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Celebrate Ridge at 38: The City’s Future Main street? By J. PATRICK o’leARy
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hen Wheat Ridge 2020 and the City of Wheat Ridge throw their Saturday-long “Celebrate The Ridge at 38” fete on Sept. 22, it will mark more than the end of a summer of re-striping, rearrangement and re-branding of West 38th Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan. It is the start of the community’s “test drive” of the new arrangement, giving residents and businesses an idea of what Wheat Ridge’s “Main Street” could be, not just in the next year or two, but decades down the road. “It is a pilot project, and certainly not temporary,” says Sarah Showalter, Wheat Ridge Planner II. The city will be gathering traffic and business health data in the next 18 to 24 months, and taking the public’s pulse. “Maybe people will like it, maybe we will find money to maintain it or to make it permanent. We will see what the community thinks. There are just so many moving pieces.” It is all part of the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, developed by a ‘Mayoral appointed Stakeholder Committee, and adopted by the City Council on Oct. 10, 2011. Showalter said the city spent around $250,000 on road re-striping, three “pop-up” café’s, eight planters and a handful of “access enhancements”physical improvements
in the roadway and right of way, up to the curb. Marketing and activity beyond the curb is spearheaded by Wheat Ridge 2020, a nonprofit development corporation “advancing Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community.” In February 2012, Wheat Ridge 2020 requested and received from City Council $92,800 to implement the 38th Avenue Revitalization plan. That sum included approximately $20,000 for marketing, rebranding (“Ridge at 38”) and, yes, the big celebration. Festivities kick off with a 1:00 p.m. ribbon-cutting on the Wheat Ridge School Green on West. 38th Avenue and High Court. From then until 6:00 p.m., the Green will be home to an Artisans Market hawking locally produced goods, and children’s activities. Across the street, visitors can sample adult beverages at the Microbrew and Local Wine Garden and enjoy a Vintage Auto/ Cycle Show. A parking lot near Reed Street will host an Urban Farming Showcase and Food Swap. “Do-It-Yourself ” workshops will be offered as well. From Wadsworth to Reed Street, businesses will host sidewalk sales and promotions. Visit the website or information tent on The Green for details. Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests can set up
spotlight on Jefferson Center’s summit Center By JoAN WAllACH
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he Jefferson Center for Mental Health ( Jefferson Center) is a private, notfor-profit organization that has served people in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties for over 50 years.The Center provides an array of services to people with mental health challenges and their families, and ongoing education to cut through the layers of stereotypes and stigma that surround people with mental illnesses. This article focuses on Jefferson Center’s Summit Center, located in Wheat Ridge, and the continuum of services provided for people with mental health problems who are seeking employment. We’ve seen shuttered post offices… typically not a pretty sight, with plywood covered windows and weeds poking through cracked asphalt. Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, the Summit Center took over the old Wheat Ridge Post Office sixteen years ago, and continues to transform the outdated facility into a welcoming clubhouse and job center. A tour led by Paul Barnett, Vocational Services Manager for Summit Center, and Stephanie Schiemann, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations for Jefferson Center, revealed a remodeled interior with new kitchen amenities to complement their expanded Café and Catering programs, comfortable furniture, computers and more. Barnett came to the Center 18 months ago,
after over two decades experience as a mental health clinician. His enthusiasm, dedication, wisdom and entrepreneurial streak helped over 100 people “celebrate the power of a job” in 2011. He continues to advance creative partnerships, growth and success for the Center. The mission of Summit Center is, “To empower adults with mental illness in their recovery by supporting resilience, independence, and community integration through social and vocational support.” Ms.Schiemann reminds us, “Mental illness doesn’t define the person. Life goes on.” Summit Center is a clubhouse where Barnett likes to see “the doors open as wide as possible.” Here people have an opportunity to move away from stigma and isolation. There are classes in cooking and computers, a range of employment opportunities for those interested and a number of opportunities within the clubhouse to practice and cultivate work skills. There are community outings and social connections invaluable in the process of recovery. There are no client fees. Following are brief descriptions of the three employment programs offered through Summit Center.
