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WES WHITNEY AS THE FARMER MASCOT WAS “RACE READY” before the start of the 34th An-nual Wheat Ridge Farmers 5000, Sept. 14. The event raises money for Wheat Ridge High and helps promote fi tness and community spirit. The Farmers will host their fi rst annual Farmer Golf Ball Frenzy Fundraiser now through Oct. 15. Details can be found on page 11 of this issue. PHOTO BY NICK DESIMONE

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38th Corridor Plan, Much-Needed Maintenance at Stake in Wheat Ridge Election

By J. Patrick O’Leary

It’s offi cial: Whether Wheat Ridge will see the fi nal implementation of the 38th

Avenue Corridor Plan will be decided by voters this fall. But more importantly, they’ll also decide whether to raise the city sales tax to pay for capital improvement projects, including storm drainage upgrades and the revitalization of Anderson Park, 44th Avenue and Field Street. Wheat Ridge City Council voted 7-0 on Aug. 25 to ask its residents to approve a one-cent sales-and-use-tax increase, plus a bonding question, and a change in street width designation to widen of portions of 38th Avenue. Although the $6.4 million from the tax increase would fund a wide variety public works projects, the implementation of the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan will not be one of them. Ballots for the mail-in only election will be mailed in mid-October, and must be returned by Tuesday, Nov. 4. Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay, City Council members and community leaders launched the Yes on Issue 2A campaign at the Anderson Park Pavilion on the evening of Sept. 8. According to a press release, the increase is expected to generate up to $6.4 million annually, and allow the city to raise another $40 million through bonds, to fund repairs to city roads and bridges, upgrade storm-water and fl ood-plain drainage systems, and construct and improve local park and recreation facilities. The group’s web site can be found at http://yeson2a.org/. “Our supporters include Mayor Jay and all the council members,” said spokesman Bill Ray. “Plus, we have a large group of business leaders supporting 2A. We are

working to build our coalition.” Yes on 2A registered with the city clerk on Aug. 24, with Feldmann Nagel, LLC, as its registered agent. The group’s committee includes Kim Calomino, Margie Seyfer and Guy Nahmiach. “There’s huge support for 2A as long as no money goes to 38th,” said Nahmiach. “The city is behind in infrastructure updating overall. Most will go to the storm drain system.” He added that over 100 Wheat Ridge homes are designated in a fl oodplain, requiring higher insurance premiums. “The city wants to divert the water and make the homes safe.” The context of this year’s proposed sales tax increase is far different from last year’s, when then-mayor Jerry DiTullio vetoed council’s proposal. “I vetoed the proposed sales tax increase in 2013 because it was a blank check, there was no public outreach and the previous council was shooting from the hip on how the money would be spent,” DiTullio explained. “This council, this year, performed a 600-person survey and held fi ve town meetings to ask the voters what they wanted if a sales tax increase was proposed. Based on citizen input, we have included fl ood plain drainage and mitigation for Lena Gulch and Clear Creek for up to 250 homes, Anderson Park improvements, new I-70 hook ramps at 32nd and Youngfi eld and city-wide street and bridge improvements to be paid for by a $40 million bond. A small investment of one penny per one dollar equals huge returns for our city.” And for the record, he’s neutral on 2B. Wheat Ridge Wants 2B has about 20

By Cyndy Beal

Wheat Ridge’s budding marijuana businesses are getting some residents

fi red up. The latest development is the future of the southeast corner of 38th Avenue and Miller Street. The site was to be the possible home of a new marijuana-related business, and has raised questions about larger issues. How Wheat Ridge and other municipalities within Colorado handle retail/recreational sales of marijuana and the industry as a whole is a moving target and in a state of fl ux. Colorado itself continues to create and adopt additional rules and regulations related to marijuana. So, Wheat Ridge is not alone in these decisions. On Aug. 18 at a special Wheat Ridge city council meeting, council voted unanimously in favor of Ordinance 1554, a “90-day moratorium on the acceptance of new marijuana business applications, in order to pursue a solution to citizens’ concerns about zoning and notice of application,” per the city’s website. The potential marijuana business hadn’t yet applied for a businesses license, and was in the pre-application process, the fi rst step for new construction in the city. The property owner had begun demolition of an existing gas station at the 38th Avenue and Miller Street site. Wheat Ridge presently has fi ve marijuana centers that sell medical and/or retail marijuana. The city council is exploring around a half dozen options, including special-use permits for marijuana-related businesses. The 90-day moratorium will end on Sunday, Nov. 16, or until council takes action. On Monday, Sept. 22 at the regular city council meeting, individuals or groups will get the opportunity to speak about

