts regular follow-up services with their participants.

The results are encouraging – more than 80 percent of clients feel more confident in their ability to age in place and have noticed an improvement in their physical health.

For younger Wheat Ridge residents, it’s easy to forget or misunderstand the challenges that our aging neighbors may be facing. Thanks to organizations like Wheat Ridge CSC and the JCMH’s Senior Reach, seniors not only have a voice, but access to a helping hand.

To learn more about Wheat Ridge CSC’s services or the Senior Advisory Committee, call 720-248-4591 or e-mail Laurie at lhanselmann@jewishfamily service.org.

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hat would you do if you met a blue Santa Claus? If it is Christmas time, and you are outside the Wheat Ridge Walmart store, you would find out which toys Santa needs and purchase one in the store. Next, you would bring the toy back to waiting Wheat Ridge Optimists and Wheat Ridge policemen, who would store it in patrol cars parked outside. If you run into a Blue Santa in any other place or time, you are on your own!

The Christmas Program, done in conjunction with Wheat Ridge Police Department, is a major yearly project put on by the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club. Each year they work with local schools to identify children with the highest needs. Then they set up “giving trees” that list the child’s Christmas wishes at Lutheran Hospital and other local businesses, and gather the presents when they are dropped off. They also arrange for “Blue Santa Day” where last year, they were able to fill up more than seven police cruisers. Since it is one of the biggest community projects, they need a huge space for sorting and wrapping so they use the City of Wheat Ridge Courtroom area. The next day gifts are delivered to needy families in the Wheat Ridge community. In addition to toys, each child receives a gift card to Old Navy for clothes, and the family receives King Soopers and McDonalds certificates.

The Christmas Program is only one of many ways that the Optimists are “Friends of Youth.” The club provides four rotating $2,000 scholarships to youth in the community: • The Carl Cerveny Scholarship for students pursuing any college education, • The Merle “Coach” Shirley Scholarship for students entering training/coaching field, • The Dr. Stuart Lovelace Scholarship for students entering the veterinary technician field, and • The Dr. Ron Mahoney Scholarship for students entering the dental hygienist field.

The Wheat Ridge Optimists also combine forces with fellow Optimists clubs, local Kiwanis and Rotary clubs in the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY). AWRSAY recognizes students who have overcome some type of adversity in order to succeed. Some of these students also receive scholarships to Red Rocks Community College.

The Optimists hold essay contests for 7-12 graders in which the first, second and third place winners receive a scholarship and a chance to advance to the regional and national levels for additional scholarships.

For first through fourth graders, they sponsor the BUG (Bringing Up Grades) program where teachers select those students who are working hard to improve their grades and the Optimists honor the students with a book, a certificate and other “buggy” fun stuff.

As if these projects weren’t enough, at a recent club meeting, they talked about logistics and member participation in several other programs: • Liberty Day which provides fifth graders with education about the Constitution, ending with a field trip to the Colorado State Capitol and the Firefighters Museum; • The TRI-STAR Basketball program, where boys and girls ages 8 through 13 compete in free-throw shooting, passing, and dribbling challenges resulting in trophies and invitations to the next level for those in the top three places for each challenge; • The Brain Bowl, which uses a quiz show-type format for Colorado middle school(Grades 6-8) teams to compete.

Having been on school field trips, I truly believe that those members who will be riding on school buses with a full contingent of fifth graders are very brave individuals.

In addition to being friends to youth, it is clear that Optimists are friends to each other. A Wheat Ridge Optimists meeting is a congenial and lively event. It starts with a filling breakfast. The meeting opens with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by each member contributing a dollar and sharing “Words of Wisdom,” shared jokes, or things they are optimistic about. All the dollars go towards the scholarship fund.

The meeting also features guest speakers. The recent speakers were the principal and the family engagement liaison for Kullerstrand Elementary. Despite having almost 80 percent of their students on the free or reduced lunch program, Kullerstrand has been able to make sure there is one computer for each student and to start a robotics club. Thanks to Optimists the school is also able to put more books in the hands of students to take home. The school had previously sent a letter to the Optimists, calling them their “Miracle Workers” for the Miracle Shop they set up in an empty classroom at Christmas time. Selected families were able to receive over 400 gifts, books and food for the holiday season.

Finally, the meeting ended with the Optimist Creed. This creed is one of the most uplifting things that this group shares with each other. Among other things, the creed asks members to promise themselves that they will be, “Too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.”

