Neighborhood Gazette April 2014 by Neighborhood Gazette

Of Summer Camps and Cinnamon Rolls see page 6

Farmers Grow In Community see page 4

Town Hall Meeting In Brief see page 11

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Wheat Ridge | Edgewater | APRIL 18 – MAY 15, 2014

Wheat Ridge Fire Protection Special District Election May 6 By J. Patrick O’Leary

heat Ridge Fire Protection District will be asking voters to increase its mill levy from 7.5 to 12.5 mills, as well as to elect three board members, in its May 6 regular special district election. The increase is expected to raise $1,663,296 in 2015, and pay for general operating and capital expenses, including replacing older fire apparatus, renovating and constructing buildings, and the personnel costs necessary to continue the current level of service. WRFPD’s board of directors voted 5-0 to ask taxpayers for the 5 mill increase at its Feb. 19 session. The board had discussed, in at least three meetings, the findings of a Blue Ribbon Panel report on challenges facing the district, released at the board’s Jan. 15 meeting. The increase may be a hard-sell for Edgewater voters, who in November 2012 voted to dissolve their nearly 100-year-old volunteer fire department and be included in the WRFPD, as well as raise their property tax from 5.03 to 7.5 mills. “A lot of Edgewater people were stunned,” said Karen Hing, a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel who also spearheaded the 2012 inclusion campaign. “We spent years assessing Edgewater’s ability to sustain its fire department … we were assured by Wheat Ridge [Fire Protection District] that they could take this on, and that the mill levy was adequate.” Upon former Chief Steve Gillespie’s departure, she said everyone discovered “this isn’t going to work.” Voters increased WRFPD’s property tax rate to 7.5 mills in 2010, to help fund a combination paid/volunteer staffing model, as well replace fire equipment. With the help of a Staffing Adequate Firefighters for Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, eight lieutenants and nine engineers were hired. However, the grant expired in May 2013

and current revenue is not adequate to fund the positions, according to the report, much less provide a competitive compensation package to firefighters (to keep them from moving on to higher-paying departments) and provide adequate service without relying on agreements with surrounding fire departments. “Response time went from 10:42 to 4:04, with paid staff and third station in Edgewater,” said current Fire Chief Robert Olme of the benefit realized. “Unfortunately, the staffing model outran the (resources) even with 2010 mill levy,” said Olme. “So any monies anticipated for capital were shifted to people to maintain the number of people in each apparatus.” Also, the additional revenue from Edgewater should have paid the entire cost of expanding coverage to that city. However, the $325,000 raised in 2013 fell $164,000 short of the $489,852 of actual expenses, according to the report. That’s just operating expenses. As part of the WRFPD’s agreement with Edgewater, it must build a new fire station in that city by the end of 2017, estimated to cost $1.2 million. On top of that future capital outlay, the district’s aging fleet of vehicles must be replaced, at a cost of $2.4 million over the next five years. Although WRFPD had applied for new SAFER and other grants to help fund short-term staffing and vehicle replacement needs, the report cautioned that additional revenue must be raised in the long term. Fire Chief Robert Olme said WRFPD recently learned the SAFER grant was denied. “We’ve not heard anything back on equipment grant,” he added. “It’s very tight this year. No capital expenditures are planned. We’ve frozen salaries and hiring.” The report had recommend a 4- to 4.5Continued on page 2

2014 Kite Flite Festival Anderson Park • 4355 Field St. Saturday, April 26 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All activities take place on the soccer field and open fields near the pavilion. First-come, first-served parking is free. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m.-noon 11 a.m.-noon 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon-1 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1-1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. All day

Registration at Welcome/Registration booth. Kite Crafting Competition Midway opens, judges announce Kite Crafting Competition prizes. Kite giveway tickets available at Welcome booth; drawings held every 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m. Toddler Kite Fly, south field near playground. Non-wind parachute kite relay race, ages 10-14. Fifteen-minute kite flying lesson by Adam, south field. Art students from Wheat Ridge 5-8 display winning kites. Parachute kite relay race, ages 15+ (second round). Fifteen-minute kite flying lesson by Adam, south field. Senior Kite Flite, ages 50+, north field. Fifteen-minute kite flying lesson by Adam, north field. Mass kite ascent. Kids’ crafts in the pavilion: Build a wind sock, decorate a kite, make jewelry, paint a pot and plant a seed. The Kite Hospital will assemble any kite purchased at the Festival.

OREO THE GOAT SAYS CHEESE for the camera at Five Fridges Farm in Wheat Ridge. On April 30, Clear Creek Organics and Five Fridges Farm will join other local producers and suppliers at the Wheat Ridge Local Food Festival at the Mountain Phoenix School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. See What’s Happening on page 10 for further details regarding the festival. PHOTO BY CYNDY BEAL.

Wheat Ridge Art Students Kick It With Painted Shoes By Cyndy Beal

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Wheat Ridge High School’s (WRHS) Fresh 23 class, 22 advanced painting students and one video student, has once more submitted four pairs of their customized, painted sneaker creations to Vans Custom Culture art competition. Each pair of white shoes is customized with one of four themes: action sports (boards and bicycles) music, art and local flavor. Starting on April 25, after judging, the top 50 schools (10 from five regions) then move to peoples’ choice; to cast a vote for WRHS in the southwest region go to http://sites.vans. com/customculture. WRHS art teacher Frank Scaglione said he is confident that their sneakers will make it to the top 50, as they have every year since the contest’s inception in 2009. The idea of art students painting Vans shoes started with a conversation between Scaglione and friend Shawn Gruenhagen. Gruenhagen, a Vans’ shoe representative,

\STUDENT ARTISTS DISPLAY THEIR ARTFUL SHOES at the Arvada Center Main Gallery through May 11. PHOTO BY CYNDY BEAL.