Transitional employment Businesses participating in the Transitional Employment program utilize
COLORADO YOUTH PIPE BAND entertained festival attendees at the Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater, held Sept. 15 & 16 in Citizen’s Park. Organizers said the third annual event was very successful and enjoyed perfect weather. PHOTO: PATRICK MCELHANY blankets and bag chairs on The Green for the Retro/Modern Double-Feature Movie on the Green featuring Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 original and the 2005 remake. Vendors will peddle food and beverages, including microbrews and wine, prizes will be awarded in a Wonka Costume Contest and trivia competitions. The films begin at dusk. After the credits roll, Wheat Ridge 2020 and its Leadership Committee of community stakeholders will continue to market the rearranged and re-branded roadway, drawing in people and business.
“We will do events, giving people reasons to re-engage, and positioning the corridor for ‘what is old is new’,” said Wheat Ridge 2020 Executive Director, Britta Fisher. She went on to say, “We want people to see people eating [and] biking … to see it is a place where people want to be, and not just drive through.” Visit ridgeat38.com for event information, the 38th Avenue link at www.ci.wheatridge. co.us for information on the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan and Wheat Ridge 2020, www. wheatridge2020.org or 720-259-1030, to learn how to participate in the Leadership Committee.
Summit Center members as employees for a six to nine-month period. Members first receive a tour of the job facility and Summit staff select candidates based on desire, ability and match with the employer. The candidate receives on-the job-training provided by Summit staff. If an employee is sick the employer can call Summit to staff the position. The program allows members to build their skills and confidence with parttime temporary work. Dairy Queen, Barnes and Noble and the Jefferson Center itself are examples of employers who participate in this program. Summit staff find a person to replace an employee at the end of the transition period. The staff at Summit are committed to good relationships with participating employers and mutual satisfaction.
employment program. Barnett reminds us that most of us have and need support at work. Supported employment builds in opportunities for both employers and employees to check in with employment specialists to stay on track.
evidence-Based supported employment Paul Barnett doffs his cap to Dr. Harriet Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and other visionary executives at the Jefferson Center. They took a courageous leap in implementing an evidence-based supported employment program for people with severe mental illnesses that was developed at Dartmouth College. The program focuses on the strengths of the clients and provides individualized services to employers in order to make matches that will be long lasting and mutually rewarding. Nine employment specialists work with members, clinicians, and to date with over 95 local employers, who have participated in the supported
Individual employment For Summit members who want to find their own jobs, Summit assists with building resumes and mock interviews. If you are an employer interested in participating in Summit Center’s employment programs please call Paul Barnett at 303-4325810.