The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Don’t worry if you don’t know where to go when you enter the Rec Center, there will be friendly members there to greet you at the door and help you find your way.

For more information, visit the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club website at www. wheatridgeoptimist.org or find them on Facebook by searching for Wheat Ridge Optimists.

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hen Wheat Ridge voters approved 2E last November, in essence they were stating, “we want our town to fix some of today’s problems and make plans for tomorrow.” As prescribed by the vote and subsequent city code of laws, the sales tax half-pennies are rolling in and funds will be accounted for in a special revenue fund known as Fund 31.

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Look for the new brandmark for the 2E funded projects with the tagline “Investing 4 The Future” providing updates on each project as well as opportunities for public participation.

If you are looking for additional details check out the city website or sign up to receive the periodic Investing 4 The Future enewsletter.

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a water line replacement with the timing of constructing the hook ramps

Wadsworth Boulevard Improvements – approximate allocation $7 million

Plans include: • Reconstructing the street to a six-lane section • Creating better bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities • Managing driveway access to the street • Enhancing amenity zones along the corridor, particularly between West 38th and West 44th avenues Progress: • Environmental assessment is underway; investigating and resolving concerns related to traffic, pedestrian crossings and potentially historic properties • Updating the estimated projects costs has begun Joyce Jay

• Anticipated construction start date in early 2019

Voters approved the issuance of bonds in the amount of $33 million with repayment not to exceed $38.5 million. The city manager and city treasurer have been working on developing a recommendation for the issuance of bonds.

This recommendation will be brought forward to city council in late February. The city hopes to issue bonds this spring. Once funding is received through the issuance of bonds, Treasurer Jerry DiTullio will invest funds as appropriate to further our financial advantages as money accumulates.

Most of the 2E projects are complex and the signs of large earthmovers digging into Wheat Ridge soil won’t really start showing up for months. Work is underway on each project and here is a snapshot of what is happening:

Anderson Park – approximate allocation $4 million

Plans include: • Renovating the outdoor pool locker room that include family changing rooms and individual showers • Replacing the Anderson Building’s leaking roof and reconfiguring the space to allow additional programming for fitness and wellness classes • Replacing the baseball field with a multipurpose sports field (wide variety of uses, including festivals) and reconstructing the existing soccer field to provide a higher-quality game field • Upgrading the park pavilion and small shelter • Improving and resurfacing the parking lot and replacing the water line Progress: • A Request for Qualifications (RFQs) was published according to City Purchasing Policy and the City is currently evaluating those RFQs • Firms are scheduled to be interviewed the week of Feb. 20 • Design contract awarded in March • Public input meetings will be scheduled in April and May to gather public input for the master plan • Construction planned to begin in early 2018

Clear Creek Crossing – approximate allocation $10 million

This is the large mixed-use project between 32nd and Highway 58 west of I-70. This project includes retail stores, multi-family residential units, restaurants, entertainment facilities, hotels, a large anchor store, and a 35-acre office complex. A trail system will provide connections to the Clear Creek Trail.

Plans include: • Constructing westbound I-70 hook ramps • Removing the off-ramp at 32nd Avenue • Constructing a connecting street to 32nd Avenue Progress: • Evergreen purchased the Cabela’s property in late December.

• The City is currently working with CDOT and Denver Water to coordinate the timing of

Wheat Ridge * Ward Station – approximate allocation $12 million

Plans include: • Reconstructing adjacent streets – Ridge Road, 52nd Avenue, Tabor Street • Installing a traffic signal at the Ward Road/Ridge Road intersection • Building a pedestrian bridge over the rail tracks • Improving pedestrian access and other public amenities Progress: • The visioning plan for the Station commissioned in 2016 is nearing completion • An internal staff working group is finalizing the vision and establishing a set of criteria to prioritize the funds allotted for infrastructure In the meantime, you can see construction equipment moving at other Wheat Ridge projects that aren’t funded by the sales tax increase. The Fruitdale School renovation creating residential lofts at 10803 W. 44th Ave. is on track, and the new residential, commercial and retail property at Wheat Ridge Corners at West 38th and Wadsworth begins this month with the abatement of asbestos.

The request by Wheat Ridge voters to fix today’s problems and make plans for tomorrow is most definitely underway.

Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay at 303-420-8533 or jjay@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

During the planning phase, Localworks will partner with other organizations, businesses, City of Wheat Ridge staff, n Dec. 1, 2016, Kaiser Permanente elected officials and community members Community Health Fund, a donorto create the Activate 38 Active Living advised fund of the Denver Foundation, Coalition. Currently, Localworks is pleased awarded Localworks a grant in support of to announce initial commitments of Activate active transportation planning in the City of 38 Active Living Coalition participation Wheat Ridge. from the following: Bicycle Colorado, City of Localworks will be using the funds to Wheat Ridge, Colorado Senior execute the planning phase of Connections - Wheat Ridge Activate 38, a Neighborhood (CSC-WR), CREA Results, Active Living Project that will Five Fridges Farm, Jefferson increase the number of people County Public Health (JCPH), who walk, bike, wheelchair Radian, Wheat Ridge Active roll, and use public transit Transportation Advisory Team for transportation along 38th (WRATAT), and Wheat Ridge Avenue. The project area is Education Alliance (WREA). the 1.8-mile stretch along 38th

At the close of the Avenue between Kipling and planning phase, Localworks Youngfield. will have developed an inclusive

The coalition’s goal coalition that holistically during the planning phase is Emily Alvarez represents the Wheat Ridge to engage neighbors, utilize community, and is dedicated to making community input, and collect baseline data Wheat Ridge a vibrant and sustainable city. to establish an implementation plan. This Localworks has been awarded an initial will be done through walk, bike and roll $75,000 from Kaiser Permanente Colorado audits, traffic counts, GIS mapping, public for the first year planning phase. The plan forums and events. All of these data will developed by the coalition will then be inform the transportation assessment and eligible for consideration for up to $200,000 implementation plan that will be used in the for the two-year implementation phase. The implementation phase of the project.

City of Wheat Ridge is also a funder and The overall goal of the Activate 38 partner for the Activate 38 Project.

Project is to increase access to safe and For more information or to join accessible routes from the adjacent the Activate 38 Active Living Coalition, neighborhoods by understanding how contact Emily Alvarez at eavlarez@ people are using 38th Avenue to get to WeAreLocalWorks.org or call Localworks at where they need to go. Destinations include 720-259-1030. shopping, employment, school, public art Emily Alvarez is the Activate 38 Coorand events, and recreation along the 38th dinator for Localworks.

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Passing this law will help prosecutors get justice for victims more quickly and at less cost to taxpayers. This is just one common sense way that Democrats and Republicans at the state capitol are working together to help law enforcement do their jobs – making our communities safer and protecting children from predators.

ny time a child is victimized by a sexual predator it is a tragedy for the victim and a vile crime that deserves swift punishment. When a child is assaulted multiple times by a pattern offender, law enforcement must be able to use every tool at their disposal to remove the predator from society. When there are bureaucratic barriers making it harder to hold sexual predators accountable, it is our job in the state legislature to break them down so we are helping prosecutors do their job.

One of those barriers is a State Rep. Jessie Dancurrent requirement in state law Jessie Danielson ielson serves House District 24, that when a predator victimizes which includes Golden, Wheat Ridge and a child in more than one judicial district in other Jefferson County communities. She Colorado, a separate trial must be held in is Speaker Pro Tem of the State House. To each jurisdiction where an offense occurred. find out more about Rep. Danielson’s comThis means potentially re-traumatizing munity events or to talk to her directly, call a child for each trial while costing untold her cell at 720- 276-3468 or visit www.jestaxpayer dollars in order to pursue justice siedanielson.com. for pattern offenders. That’s a lot of

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Posted alphabetically from Sheridan Boulevard east to west, the street names of Mountain View were determined in the early 1900s to honor U.S. senators or prominent politicians.

Ames Street honors Adelbert Ames, a senator from Mississippi during the Reconstruction period. Benton Street represents Thomas Hart Benton, once a Missouri senator.

Salmon P. Chase was appointed as Chief Justice by Abraham Lincoln, hence Chase Street. Depew Street adopts its name from Chauncey Depew, a New York Senator.

The Eaton Street designation came from Benjamin Eaton, Colorado Governor from 1881 to 1883. The origin of Fenton Street is unknown.

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SCHOOL CROSSING

OTHER SIDE OF THE DESK

Community Pushes Back Against Raises for Teachers and Staff

Freedom of the Student Press

learners. It was the addition of Everitt Middle that closed the loop. But if the high school program goes, so does the entire t was well past midnight when Jefferson pathway.