had too many extra shoes on his hands, many mismatched pairs. Later a video of the students and their customized shoes was sent to Vans and the company liked the idea and started their custom culture contest, based on the WRHS video. Over the last five years, the contest has grown from 100 to 2,000 schools nationwide competing to become one of the five finalists who fly to New York City. One school from the five finalists is selected to win the grand prize of $50,000 for the schools art program. So far WRHS has not made it to the final five portion of the contest. “This is the year,” said Scaglione of Fresh 23 winning the top five and maybe the grand prize. When Scaglione was asked what the art program would do with $50,000, he was not sure, but they would definitely do a large art project and “would honor the whole 23 family, including alumni,” he said. The 2014 theme is “Across America,” which includes four collections: Bred to Shred, Colour Theory 101, You Wild Colorado, and Jazz Hand. Each shoe represents one of 22 U.S. cities. On April 12 Fresh 23 held their annual spring performance, set to music to a near standing-room-only crowd in the WRHS auditorium. The performance and following showcase featured the 22 pieces of student sneaker art, and cumulated in a video. Later in April the public can get another close look at the WRHS art creations at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard. Opening reception for the 43rd Annual Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition is April 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The district-wide exhibition includes an awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

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he Neighborhood Gazette invited all candidates for the three open seats on the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District’s board of directors to provide a brief statement on why they are running for the position, and what they hope to accomplish, should they be elected on May 6. Here are their responses:

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I am running for the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection Board because I believe in the fire fighters, their sacrifice and the community they serve. We have an opportunity to move forward with the lessons learned from the past. With strong leadership, dedicated firefighters and our community, we can build strong relationships with accountability and transparency. As an elected board member, I will always remember that I am here to serve the best interest of our fire department and community. At the heart of my campaign is the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District motto: Doing the right things at the right times for the right reasons.

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mill increase, but no less than a 3.5 mill. Another option was to consider a merger with a larger fire district, such as West Metro (which currently assesses a 12.3 mills, plus 1.8 mills for bonds). If voters approve WRFPD’s 5-mill increase, it would result in an additional (approximate) $79 annual property tax increase on a $200,000 house. Not on the ballot, yet recommended by the report, is the development of a longterm financial plan for the district, and an organizational assessment. The financial plan is necessary to determine how much revenue is needed for short- and long-term services, develop reserve and investment policies, and finance the promised, new Edgewater fire station. The organizational assessment will assess the district’s structure and level of services, review the board of directors’ roles and responsibilities, help the board develop a vision for the future, conduct a compensation study to develop a new market-driven compensation plan, and re-examine creating a financial operations position. Those internal management issues will need to be addressed by the WRFPD board of directors. Three of its five seats are up for election. Of the five candidates, three are incumbents: First Vice President James R. Johnson, Secretary Robert “Kent” Johnson and Treasurer Ronald L. Benson. Kent Johnson and Benson were appointed to the board, and James Johnson’s four-year term will be expiring. Of the challengers, Monica I. Duran

department provides to the Wheat Ridge fire district. I hope to stay involved as this fire department as it has meant a lot to me for many years. If elected I would like to see this department move forward with good leadership and financing to support our fire personnel with the proper training and equipment that is necessary to provide fire and EMS services to the residents of this district.

Robert “Kent” Johnson I am running for the board because I want to be involved in the fire department. I myself served on the Edgewater Fire Department for 23+ years and would like to be able to serve the community and be part of this department. I have experience with budgets and the way the department runs, and feel that my input is valuable. What do I want to accomplish? I think that the board in the last year has made great strides to change the way we do things … that and [to] be more transparent to the public and make this department the best one around. Thanks for your vote.

Leonard F. Ortiz I am a candidate for change. Over the past five years the WRFPD has attempted to grow from an all-volunteer force to a semiprofessional agency. The transition has not gone well. The board and the past chief did not use the 2010 tax increase as promised. Today, the district is asking for another increase in order to “catch up”. Unfortunately, the 2014 increase if passed will not save the district. It will be status quo or worse. If elected, I will ask for the resignations of the three board members who are responsible for the problems. I have asked prior and was denied. I will attempt “damage control” for two years and if the district is unsuccessful, I will ask for the merger to West Metro or Arvada FPD. This is about public safety for the best bang for the buck.... nothing else. placed third in a four-way race for a Wheat Ridge City Council District I seat in November. Leonard F. Ortiz ran for a WRFPD director position in 2010. The Neighborhood Gazette invited all candidates to provide a brief statement on why they are running for the position, and what they hope to accomplish, should they be elected. For their responses, see above. Ballots will be mailed to the approximately 27,000 eligible voters between April 14 and 21. Completed ballots can be dropped off at or mailed to the WRFPD Administrative Office, 3880 Upham St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. The office will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting April 14, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on the day of the election, May 6. New or replacement ballots can be obtained during those hours, as well. For election documents and information, contact election official Barbara Sferra at Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, 303-403-5900, bsferra@wrfire.org, 3880 Upham St., Wheat Ridge. Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNulty has invited the five director candidates for coffee and conversation Saturday, April 19, 9:3011 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Company, 5224 W. 25th Ave. All voters are welcome to attend, meet the candidates and discuss the ballot question. The Wheat Ridge Fire Fighters Association will host a town hall meeting to discuss the ballot question Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m., at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3130 Youngfield St., in Wheat Ridge. Election documents and a copy of the Blue Ribbon Panel Report can be found at www.wrfire.org.

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Business showcase Farmers Grow In Community By Cyndy Beal

heat Ridge farmers are growing more food and are growing in numbers. Stephen Cochenour, one of a farming family of three – including his wife Lauren and daughter Emma – are part of this growing group. Their farm, Clear Creek Organics, grows a variety of organic vegetables and flowers on an acre of land that they lease from Five Fridges Farm in Wheat Ridge. This is their second season. Clear Creek Organics is CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). A CSA is a direct connection between the farmer and consumer. CSA members pay an annual fee to assist the farmer with production costs before or early in the season in exchange for a weekly share of fresh produce. In this case, members pick up their weekly share at the farm for about 10 weeks (11 weeks for a fruit share) from early June to mid October. Fruits, such as peaches, are available later in the season through a relationship with Ela Family Farms on the Colorado Western Slope. In 2013, Clear Creek Organics had 53 members. They will continue to accept membership for 2014 until they reach 60 members or May 1, which ever comes first. People are choosing to buy locally grown and produced items for a variety of reasons. Economically, it keeps money in the community. Several studies suggest that organic and local produce often have higher nutritional value than their grocery store counterparts.