entrepreneurial Ventures With a twinkle in her eye, Tabbitha Cardinal, Summit Center’s Head Cook, states, “I’m the best cook in Metro Denver.” Where other clubhouses typically have one entrée a day, Ms. Cardinal offers dozens of low cost items on a menu. Members volunteering in the kitchen broaden their cooking skills and build food services skills. All members are invited to dine at the Center Café four days a week, enjoying the diversity and deliciousness of affordable meals based on both healthier choices and comfort foods. With Ms. Cardinal at the helm of the kitchen, The Center Café and Catering venture was born. In 2012 the catering program has provided dinners for over 3,000 guests in the Jefferson Center’s various locations and other venues. Continued on page 7
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events, public parks, open space, playgrounds, bus stops/shelters, public sidewalks, private restaurant patios, etc. Additionally, Exempla Lutheran Hospital have received a large and supportive created a “smoke free” campus a few years response to my position regarding last back. Exempla Lutheran wants the City of month’s article detailing the draconian Wheat Ridge to enforce a no-smoking policy outdoor smoking ban proposed by Breathe for hospital employees smoking on the public Easy Wheat Ridge. Many citizens have asked sidewalks next to the hospital. me to reprint. I have reprinted a shorter version The outdoor smoking ban would require as a space saver. You can view the entire text that City Council pass a new ordinance (law) at www.jerryditullio.com. Thank You to the to ban outdoor smoking. The new common sense voices in Wheat law would be enforced by the Ridge! Wheat Ridge Police Department Note: The following excerpt is from (WRPD). Penalties could be up to the Channel 7 News website dated a year in jail and/or up to a $1,000 March 8, 2006: fine. “No Smoking by Ordinance DENVER – That’s it. The last hur#” signs would be erected in public dle for getting the smoking ban into places and most likely private law has now been passed. restaurant patios. On Monday, Gov. Bill Owens If City Council decides to signed legislation making Colorado pass a ban on outdoor smoking I the 13th state to enact a statewide would veto the law as your Mayor. smoking ban. The law takes effect Jerry DiTullio I cannot support such a draconian July 1. House Bill 1175, sponsored law that limits citizens’ rights on such a selective by Rep. Mike May (R-Parker) and Sen. Dan basis. What’s next to ban? 32-oz. sugary drinks? Grossman (D-Denver), prohibits smoking in Caffeine? Buttered popcorn? Vehicles? I do bars, restaurants and most workplaces. not believe that residents and businesses want Now let’s fast forward to 2012. The state smoking ban from 2006 eliminated most, Wheat Ridge to turn into another New York City where the Mayor and City Council are if not all, indoor smoking except on private telling you what you can cook, eat and drink. property such as homes or inside a private Lastly, if Breathe Easy Wheat Ridge really vehicle. I understand and completely agree wants their outdoor smoking ban enacted, that second hand indoor smoke was, and is, a they need to hit the bricks and get the 3,000+ health problem. I feel for the nonsmokers that petition signatures needed to put it on the are growing up in homes in which they must 2013 ballot. Let the voters have the final say endure secondhand smoke. on the outdoor smoking ban, or, lobby the state Wheat Ridge has been following state legislature to ban outdoor smoking statewide law since 2006. The changes recommended so everyone is playing by the same rules. Right by the Jefferson County Health Department now Arvada, Golden and Lakewood all have and Breathe Easy Wheat Ridge would different variations of outdoor smoking bans. go far beyond what the State Legislature Please feel free to contact me at 303-235passed in 2006. The Jefferson County Health 2800 or email me at jerryditullio@comcast.net Department and Breathe Easy Wheat Ridge for more information or if you would like to are campaigning for a ban on outdoor smoking discuss further. in Wheat Ridge which includes public By JeRRy dITUllIo Mayor, City of Wheat Ridge
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Concerned About Wheat Ridge’s lax smoking laws As the president of a Wheat Ridge Middle School PTA, I wanted to respond to Mayor DiTullio’s article outlining his opposition to a stronger smoke-free law in Wheat Ridge. He stated that the state smoke-free law was sufficient and that it covered all indoor workplaces. Unfortunately, we saw firsthand why the mayor was incorrect on both counts. Soon after his article appeared, a smoking lounge targeting young people opened on 38th Avenue. The smoking lounge’s web site invites minors, 16 and 17 year olds, to come to the smoking lounge. As a mother of 4 children this is quite disturbing that my boys can be enticed to enter a smoking establishment with the promise of playing video games. Smoking can be allowed because of a loophole in the state law but unlike Wheat Ridge, communities across Jefferson County and Colorado are choosing to strengthen their local laws. This smoking lounge could not have opened in Golden, Arvada or Edgewater. I hope this new smoking lounge opening and its blatant disregard for minor’s health and the targeting of children to engage in smoking will cause our City Council to act and make Wheat Ridge the next smoke-free community like many of it’s neighbors. As a tax payer, this is not what I envisioned as a plan to ‘revitalize the city of Wheat Ridge’. Kimberly Russo