County Board of Education member It's important to note that the criteria Brad Rupert stated, “We cannot break up a used to shut down the school listed above community for the sake of compensation.” were age and condition of school, proximity The Jeffco Board, along with the to similar schools and capacity of each district leadership, have prioritized their building and actual enrollment. goals for this year. At the top of their list Pennington for example had not only was a raise in compensation for teachers a low enrollment compared to capacity, 62 and staff. Keeping good teachers working percent of families that should inside Jeffco classrooms, and to have been enrolling their kids to be able to attract new teachers Pennington chose to send them with competitive salaries was a elsewhere. If the school's own priority. neighborhood will not support This year's budget hedged it, how can the district? on huge hopes of passing the 3A

Stober, by contrast, had and 3B bonds. However, voters an incredibly active community, were very loud in turning down showing up to board meetings, the request. The reasons are still with a strong PTA and good being debated, but the reality is growth scores. Stober is a school that very deep cuts must now be most families would love to made to fund the $20.4 million Guy Nahmiach have their kids in. While the in raises for teachers and staff. building is in awful shape, I have These cuts include the closing of to believe another option could have been five elementary schools: Our very own found instead of tearing this community Pennington and Stober, as well as Pleasant apart. If the Beatles drove around in an old View, Peck and Swanson. van, instead of buying a new one, would Other cuts include the elimination they break up the band or fix that van? of reading intervention specialists, once As expected, letters have been written again affecting our very own students. With and meetings have been held. Social media is almost half of our freshmen class at Wheat on fire and as the board listens and balances Ridge High School reading at a fifth grade each side of each issue, the need to find level, reading specialists have been key in $20.4 million for compensation remains. getting our kids up to speed.

It is a delicate situation for many, including Socio-emotional specialist councilors are teachers themselves and, of course, their also being eliminated. School nurses, free union. All is quiet along that front. transportation to outdoor labs, and the list Fast forward to Friday morning: I goes on. The actual budget does not detail walked out of last night's board meeting full department cuts, but it does require at 1:30 a.m. Still a good crowd and the transfer of payroll for these positions from boards’ theme was “kick the can down the the district to the individual schools. That road” – delaying the closure of schools and of course is a financial burden most of our moving sixth grade to middle schools until schools will not be able to sustain for very 2018. The Wheat Ridge GT program will long. be funded for one more year. If, in 2018, This list of cuts includes Jeffco's only “Principal Wirth and his staff cannot fund high-school level GT program, right here the program, it will be moved to another at our very own Wheat Ridge High School high school in the district.” Pleasant View - the final step in an advanced learning Elementary was in fact voted for closure at pathway that begins at Stevens Elementary, the end of this year. Students and parents continues at Everitt and then on to Wheat asked for “teacher raises to be delayed.”

Ridge High School. All three are Center This was eventually achieved by postponing schools that attract families to either move the school closures most cuts for one year into our town, or make the daily drive from and dipping into the retirement savings, Evergreen, Conifer, the Highlands and other one-time fund and the hope of getting a municipalities. In fact 95 students of the 139 state grant of $4 million. in the program choice in from other cities.

The message to the community was When schools thrive so does the city. It's the loud, but maybe not so clear: “If it's not this number one reason for families choosing year, it will be next. Schools will be closed new home locations. down.” News about our schools, including If eliminated, families will revert back to an update on Wilmore Davis’ new program the old flow of moving from our elementary will appear next month. As always, thanks schools onto Creighton Middle and then for reading. onto Lakewood High. Many Wheat Ridge Contact Guy Nahmiach at Guy@ families followed that route in search of NostalgicHomes.com or 303-999-5789. challenging curriculum for their advanced n By

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’ve written articles before for the Wheat Ridge High School newspaper criticizing President Trump’s actions during and after the election, but some of his recent executive orders and dealings with the media could have more direct effects on local papers or even ours at Wheat Ridge High School.

Donald Trump and the media go way back, and it’s no secret that neither of the two like each other very much after this most recent election. Trump and his officials have even resorted to rendering any articles criticizing the president as “fake news.” However, some of the president’s recent dealings with the media could set some frightening precedents in terms of freedom of the press at a national level, and with Betsy DeVos confirmed as his Secretary of Education, school publications could potentially be threatened as well.

During his first few days in office, President Trump and his cabinet targeted climate change organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Parks Service, eventually banning employees of such organizations from conversing with the media and issuing a media blackout on the EPA itself. If you’re someone who enjoys the free press as much as I do, that probably sent shivers down your spine.

