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glorious gardens return wheat ridge garden Tour By cyndy Beal

pring has finally sprung. Fresh smells and vibrant colors are springing up all over town, pleasing garden enthusiasts and the winter weary. One can enjoy the return of garden season at the third annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour on Saturday June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The self-guided home-garden tour starts at 9:00 a.m. at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave. The $15 ticket is available on the day of the tour on the green at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School. This year lunch is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased on site on the day of the tour. All ticket proceeds benefit Wheat Ridge charities. No exception to spring’s return is Jan Dent’s east Wheat Ridge garden and the beginnings of plant color and growth. Dent’s garden is one of nine on this year’s tour. A mature garden that is easy to maintain, it represents 18 years of creativity, experience and hard work. “It’s always trial and error,” said Dent of the process of plant placement and creating an interesting and colorful garden. Dent has lived in Colorado for several decades, but is originally from Oregon. There’s a corner in the yard she calls the Oregon corner, with shade-loving Hostas and a water feature. From the old horse-drawn carriage in the Dent’s front yard to the various rusted farm equipment out back, where Clematis vines climb around the equipment for support; and various other vines climb wooden fences and trellis, Dent has created a unique garden of small spaces with a little bit of everything to see at every angle, including upwards. “The backyard is more lush with trees and shrubs,” said Dent. The trees and shrubs offer filtered shade for the various plantings so “…there is no place in my yard that gets blasted with sun,” she said.

wheaT riDge garDner, Jan DenT poses in one of her garden areas in her backyard that she calls the “Oregon Corner”. Dent’s garden is one of 10 featured gardens for the Third Annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour on Saturday June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PHOTO BY CYNDY BEAL

“I’m always looking at ideas,” said Dent, who herself has gone on several local garden tours to fuel her creativity. New to the tour as a host, she attended the Wheat Ridge Garden Tours in 2011 and 2012. Most of the 10 gardens are new this year. Returning from the 2012 Wheat Ridge Garden Tour is Anne Brinkman’s garden, best known and remembered for metal pieces and sculpture in the backyard. Located midway on the tour, her garden is the catered Lunch Stop. The Lunch Stop provides a place for neighbors and fellow garden tour participants to gather and listen to live music provided by members of Wheat Ridge High School’s Marching Band and Orchestra, who are one of the three beneficiaries of ticket proceeds. The other two Wheat Ridge organizations are Feed the Future and the Public Art Fund. Pietra’s Pizza is donating lunch. This menu will include an item or items from their original 1963 menu as part of the tour and in celebration of their 50-year anniversary. Every garden will have a surprise or something additional to the gardens themselves, which vary in style from traditional, cottage, xeriscape, combined and in-between. Join this event and help spread the word through a like on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Be the 50th to join the Garden

garDen sculPTure shines in the June sun in Anne Brinkman’s backyard. Brinkman’s garden is the mid-way Lunch Stop for this year’s garden tour on Saturday June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PHOTO BY CYNDY BEAL Tour Event and win two free Garden Tour tickets; or to help generate more funds for the Wheat Ridge organizations go to: http://wheatridgegardentour.com/tickets. html To volunteer at one of the gardens and receive a free ticket contact Milly Nadler, co-chair, call 303-319-0690 or e-

mail wheatridgegardentour@gmail.com. For sponsorship inquiries contact vicki ottoson, co-chair, call 303-777-6144 or email wheatridgegardentour@outlook.com. For comments, questions on this story or future story ideas contact cdbea22@ gmail.

Traﬃc studies wrap up, support shown for 38th avenue By J. Patrick o’leary

fter a few months of debating whether and how to accelerate the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, as well as listening to sundry complaints about its implementation so far, Wheat Ridge City Council received some positive feedback and support at a recent regular business meeting. Ted Heyd of the 38th Avenue Leadership Committee and Jerry Nealon of Cress Kitchen & Bath presented a “38th Avenue Retrofit Endorsement Letter” to council on April 8. They each took three minutes of public comment time to thank council for its efforts, and briefly explained how 38th Avenue would be promoted for the rest of the year. The endorsement, signed by 18 local and regional businesses and organizations, stated: “As a committed partner on the corridor and in the Wheat Ridge community, I support the roadway redesign and the actions in the Corridor Plan to grow the economic sector on and adjacent to the corridor.” Signatories included City of Wheat Ridge Office of the Mayor; Compass Construction; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Colorado