their opinions regarding marijuana-related businesses; time will be limited to 10 minutes each for proponents and opponents. Part of the pro and con debate are not just residents of Wheat Ridge, but local and national organizations. A representative of the SAM organization (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) is scheduled to do a presentation for the council. Common concerns with those opposed to retail/recreational marijuana are the possible increase in under-age consumption and students bringing marijuana or marijuana-infused products, such as edibles, to school. Other concerns are possible increases of driving under the infl uence of marijuana. On Sept. 11, Parents for a Healthy Colorado were part of a community meeting at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Its website describes the group as “… a volunteer, parent-led, non partisan, grassroots coalition speaking up for the health and safety of our children with regards to the commercialization of the marijuana industry.” One of the larger concerns for both groups is the selling of edibles, marijuana-infused food products, such as candy and cookies that may appeal to children. Per state law, patrons of marijuana shops are required to be over the age of 21. The Colorado Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is currently evaluating additional regulations on the labeling and packaging of edibles. “Kids taking the edibles is a public safety concern,” said Michael Elliott, director of Marijuana Industry Group, a trade association that supports and represents both the medical and recreational marijuana industries.

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Seven of the best local Celtic bands are highlights of this year’s Celtic Harvest

Festival Edgewater, set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 & 21 at Citizen’s Park, 24th & Benton, west of Sloans Lake. The festival celebrates Colorado’s diverse artists and musicians and the rich Celtic culture. Colcannon, Indulgers, Celtic Friends, Commoners, Stubby Shillelaghs, Big Paddy and Rare Oulde Times will play throughout both days of the festival. Traditional entertainment will be provided by pipe bands, Celtic dancers and, on Saturday evening, a Clan Ceilidh and ceremonial calling of the clans. This year the clans will again share their history, traditions and genealogy. The Renaissance Scots Reenactment Village will depict the early 1600s of Highland Scotland, before the battle of Culloden. The Celtic Marketplace will offer merchandise for sale, and the Farmer’s Market fresh produce. A variety of food

and drinks will be available, including fi ne Scotch and Oskar Blues Brews. New this year is bungee jumping with Airbound. For wannabe crofters, Hawkquest will entertain and educate with their birds of prey, and Billy Pickel will offer sheep herding lessons. The Dogs of the British Isle will showcase more than 20 dog breeds. For wee-uns, a Punch and Judy puppet show by Cosmic Circle Puppets will enchant audiences with a touch of whimsy and mayhem. Celtic-themed games and crafts for children of all ages, face painters, a medieval bouncy castle and storytelling in the Kids Korner will make the festival a family affair. Entry is $2 for ages 16 and up; children are admitted free. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information visit www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com or call Dan at 720-763-3012.

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Dear Editor: Passionate, persistent, intelligent and committed. These adjectives describe the way I remember two of my high school teachers. One taught sophomore English classes. All year she homed in on the “inevitability of change” in our lives. She was passionate and persistent that we must be ready to accept and to cope with the many changes we would face. The other passionate and persistent teacher taught American History to seniors. Her mission was to make sure we left her class with a commitment to “watch our government.” She was a true patriot who forced us to consider and analyze all aspects of a democracy governed by the people. She emphasized that the right to vote was sacred. With that sacred vote came a tremendous responsibility to use it intelligently. We learned that “government” is “us,” not “they,” but “us.”

So, what does that mean? It means that every vote we cast must be a considered one. It means that I, as a voter, will have listened, analyzed and become confi dent that I know why I am casting my vote for a particular candidate or ballot issue. It means that all three levels of government – local, state and national – deserve my careful attention. If a candidate is seeking re-election, I will have researched how he or she has voted on issues and if they match the way I would have voted. Has the fi rst-time candidate stated clearly and specifi cally his or her positions on issues? It means that I will have listened to both sides of an issue and that I will have participated in civil discussions without demonizing others. Rapid change has become a way of life. But the obligation to cast a reasoned vote has not changed.

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active members and 100 people actively engaged in the program, according to spokesperson Rachel Hultin, Wheat Ridge resident and offi cer on the Wheat Ridge Transportation Advisory Team. The group registered with the city clerk on Sept. 10. Its registered agent is Kim Calomino, who also sits on the Yes on 2A committee. As a former Live Well Wheat Ridge community coordinator, Hultin has been involved with the comprehensive plan as well as the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan. “I am personally just passionate about this particular initiative,” she said. It’s not just about a new 38th Avenue, it’s about bringing all sidewalks and curb cuts into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, she explains, allowing a more active lifestyle for seniors. So far, she said people who moved to Wheat Ridge in the past fi ve or six years are very excited about the changes, and engaging residents in the initiative will be an important part of approval. “It’s going to be a really grassroots campaign,” she said. To learn more, email WheatRidgeWants

