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Home Preparation for Spring see page 12

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Wheat Ridge | Edgewater | APRIL 17 – MAY 14, 2015

Council Considering ‘City Center’ Plan in Wake of 2B Acrimony By J. Patrick O’Leary

he time is right to restart the conversation about the future of the West 38th Avenue Corridor Plan. To that end, Wheat Ridge City Council District I representative William Starker brought forward a new proposal at the March 23 council meeting. Dubbed “Wheat Ridge City Center – A Direction Forward,” the document proposes using the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan and the Wadsworth Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study to develop a comprehensive Wheat Ridge City Center plan. (The PEL Study, paid for with matching funds from the Denver Regional Council of Governments, examined possible improvements to Wadsworth Boulevard from West 35th Avenue to I-70.) The proposal was approved 6-0 and sent to city staff for further development. The revised proposal will be considered at a future study session. Although the proposal limits the “road diet” of the existing 38th Avenue Plan to the stretch between Upham and Pierce, it also calls for greater community engagement in developing a plan and for identifying funding sources and a timeline for implementation. “It’s an effort to re-engage us all,” said Starker. “We had a contentious election last fall.” He called it an opportunity for people to step back and figure out how to participate again. “We all live in this community, and have a stake in it. We need to approach challenges as a community… and recognize

that the people on the other side are not bad people…” Starker’s proposal calls for: • Redevelopment of a principal downtown area between Pierce and Upham streets, with three traffic lanes and two bicycle lanes; • Re-building the street intersections in that area; • Installation of amenity zones and Mayor’s Art Loop features; • Reverting of traffic lanes east of Pierce to their former configuration (four traffic lanes); • Coordinating with the Wadsworth PEL study to leverage the redevelopment of the larger area into a “City Center”; • Developing a strategy to “engage stakeholders in a collaborative and transparent process.” “With the defeat of 2B, we’ve had a vacuum in the public sphere on 38th Avenue,” said Starker. “We went through holidays and winter and there were no concrete proposals. So I looked at the 38th plan, the PEL study, and thought, let’s develop something that recognizes the expression of many voters… maybe just narrow down a portion of it… we can focus on intersections, a smaller area, a city center that’s more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.” Starker noted that other metro area “downtowns” – Arvada, Littleton and Golden – exist over a three-, four- or even six-block area. “Maybe the full length of the street was Continued on page 13

Wheat Ridge High School STEM Students Victorious In Shell Eco-marathon Competition Americas 2015 WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR NICOLE ORTEGA prepares for the track during the final day of the Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2015 in Detroit, MI, Sunday, April 12. The WRHS team completed 10 technical inspections and five laps on an indoor course before hitting the streets of Detroit. The first-place win in the hydrogen fuel-cell prototype branch of the competition was a perfect conclusion for a year-long effort by the students and their mentors. Emboldened with their effort, the team looks to compete with two cars in 2016. PHOTO: REX LARSEN/AP IMAGES FOR SHELL

PICTURE-PERFECT TULIPS GRACE THE FRONT SIDEWALK of Posey Girl Floral Boutique, 7210 W. 38th Ave., on a recent spring day. Wheat Ridge City Council continues to ﬁnd solutions to the existing 38th Avenue Plan, including addressing the back-in parking spaces on the stretch between Upham and Pierce. See related stories on page 1 and page 7. PHOTO: TIM BERLAND

Kite Flite To Fly Higher After Surprise First Year By Laura Poole

ast year’s first Annual Kite Flite Festival was successful beyond expectations. The 11 individuals of the kite team, who knew little about kites and even less about creating a festival, had hoped for around 500 attendees, and were shocked when nearly 1,000 people showed up to fly kites, play outdoors and create crafts throughout the day. This year they’re partnering with the Wheat Ridge Police Department and its fifth annual Child Safety Fair to bring more fun and safety information to residents at the April 25 event. “As a first year festival we had [volunteers] show up for two-hour shifts and stay all day,” said Committee Chairperson Margie Seyfer. “We were shocked. We didn’t know we would get this kind of response. People just loved it and the festival went off without a hitch.” Families with little kids spread out and flooded the grounds of Anderson Park on a perfectly sunny April day last year to celebrate community, the fun of kites and the coming of spring. Being an activitycentered festival sets it apart from others, an incorporation of families and wholesome fun that gets people out into the fresh air for exercise, and where they may find themselves flying a kite standing next to a neighbor in the warm winds of spring. The second annual Kite Flite Festival will be held Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with events scattered around the park and throughout the day. Over 200 kids enjoyed and took advantage of the kids crafting last year and committee members are enthusiastic about the turnout this year. Bring your own kite or choose from an affordable selection of kites for sale on site. Visit the kite hospital for free assembly of purchased kites or repair of broken ones. If your kids, ages 7-12, love drawing and art, there will be a kids’ kite crafting class