THE WATER FLOWS AT CLEAR CREEK ORGANICS farm as Stephen Cochenour waters the plants in the green house. The Cochenour family is part of a growing group of small-scale farmers in the community. PHOTO BY CYNDY BEAL

In the case of a typical grocery store tomato, many consumers find the tomato lacks taste, as tomatoes are picked long before ripe to survive transport and for longer shelf life. “It’s not really a tomato,” said Cochenour. Cochenour said his interest in organic food production started when he was working as a cook and pursuing a marketing degree. He later decided he wanted to go back to school and between becoming a chef or a farmer he choose the latter, with the reasons of being “more of a morning person” and “loving to work outside.” He now has a horticulture degree. In addition to being a full-time farmer, he teaches urban farm management at Front Range Community College in the spring and fall semesters. During peak season, he works on the farm 65-70 hours per week. In February, Clear Creek Organics was featured on the first episode of Frank Bonano’s Colorado Public Television show, Chef Driven; a series that explores the

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Whole Wellness, the Natural Way By Laura Poole When The Green Herb owner Tom Phillips was sick 20 some years ago and modern medicine wasn’t helping him get better, his wife Linda took it upon herself to try some home remedies that utilized natural methods. They proved to be just what he needed. His health drastically improved overall and ever since then, from Linda’s kitchen to the new building they moved into in December of 2013, helping people restore and maintain health naturally has been a key element in their success. When the couple realized how important this change in their health was, and how much better they felt when they stuck to it, they knew they had to share it with others. They moved from a small, essentially inhome operation to bigger buildings, and all in Wheat Ridge. The Green Herb, which will soon be renamed New Genesis Health, is a whole wellness center that provides supplements, acupuncture, massage therapy, health screenings and consultations, and more. “We try to help Americans be healthy because we are a reactionary country; we are not a preventative country,” said Office Manager Sarah Phillips, who married into the family business. “Our main goal is to educate people who come in here to make better decisions for their health so they’re not paying for it when they’re older. We have the highest obesity rates and the highest cancer rates … and it really has to do with what we put in our mouths.” Lifelong customers can tell you they benefit from the non-Western natural pharmacy outlook that The Green Herb stands for, because it works. From chiropractors to massage therapist, free one-hour consultations with Linda herself, and the natural herbal supplements they manufacture and sell right in the front office, this business has found a place in Wheat Ridge and in this health-desperate country. “If you got something going on we have something for it, or at least we can give you the steps to get over that particular ailment,” said Phillips. Chiropractors Dr. Mike Cass, who also does acupuncture, and Shelly Peters, also a certified licensed massage therapist, both agree it’s a perfect fit for them personally and professionally. Everyone shares the passion for helping people be informed about health and changing their lifestyle through diet and natural supplements that improve health overall. “There’s a whole variety of [supplements], we have something for everything,” said Cass. “To have people that have been doing it for a long time and to pull all that together

to individualize for one person, I think that’s what makes us unique.” Each customer that walks in can get a free health screening with Linda. From there, they have a broad view of their body and their health and can decide what to do from there. A blood analysis, taken by Cass, can tell you even more about your specific health issues, and is one of the most popular services. Massages, muscle activation therapy, chiropractic sessions and a vast selection of herbal supplements to help with a variety of health concerns are options to choose from, but are by no means the only option. Linda and Tom learned long ago that they weren’t salespeople, and to this day do not push any of their customers (some who have been loyal for 15 years) to buy any of their products or services: they merely inform and advise. The Green Herb advertises mostly by word of mouth, and once a week Linda and Cass do a radio broadcast on The Healthy Nature Show, on channel 1360. For more information and a full list of their services, go to www.thegreenherb. com/, or visit their new location at 4565 Kipling St.

Ribbon-Cutting Time in Wheat Ridge The public is invited to join Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay, city council and the Wheat Ridge Business Association for four ribboncutting ceremonies at new businesses along The Ridge at 38, starting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The evening’s events will include light refreshments and drinks at each location and will continue until 9 p.m. Starting 4:30 p.m. at Chrisitano’s Gelato and Espresso, 7172 W. 38th Ave., and followed by CC Rider Rental, 3755 Teller St., at 4:45 p.m., the entourage will travel to WRBA’s new office at 5 p.m., and cuts the final ribbon at Peter Damian Fine Jewelry and Antiques, 7220 W. 28th Ave., at 5:15 p.m. Complementing the festivities, Teller Street Gallery and Studios will be open for First Friday, showcasing local artwork with live music beginning at 6 p.m. Posey Girl Flowers will have an open house throughout the evening, and other shops on the corridor will be open for business. Affordable American Insurance will also host an open house at the office of the Wheat Ridge Business Association. For additional information, contact Loretta DiTirro at 303-594-1520 or loretta Ditirro@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday, Colorado Plus Brewpub Wheat Ridge’s Colorado+ Brewpub celebrated its first anniversary last month. Located at 6995 W. 38th Ave., the establishment’s selection is rotated daily to represent more than 30 local breweries at any given time, including in-house brewed ales and lagers. They also feature a menu of burgers, entrees, appetizers, soups, salads and desserts, prepared from fresh and mostly local ingredients. There’s a kids’ menu for the little ones, too. For more information, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/ColoradoPlusBrewpub or coloradoplus.net, or call 720-353-4853.

KareBear Bakery Opens On 38th Avenue As of press time, Karin Murray and Roberta Lott were celebrating the opening of KareBear Bakery at their new location at 6150 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The small batch bakery and event caterer will serve up scrumptious baked goods Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 am-2pm. Save the date for their grand opening weekend May 3rd and 4th. For details call (720) 638-3649 or visit www.karebearbakery.com.