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Edgewater City News Know your Neighbors a potluck in the Recreation Center at noon to enjoy good conversation and plan trips and events. And for even more activities JFS ince the first of the year, I have hosted Colorado Senior Connections in Edgewater coffees in Edgewater to get to know is a comprehensive program dedicated to the residents of the City and help build building stronger community. Check their relationships with the community. It has been website for activities and events. http://www. a privilege meeting folks as they ask questions edgewaterseniors.org/ and give suggestions regarding There are several City issues. It has also been great Neighborhood Watch groups that meeting non-residents who have meet regularly and have events to come to Edgewater to enjoy our enhance positive knowledge about shops and services. I believe there their neighbors. To start or find are many opportunities to know out if your neighborhood has a your neighbors. Watch group contact Police Chief First, make sure you are on Mary Heller at (720) 763-3000, or the list with the City Clerk, Beth mheller@edgewaterpd.com. Hedberg, to receive the Town This summer neighbors Cryer. This is a notice that goes Bonnie McNulty hosted several block parties – what out via email from the City. To a wonderful opportunity to get to know your sign up go to www.edgewaterco.com and click neighbors. The City encourages block parties on “Town Cryer Email Subscription” near the by waiving all permit fees and providing the bottom of the page. From there you select barricades needed to close your street, giving which type of notices you would like to receive. everyone plenty of room to safely set up tables, Anything from meeting notices, to openings chairs, barbeque grills, games, bouncy castles on boards and commissions, community and anything else you can think of to spend events, and employment opportunities. the day with friends and neighbors. Another opportunity is the Friday On November 6th voters will be asked to Morning Coffee (and doughnuts) at the vote on the future of Edgewater’s fire protection. Recreation Center, at 25th and Gray, from It is important that the community be given 9:00 – 11:00 (except when it snows!) Along an opportunity to understand the issues. On with neighbors many of your city staff and October 9th and October 16th the Edgewater elected officials attend Friday Morning Coffee. Fire Department and the Wheat Ridge Fire Among the list of those who generally attend Protection District will host public forums to are the City Manager, Chief of Police, Fire answer any questions you may have. Current Chief, the City Clerk, staff members from and former Fire Chiefs from both departments Parks and Recreation and Public Works, as will be available to address your questions. The well as members of council. time and place for these forums has yet to be Coffee With a Cop is your chance to meet determined and will be announced later. your police officers. Join them on September Join me for coffee on Wednesdays all 18th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Edgewater through September and October, with the Coffee Company, 5224 W. 25th Street. This exception of October 17th, at Edgewater event is not currently on a regular schedule but Coffee, 5224 W. 25th Avenue from 9:00am is published through the Town Cryer, among 11:00am. Please come - I will buy your coffee other places. or tea. If you would like to meet at another The Young at Hearts have been active in time please call me. Edgewater since the mid eighties. This group Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNulty can be reached of residents, and some former-residents, meet at 303-233-6216 or mayor@edgewaterco.com the second Tuesday of every month. They host BY BONNIE MCNULTY Mayor, City of Edgewater
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focus on art and culture continues to expand in the Denver area, and Wheat Ridge is no exception. A variety of cultural events featuring local artists’ work are popping up in both private and public spaces. On 38th Avenue alone, there are five locations to view the works of Colorado and Denver area artists: Teller Street Gallery and Studios, Right Coast Pizza, Studio 38, Cebiche (all three floors), and The Chicken Coop and Gallery Third Floor in the Mon Petit office building. All are part of monthly The Ridge First Friday and Second Saturday Art Walks. First Fridays normally begin at 6 p.m., and Second Saturdays normally begin at 10 a.m. In the Art Loft above Cebiche, paintings by former city council member Terry Womble, Lance Hernandez, and Colorado artist John Mendoza are available for viewing and sale. Teller Street Gallery owners Mandy and Joe Fulton offer what they call a “local venue to showcase local artists.” The gallery also offers classes in painting, drawing and pottery. After school programs for middle school students are also offered. Extending the art focus, The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission is starting a new public event called “Meet the Artist”. Wheat Ridge artists will pair with Wheat Ridge businesses and show their works on the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m., with the artist giving a presentation to the public at 7:45 p.m. The first of the series starts in October