before festival in the Anderson building from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. This will be followed by a judging, with and first-place trophies awarded by Teller Street Gallery for highest kite, best overall design, best use of color and budding artist. This year’s judges are Wheat Ridge Fire Marshal and community volunteer Kelly Brooks, and 35-year Parks and Recreation employee Keith Alcott. The city will sponsor second-place awards. Visit www.kiteflitefestival.com to register and pay a small fee for the art kite. This year the committee will partner with the police department, who will provide a balloon artist, body tattoo artist, Chees-O the mascot, a bike rodeo (bikes provided to those who need them) and two free bikes to be given away at the end of the day. In addition, there will be many prizes handed out by festival sponsors throughout the day and a few more surprises the committee will decide upon by event day (like a helicopter landing in the baseball diamond sometime in the afternoon). The police department will also feature several vendors who will be giving information on child safety, including internet safety, and inspecting car seats for proper installation. Car seats will be inspected for safety standards and those who need it will be provided new ones and have them installed free of charge; the Latino community in particular is encouraged to come out and take advantage of the public service. “We want to improve [and] get more people involved in child safety” said Sgt. Kevin Armstrong. The department has always promoted child safety and paired with the festival this year they plan to reach out to more families in the community and inform parents about various resources. Other attractions and activities include cop motorcycles, kids crafts, chalk art by Continued on page 16

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n recent months, we have been hearing more concerns about the smoking of marijuana and tobacco in Discovery Park, with the smells drifting into the neighbors’ homes and young families feeling unwelcome. There has also been an increase in graffiti and vandalism. The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission was already on a mission to find out what the issues were and come up with a solution that could work for everyone. At the same time, city council was also being approached by citizens. With fingers being pointed in many directions, the commission stepped up its effort to build a task force that would include not only park commissioners but also chief of police, two city councilors, the mayor, and a few concerned citizens, including residents living next to the park. Our first step in defining the issues will be to hold a community meeting to listen to anyone who wants to share their thoughts or a proposed solution. The park belongs to everyone. The goal is not to kick anyone out but make everyone feel welcome. We will define a set of rules and enforceable laws to create an environment where park users of all ages are enjoying all the amenities of not only Discovery, but all the parks in Wheat Ridge. It's important to remember that the nosmoking rule was placed a few years ago.

A push to eliminate smoking from outdoor spaces included not only parks, but also outdoor terraces in restaurants, which in reality are privately owned. The second issue was, as with any law, enforcement by police. And so a compromise of a park rule was established, empowering park users to ask smokers to put out their cigarettes. That worked well until two things happened: the skatepark opened and, more importantly, Wheat Ridge welcomed recreational marijuana. It's interesting to hear some of the blame being put on the students hanging out at the park. Having spent many lunch hours at Discovery in the last few weeks, I have seen many parents also smoking right by the No Smoking signs. So there's plenty of blame. But our focus is really on finding an effective and lasting solution. Until then, please remember that the parks are public space already governed by laws. Don't be shy in reporting drug or alcohol use. Graffiti should be reported to the Wheat Ridge graffiti hotline at 303-2352909. If we all pitch in and do our part, our parks will be a friendlier place for all. Stay tuned for more info on the task force and make sure to attend the community meeting. Guy Nahmiach is the Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Commission Chairman and District III Representative; contact him at guy@NostalgicHomes.com or 303-9995789.22

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categories are vast and range from 1900 stock and street rod autos to brand new Corvettes and Mustangs, and will include trucks and motorcycles as well. Following the road cruise there is a judged car show beginning at 2 p.m. at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St. Numerous prizes and awards will be presented from the Poker Run and car show following judging. This is the first year for the Cruise and Poker Run but it's the fourth year for the Harlan Street Rumble and car show. In 2014, 150 cars competed in the car show. It also marks the first year with the City of Wheat Ridge as a sponsor. "We wanted to bring it to Wheat Ridge and 44th Avenue is perfect," said Troy Seyfer of Seyfer Specialties, regarding the 44th Avenue Cruise. One of the key factors in choosing 44th Avenue is that there are more than 30 auto-related businesses along 44th Avenue, he said. Various businesses along 44th Avenue are either participating in the day's events as vendors, sponsors, or both. There is no entry free and participants may register the day of the event, starting at 6:30 a.m., or to pre-register go to http://www.seyferspecialties.com/pre_ registration.php