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that we sorely need but have not had for decades. Two examples are the new upscale housing development at about 38th Avenue t used to be said about Wheat Ridge that and Tabor Street and the scraping of the there was no “there” there. Unfortunately, blighted center at 38th and Kipling, which it has been true at least in my 70+ years. Election Date: May 6, 2014 will start soon. A new Sprouts grocery store We have no focal point, no downtown, no is planned to open in that space in early “there”. Well, all that is changing. And there 7a.m.-7p.m. 2015. is no denying that we’re the better for it. 4990 Miller St. • Wheat Ridge On 38th Avenue itself, there are at least In the last decade city councils and city 33 new businesses since 2009, staffs, with the help of numerous with more scheduled to open public meetings and citizen study The greatest soon. A gelato shop will open groups, have concentrated on 3834 Tennyson St. treasures before summer; a scooter rental building on what little “bones” found in the sea 303-495-3508 business is also about to open. I we had to develop a focal point, am looking forward to the new a city center for the city. With are memories. 7am-2-am bakery, which will probably be public input, 38th Avenue from 365 days open when you read this. It is about Pierce to Wadsworth was likely, though no lease has been chosen as our new center. Monday KaraoKe signed, that there will be a new Study of the issue also berkeley inn 8:30pm-1am barbecue restaurant with an revealed the need for the city 1/24 H open rooftop patio near Upham $10 all-U-Can-drinK to adjust to the new realities Street. Tim Fitzgerald of the 21st century. It became wine/well/draft • 9-11pm It really is hard to ignore clear that 38th from Sheridan SaTUrdayS that eating and snacking has taken a leap to Pierce needed to evolve into living and BUy one GeT one Free forward on 38th. There are lots of new shopping areas that more closely matched domestic draft, Wine or Well 7am to 7pm restaurants and places to socialize with what people in 2014 want. The numerous adult beverages. Fran’s Café opened in empty and blighted buildings along 38th anthony ms 2011. Right Coast Pizza opened with our gave proof to the fact that what we had was first “pop out” dining area in the street. 1/12 V not attractive to people today. THEDOG DOGwalking walkingNANNY NANNY THE NY The Office, with an eclectic creative menu, Since the city began focusing on replaced another restaurant at about Reed When your dogs can’t go with you… implementing the plans to develop a When your dogs can’t go with you… ENCHANTED SEA COLLECTION Street. Across the street is the Colorado Plus city center and to help the rest of 38th Your premier Dog-Walking Brew Pub, which features only Colorado to evolve, the buzz about Wheat Ridge provider that caters to beer. Mama Sannino’s opened just recently, began. Businesses and developers began dog owners in N.W. Denver. moving from Arvada. They are at about to see that we were intent on re-inventing Fenton, just a block west of the Row Home our commercial strips while leaving our dog walking anny Our mission is to work with development now going up at Depew. We wonderful residential neighborhoods alone. our clients to positively impact 1/24 H are also fortunate to have old favorites such Even before we actually have the beautiful A Jeweler You Can Trust ~ 28 Years In Business the quality of life for each dog we serve. as the Sunrise/Sunset, the Chalet, The Red #1 DENVER A-LIST BEST RINGS landscaped and walkable 38th Avenue that #1 CRITICS CHOICE JEFFCO JEWELER Tango and La Fonda, among others. we will eventually have, new development 303.246.2945 We are becoming a better city. There is began. New businesses, sensing an thedogwalkingnanny@gmail.com 6789 W. 44th Ave. • 303-424-1881 just no denying it. Let’s keep the momentum opportunity to get in on the ground floor, http://thedogwalkingnanny.precisepetcare.com visionsingold.com going. arrived and old businesses in the city began to spruce themselves up. The attention Contact Wheat Ridge District III City The Dog Walking Nanny is your premier Dog-Walking provider that caters togenerated by the buzz about 38th Avenue The Dog Walking Nanny is your premier Dog-Walking provider that caters to Councilman Tim Fitzgerald at tfitzgerald@ spread over the entire city. dog-owners in Berkeley, Edgewater, Highlands, Lakewood, Lower Highlands, Excavation dog-owners in Berkeley, Edgewater, Highlands, Lakewood, Lower Highlands, ci.wheatridge.co.us or 720-360-0871. Away from 38th we are seeing renewal © 2014 Chamilia, LLC. All rights reserved. MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS

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Medically Speaking Depression in Older Adults – When Does it Need Treatment? in the elderly, as with other age groups, is characterized by a powerful state of sadness, lack of motivation, lack of energy, irritability, s a society, we are more accepting of feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, mental illness today than we were sleep difficulties and sometimes thoughts of 20 years ago. But when it comes to our suicide. elderly, we tend to not see things the same There is one thing we see a lot in way. Sometimes, we forget that, as we age, depression at a late age that we many of the same ailments that do not see as often in younger plague us when we are younger people: pseudodementia. It can continue to do so as we get looks like dementia, but is not. older. When the depression is treated, Most people are well aware the “dementia” goes away. of Alzheimer’s. We know that Antidepressants available today as we grow older, we tend are safe and well tolerated, and to lose some of our ability can make an amazing difference to remember, recognize and in the quality of life of our elderly. function. Dementia, which is a As we age, our bodies gradual, progressive decline of go through processes that are cognitive abilities (not always Dr. Wojciech Zolcik sometimes hard to accept. Some due to Alzheimer’s), affects are debilitating. We are faced many elderly. The older we get, with the need to rapidly adjust to a changing the more likely that our cognition will to life style, to accept new limitations. It is not some degree be impaired. easy, and that in itself can cause depression. But what about depression or anxiety? People with chronic illnesses such as These are much more common, and they diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease can significantly impact the quality of are more prone to depression. And people life of our elderly. In fact, depression is who are depressed tend to not take as good widespread in that age group, which has the care of themselves. It becomes a vicious highest suicide rate. circle of illness, which, if left untreated, can We have great treatments available lead to disastrous consequences. today for depression and anxiety. When Talk to your elderly loved ones about depression is well treated, the difference in depression. If you have any concern that quality of life is remarkable. Gone are the indeed they might be depressed, ask them sad moods, sleepless nights and irritability. to see a professional. You can make a huge Depression affects not only the ones difference in their life, and add many years suffering from it, but the people around to it. them. Dr. Wojciech Zolcik is the medical diIt is important to recognize when our rector of Senior Behavioral Health at Exelderly parent, grandparent or other loved empla Lutheran Medical Center. one is clinically depressed. Depression

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Senior FocuS When is it Time to Move? By Julia Spigarelli

s the many complexities of the aging process begin to introduce themselves, you may begin to wonder about what the future holds for you as a senior; what is the “next step” to be thinking about? While most people would not want to consider moving from a home they have lived in and loved for many years, at least a conversation about the possibility of a move may be a good thing. Statistics have shown that “Senior Community Living” offers many advantages on several levels: • Freedom from worrying about managing a large household, • Opportunity to meet new friends and “start over,” especially after the loss of a spouse/partner, • The choice to cook or enjoy healthy meals in a dining room, • Assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living, such as showers, medications, etc.), which enables a person to live independently for a longer period of time, • The security of knowing that health care professionals are available when needed, especially in an emergency, and • Choice of activities designed to keep body, mind and spirit healthy. What are some of the signs that indicate a move might be a positive option for you? Medication: are you forgetting to take your meds or perhaps “self medicating” (either deleting or adding pills rather than following doctor’s orders)? Safety: Is your home a safe place to live; in a good neighborhood, without stairs, and with good lighting and adequate safety equipment, such as grab bars, toilet risers, etc.?