Even though the blackouts only affected media at the national level, with Betsy DeVos in charge of public schools, I fear student publications could see similar restrictions in the future. After all, DeVos is a known lobbyist for charter schools and Christian school reform, and was nominated for the position of Secretary of Education by President Trump himself.

Student publications have a history of controversy with the federal government,

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most notably in Tinker v. Des Moines in 1969, where the Supreme Court ruled in favor of free speech for student publications, but then ruled in favor of administrative restrictions on student-run papers in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier in 1988. Suffice it to say, school papers have a mixed relationship with the federal government, and Betsy DeVos’ history of private and charter school support as well as Calvinist Christian motives in education reform make her a scary pick to be in charge of public schools, and by extension, student-run publications at said schools. It is important to note, however, that Colorado does have its own Free Press Law, but whether such a law would be overruled at the federal level is hard to say.

However, unless President Trump or DeVos roll out reforms or executive orders quickly, I don’t actually stand to be affected but their actions very much. I’m a second semester senior at WRHS, so I’m almost done with public education. Any reform will affect the underclassmen at The Haystack much more, including our editor-in-chief, who happens to be a junior. There are, however, a decent number of juniors and sophomores on the staff, and a small number of freshmen as well.

I think President Trump’s newly set media precedents and DeVos’ appointment could spell trouble for student-run publications in the future, but the younger members of our newspaper will be the ones truly affected by any reforms, so it’s important for them to be educated about their rights as student journalists and threats to those rights now so they can speak out and let their voices be heard later, which is something our instructor does a great job of teaching.

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f you were to scan John Sileo’s biography, it might read like a chapter out of the American Dream play book. His parents owned their own business, where Sileo spent many happy weekends as a child.

He grew up in Wheat Ridge, was the highschool paper’s editor and graduated with honors from Harvard. When his sister got married, Sileo met the woman who became his wife. He then married her, helped run his family’s business and is now a popular keynote speaker and subject matter expert on cyber security.

Why Sileo became an expert on cyber security and stolen identities is more a nightmare than a happy story. Those who heard Sileo speak at the Wheat Ridge Business Association luncheon in December saw how choked up Sileo gets when he talks about how his close friend and business partner stole his identity and embezzled $300,000 from clients of Sileo’s family-run business. This was the business his parents worked hard to create. It is the business that allowed them to provide a comfortable life

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Yes, Sileo was a victim of stolen identity, but rather than let it destroy him, he found a way to move forward.

“Everybody goes through hard stuff and has stories of bad things,” says Sileo. “You just don’t not go on…. You pick yourself up.”

It was his wife who gave Sileo the nudge that motivated him to pick himself up. In the middle of yet another sleepless night, which seemed to be the norm in his

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Since first sharing his story with Rotary clubs around the country, Sileo has emerged a subject matter expert on identity theft, cyber security, fraud prevention, mobile and computer security, and online privacy. Known for engaging his audience, while making the topic of cyber security entertaining, Sileo has presented to numerous organizations including The Pentagon, FDIC and Homeland Security. He has appeared on the likes of “60 Minutes,” “Anderson Cooper,” “Rachael Ray,” “Fox Business” and “Fox & Friends,” and has been interviewed by major print media including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, When he talks about how he got to where he is today, Sileo expresses the gratitude he has for all of those who encouraged him along the way. His family remains at the top of his list of staunch supporters and influencers in his life. He also has tremendous gratitude for the teachers at Wheat Ridge High School. After all, those teachers encouraged him to write, and his ability to write played a part both in being accepted into Harvard University and in writing his books.

Watching Sileo in action, it seems like he was born to tell stories and teach people important lessons. Chances are, he always was a compelling public speaker, but his experience as one who lost everything, and then found a way to ensure others don’t make his mistakes makes him a credible expert on the topic, and an exceptional speaker who knows how to connect with his audience.

No, Sileo didn’t take on his mission for purely altruistic or therapeutic reasons, but when anyone tells him he inspired them to become mindful about guarding their identity, he knows his work is making a difference.

For more information about John Sileo, or download a PDF of Sileo’s Seven Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, visit www.sileo. com.