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SCHOOL CROSSING The Middle School Years – Roadmap and Forgotten Heroes school. It will also become a GT Center, completing the Gifted & Talented pathway beginning in Stevens Elementary and ending loved being the PTA President at at Wheat Ridge High, all without the need Prospect Valley Elementary. With huge to register your advanced learner outside participation from our community, our our town. Calls from sixth grade job was easy. Help was in parents have been coming in and abundance. My kids had one registration is up! teacher all day. Superstars like Everitt is also transitioning Hutton, Galmish and Rutledge. into Title 1 status. Taking Even with a change of three advantage of the thousands of good principals in six years, dollars and resources available, students got a great education we finally will have a true and amazing life lessons. It was neighborhood school, able to elementary school at its finest. accommodate and challenge Prospect Valley was a students from all walks of life tough act to follow indeed, but and academic abilities. They will Everitt Middle stepped up to Guy Nahmiach actually teach our kids to become meet every challenge I had as critical thinkers, making sense of a parent. But there was so much what they've learned and able to use the of the middle school years that I wasn't information in real life situations – not prepared for. Sure, my son had many more just stuffing a curriculum into their young teachers to develop relationships with. minds. Sure, he actually had homework every night As for the middle school years and – not "boot camp" amounts, but enough to parent involvement, it was definitely a rude reinforce the day's lessons. We've met a new awakening. collection of friends, cooked to a new taste I became the PTA President at Everitt, in foods and of course managed the amount and along with three other parents we of screen time in the house. Between social managed to fulfill every teacher request, as media and the amount of homework now well as organize and mobilize help wherever done on the computer, how much is, or needed. But gone are the lists of volunteers was, enough? Keeping track of his success and active parents. I was warned about and failures, projects due and scores on past these two years being the ones "parents took assignments, was all online. These are the a break" from getting involved. Previous years where our kids learn to be responsible. families had told me about the low turnouts This is the springboard to high school. At at PTA meetings and fundraisers. While our least, that is the plan. last meeting only included three parents, The "middle years" are also the two teachers and our principal, it also mercurial ones, filled with emotions, boasted guests such as State Representative hormones and personality development. Jessie Danielson and members from With the landscape changing from day to various community assistance programs. day, this first year has already felt like a The meeting lasted over three hours and journey of many. And as with most journeys, included topics such as changing grading we always like to have a map or GPS to help policies, meaningful leadership in our us navigate. Middle schools don't provide classrooms, the effects of social media in maps. Too many turns and not enough our students' lives, marijuana usage in a room for the written explanations. Parents town that has declared legal, and other manage to stay on their students' academic topics that would excite anyone interested trails with the help of great teachers. in the world of education. It was by far the On the journey of adolescence, there is best PTA meeting this year. If you are ever one group of guides to help you navigate and going to get involved in your child's life, I keep up, and you never hear their names or urge you to make these two years the ones read about their wonderful contributions. The you choose. And if you are in the midst of a counselors at Everitt help you understand conversation about where your sixth grader and interpret the language and emotions your is going next year, call Principal Gomez at middle schooler is bringing home. Counselors Everitt to schedule a tour – and don't forget are the Indiana Joneses of our schools, to visit with their amazing counselors. making sense of what seemingly doesn't in a As always, thanks for reading. jungle of mixed and hidden messages. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999Starting next fall, Everitt inherits the 5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. honor of being Wheat Ridge's only middle

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More Trees For Wheat Ridge By Cyndy Beal

eople in Wheat Ridge seem to not just like their trees, they love them. The evidence of this loving and caring long-term relationship is everywhere, and witnessed by the sheer volume of mature trees within in the city and a continued commitment to plant more of them. This year Wheat Ridge is celebrating its 36th anniversary as a tree city. The Tree City USA status and program recognizes cities for excellence in urban forestry. A part of the criteria needed for a city to achieve this status is an annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony. Although Arbor Day is April 26, this year's annual tree planting ceremony takes place Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. The event will also celebrate and officially open Wheat Ridge's newest park, Hopper Hollow, located at 44th Avenue and Kendall Street Ð and acknowledge the 36 newly planted trees, which are part of the park's landscaping. Parking spaces are limited, so other means of transportation are recommended. Trees, shrubs and plants offer many environmental, economic and psychological benefits. Mature trees in particular improve air quality; prevent soil erosion (deep roots stabilize soil) and provide temperature control and protection from hot summers and cold winters for people and wildlife. Another part of the city's continued commitment to trees and love of greenery in general is the Revive the Greenbelt project, a collaboration over the last three years between the city's forestry and open space division and the Denver-based nonprofit The Institute of Environmental Solutions (IES). "The IES Tree Project mission is to improve the environmental quality of Colorado cities using tree science," per IES. On April 17, two classes of Wheat Ridge High School students will plant trees and shrubs along the greenbelt, as part of The