and will be at Cat’s Paw Yoga, owner Lisa Griffin Seidel, 4430 Cody St., featuring Debra Sanders’ Birds On Wire. The event will be on Oct. 18 from 7-9 p m. The second of the series will be at First Bank, 4350 Wadsworth Blvd, featuring the photographs of Patti Barry-Levy. The event will take place on Nov.15 from 7-9 p.m. The third of the series will be at Home Instead, owner Ann Allen, 6191 W. 44th Ave, featuring the paintings of Katie Hoffman. The event will take place on Jan.17, 2013, from 7-9 p.m. Since 1989, with the formation of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), public cultural activities have flourished in the Denver area. The SCFD receives funds “from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the sevencounty Denver, Colorado, metropolitan area,” according to the SCFD web site (http:// www.scfd.org/). Monies from SCFD and the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation help to support Performances in the Park at Wheat Ridge Anderson Park in the summer months. Past performances have mainly included music, but also puppetry and magic shows. The city of Wheat Ridge has a public art program and Mayor’s Public Art Initiative under which various artists’ works have been installed at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, Founders Park and most recently a Kevin Robb sculpture at Discovery Park. For more information on the Cultural Commission, go to http://www. ci.wheatridge.co.us/index.aspx?NID=100 or e-mail Cultural@ci.wheatridge.co. phone (303) 231-1307. To submit information or ideas on art and cultural activities in Wheat Ridge or Edgewater, e-mail editor@ngazette.com.
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What’s Happening First Harvest exchange At Ridge at 38 Celebration The first-ever Wheat Ridge Harvest Exchange will take place Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 1:00-6:00pm at 38th Avenue & Reed Street in conjunction with the Ridge at 38 Grand Opening Event. Local food enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their surplus, home-grown garden produce, home canned items, pies, fruits, jams or jellies and exchange them with other donated items. No amount is too large to too small. Have a tree full of apples? Bring them. Have just a small bundle of herbs? Bring those too. Visitors without surplus garden produce to donate are welcome to shop the goodies as well. In addition to the exchange, there will be several free gardening and urban agriculture classes offered at the event – topics to include raising chickens, 3 ½ season growing, soil care and seed saving. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation to support future Wheat Ridge Harvest Exchange events. All remaining goods at the end of the exchange will be donated to Carpenter’s Cupboard, a Wheat Ridge food bank that supports needy families in our community.
Free Caregiving Workshop At edgewater Rec, oct. 3 Considering taking on the role of caregiver? AARP and Jewish Family Services present Prepared to Care, a free caregiving workshop, Wed., Oct. 3, 10 a.m., at Edgewater Recreation Center, 5845 W. 25th St., Edgewater. “I think anyone who is a caregiver and wondering if it is too much or is contemplating take on the role will benefit from this class,” says JFS’ Alison Joucovsky. “Caregiving takes many shapes and forms from spousal caregiving to adult children to a neighbor who is helping another neighbor. The class is based on AARP’s Prepare to Care guide, which provides basic information, such as how to choose a facility or create a document locator, to help potential caregivers make informed decisions. “I will have all of the handouts and documents available but we will really focus on what it means to be a caregiver and what commitments that will entail.” The workshop is second in a series five this fall at the Edgewater Recreation Center,
created to meet the community’s need for information on caregiving and end-of-life planning. Other workshops include “What Happens When You Die: How to Go Out Green and Other Questions About Death You Were Afraid to Ask,” Wed., Oct. 31, 10a.m.; “Transportation Options,” Wed., Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.; and “Power of Attorney and Living Wills,” Wed., Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. To RSVP, contact Alison Joucovsky, at ajoucovsky@jewishfamilyservice.org or 720248-4591.