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At a recent association biz mixer held at an upscale Wheat Ridge restaurant, over 50 small businesses owners and employees met up to network, eat, drink and be merry. If you haven’t attended one of our mixers due to feeling a little shy walking into a group of people whom you haven’t met, rest assured that you will be greeted and introduced to other business owners. You’ll come away with a smile and ask yourself why you

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The Wheat Ridge Business Association is a little different from a chamber in that we provide monthly speakers. We feature a wide variety of current topics to keep you informed with a primary focus on business, personal development and networking.

Here’s what’s on the calendar for March, April and May. March 14 brings you “Getting the Most out of Every Day of your Life!” presented

by Lutheran Medical Center and Feed Your Soul Fitness. There are so many helpful resources in our community that we are not even aware of. This presentation will inform you about where to find them and will dish up some inspiration as well.

On April 11, Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Goff presents the “State of the City.”

His 30-minute talk with a Q and A session will give an update on pending construction projects, transportation and what we can expect now and in the future.

On May 9, we’ll become better informed about driverless cars and automotive artificial intelligence in layman terms. This session will be led by Donny Seyfer, Seyfer Automotive and Chairperson, National Automotive Service Association.

Our annual member dues are just $75 and our meetings are held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Biz Mixers are held monthly from 5 to 7 p.m. at a member business.

To learn more and to register for the WRBA breakfast buffet, go to www.wheatridgebiz.com. Call 720-588-2317 with questions.

Dave Aguilera Speaks at Applewood Luncheon, March 9 CBS News’ Dave Aguilera will be the guest speaker at Applewood Business Association’s next monthly luncheon, Thursday, March 9, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden.

The Applewood Business Association helps businesses in Applewood start, grow and flourish, is engaged in the community, and encourages businesses from outside Applewood to join.

Guests are welcome, with the first lunch free. Newcomers may visit the meetings twice before they must join.

Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. The deadline to RSVP is 5 p.m. on Friday before the meeting date. The Association cannot guarantee a meal after that time, and members showing up without an RSVP will be charged $25 instead of member pricing.

For more information, visit www.applewoodbusiness.com or call 720-460-1539.

Check Out West Chamber’s Events The West Chamber, serving businesses in Jefferson County, has a variety of events scheduled in the upcoming weeks, including a Young Professionals Happy Hour Kick Off for 2017 on Feb. 16, an estate planning seminar on Feb. 22, and a ribbon-cutting for Ironwood at Red Rocks, followed by a business after-hours social.

The West Chamber exists for the success of business in Jefferson County, Colorado, with members in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Edgewater, Arvada, Golden, Evergreen, South Jeffco and around the Denver area. It provides business connections, advocates for local businesses with government, helps make its members’ businesses more visible and educates business owners.

For more information and event details, visit www.westchamber.org, call 303233-5555, or email info@westchamber. org.

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There is tremendous camaraderie among While heart disease detection and patients who have experienced a similar lifeprevention are critically important, the threatening event and recover together. A journey following a heart attack is often long-term relationship also develops between overlooked. Cardiac rehab is a service offered the patient and staff. Those who participate by many hospitals to assist patients during in the maintenance program endorse it their recovery. At Lutheran, for example, the enthusiastically. program consists of three phases.

Following a heart attack, cardiac rehab is Phase 1, which occurs while the patient important so that a heart attack survivor can is still hospitalized, consists of educating the successfully recover and return to an active patient and their family about their disease. lifestyle.

It is important to include the patient’s family Dr. Jody Kleinman is a cardiologist with so that they can support the patient through the Heart Institute of Colorado at Lutheran their recovery process.

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At its next monthly meeting (Feb. 28), the Wheat Ridge Sustainability Committee will be bringing in representatives from Wheat Ridge’s own Dakota Bees, answering all your questions and helping you gain knowledge in the world of bees. It’s held at the Active Adult Center at 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

That same night we will also have Nathan Ballenger from Solar City. I met Nathan at the Lakewood High 5K fundraiser.

He works for Solar City and has a wonderful way of explaining this technology in a way that we can relate to. I invited him to speak to our group and help clear up some of the confusion about how solar plays a role between homeowners and Xcel Energy.

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Networking Continued from page 1

It has been a long tradition at WRHS for seniors to complete a year-long research project known as Capstone.

For Slater and DiTullio’s classes, the project requires students to research careers they have interest in. This networking event has a small fragment in conclusion of the project as a whole, but it may appear more valuable on a different scale.

“In some ways it is bigger than Capstone,” said Slater. “It’s not necessarily more work, but you get a good one-on-one interaction.

You don’t get that out of Capstone.”