Growing the Greenbelt Education and Environmental program. This educational program is a partnership with IES, the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department and WRHS. The initial impetus of the project was to replace trees and shrubs damaged by a severe summer storm in 2009. It typically takes a tree or shrub two or three seasons to become established. Tree Stewardship volunteers are needed to care for the new plantings. To sign up or for questions email solutions@I4es or call 720-295-4437; for general information visit their website at i4es.org. As much as Wheat Ridge loves its trees, one generally can agree that not all trees are created equal. Another tree in Wheat Ridge made the Colorado Tree Coalition 2015 list. A Maple Canyon (Bigtooth) tree was named a Colorado State Champion Tree. Wheat Ridge has around 20 trees on the list. The CTC Champion Tree Program keeps a record of hundreds of the largest trees in the state. At a height of 35 feet and circumference of 51.81 inches it is one of the largest known Maples in the state. The Coalition is a volunteer organization whose mission is to lead "statewide efforts to preserve, renew, and enhance community forests," per the CTC website For more information about CTC go to http://www.coloradotrees.org.

Sustainability In Wheat Ridge: An Update By Guy Nahmiach

he Wheat Ridge Sustainability Committee held its second meeting in April. A larger crowd this time was at hand, including Wheat Ridge’s mayor Joyce Jay and police chief Dan Brennan. Brennan updated the crowd on dumpster days and the clean up projects of in the Teller Station and Clearvale neighborhoods as well as on 44th Avenue. He also discussed updating city codes that deal with landscaping and weeds, exotic animals, and how community policing through education can reduce crime and increase quality of life. Having a single garbage-collection company for Wheat Ridge – once hotly debated in a town hall meeting – could possibly be re-visited. The proposal could be better received with guarantees of pricing and service levels. We spent part of the evening discussing composting, roof-top gardening, rain-water harvesting and other activities that promote a healthy and natural way of life. We also talked about organizing a Sustainability Expo. Although only in the planning stages, with no location or date set, it would include vendors that would not only represent solar, green building materials, chickens and other industries, but also provide information and training sessions

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heat Ridge City Council voted 8-0 to replace all but a handful of back-in parking spaces on West 38th Avenue with parallel parking at its April 13 meeting. Previously, in December, council voted 6-0 to reinstate parallel parking without exceptions. After receiving public testimony questioning the city’s failure to restripe parts of the thoroughfare over Easter weekend, District I Councilman Jerry DiTullio brought the matter to the front of the meeting’s agenda, with unanimous council approval. Discussions indicated that business owners had convinced city staff to delay restriping in order to allow an exception to be made for spaces in front of A-1 Rental, 7080 W. 38th Ave. A-1’s Russ Redig testified during the public comment segment that he wanted back-in parking to remain in front of his store, as he and other business owners would lose parking spaces if reconfigured as parallel parking. As a result, council voted 8-0 to keep the spaces in front of A-1 configured as backin, and restrict two of those to 30-minute parking between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The current three-lane “road diet” configuration remains in place, however, until further council action. Redig is happy with decision, and called

it a “win-win” for everyone. “It’s the first time council actually ever listened, and I appreciated it,” said Redig. “The guys up the street got what they wanted, too.” Redig said he was aware that business owners to the west were pushing the city to remove back-in parking, but that he and the owners of Right Coast Pizza were concerned about losing parking spaces – five in three blocks. He said there are currently six spaces in front of his business, one reserved for the handicapped, and parallel parking would leave him with only three, plus the handicapped spot. He said Councilman DiTullio had visited his business in December to discuss the change. Redig told him it was “silly” to return to parallel parking without reinstating four lanes of traffic, as it would eliminate parking and waste space. Next, he received a letter from the city the Thursday before Easter stating that the street would be restriped for parallel parking that weekend. “That was the first I heard of it,” he said. “No one really came in and told me.” He said he went to city with his concerns, and the result was a delay of a few weeks until council could meet and present a compromise. “I have concerns with your plan – those were the ‘magic words’ we used,” said Redig.