Foundation for Public Health and the Environment; Wheat Ridge Cyclery; Wheat Ridge 2020; 1stBank; Regional Institute for Health & Environmental Leadership; Cress Kitchen & Bath; LiveWell Colorado; PSD; Jefferson County Public Health; Aging Well In Jefferson County, Colorado; Kevin Robb; Options Healthcare Group; MIG; Vinylworks Signs & Graphics; and Wheat Ridge Professional Pharmacy. The letter had been drafted and circulated in fall of 2012, according to Heyd, and was not a response to recent commentary at council meetings. Heyd told The Gazette that the bulk of the less-than-positive feedback on the project arises from the claim that reduced vehicle volume on the roadway limits business on the corridor. “We’re not belittling those concerns at all,” on the Leadership Committee, said Heyd. He went on to say, “There is a place for everyone’s voice at this table … the numbers demonstrate that the street is functioning just fine … but the voices (concerns) are there, and are welcome.” Last month the city completed its final traffic count study to evaluate the impact of the project on traffic. Heyd says the promotional events planned for the balance

of the year should demonstrate that 38th Avenue “is really becoming a destination” as a result. The 38th Avenue Corridor Plan was adopted in October 2011, and sets the course for implementing economic development and land use strategies as well as street and right of way improvements. Wheat Ridge 2020 has engaged about 50 community stakeholders through a Leadership Committee to guide the process, and has contracted with the city carry out parts of the plan. The plan calls for a 24-month evaluation period (July 2012-July 2014) to assess the success of the project, examining automobile traffic volume, pedestrian and bicycle counts, travel time, traffic speed, accidents, emergency vehicle access, vacancy rates, building permit and business license activity, and sales revenue. Wheat Ridge Community Development will also consider feedback from businesses, residents, and the 38th Avenue Leadership Committee, through tools such as the city’s Citizen Survey. For more information on the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, click on the 38th Avenue Quick link on the City of Wheat Ridge web site, www.ci.wheatridge.co.us.

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s some of you may or may not know, I have spent most of my career as a graphic artist to some of Denver’s finest community newspapers. As a more or less willing participant to the community newspaper process, I have become used to a kind of rhythm to seasonal events. I get a sense of comfort in knowing the Capitol Hill People’s Fair will always start the summer season, much in the same way Taste of Colorado ends it. Wheat Ridge and Edgewater are home to several community enriching events, as well. From the Carnation Festival, celebrating 44 years in August, and the Fourth of July & Celtic celebrations in Edgewater, to newcomers like the upcoming Wheat Ridge Garden Tour (Sat., June 15), the inaugural Wheat Fest (Sat., July 20) and ongoing Live Local gatherings, these celebrations and events help to enrich the quality of our lives and give us an enhanced sense of place. Interest and participation are what help these functions to thrive. I commend all the volunteers and community groups

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who dedicate countless hours to make these events happen. Without them, they just wouldn’t exist. As a community news source, we will always do our best to promote community celebrations and events so that you as readers and community members are well informed. If you are planning an event or function let us know at editor@ngazette.com. But I call on our readers to do more. Volunteer. Donate. Participate. Our local events NEED your support. If you are interested in volunteering in any upcoming Wheat Ridge or Edgewater community event, send me an e-mail, tberland@ ngazette.com or give me a call 303-9952806. I will do my best to put you in touch with right person. Speaking of community participation, I would like to take a moment to congratulate my brother, Matt Berland, on his recent promotion to lieutenant in the Arvada Fire Protection District. Matt started as a volunteer in his twenties and it has been a pleasure to watch him grow it into a promising career. Way to go Matt, I’m so proud of you!

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Wheat Ridge City News By Jerry DiTullio Police Launch New Crime Mapping Program

Crime maps and crime alerts are a means for citizens to stay informed. RAIDS Online provides a tool for citizens to stay informed and a tool for the police officers to gain more information about what is occurring on their beat. To access reported crime activity in your neighborhood, go to the City of Wheat Ridge website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us and click on “Police Department” and then “Neighborhood Crime Statistics.”