Networking is a skill not many kids out of high school have experience with. Which is surprising, considering that it plays such a crucial role in the working world.

“Interviewing is a tough thing, so it’s nice for us to simulate a experience where the stakes aren’t as high, granted they are getting a grade from me, but it’s not a job.”

Both Slater and DiTullio agreed that they plan to make this a yearly occurrence for seniors in the future.

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The Wheat Ridge Community Foundation is no stranger to being a helping hand to WRHS. Along with setting up the event and pairing the mentors with students, they continue to show care and devotion for the school and community as a whole.

“There will be times where we will get involved with STEAM/ STEM program and try and raise funds,” said the foundation’s president, Tom Ripp.

Principal Griff Wirth got to weigh in on the special occasion for his students.

“It’s a great opportunity for these kids.

I see it as down the road if they make the right connections, these are people that can continue to guide them not only into better people, but groom them into their field,” said Wirth.

The amazing thing about this event as a whole, is you’re almost guaranteed positive results. I don’t mean to hype myself up as an example. Last year when I was attending WRHS, Tim Berland, publisher of the Neighborhood Gazette, approached the school’s newspaper staff and offered an opportunity. This special opportunity is the very reason I am writing today and kids from the school continue to write for the Neighborhood Gazette.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Gee, R But No G On The R T & D The Regional Transportation District has announced that the R Line will open for service on Feb. 24, bringing light rail through the heart of Aurora, but as the Neighborhood Gazette went to press it had not announced a date for the G Line opening, pending further progress on the University of Colorado A Line.

The G Line, a light rail line between Wheat Ridge and Union Station, was originally scheduled to open in fall of 2016.

“The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has worked very hard with RTD, and has indicated that our contractor, Denver Transit Partners (DTP), needs to make significant progress on the University of Colorado A Line at-grade crossings,” is the explanation posted on the RTD’s website.

“The G Line has the same at-grade crossing technology as the University of Colorado A Line, and DTP has to meet FRA requirements regarding the at-grade crossings on the University of Colorado A Line in order for the G Line to open. Once those issues are resolved, testing will resume on the G Line and we can move towards an opening date.”

Both the G Line and R Line are part of RTD’s FasTracks 2004 voter-approved transit expansion plan to build new rail lines, add bus rapid transit service, new parking spaces, redevelop Denver Union Station and redirect bus service to better connect the eight-county District.

For more information, visit www.rtddenver.com.

More Opportunities To Give Two Cents on Clear Creek Crossing The developer of Clear Creek Crossing is inviting people who didn’t make recent community meetings to provide feedback via an online survey, and anticipates its next public presentations may not take place until April.

Evergreen Development Company’s Clear Creek Crossing is a mixed-use project on the vacant parcel located between 32nd Avenue, Highway 58, and west of I-70, better known as the Cabela’s site. Evergreen rolled out its plans at a Dec. 6 neighborhood meeting before 75 people, and invited neighbors help guide the recruitment of retail tenants at a Jan. 10 “leasing focus group” attended by 15.

The survey links are www.surveymonkey. com/r/ClearCreekCrossing and www. surveymonkey.com/r/ClearCreek_2.

Evergreen purchased the site in December from Cabela’s, which in 2007 received approval from the City of Wheat Ridge to build a massive retail store on the parcel. Evergreen has submitted a new zone change application (ODP) for consideration of a Planned Mixed Use Development to allow retail, restaurants, hotels, multifamily residential and employment uses, according to the City of Wheat Ridge.

“We are anticipating that CDOT and Wheat Ridge will host a community meeting in late March or early April with an update on I-70 Improvement status and pending approvals with both CDOT and FHWA [Federal Highway Administration], that are required before construction on the infrastructure can proceed,” according to an email from Christine McRight, Sr. Development Manager for Evergreen. “As soon as we have a meeting date, we will be sure to send an email with meeting details.

In the meantime, Evergreen Development continues to work with Wheat Ridge on an amendment to the ODP. Given the city’s process, we anticipate that the ODP amendment will go before Wheat Ridge City Council in late April.”

McRight said that some community members may have been omitted from notices sent in December and January, due to a now-fixed “glitch.” The developer had set up an email notification system, but had discovered that more than 30

email addresses had not been added to the notification list, some them dating to December.

Although earth-moving on the site will take place this year, construction of off- and on-ramps is expected to begin in late 2017 and actual building as late as 2018.