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Apply Now for Jefferson High School’s ‘Saint Tank’ Competition Edgewater Collective is partnering with Jefferson High School to run its second Saint Tank Competition to provide startup funds to Jefferson High School entrepreneurs. Saint Tank draws inspiration from ABC’s Shark Tank and Jefferson’s mascot “Jeff the Saint.” Students develop business plans and present them to area business owners. The first-place team or individual receives $1,000 to make their business dream a reality. The runner up receives $500. Last year’s winner Jovani Trujillo presented an idea for a t-shirt company and won $500 for a computer and printer to start his business. Throughout the school year he has made t-shirts for school groups and clubs and used the proceeds to purchase new equipment to print t-shirts. He has just been accepted to CU-Denver’s business school. Jovani will also compete in a few weeks at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America state competition and present his business model. Jefferson High School students who are interested in entering the Saint Tank Competition need to register by April 21 on the Edgewater Collective website – edgewatercollective.org/sainttank/. The competition will take place the week of May 4 and winners will be awarded on May 9 following the Edgewater 5K. Joel Newton is Executive Director of the Edgewater Collective; contact him at joel@edgewatercollective.org or 303-7480631.

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWS How Lucky We Are! the Farmers Market, a Community Picnic, the Celtic Harvest Festival, organized sports leagues, children’s events, and the list goes couple of weeks ago Nels (or Nelson on. And none of this would be possible to many of you) and I were driving without a great city staff. I can’t even begin south on Sheridan and started talking about to list everything staff does to support what we have here in Edgewater. We went everyone who lives in, works in, or visits down the list of things we enjoy seeing and Edgewater. having in our city. Since we were on the Even our local government is more way to meet our kids for lunch, food was user-friendly than most. City council is on our minds so we started talking about dedicated to assuring that the residents our restaurants. We have every type of food of Edgewater are heard. Council is quick here, from Chinese to Mexican; to revisit laws to minimize coffee shops to doughnut shops; conflict and maximize what we taverns to pizza parlors; fish and can accomplish as a city when chicken; McDonald’s, Burger people share their concerns King and Taco Bell. regarding neighborhoods, the Why stop at food? To city, businesses and schools. stay looking sharp there are The best thing of all about hair salons, nail boutiques living here is that all services, and barbershops. For your goods and restaurants are car we have auto repair and within walking distance from gas stations. And for our everyone's home! Walking health we have dentists and Edgewater is a great way to stay pharmacies. The Market Place Bonnie McNulty healthy and get to know your offers everything from groceries, community. Now if we only had a doctor’s hardware, clothes, banks, tax services, office/emergency clinic and a Trader Joe’s! phone services and dry goods. If you’re But, all in all, Edgewater is a great place in looking for activities, Edgewater’s sidewalks which to be living. and streets are always busy with runners, I hope to see you at coffee on Wednesday strollers, bicycles and people walking their mornings from 9 to 11 at Targets' Starbucks dogs. We are close to Sloans Lake, which or on Thursday evenings before each city has a great view of Denver and is wonderful council meeting. The Thursday coffee starts to walk or jog around while watching the at 6:15 p.m. in City Hall. Coffee or tea is on ducks, geese and occasionally larger water me. If you’d like to meet at another time, animals. For a more local and intimate feel please call or email and I will arrange a time our city parks offer a great place for friends that is convenient for you. and family to gather. Contact Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNow community comes to mind. We Nulty 303-233-6216 or bjmcnulty2@comhave wonderful block parties in the summer, cast.net. all kinds of city-organized activities such as

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Fingers Crossed on 20th & Depew next generation and beyond. City Manager, H.J. Stalf receives calls every day to put up apartment complexes or storage sheds. We ood day to you, friends and citizens! could build those tomorrow, but the end Spring is finally upon us. The game at this site is retail, as the developer energy is exhilarating as our streets stated. It has been a laborious process, and neighborhoods fill with cyclists and I would like to thank citizens for their and pedestrians alike. There is so much patience in this endeavor. activity going on, that this summer will be Speaking of city government, Edgewater especially busy. From road construction has a great mayor, city council, to home improvements, and boards and commissions, economic development to social manager, police department, gatherings, Edgewater is on the fire district and staff. Without move! the individual and collective As our fair city moves along, strengths of each entity, our work so does our city government. cannot be done. We continue to Our revenues are strong. We be committed to improving our continue to balance the budget services daily, and I would like and meet the needs of municipal to thank them all for the work services. We continue to plan for they have performed on behalf the present and the future. And of the citizens of Edgewater. yes, there are plans at 20th and Kris Teegardin The embodiment of Depew. that work is reflective of our Many of you read in the community. Edgewater is known for its Denver Post that our contracted developer, neighborliness and unique charm, its hardTrinity Development Group, Inc., is seeking working and inviting people. I am thankful Natural Grocers as an anchor store. This is for the community Stacey and I have chosen true, and I want everybody to keep his or her to call home, as “The City of Choice” was fingers crossed. The deal is not done, and we a deliberate one for us. We hope it was shouldn't put the cart before the horse. We deliberate for you too, for that is what can celebrate when the ink is dry. Until then, community is all about. Have a great spring the fickleness of the market is extremely and summer folks! influential in this process. However, the city owns the property, and due to strong Contact Edgewater City Councilman revenues, we have been patient with this Kristian Teegardin at kteegardin@edgedevelopment. Council wants to sell this waterco.com. property so it will benefit the city for the