Residents of Wheat Ridge have a new way to track crime in their neighborhoods. The Wheat Ridge Police Department recently unveiled a new partnership with Regional Analysis and Information Data Sharing (RAIDS) that allows for crime mapping, analysis of crime data, citizen alerts and community notifications. The product is District III Residents provided free of charge to the You will be receiving a notice Department and the community this from Council members Mike at www.raidsonline.com. Stites and George Pond regarding Citizens can view a map of participation in an “email list” the city showing most of the to share the many exciting reported crimes in their area, things happening throughout sign up for neighborhood watch the city. They are looking for reports that automatically a way to stay connected, share email a breakdown of recent information, and receive timely crime activity, and submit an Jerry DiTullio feedback regarding District anonymous tip about a crime issues. If you have questions or need further directly to their law enforcement agency. information please contact Pond at gpond@ RAIDS Online automatically syncs with the ci.wheatridge.co.us. WRPD’s records management system to keep crime information updated online and Save the Dates! in the mobile application. • The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival WRPD is committed to partnering with is set for Aug. 16 & 17, at 44th Avenue and the community to make the community as Field Street. safe as possible. Public crime information • Zoppé Italian Family Circus takes place allows for citizens to become more involved Aug. 17-26, also at 44th and Field. in assisting with criminal apprehensions and crime prevention efforts. Citizens Wheat Ridge Mayor Jerry DiTullio can can take steps to reduce the likelihood of be reached by calling city hall, 303-235victimization by securing their property and 2800. being mindful of current criminal activity.

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Posey Girl is located at 7210 W. 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge. For more information, please visit their website at poseygirlflowers.com or call 303-847-0124.

Colorado+ Brewpub Wheat Ridge welcomes Colorado+ Brewpub to the community as it officially opens its doors this weekend. Come try 56 different kinds of brews and enjoy food and fun with co-owner Eugene Kahn. Colorado+ Brewpub is located at 6995 West 38th Avenue. For more information, visit their Facebook page at facebook. com/ColoradoPlusBrewpub. Have news tips about business in Edgewater or Wheat Ridge? Contact columnist Meredith Avery Thaler with news of Wheat Ridge and Edgewater businesses at Meredith.Thaler@gmail.com.

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At the June 11 Wheat Ridge Business Association breakfast Jayne Colburn, Marketing Executive with The Fan Radio 104.3, will present Powerful Radio Marketing.. In addition to a brief history of radio from reel to reel to digital, Jayne will build personal creative marketing campaigns for a few Wheat Ridge Business Association members.

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Jeﬀco league of women voters shows how new state laws will aﬀect you This month the Jefferson County League of Women Voters will explain the ins and outs of the 90+ bills that passed through the state legislature this month – from civil unions to voting rights, gun control and health care, higher education, fiscal opportunity, reproductive choice and juvenile direct file. The League of Women Voters has had a dedicated team of volunteers following bills through the state legislature this year. From first readings to hearings, they have attempted to shape numerous state laws, and testified for and against numerous bills, according to Jeffco League spokeswomen Lynne Ellison. Learn how these new laws will affect your life at this month’s small group meetings, all held in Lakewood: Wednesday, May 22, 9:15 a.m. at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17 Ave., Lakewood; call Kathy at 303-238-5696 for more information. Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m. at 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood; call Carmah at 303-239-0981 for information. Thursday, May 23, 9:15 a.m. at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St.,

Panel Discusses Diabetes care may 29 at edgewater rec room A panel of experts will discuss the causes, treatments and control of diabetes from nutritional, exercise, medical and patient perspectives in “Controlling Diabetes,” a free discussion presented by Colorado Senior Connections, Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 a.m., at the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave., in Edgewater. For more information, contact Buﬀy at 720-763-3042 or bfox@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Jeﬀco elders invited to senior law Day June 1 Older adults are invited to the third annual Jefferson County Senior Law Day, Saturday, June 1, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada. The educational seminar provides information specifically for older adults in Jefferson County. The registration cost is $10 per person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Each attendee will receive a free copy of the new “Colorado Senior Law Handbook 2013,” a publication of the Colorado Bar Association. The Joe Peterson Orchestra & the JPO Andrews Singers will provide music during lunch. The “Ask-An-Attorney” feature allows participants to sign up for a free 15-minute consult with an attorney. Special plenary speaker will be Channel 4 News Anchor Jim Benemann. Workshop topics include ID theft prevention, tips for probate, powers of attorney, conservatorship/guardianship, elder abuse, end-of-life issues, reverse mortgages, investment fraud and the “aging brain.” For registration and information, email csjohnso@jeﬀco.us or call 303-271-6970.