For more information, visit the Evergreen Development Company’s website, cccrossing.com.

Stevens Elementary Opens Hub Community Center The Hub, a community resource center housed at Stevens Elementary, 7101 W. 38th Ave., celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23. It will provide community access to resources for empowerment for Wheat Ridge families with school-age children (3 to 21 years of age).

The new center will offer a food bank, a clothing distribution center, a literacy library, computers, and hygiene supplies on a walk-in basis. In addition, on Mondays, Metropolitan State University of Denver will provide support services such as assistance with the application and financial aid process for families interested in continuing their education at the university.

On Fridays, the Hub will be staffed by community partners offering an even broader range of services, including employment support, housing assistance, legal services, public benefits and insurance enrollment, and health care services.

The Hub is a program of Jefferson County Public Schools.

For more information, contact Melissa Hoza, 720-644-6264 or Melissa.Hoza@jeffco.k12.co.us.

West Chamber Dubs Localworks ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ Localworks has been honored as Nonprofit of the Year by the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County. Incorporated as Wheat Ridge 2020, Localworks has been serving the Wheat Ridge community since 2005. The organization offers a variety of programs and events that elevate the Wheat Ridge community and connect businesses and residents to strengthen the community.

The organization has five staff members, 200 active volunteers, and more than 1,500 members advancing Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community.

“We are honored to be recognized as Nonprofit of the Year by the West Chamber,” said Britta Fisher, Localworks Executive Director. “Localworks connects neighbors and businesses to create a vibrant, engaged community. We believe in Wheat Ridge and stand behind the work we’ve catalyzed to invest in Wheat Ridge and our neighbors.”

“With so many outstanding nonprofits serving Jefferson County, we are pleased to have this award during the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the West Chamber,” said Fisher.

For more information, visit wearelocalworks.org or call 720-259-1030 Have a community announcement for Happenings? Send it to editor@ngazette. com.

Hank Stites Continued from page 1

he preferred “Hank” to “Frank” because it was easier to spell.

Hank served as Mayor of Wheat Ridge, a job he loved, for 10 years. He was always willing to make tough decisions. In 1980, the Denver Post credited Mayor Stites with quick and decisive action to stop what was viewed as a deteriorating situation in the city and, as the Post said, “put Wheat Ridge back on course after only two months in office.”

Throughout his political career, he balanced the demands of a rapidly growing city that required a healthy mix of commercial and residential and worked to improve the city’s infrastructure.

Hank served on many boards in Wheat Ridge including the Parks Board, the Water Board, the Board of Directors of Lakeside National Bank and The Jefferson High School Booster Club. He was instrumental in founding the Carnation Festival to celebrate Wheat Ridge’s rich heritage, was President of the Rocky Mountain Tire Dealers Association, President of the Wheat Ridge Lions Club, a volunteer firefighter and a charter member of the original Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Hank was recognized many times for his civic activities. He and his wife, Betty, served as Count and Countess of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival in 1977. He was awarded “Saint of the Year” for his work for the Jefferson High School Saints Booster Club, and was honored to have the Stites Park at 29th and Newland named after him in recognition of his work to develop parks.

When asked by a nurse during his recent hospital stay how he managed to get a park named after him, he said “well, they thought I’d died so they named the park after me but I showed up at the dedication.”

Hank was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kobler Stites in January 2009. His ashes will be buried next to his wife Betty’s in Hill City, Kan. Hank is survived by his three

FRANK “HANK” STITES (1926-2017) children: Mike Stites and his wife Juanita of Wheat Ridge, Susan Stites of Denver and Nancy Stites Talmey and her husband Paul of Telluride. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Herdt of Sun Lakes, Ariz., two grandchildren, Korey Stites and Breana Mitchell, and four great-grandchildren.

More than 200 family members, friends and acquaintances, including Congressman Ed Perlmutter and Mayor Joyce Jay, attended Hank’s memorial service at Stites Park on Saturday, Feb. 4. Neighbors near and far have expressed condolences: “What a gentleman. I met Hank in 1958 at his station on 38th and Quay.

The community has lost a true friend; he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend,” said Arthur Bushell.

“When I look on my many conversations with Hank, I can sum them up by saying: true friend/integrity. He knew everyone and everyone knew Hank. It was an honor to be his friend,” said Dick Minshall.

Donations in honor of Frank, to be used for enhancements at Stites Park, can be made to the Hank Stites Fund, Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, c/o Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

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