Jeffco lWV Has The Answers As elections near, the Jefferson County League of Women Voters will discuss state and local ballot issues at its meetings, and host two candidate forums and discussion forums on ballot issues 3A and 3B, as well as stage a general meeting on current water issues. All events are free and open to the public – male or female, member or not, regardless of political affiliation. A panel of water experts discusses issues and answers questions in “Water: Front Range Challenges And Solutions,” Tues., Sept. 25, 7-9p.m., at Jefferson United Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., in Golden. Issues include conservation, “fracking”, agricultural vs. municipal needs and ecosystem, with an emphasis on reasonable solutions for meeting the community’s present and future needs. Panelists include Jennifer Gimbel, Colorado Water Conservation Board; Douglas Kenney, Ph.D., Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado School of Law; Bart Miller, Water Program Director, Western Resource Advocates; John Stulp, Senior Water Advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper and Director of the Interbasin Compact Committee; and Casey Funk, In-House Legal Counsel with the Denver Board of Water Commissioners. No reservations are required. Although water issues are not on this year’s ballot, Jeffo LWV publicist Lynne Ellison said the League scheduled the meeting due to the popularity of a presentation last spring on the planned expansion of Chatfield Reservoir. The topic remains relevant in light of the current drought, and the financial challenges of providing water to a growing Front Range, she says. To educate voters on ballot initiatives 3A and 3B, the Jeffco League and the American Association of University Women will cosponsor a discussion among representatives of the proponents and opponents of 3A and 3B
on Thur., Oct. 11, at Holy Shepherd Church, 920 Kipling, in Lakewood. The League also has a Speaker’s Bureau that is available to make ballot issue presentations to groups wanting information. To schedule a presentation, call the Jeffco League office at 303-238-0032. Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 9-11, each of the Jeffco LWV’s units – six throughout the county – will hold small group discussion meetings on state and local ballot issues: • Applewood unit meets Wed., Oct. 10, 9:15 a.m., at a location to be announced; call Gari, 303-986-4792, for details. • Arvada unit meets Tues., Oct. 9, 1 p.m., at the Sportline Store, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., in Arvada; contact Dawn at 303-4258706. • Lakewood/Golden unit meets Thur., Oct. 11, 9:15 a.m., at the Cason-Howell House, 1585 Kipling, in Lakewood; contact Lynne at 303-985-5128. • Jeffco “P.M.” unit meets Wed., Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m., at the League’s office, 1425 Brentwood, Ste. 7, in Lakewood; contact Laurie at 303-234-0264. “These meetings attract anywhere between eight and almost 30 people, and allow us to discuss things more fully – there is never a lack of opinions,” Ellison says. Two candidate forums are slated: Thur., Oct. 4, 7-9 p.m., in Arvada City Council Chambers, 8101 Ralston Road, with candidates from Senate District 19 and House Districts 24, 27 and 29 invited; and Mon., Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., with candidates from House Districts 23, 24 and 28 invited. For more information, visit lwvjeffco.org, or call 303-238-0032.