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS Clancy’s to Re-Open on 38th Avenue April 29 Clancy’s Irish Pub, the iconic Wheat Ridge tavern that closed last April when its venue was razed for new development, will open Tuesday, April 29 at 7000 W. 38th Ave., the previous home of The Office Bar & Lounge. Joey DeMott – of the Pietra’s restaurant family and until last fall Wheat Ridge City Councilman – is one of five partners bringing the establishment back to life on 38th. At press, the pub will open April 29 with a traditional Tuesday evening Celtic night featuring live music, according to DeMott. Along with DeMott and Jeff Hurlburt (from The Office), partners in the venture include Clancy’s former head bartender, Steve Cielenski, and executive chef Patrick Desmond, formerly of the Cheesecake Factory. Desmond brings 26 years of experience to Clancy’s, and has taken time away from his catering business for the venture. “The way business is changing, people are expecting a little more quality, not bar food,” said DeMott. Expect reuben sandwiches, homemade pickles, fish and chips and items from the old Clancy’s menu, all from scratch. The kitchen is bigger than the old Clancy’s, quips DeMott, and the new venue is five times larger than the old. Hours will be 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit Clancy’s Irish Pub on Facebook.

44th Avenue Grill is Now Tavern’s The sign’s the same, but the food’s a changing: Dustin Maschari and Mark Kelly bought the 44th Avenue Grill, 7605 W. 44th Ave., and began operations March 1. The pair dubbed the new establishment Tavern’s to honor original moniker, Vern’s. “We never closed, just transferred ownership,” said Maschari, who pointed out Vern’s was the name 21 years ago when the previous owner bought it. Long-time restaurateur Kelly most recently chef’d at Hoffbrau on Santa Fe, according to Maschari. The duo plans to maintain the iconic, family atmosphere. “It’s always been a neighborhood lounge with a great restaurant, a place where you can bring your kids and sit on the patio with burgers and a basket of fries, and maybe play pool,” he said. “It’s got a nice, friendly, light atmosphere – not dark and ‘bar’-y.” He told the Neighborhood Gazette they’re serving up standard “American” fare, like sandwiches, burgers and chicken wings, and to look for a new, expanded menu in late April, and seasonal changes thereafter. He promises consistency, too. “If you order something off the menu and like it, I promise it will be the same next month.” The restaurant’s relationship with the auto scene will continue: they’ll be participating in the upcoming 44th Avenue

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Grammy’s Goodies Cuts the Ribbon Grammy's Goodies held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its restaurant on Saturday, March 21, at 4601 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge, with Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay officiating. It’s the first “brick and mortar” establishment for the culinary venture. For the last decade, Vickie Corder and her husband Jeff have been dishing up giant servings of Italian specialties, such as giant pizza and “Bada-Bing burgers” at outdoor festivals across Colorado. Their menu will include many festival favorites as well as lasagna, garlic knots, sausage and pepper sandwiches and an array of sweet treats all based on recipes from Vickie’s 92-year-old grandmother, Grammy. “Opening Grammy’s fulfills a longtime dream for me and my family,” said Corder, who grew up in Wheat Ridge. “It’s so nice to come back home.” Grammy’s hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call 303-4220380 or visit www.grammysitaliangoodies.com.