Support: do you have family and good friends surrounding you that you can call on for assistance, or are they either far away or unavailable? Nutrition: Are you eating healthy meals and staying well hydrated, or snacking on junk food because you no longer care to cook? Falls: have you had several unexplained falls or one or more trips to the emergency room or a hospital admission recently? Socialization: are you able to still get out and see friends, or can they visit you? Are you becoming reclusive and prefer to be by yourself most of the time? ADLs: can you still manage bathing, medications, dressing and minor household chores independently? Physical: when is the last time you had a complete check-up with your physician? What is the current status of your hearing and vision? Driving: have you had any recent accidents (either your fault or the other person)? Do you still feel confident that you can be a safe and defensive driver? Is your reaction time still good? Even if you are not quite ready to take this step, why not be proactive and visit a few Senior Living Communities and get a feel for what life is like there. You may be pleasantly surprised. If you schedule your appointment during dining hours, most places will invite you to be their guest for lunch or dinner! Julia Spigarelli is the Resident Services Coordinator at Highland West and South Independent Senior Living Community, 6340 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. Contact her at 303-424-9401.

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for a newly formed committee that is trying to promote Wheat Ridge schools for can’t get over the fact that we have just Wheat Ridge families. Committee members one more month in this school year. include city council member Genevieve While winter is sure to be a memorable one, Wooden, Mayor Joyce Jay, Chief of Police it doesn’t seem like anything significant Dan Brennan, board of education members, City Manager Patrick Goff and yours truly. happened between the summer What are the issues and how and Christmas. Except, of do we solve them? This coming course, for the school board fall, we will be holding a Wheat elections. But that’s a whole Ridge Education Summit, with other story. representatives from all schools The issue these days (neighborhood, charter and seems to be revolving around private) addressing concerns compensation, retirement and, brought up by citizens. Watch of course, charter schools. I this column for more details. have to believe that if parents Last Thursday I attended were being heard and children the board of education budget were being taught at their and superintendent search needed level, families would not Guy Nahmiach update meeting. The process be seeking options elsewhere. As a Realtor, my buyers are always seems to be leading up to a superintendent looking up school scores on various web being chosen in May. The board is also planning on asking sites, focusing on the ratings of schools in the same neighborhood. Lately, principals every family two questions: What is the first have been using growth scores to defend priority or greatest need in your school? their performance. Growth is hugely And, what is one suggestion for change or important. However, if you’ve grown from a improvement that the district could make to two to a five, that’s still lower than a school help your school? The budget presentation explained with a rating of nine. The question is more about getting to that nine. How do we where and how dollars are spent on attract the kind of students who will raise programs and where those funds came our overall scores? These are families that from. Surprisingly, I was the only one with a are not enticed by championship trophies question: How many total dollars are spent but instead choice into other schools for on advanced learners? We were told that $72 million was spent on special education, their high education standards. I hear many objections to testing and and I simply wanted a full picture. I was told scores. Teachers are now compensated by that “they” would get back to me. “They” student performance. Schools are chosen didn’t ask for my name. Five days later I’m based on overall ratings. I’m not sure what still waiting…now I’m keeping count! Thank you Mountain Phoenix for an the issue is. Aren’t mortgages based on your credit scores? College admissions based on amazing evening at your silent auction SAT and ACT scores? Sports teams ranked event! As always, thanks for reading by points? You keep up on your cholesterol Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999number? That’s just the world we live in. How many families “choice” outside of 5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. Wheat Ridge, and why? This is the question

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oing to the pool can be a fun experience for the whole family! Although having real fun at the pool comes from having your child in quality swim lessons, year round. Just like piano lessons, to be a safe swimmer time must be spent on a weekly basis at perfecting skills. All children should be able to fall in the water, roll to an independent back float – stop, rest and breathe – and flip over to swim again to safety. That’s what it takes for a child to be safe in and around water, in addition to excellent parental supervision! We teach children how their body is buoyant and adapts to the water environment. They learn how to swim-float-swim with lifelong water survival techniques that will help them in the event of an incident. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is still the leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2010, the AAP updated its recommendation that the best time for a child to learn to swim is at the age of 1 year. The dangers of water are often misunderstood by a small child. They have no idea that water can take their life and it often happens in the blink of an eye! Likewise, teaching a child to blow bubbles actually teaches a child to deplete their oxygen. Also, telling a child that water is dangerous and to stay away only increases their curiosity and desire to explore the water.

It just makes sense to give kids valid information about how to be safe around water. It’s also a good idea to tailor lessons to an individual child’s disposition and personality, so that they learn at their own pace. In traditional “group” lessons, children get distracted and are taught at the group’s speed, which can be either too fast or too slow for the individual. That’s why I recommend private, individual lessons. Realizing your child has not made progress for a long period of time, and spending the time to wait for the lessons is a disappointment for any parent. Isn’t it any wonder then that more parents are realizing that private lessons (where the focus is on your child) are worth every penny! Kathy Nowak is Founder/CEO of Swim Otters Swim & Fitness School, 3974 Youngfield St. For more information, go to www.swimotters.com or call 303-554SWIM (7946).