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school’s In High Gear In other topics, the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission presented last t took four weeks to finally to have a full one week a resolution to city council making parks without a day off. This year is already stacked and playgrounds smoke-free. Their request with one early release day per month. is not related to patios, sidewalks and other Principals have been meeting with their staff public outdoor places. It is simply keeping to analyze scores and adjust lesson plans for areas where our kids play both healthy and this year. School scores were released weeks safe. Speaking of healthy places, schools have ago, and individual scores are going home turned up their efforts to create this week. Be sure to look them healthy environments for our kids. over and meet with your child’s My son’s teacher created a “yoga teachers. This is the most effective break” for her students, recharging way of taking part and making an their energy level. What a great impact on their education. idea! I also happened to notice the PTA committees have begun number of bikes at each school meeting and organizing the first in the neighborhood. There is events of the season. Prospect only a handful at most schools, Valley had their dance that was but almost 50 at Maple Grove free to attend for the second year. Elementary. You guys rock! New for PV is also a monthly Guy Nahmiach I know, you are asking what social hour for parents, starting was I doing counting bikes at Sunday, Sept. 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Abrusci’s. It is not a fundraiser, but a place the various schools? You see, my garage was for parents to simply network, make new broken into a few weeks ago. The thief stole friends and exchange ideas. We also have my maroon color Trek 8000 mountain bike, a Edgewater Elementary working on their Fall case of Labatt beer and a bag full of chocolate bars, only sold in Canada. Convinced that Festival, Thursday, Oct. 18. Over at Wheat Ridge High School, Nancy Cheech & Chong were the main suspects, I Waring and her team kicked off their PTSA was assured by the WR police over the phone activities by inviting neighborhood schools, that it would have been “kids.” There is a large politicians and parents to learn more about reward if I can get that bike back. Lastly, Police Chief Brennan is raising ballot issues 3A and 3B. This is an important vote on the ballot this November. Read the cold dollars for the Backpack Program that provides facts about this hot topic in a focus article in food to children at Wheat Ridge “Title 1” this issue. With a goal of 300 PTSA members, elementary schools each weekend during the I encourage every parent at WRHS to sign up school year. I urge everyone to reach the Chief with Nancy this week. As we decide between at City Hall to make a donation. IB at Lakewood or GT at Wheat Ridge for our daughter, I just might be filling out that Guy Nahmiach can be reached at 303-999-5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. form myself. By GUy NAHMIACH
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Wheat Ridge Residents on National TV By CyNdy BeAl On the evening of Sept. 6, Wheat Ridge received its chance to shine in the national spotlight on an episode of the reality TV show “House Hunters.” House Hunters on HGTV featured new Wheat Ridge residents Chris and Mali Walsh. They moved to Wheat Ridge from Denver. The community viewing event was held at Right Coast Pizza at the corner of 38th Avenue and High Court. “It was fun,” said Mali of the experience but it was also tiring as a film crew followed them for five days. “House Hunters” is a reality TV show that chronicles the last stages of the home-buying process, focusing on the final three properties. The Walshes looked at two houses in Wheat Ridge and one in Denver with their Realtor,
Summit Center Continued from page 1 A second venture is the Summit Center Vending Enterprise, a member-run business. There are vending machines at several Center locations, supplied and maintained by members of Summit Center.
Wheat Ridge Best Nomination The Summit Center has been nominated for the 2012 Wheat Ridge Business of the Year. It is no wonder. Barnett tells us that unemployment for people with severe mental illnesses is about 90 percent nationally. The Summit Center has a 43 percent employment rate for its members. It has nearly doubled its staff with seven hires in 2012 and is on target to place almost twice as many individuals as last year.
Andrew Nagel, before choosing a home in Wheat Ridge. Nagel, of RE/MAX of Cherry Creek, works in the same office as Mali. Mali contacted “House Hunters” about being on the show, and Nagel had to supply video as part of the show’s selection process. The Walshes purchased a 1957 brick trilevel, 1,426 square feet, for $265,000 in June. They have updated the kitchen, which Mali referred to as “terrible” on the show. “Overall, we thought the show did a good job, and it was not like ‘Jersey Shore,’” said Chris.
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Annual Bowl-a-thon october 20 The 13th Annual Summit Center Bowla-Thon will be held on Saturday October 20 at Holiday Bowl from 12:30-4:00 p.m. Early registration lasts until October 5. To register, call 303-432-5144 or email JCMHEvents@ jcmh.org. Put together a team, donate door prizes, sponsor another…your participation is welcome. Every member of the Summit Center who finds rewarding work is a testament to true community where exclusion is denied. The partnerships with employers improve the lives of the people hired, the economy and community. The Jefferson Center has a speakers’ bureau. If you’d like to learn more about their services and mental health issues in your community call 303-432-5144.
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