[email protected] or 303-667-0609. Opposing both initiatives is Citizens for an Inclusive Wheat Ridge (CFIWR), which registered with the city clerk in February, with Vivian Vos as agent. “The intent of CFIWR is to make citizens fully aware of how ballot initiative 2B in particular impacts the taxpayer dollars already spent, as well as the negative impacts to long-time businesses that have invested in the community,” according to a statement provided by Vivan Vos. “CFIWR will be pointing out the high cost to taxpayers, the deconstruction of the avenue, the concern we have for emergency vehicles being able to maneuver narrower streets, concern for businesses and how will they survive the prolonged reconstruction.” A few people have been posting on behalf of CFIWR on the “38th Ave. - Wheat Ridge Main St” Facebook page. That neutral, public discussion page on the future of that segment of the city is particularly active, with nearly 120 members and daily posts. The group will be distributing fl iers in neighborhoods. Volunteers can contact CFIWR at [email protected], 303-900-7373 or on Facebook (Citizens for Inclusive Wheat Ridge).

Wheat Ridge resident and Parents of Healthy Colorado volunteer Jennifer Shepherd said that their organization doesn’t want more pot shops or really want them at all. The community meeting at the Wheat Ridge attracted around 60 people, largely Wheat Ridge residents. So far Wheat Ridge and Edgewater are the only municipalities in Jefferson County to allow retail marijuana businesses.

Numbers at a Glance Retail marijuana is taxed by the state at a higher rate than medical marijuana. In July, recreational sales of marijuana surpassed those of medical marijuana for the fi rst time. The total Colorado sales tax on retail marijuana is 12.9 percent. Wheat Ridge taxes marijuana sales at 7.5 percent. Overall sales taxes collected by Wheat Ridge were $9.2 million year-to-date, and $1.4 million for the month of July. Marijuana sales taxes collected were $104,000 year to date, and $5,979.24 for the month of July. Fees collected, year-to-date, were $40,573.24.

Law Enforcement Driving under the infl uence of marijuana or any drug remains illegal. The legal limit for drivers is fi ve nanograms per milliliter of whole blood for the THC limit. THC is a chemical compound or active ingredient in marijuana that can create intoxication. The legal limits for THC continue to be debated. Unlike alcohol, THC can remain in

the blood long after intoxication.

Arrests2014, roughly from Jan. 1 to Sept. 11DUI (Marijuana) Arrests: 7 (three were alcohol and marijuana)DUI (Alcohol): 103

2013, roughly from Jan. 1 to Sept. 11DUI (Marijuana) Arrests: 5 (1 Alcohol-Marijuana)DUI (Alcohol): 116

2013 Total:DUI (Marijuana) Arrests: 6 (1 Alcohol-Marijuana)DUI (Alcohol): 166

Timeline Highlights November 2000: Amendment 20 passes. The amendment allowed persons (over the age of 18, or with parental consent) who are receiving medical treatment for a debilitating medical condition to apply for a medical marijuana registration identifi cation card, with physician certifi cation, through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). November 2012: Amendment 64 passes. The amendment allows a person over 21 to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana, up to 1 ounce for Colorado residents. It permitted local governments to regulate or prohibit such facilities. October 2013: Wheat Ridge City Council voted 5-3 in favor of allowing retail marijuana businesses. January 2014: Wheat Ridge allows existing medical marijuana dispensaries to additionally operate and open as retail marijuana businesses.

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By Bonnie McNulty

In the first few months of my tenure as mayor, I received many calls from

residents who were having trouble getting their landlords to do needed repairs on their homes. The issues were usually hot water heaters, broken water pipes, mold and other health and safety issues. I spoke to our city’s staff and found they were also getting the same kind of calls. What I learned is that the city does not require any minimum standards for rentals, nor is it allowed to voluntarily get involved in such issues. Colorado does have a Warranty of Habitability Law, however it is a timely process and very difficult for the average person to wade through. For a quick look at Colorado’s habitability law, visit http://blog.bradfordpublishing.com/leases-and-landlord-tenant/colorados-warranty-of-habitability-law-the-tenants-view/ Since that time, city council members have spent years in research and holding workshops to find possible solutions. The resulting Rental Property Maintenance Code (Rental Code) will come before council for its First Reading on Oct. 2. This ordinance will set minimum livability standards and make it mandatory that landlords in Edgewater register with the city, carry a business license, and have their properties inspected. The devil’s in the details. The idea behind the Rental Code is to support tenants and hold landlords accountable for providing

safe living conditions. The question is: Does this ordinance achieve that goal? Will the new mandates on landlords benefit tenants? Some say not only will it benefit tenants, but also that the city has a duty to assure safe housing.