PROSPECT VALLEY ELEMENTARY BREAKS GROUND ON GARDEN – Friday May 10, marked the ribbon-cutting of the Prospect Valley Elementary School Garden. Even a bit of rain couldn’t stop the landmark day. – Stacie Mintken

Kickin’ it 4 Kyle raises $9K+ for sports scholarships Bowlers and donors raised at least $9,378 for the Kyle Brake Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund at the fifth annual Kickin’ It 4 Kyle Bowl-a-Thon, April 27 & 28, at BrunswickZone, 9751 W. 49th Ave. Additional donations and payments for silent auction items were expected at press. The Bowl-a-Thon is the major fundraiser for the fund, which was established to help ease the financial burden associated with participating in organized sports. The scholarship is available to needy children, kindergarten through eighth grade, who want to participate in Wheat Ridge area sports. Funds are used to cover registration fees, uniforms and equipment costs. Since its creation, the fund has provided $35,300 in scholarships to 293 children. For more information on the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation call 303423-5133.

learn about the east wheat ridge Project June 7 Wheat Ridge City Council will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the East Wheat Ridge Project and other topics, Friday, June 7, 6:00 p.m., at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 Depew St. Since its start in 2009, the East Wheat Ridge program has sought to improve the

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safety and quality of life in the area between Harlan Street and Sheridan Boulevard, because of its classic neighborhoods and proximity to the City of Denver. Project partners include the Wheat Ridge Police Department, the City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge 20/20 and LiveWell Wheat Ridge. On May 11, partners organized a Saturday morning neighborhood cleanup, providing dumpsters at six locations between Sheridan and Fenton from 29th to 33rd. Wheat Ridge Police and project partners seek to enhance their partnership with the community to reduce crime and prevent neighborhood decline. They also seek to increase property values, provide healthy living choices, and attract new and lawabiding citizens to the community. For more information on the East Wheat Ridge Project contact Wheat Ridge 20/20 at 720-259-1030.

Brothers redevelopment To Paint senior’s homes Wheat Ridge-based Brothers Redevelopment is celebrating its 35th anniversary by offering to paint the homes of more than 100 Wheat Ridge seniors, free of charge, during its annual Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon. Anyone can nominate a senior for the free program. To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older, own and occupy their own home and plan to live in it at least one more year. Seniors must have a limited income and be financially unable to hire a house painter (the average cost to paint a home can be well over $5,000). The home can not be taller than one and a half stories and must be in need of painting. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help paint homes. Applications are due by May 31, and are available online at www.brothersredevelopment.org or by calling Chad Nibbelink at 720-339-5864.

Jewish Family services oﬀers summer Full of Free Fun Meet other grandparents who care for their grandkids during the summer and get out of the house for a grand time through free summer programs in Edgewater offered by Jewish Family Services, select Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The series begins with “Horseshoes and Ice Cream” on June 12 at Citizens Park, Benton St. and 22nd Ave. Plastic horseshoes are provided for the little ones, and real horseshoes for the big kids, along with, lemonade, ice cream and fruit. “Brown Bag Picnic and Tie-Dye at Sloan’s Lake” is set for July 10 at Sloan’s Lake, Utica St. and 17th Ave. Bring a lunch and grandkids and talk with other grandparents while the kids enjoy summer play at the park. Bring a white T-shirt to create summer tie-dye. “Dance Time” takes place Aug. 14 at Edgewater United Methodist Church, 2497 Fenton St. Bring dance shoes and grandkids for line dancing, salsa, mamba, and more. All grandparents must be supervised by a kid, and all kids must be supervised by a grandparent. Free, but sign up. In addition, all are invited to the “Edgewater Community Picnic and Scavenger Hunt,” featuring free hotdogs, music and fireworks, Saturday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m., at Citizens Park. To make a reservation, or request transportation, contact JFs at 720-7633042 or bfox@jewishfamilyservice.org.