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EdgEwatEr City nEws Calling For Candidates for a City Council Vacancy you be appointed, your term of service will last until the next municipal election in 2015. o you want to be a member of Speaking of elections, the Wheat Ridge Edgewater City Council? As of April 17, Fire Protection District is having an election Councilwoman Janka Flaska’s resignation May 6. Eligible voters should have already will create an opening. I am sorry to see received information on the her go and I wish her and her two issues that will be on the delightful family well. ballot. Ballot Issue A will ask the I hope there will be several voters to approve an increase in applicants for the opening. If the current property tax. And you are interested in applying, five candidates will be vying for you will need to be ready to three open seats on the District’s commit to the responsibilities Board of Directors. To see a copy and the privilege of serving the of the ballot questions, visit the citizens of Edgewater. Here are District’s website, under News a few questions you should ask and Events (www.wrfire.org/ yourself if you choose to pursue about/news-events). this leadership opportunity: It has been my pleasure • Will I be able to commit to Bonnie McNulty to host Candidate Coffees for at least two meetings a month? • As I vote on documents that affect my the citizens of Edgewater since 2007. This election I have the opportunity to extend neighbors and myself, will I be able to read an invitation to everyone in the Wheat and understand the material in the council Ridge Fire Protection District. All five of packets? • Do I have relationships in the the candidates for the board of directors, and the current board members, have community that will enable me to discuss been asked to attend on Saturday, April 19, what folks want and what they do not want? • Will I be able to listen to other council 9:30-11:00 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Company, 5224 W. 25th Ave. members and be ready to do what is best for As usual, I am available on Wednesday all, rather than just what suits me? • Have I attended enough meetings to mornings, 9:00-11:00 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Company. (I know the shop is closed, even know what the culture of the council however Gina has graciously allowed me to might be and will I be a positive part of it? continue my Mayor’s Coffee and to make coffee and tea available! Thanks, Gina.) If If you would like to better understand you need to meet another time please call. council’s process of appointing a new council member, read the City Council Edgewater mayor Bonnie McNulty can Minutes of June 6, 2013. What you’ll see be reached at 303-233-6216 or bjmcnulare all of the questions the applicants were ty2@comcast.net. asked during the interview process. Should

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EdgEwatEr City CounCil Your Informed Vote is Important and look for an article I wrote titled, “Think About It, Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District.” This search will also pull up s your newest Edgewater City Council interviews (to date) with the WRFPD Board member, I had planned to introduce member candidates. Keep checking back, myself here, but that will have to wait, as as the candidates continue to submit their there is a far more pressing issue. information. The Wheat Ridge Fire The Board candidates Protection District is seeking are incumbent Jim Johnson to raise our mill levy from ( j j o h n s o n @ w r f i r e . o r g ) , 7.5 to 12.5 mills. By now, as a incumbent Kent Johnson registered voter, you should ( k j o h n s o n @ w r f i r e . o r g ) , have received an election notice incumbent Ron Benson regarding this Ballot Issue A. If (rbenson@wrfire.org), Monica passed, homeowners can expect Duran (www.monicaduran.com) to see a monthly increase in and Lenny Ortiz (lennyortiz@ their property taxes at around comcast.net). $8, for the average Edgewater Edgewater Mayor Bonnie residence. Also on the ballot, we McNulty has invited the five will be asked to vote for three Janet Spangenberg board candidates for coffee and directors of the WRFPD board. conversation Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 Ballots are being mailed out to eligible to 11 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Company, voters beginning April 14, and need to 5224 W. 25th Ave. All district voters are be returned by May 6. Eligible voters in welcome to attend for an opportunity to this election are those registered to vote meet the candidates and discuss the issues in Colorado and include: anyone who has resided in the District for at least 30 days; before the election. The WRFPD Board meets regularly the any property owners in the district, and their spouses; and those obligated to pay third Wednesday of the month, 6:00 p.m., at 10901 W. 38th Ave. The last meeting taxes under a contract to purchase taxable before the election is April 16, but may have property within the district. passed by the time this article is printed. If you were an Edgewater voter in 2010, I encourage the public to attend board you may recall we voted to become part of the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, meetings even after the election is over. Special meetings at other times sometimes and we raised our mill levy from 5.03 to 7.5. Since then, the WRFPD has faced occur. The district’s website contains additional information, including notice of critical challenges in its administrative management and is currently in a financial the next meeting, and contact information for the board of directors. Visit their website crisis. Your informed vote is important. at www.wrfire.org. Information on the district’s troubles, Contact Edgewater City Council memand what led up to this crisis, may be found ber Janet Spangenberg at jspangenberg@ on the online news site, EdgewaterEcho. com. Enter “WRFPD” into the search box, edgewaterco.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Edgewater Youth Egg Hunt at Citizen’s Park April 19 Kids (and canines) are invited to scramble for eggs (hard-boiled) at the 2014 Edgewater Youth Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m., at Citizen’s Park, W. 24th Avenue and Benton Street. The Dog Egg Hunt immediately follows. Three separate areas are provided, for age groups 0-5, 6-10 and 11+ years. Parents will only be allowed in the 0-5 age group area. The event is free. BYOB (bring your own basket) and camera, for candid snapshots with the Easter Bunny after the hunt.

Open House for New Study to Improve Wadsworth, April 23 The City of Wheat Ridge and Colorado Department of Transportation announced plans to conduct a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to investigate improvement opportunities to Wadsworth Boulevard from West 35th Avenue to West 48th Avenue. The city has joined with multiple community organizations, special interest groups, and local and state agency representatives to provide input. The city will host an open house to present the details of the project and gather feedback, Wednesday, April 23, 5-7 p.m., at Wheat Ridge City Hall, 7500 W. 29th Ave. “Over time, increased traffic volumes and economic growth have contributed to the pressure for Wadsworth Boulevard to move more traffic,” said Wheat Ridge Administrative Services Director Heather Geyer. “The need to move automobile traffic has reduced the safety of other modes of travel such as walking, biking and public transit throughout the corridor. “The PEL study will lead to a seamless decision making process that will promote efficient and cost-effective solutions and environmental stewardship, streamline project implementation, and minimize duplication of efforts.” For more information, contact Projects Supervisor Mark Westberg at 303-2352863 or mwestberg@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Police Push for Child Safety at Children’s Day Event, April 26 The Wheat Ridge Police will inspect car seats and bicycles, offer child identification kits, and meet with parents and children at its fourth annual Children’s Day Safety Fair, Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave. Two children’s bicycles will be given away at the free event, and traffic safety and crime prevention information will be available. The event also includes a kids’ bike rodeo, face painting, a jumping castle, and a miniature fire truck. Replacement car seats will be available for a donation; bring your child and your vehicle. Spanish interpreters

will be on site for the event. For more information call Officer Steve Berkowitz at 303-235-2910.

Discover Community Comestibles at Local Food Festival, April 30 Discover where to buy local honey or farm-fresh eggs and vegetables in your own neighborhood at the Local Food Festival, Wednesday, April 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Mountain Phoenix School, 4725 Miller St., in Wheat Ridge. The Festival celebrates the variety of food that Wheat Ridge producers, growers and farmers have to offer, and is an opportunity for people in the community to learn more and discover where they can find these local food options. Attendees can sample products, learn more about the people who grow, make and harvest food, sign up for Community Supported Agriculture, and find out where to buy local meats, eggs, honey, vegetables, fruit, breads, preserves and more. For more information, call Wheat Ridge 2020 at 720-259-1030 or email Mara Owen at mowen@wheatridge2020.org.