Phenix Salon Suites Opens on West 50th Phenix Salon Suites is now open in the long-vacant building at 10160 W. 50th Ave., Unit 3, across from Super Target just off I-70 and Kipling. Owner/operator Shannon Fedrizzi and her landlord worked this spring to open the new establishment – an open house took place March 27 – which is now open for walk-ins looking for a stylist, barber or nail tech, as well as tours for interested salon professionals. Founded in Colorado Springs, Phenix Salon Suites is a franchise that provides salon, health or beauty industry professionals with fully enclosed private suites with amenities including equipment, cabinetry, all utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, insurance and more for a weekly fee. The site boasts 19-20 suites, with a main staffed reception desk and doors open during typical retail hours and 24/7 access for the salon professionals. Fedrizzi, who has run an excavating business with her husband since 1998 in Eagle, was looking for a less-labor-intensive business venture to bring in more income. She was looking for a centrally located venue to serve west metro Denver, and found Wheat Ridge to be very convenient, with easy access to I-70, and near luxury apartments, light rail and other amenities. For more information contact Fedrizzi at 970-390-5209 or sfedrizzi@phenixsalonsuites.com, or visit wheatridgephenixsalonsuites on Facebook.

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If it's not in your budget to replace your throw pillows, linens and bedding, toss them into the dryer on fluff with a fabric softener sheet to fluff and freshen. Don't forget about those closets that are filled with heavy coats and boots. Maximize your space this summer: pack up those heavy items and store them for the next five or six months so you have plenty of room for flip flops, sundresses and bathing suits. Before summer gets into full swing, spring is the time to do some outdoor touchup work: clean up your patio furniture and add some fresh paint to your doors, trim, picnic tables and any other wooden pieces. Adding cushions in outdoor fabric to your seating areas creates a more relaxing area to sit in and can complement your yard. Clearing thick vegetation around the house, and clearing underbrush from beneath trees and bushes will make your home look fresh and airy from from curb. And, according to bug experts, it can help reduce insects and varmints. Now it's time to prepare for alfresco dining by stringing outdoor lights and setting the table with festive tableware, which can set a romantic mood and brighten up your home. Enjoy! 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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CAR TALK WITH TOM The Pros and Cons of Owning an Electric Vehicle (EV) By Tom Schmuke

iven the amount of attention the big manufacturers are giving to electric vehicles (EV’s) now, even our little shop is working on the certification process. If you are watching the marketplace, you know just about every major brand is coming up with one electric vehicle. To keep it simple, I thought it might be time to visit the pros and cons of driving without a gas engine. Pros The people who own electric cars really love them – you won't find a more committed group. But those folks were predisposed to like their rides. For most of us, the idea of electric cars might seem a bit scary. It's like going from horses to horseless carriages, right? But here are five reasons in favor of making the transition. 1. The cost per mile is much less. The Nissan Leaf, for instance, will set you

back just 3.5 cents per mile, Consumer Reports says. That's half the bottom line of the already cheap-to-drive Toyota Prius. 2. Carbon reduction. Battery cars have zero emissions on the road. True, they get electricity from power plants that pollute, but getting power from those facilities instead of gasoline is environmentally much cleaner – even if the power plants are burning “dirty” fuels, such as coal. 3. EVs are quiet. Too quiet sometimes, which is why some have added special external sounds at low speeds, to alert pedestrians that there's a car driving by. 4. Pride of ownership. You'll feel good about owning an EV. And, you never know, it might help you get a date with that Prius driver next door. 5. There are fewer pieces to break. EVs have no exhaust systems, no emission controls, no transmission, spark plugs, distributors, radiators, fans or internal-

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battery packs will continue to fully charge after 100,000 miles or more. 3. High upfront cost. Again, it's those battery packs that are at fault: they can be a third of the cost of the whole car, as Ford CEO Alan Mulally pointed out in 2012. 4. Limited weight/hauling capacity. You know those boats Tom and Ray are always talking about making payments on? Well, if you have one of those you'll probably tow it with something else. 5. Emergencies. If you run out of juice, you can't get going with jumper cables. The rescue cars of the future will carry big battery packs and quick chargers – but they're not here yet, unfortunately. 6. Uncertain resale value. Worry about battery life has made some buyers reluctant to buy used. Got a car care question? Email Tom Schmuke at tom@qualityautocare.com.

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Get tips on how to organize, downsize, right-size and clean out in "Spring cleaning: Less is More," held Tuesday, April 28, 1:30 p.m., at the Jefferson County District Attorney's Grand Jury Room, located on 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Too much stuff can create a safety hazard, and consume too much space and time to maintain it. Discussion panel includes of Seniors' Resource Center's Loretta Trujillo and Joyful Surroundings' Lucy Kelly. The free community meeting is sponsored by TRIAD, a cooperative venture of senior community members, the district attorney, law enforcement and senior service providers who are concerned about the safety and security of seniors living in Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