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Win-Win (Or, How I Spent My Spring Break) As we build our future we ca not forget the past. Memorial Day is already upon us and sometimes I think we forget the couple of months ago I received meaning of Memorial Day. It is a day an invitation from Capt. Andrew of national awareness and reverence, Morris, Executive Officer of Marine Corps honoring Americans who gave their lives Recruiting Station Denver, to attend while defending our nation the Marine Corps Educators and its values. It was originally Workshop in San Diego, Calif. known as Decoration Day, The Marines feel they are our commemorating soldiers who partners in education and died in the American Civil War. student success. They offer the Today it honors all Americans workshop as an opportunity who have died in all wars. for educators and community The National Holiday Act leaders to learn not only how of 1971 changed the date of Marines are made, but to learn Memorial Day from May 30 to about the myriad of educational the final Monday of May. With opportunities available to the the excitement of a three-day young people of our community, Bonnie McNulty weekend, people often overlook as Marines. the meaning of the day. To help We visited and participated re-educate the nation, the National Moment in many of the activities recruits do as they of Remembrance resolution was passed go through their first 13 weeks of being a in December 2000, asking all Americans, Marine. We learned commands, how to at 3:00 p.m. local time, “To voluntarily march and do formations, and how to follow and informally observe in their own way orders. Fortunately, we did not have to cut a Moment of Remembrance and respect, our hair. From the Yellow Footprints Tour pausing from whatever they are doing for a (Marines will know what that is) to Weapons moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps’.” Field Training, we were introduced to how Please take a moment to remember and a civilian becomes a Marine. On our final honor all who have served, or are serving, in day we participated in the Morning Colors our nation’s military. Ceremony and watched 463 young Marines Please come to coffee on Wednesdays graduate. from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Edgewater The educational opportunities are Coffee Company, 5224 W. 25th Ave., and I phenomenal. With over 700 military will buy your coffee (or tea). Or call me and occupational specialties in 40 occupational I will make an arrangement for a time that fields, I would encourage any young student works for you. to consider any of our nation’s military services. The military is a great option for Edgewater mayor Bonnie McNulty can getting a higher education, seeing the world, be reached at 303-233-6216 or bjmcnuland expanding one’s view of the great future ty2@comcast.net. that awaits our young adults.

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Edgewater City Council Asking ‘Why?’ and ‘How to Honor?’ on Memorial Day Afghanistan. I wonder why we send our soldiers to fight and die in open-ended conflicts of occupation. Lastly, I wonder s Memorial Day approaches, I would why these types of conflicts do not demand like to thank our service men and shared sacrifice. We have lost our way, and women stationed at home and abroad. we must find our way back home. I would also like to extend my undying Each one of us loves our country, but gratitude to our veterans and the sacrifices we must stop our imperial adventures they have made for our country. and return to a foreign policy As we honor the fallen, we befitting a republic. Although I look back upon the struggles we am not an isolationist, I am also have faced and overcome. As a not foolish enough to believe child, I remember standing on humankind has changed that we battlefields with names such as may be bereft of proper defense. Shiloh, Gettysburg, Antietam, However, we should refuse Chickamauga and Yorktown. to compromise our soldiers’ I remember listening to oldlives for such dubious agendas; timers instructing me about namely, to entrap ourselves in the night they spent Christmas the never-ending destructive 1944 in a bombed-out house in cycle of power and greed. Let us northern France; on a destroyer not destroy the very traditions in the Coral Sea; Pork Chop Hill. Kris Teegardin we are fighting to protect! I listen to my uncles describe It is our solemn duty to honor the the Triangle or Khe Sanh, and my peers fallen and protect the living. And when we speaking of Fallujah and Camp Rhino. see more of our young men and women Many citizens and their kin have left blood, returning home, we shall serve them as sweat and tears in those places. They fight they have served us. As George Washington so we do not have to witness and endure the stated long ago, “The willingness of with perils of war. which our young people are likely to serve We have been consumed in a “War on in any war, no matter how justified, shall be Terror” for over a decade, and I wonder directly proportional to how they perceive what we have endured. I ponder where we the veterans of earlier wars were treated and have been and wonder where we are going. appreciated by their nation.” The United States has declared war five Edgewater Councilman Kris Teegardin times in its history, World War II being can be reached at 720-568-0461 or kteethe last. I wonder why we did not declare gardin@edgewaterco.com. war in Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Iraq and

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