Sign Up Soon for Free Large Item Pick Up Got a big mattress, major appliance or other large, bulky item you’d like to get rid of, but don’t want to pay the trash man? The first 275 Wheat Ridge residences that register for the city’s Large Item Pick Up program will be eligible to have one big household item picked up for free in June. To register, call 303-205-7600, Monday through Friday, May 5-June 6, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. (except Memorial Day, Monday, May 26). Verification of Wheat Ridge residency and pre-approval of the type of item to be picked up will be required at the time of registration. Only the first 275 registrants will be eligible for the program. Pickups will be scheduled for up to 138 residences on Saturday, June 14, and up to 137 the following Saturday, June 21. Those wishing to have additional large items picked up must contact Republic Services customer care at 303-286-1200 no later than one week prior to the scheduled pick up date to determine costs and availability. Examples of items eligible for pick up include one piece of furniture, bed (including mattress, box spring and frame), stove, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, sink, toilet, bathtub, door, window, water heater, gas grill (no propane bottle), swing set (disassembled) or bicycle. Items that will not be picked up include: refrigerators, freezers or any item with Freon; microwave ovens; wood stoves; televisions, computer monitors or computers; garbage bags full of trash or loose debris that will fit into a garbage bag or trash can; trees, branches or shrubs, alone or mixed with trash; household chemicals and paint; fuel tanks or cans; batteries; propane bottles, or closed drums; gravel, asphalt, pipe (any type or size), rock, sod, earth, concrete, brick, block, pavers, or roofing materials; tires; engine blocks, car

Correction: That’s West 29th Marketplace In the March edition of the Neighborhood Gazette, we erroneously reported that merchants on West 29th Avenue chose West 29th Avenue Marketplace as the new moniker for the stretch of retail establishments between Sheridan Boulevard and Fenton Street. The correct name is West 29th Marketplace. More than 200 people cast their votes for six possible names after merchants announced the contest in February. The group will now hire a graphic designer to create a logo and subsequent signage. West 29th Marketplace includes new businesses West 29th Restaurant and Bar, People’s Market, Twisted Smoothie, and Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats, as well as Styles Hair and Nails, DSH Gas and Food, STAT Automotive and TJ Wine and Liquor. As the days get longer and warmer, West 29th Marketplace will host outdoor events for patrons to enjoy the outdoors. Past summer offerings have included a farmers market at 29th Avenue and Depew Street, and a stop for the Wheat Ridge Cruiser Crawl, a bicycle event in which riders follow a route and make stops at local businesses.

parts or any small gas engine equipment; or materials or debris from a private contractor’s work. For more information or to schedule, call 303-205-7600.

Senior Connections Wheat Ridge Kicks Off Spring & Summer Programs The newly formed Senior Connections Wheat Ridge will offer classes, social activities and outreach events starting in May. CSC Wheat Ridge is a community collaboration of nonprofits committed to changing the way people age, believing that older adults benefit from engaging in their community and knowing where to access information and resources. Through community partnerships, CSC Wheat Ridge offers comprehensive services to support independence and healthy aging, including education, recreation, information, and referral, mental and physical health, inhome services, and community engagement. Two free Social Afternoons – opportunities to meet neighbors and socialize – will take place Wednesdays, May 7 and June 2, 2-4 p.m., at Teller Street Art Gallery, 7190 W. 38th Ave. Two free gardening classes will be offered at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 North Depew St.: “Herbs,” showing how to enhance and improve the flavor and smells of everyday food with herbs, Thursday, May 1, 10:30 a.m.-noon; and “Spring Planting and Container Gardens,” teaching the basics of growing a garden in your own backyard, front porch, patio or windowsill, Tuesday, May 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. All are invited to meet the Senior Advisory Committee to provide input for the resident-run-and-driven program, meeting every other month (Monday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.) at the City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Ave. Program coordinator Alison Joucovsky will be available to answer questions, explain programs and make referrals, in person, at the following locations and times each month: • Second Wednesday (May 14), 1-3 p.m. Highland South Apartments, 6360 W. 38th Ave. • Second Thursday, (May 8), noon-2 p.m., Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave. • Third Wednesday (May 21), 9-11 a.m., Town Center Apartments, 4340 Vance St. • Third Thursday (May 15), noon-2 p.m., Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. • Fourth Thursday (May 22), noon-2 p.m., Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Ave. For more information, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajoucovsky@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Senior Connections Edgewater Offers Walk-In Clinic, Sock Hop, More Be it sharing a simple meal or learning something new, Senior Connections Edgewater has free or low-cost activities for everyone this month. All programs are held at the Edgewater Rec Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave., unless otherwise noted. At this month’s Walk-In Wellness Clinic, the Red Rocks Physician Assistant Program will check seniors’ blood pressure, blood sugar, plus, oxygen and wait, and answer general health questions, at no charge. It’s held Friday, April 25, 2:30-4 p.m. at Edgewater Plaza, 2250 Eaton St. Just show up. Get your dancing shoes on for “Let’s Go To The Hop!”, a free evening of dance, snacks, friends and special guests at the Citizen’s Park Pavilion, between Benton and Chase streets on W. 22nd Ave., Thursday, May 8, starting at 8 p.m. No registration required. College professor and noted music historian Betsy Schwarm hosts Classical Connections Music Class, a music-