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Babysitting Clinic Coming April 28 to Wheat Ridge Rec Kids ages 11 to 15 can learn the "tricks of the trade" at an inexpensive Babysitting Clinic held at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn behavior management techniques, easy and healthy snacks, and fun games and tricks for bedtime. Class is limited to 10 students; $15 residents, $20 nonresidents. For more information or to register, visit the rec center, call 303-231-1300, or visit webtrac.ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Apply for New Wheat Ridge Studio Tour by May 4 Emboldened by the success of the Meet the Artist Series, the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission will stage its inaugural Wheat Ridge Studio Tour on Saturday, Aug. 1. Fine artists with studios in Wheat Ridge are invited to apply now to participate. Interested artists must have a working studio in Wheat Ridge and be willing to open it to visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the tour. Artists engaged in painting, drawing, photography, pottery, jewelry making, sculpture, and other fine arts are encouraged to apply. Applications will be emailed to interested participants and must be returned, along with two photographs of the studio and two images of the artist's work, by Monday, May 4. Artist's will be selected and notified by May 22.

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Gift of Bikes Aims to Boost Lumberg Attendance Bradford Elementary School is donating 72 bikes and helmets to the students of Lumberg Elementary; students with perfect attendance at the end of the school year will be given a bikes as a reward, according to Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNulty. “Attendance continues to be the number one issue to resolve at Lumberg and our hope is that these incentives will positively impact our students,” said Lumberg Community Liaison Anthony Shoemaker.

“The Hall family and friends from Bradford put together their time and skills to bring all of these bikes up to like-new and safe-toride conditions for our kids.” Bradford purchased helmets through a partnership with Wish for Wheels, a local nonprofit that focuses on providing elementary school children with bikes and helmets. The City of Edgewater provided the space to store bikes until school’s end. The Bradford community has also provided holiday presents and gift cards, as well as coats, books and supplies for the Lumberg Food & Clothing Bank, said Shoemaker.

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Residents can check out a book-club kit by accessing the library's online catalog at Jeffcolibrary.org and doing a word search for "book club kits."

For an application or for more information, contact Diane Robb at 303-431-4758 or e-mail: Cultural@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Gardens and Volunteers Wanted for Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, July 11 Is the focal point of your garden a graceful tree, raised beds or a stunning perennial, annual or xeriscape garden? Does your yard feature a winding pathway, water feature, gazebo, outdoor room, 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 11, contact Milly Nadler at 303-319-0690 or wheatridgegardentour@ gmail.com. Recommend your neighbor’s eyecatching 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. Contact Mariann Stork at 303-725-5812 or mstorckco@comcast.net, if you’d like to volunteer. All help is greatly appreciated.

Mark Your Calendar for June 20 American Legion Open House Ever wondered what the American Legion is and what they do? Find out when American Legion Post 17 holds an open house, Saturday, June 20, noon to 4 p.m., at 1901 Harlan St., Edgewater. And, in case you're looking for a local venue for your next social event, the Legion does rent out its hall, which features: capacity for 125, a stage, dimmable lights, projection screens and plenty of parking. Catering and linen rental is also available. For more information, email Lynn Cody at 303-238-2401 or mlrcody@outlook.com.

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Kite Flite Festival Schedule 8:45 A.M. Kids Kite Crafting competition in Anderson Building. Visit www.kiteflitefestival.com to register 11 A.M. – MIDWAY OPENS. Pick up a drawing ticket at Welcome Booth for a chance to win a kite. Drawings held every 30 minutes throughout the day. 11 A.M.-NOON Toddler Kite Fly on north field near the pool. 11:30 A.M. Kite flying lesson by Kite Master Donald Nash on First Bank south field. NOON Kids Kite Crafting awards presented by judges Kelly Brooks and Keith Alcott. NOON-2 P.M. Flight for Life helicopter lands in baseball diamond (if possible). All kites must be down. Announcement will be made prior to landing.

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local chalk artist Martin Calomino, hamster balls, parachute races, contests, hula-hoop tricks by Amy Callahan (who will supply the hoops), Coconut the Clown, a magician, a pedal car race track ($3 for three minutes or $5 for two rides), and a giant 9-foot kite in the sky (sponsored by Red Rocks Community College), and another lightweight 12-foot kite that will be tethered to a hot rod, that kids ages 14 and up can fly in turn. An entertainment area will have demonstrations of hands-on martial arts defense moves, dancing, and fairy tale costumes paired with acting. There will be a magnificent 9-foot kite given away by the city at the end of the day, so be sure to deposit a special drawing ticket at the welcome booth. The winner will be announced at 3:30 p.m. and contacted to claim the prize. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes for 15 premium kites provided by the city. Be sure to pick up your drawing ticket at the welcome booth when you arrive at the park.

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