appreciation class, on Tuesday, May 6 & 20, 10-11:30 a.m.; $5. Call or email for details. Watch the Colorado Rockies battle the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field for $7, including transportation, on Thursday, May 22, starting at noon. Deadline to register and pay is Thursday, May 15. For more information, contact Volunteer/Activity Coordinator Felicia Goett at 720-763-3042 or fgoett@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Discuss Death and Other Topics at the Edgewater Rec Room, April 24 “The Customs, Rituals and Practices Around Death in Other Cultures” wraps up Edgewater Colorado Senior Connections’ and Feldman Mortuary’s free lecture series on rituals, legalities, proprieties and preparations surrounding death, Thursday, April 24, 10:30 a.m., at the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave. The respectful and educational panel discussion examines the customs and practices of different religions, cultures and countries, and how they are similar and different in honoring those who have departed. The panel will include Rabbi Sarah Gilbert from Shalom Park; Joel Newton, a Protestant pastor who lives in Edgewater; Catherine Orsborn, a Program Associate at DU’s Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy, explaining Muslim traditions; and Ramona Beltran, Ph.D., a professor at DU’s Graduate School of Social Work, on Aztec traditions and beliefs. To register, call or email Alison at 720248-4591 or ajoucovsky@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Gardens and Volunteers Wanted for Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, July 12 Is the focal point of your garden a stunning perennial, annual, vegetable or xeriscape garden? Does your yard feature a waterfall, gazebo, sculpture or other unique architectural feature? If you want to showcase your garden on this year’s Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, contact Milly Nadler at 303-319-0690 or wheatridgegardentour@ gmail.com. Recommend your neighbor’s garden and if it’s on the tour, you’ll receive a free ticket. Volunteers are needed to check tickets at the homes on the tour. Let Milly know if you’d like to volunteer. All help will be greatly appreciated.

Changes Set to Carnation Festival, Aug. 15-16 The 45th annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is set for Aug. 15-16, and organizers have announced upgrades to re-energize and re-vamp the event. The Festival is one of the oldest and longest running festivals in Colorado, hosting over 25,000 visitors over two days. The public and vendors will see an expanded beer garden and food court, and revised, less-congested midway. More and new kids activities will be available in the Kids Zone, and fireworks and the spaghetti dinner will be offered both nights. A new ticketing system will allow the purchase of food, beverages, kids rides, games or activities and circus tickets with official “Festival Fun” tickets; only merchandise vendors will have cash sales. Sponsor and vendor applications are being accepted online at www. thecarnationfestival.com; space is limited, and expected to fill quickly. Zoppe’ circus ticket sales will begin June 1; visit www. zoppecolorado.com for details. For Festival information or to volunteer, call Joey DeMott, 303-929-4608, or Gina Hallisey, 303-7266111; email carnationfestinfo@gmail.com; or visit www.thecarnationfestival.com.

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Town Hall Meeting In Brief: Roads And Money In Wheat Ridge

n March 31 more than 100 people attended the Wheat Ridge Town Hall meeting at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The open house began at 6 p.m. with city officials and staff providing information on a variety of topics. At 6:30 p.m. City Manager Patrick Goff presented the State of the City, the first item on the agenda. Redevelopment in the city was a key point. As previously reported in the Neighborhood Gazette, the city has three commercial redevelopment projects, part of urban renewal, expected to begin this spring, starting with the southwest corner of 38th Avenue and Kipling Street, and followed by the southwest corner of 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, and continued development on the Town Center site, on southeast corner of 44th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Other agenda items included the future of the city/fiscal sustainability; city-wide capital infrastructure needs; housing diversification; healthy eating and active living (HEAL); and the 38th Avenue corridor plan. “We’re experiencing success,” said mayor Joyce Jay of the future of the city, citing recent commercial and residential development and the city as a whole. District II city council member Kristi Davis spoke about fiscal sustainability, and focused on creating city revenue through a higher city sales tax, mill levy or fees. A representative of the public works department addressed city-wide infrastructure needs, stating the city is about $5 million behind on street maintenance. Following the presentations, the

audience voiced its concerns, the most controversial being the 38th Avenue corridor plan, specifically the road diet and building height and density limitations. Any increase in taxes or changes to building height and density limitations would go before voters in the November election.

38th Avenue On Feb. 10, Wheat Ridge City Council Council approved spending up to $41,870 for Entelechy, an urban design firm, to create a conceptual plan for the 38th Avenue corridor plan. The plan is expected to be completed in June. Presently there isn’t enough money in the 2014 city budget to cover the estimated $5 million to make permanent changes to 38th Avenue. Many Wheat Ridge businesses and residents have asked council to put the question of the future of 38th Avenue on the November ballot. Building Height and Density Limitations Presently under the city charter, building height is limited to 35 feet for residential and 50 feet for commercial, and densities are limited to 21 units per acre of land. Some buildings, such as hospitals are excluded. Any change to the charter requires voter approval. Most likely in November on the Wheat Ridge portion of the ballot voters will be asked at least three issues; the future of 38th Avenue, building height and density limitations and increases in taxes.

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ncorporating lofty elements and natural light into your home or office decor can open the mind and heart. Many of us may not have a view or great light where we live or work, so there is no better way to open up your space than using design elements that focus on the sky and remind us of the outdoors. Kites can be used in both interior and exterior; the design, patterns and colors are fanciful and can enliven any space. If you are looking for inspiration for using kites in your décor, be sure and participate in the Wheat Ridge Kite Flight Festival on April 26 at Anderson Park. A great use of kites in exterior landscaping is the kite awning. These bright and colorful awnings add great color to the outdoor patio area. Light and lofty with the wind moving through while protecting your space with shade can make your outdoor area a very special place. Of course kites are not just for outdoors. Bringing the great colors and random shape inside can be done through the use of mobiles or paintings, either on canvas or directly on the wall or an appliqué. There is always the option of actually installing kites in a corner of the room, ceiling or on walls, which brings the outside in and opens up the room. Fabulous artwork, specifically in large format, can also fill a wall while creating an open “window” in a confined space. Many people are concerned that large art in a small space is overwhelming, but keep in mind that it is all about the subject matter and color: White backgrounds with dimension can add depth to the space, and using nature particularly with a great sky reminds of the great outdoors. Another way to create a space that encourages us to open the mind and heart is by using the image of birds in flight. With the use of stencils, appliqués and wall coverings it can take just moments. The

birds on a wire image is a favorite, which I have used in the form of both appliqués and oil paintings. Speaking of birds, birdcages are a great decor item. Hanging multiple cages at varying heights is a fun accent. No fake birds or greenery is allowed and, of course, make sure you leave the cage doors open to reminding us to open up and not be caged. Window treatments can make a huge difference in how your space feels and the kind of light that is brought into it. Window covering innovations have changed greatly in the past few years. There are many ways to treat windows today, including solar screens, which control light yet give privacy. Spring is here, let’s fly a kite and open our windows, mind and heart! Wheat Ridge resident Jeanne Nichols is the owner and Lead Designer/Home Stylist at modmood/RETRO Consignment at 44th and Wadsworth. She can be reached at jeanne@modmood.com or 303-728-9497.

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