Others say it will merely push out Edgewater’s lower-income renters as landlords come into compliance with the law. And some have questioned whether or not the law is fair. Should a Property Maintenance Code only apply to landlords, or should it apply to all of Edgewater’s property owners? There is still time to let council know whether or not you support this kind of policy

in Edgewater. Before the Rental Property Maintenance Code becomes law, city council must vote on it twice, with the first vote scheduled for Oct. 2. The Rental Code has taken a very long time to get to where it is today and is still controversial. As the city looked at what other communities have done, there seems to be no common approach. For more information on this ordinance or to receive a copy in its entirety please contact City Hall at 2401 Sheridan Blvd., or call the City Clerk at 720-763-3002. City Council will meet on Oct. 2, 7 p.m., at City Hall. I invite you to have coffee or tea at Target’s Starbuck’s every Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. Don’t forget, I’m buying. If you would like to meet another time please contact me.

Contact Edgewater Mayor Bonnie Mc-Nulty at 303-233-6216 or [email protected].

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Celtic Harvest Festival By Laura Keegan

It’s almost fall. The subtle changes have begun. Hints of orange, red and yellow

tinge the leaves—it seems too early this year. Looking at the green tomatoes, jalapeños still promising heat, and grass-like chives bending in the rainfall that failed to turn to snow, we see the fruits of our labor struggling to mature, not yet ripened by a summer season that has had its own difficulties—gray clouds and rain were more the norm this year that our usual hot, arid summer days. We are reminded of how little we can control. Yet, as we round the corner into fall, we find that in the process of gardening not only did we sow seeds into the ground, we rediscovered a sense of accomplishment and a newfound sense of community as many of us moved outdoors and connected with our neighbors. With the knowledge that we need to plant and nurture the roots of community, we too are growing and reaching out. We’re finding a neighbor – or two, or 10 or 20 – to wave to, or at the very least to share a friendly “hello” with. We’ve taken control and realized we can and should reach out to each other. We do not have to be excessive about it, will most likely always have an invisible fence around our perimeters, but that is OK. We need that too. But knowing that the couple walking with their child or their dog, or riding their bicycles down the street are approachable, is an abundance we have carefully tended and nurtured. Our payoff is a sense of belonging and a sense of pride in a community that we

helped grow. Six years ago, a similar need to share, reach and grow our Edgewater community, in a new way, was born. Edgewater wanted to have a quality event that did not cost families a fortune to attend, where kids and adults alike could be entertained and let

their hair down and have a good time. We tended that idea and it grew. With great pride, the City of Edgewater presents its fifth annual Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater. On Sept. 20 and 21, we open our Citizen’s Park at 24th and Benton to our community. We’ll have all things Celtic there, yet we have strived to use only musicians, material

and food vendors, dancers, rented wares, services and numerous other entertainments that are Colorado local. We invite you to be a part of your community. Come and enjoy! This year’s entertainments are: Music by Colcannon, Indulgers, Celtic Friends, Commoners, Stubby Shillelaghs, Big Paddy, Rare Oulde Times. Enjoy the RenScot Village, Celtic Clans, the ceremonial Calling of the Clans, Celtic dancers, sheep herding, Hawkquest, food, shopping, Oskar Blues beer, fine scotch, whiskey, Airbound bungee jumping, Kids Korner, Dogs of the British Isles and much more. The times are Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and schedules, visit www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com. Contact Edgewater Councilwoman Laura Keegan at 303-232-0745 or lkeegan @edgewaterco.com.

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A s you may know, the mayor and city council have placed an item on

November’s ballot, asking Wheat Ridge voters for an increase in the city’s sales tax. This initiative is worthy of your support. Wheat Ridge currently has one of the lowest sales taxes in the area at 3 percent. It is true that an increase of 1 percent, one penny per dollar, will make our sales tax one of the highest. In order to accurately compare our sales tax to that of other cities around us, I ask you to look at the bigger picture. Take Lakewood, for example; its sales tax also stands at 3 percent. However the next time you visit a Lakewood shopping area, take a look at your receipt. The city adds something called a “public improvement fee,” listed on your receipt as “PIF.” Belmar adds 2.5 percent; Colorado Mills adds 1.4 percent; Creekside, at Colfax and Wadsworth adds 1.5 percent and the Promenade at Denver West adds 1.4 percent. In other words, several of your favorite shopping areas in Lakewood add a sales tax and a “fee” that inflate the total cost of your purchases by between 4.3 and 5.5 percent. It is important to note here that the citizens of Lakewood were not given the opportunity to vote on these “fees.” One additional item to add to this picture is that Wheat Ridge also has a low property tax mill levy at 1.830 mills, substantially lower than the 7.23 mills average for Colorado cities. Our mill levy equates to about $36 going to the city for a home valued at $250,000.

For example, Arvada’s mill levy stands at 4.310 mills, Golden at 12.34 mills and Lakewood at 4.711 mills. The bottom line is that as members of the Wheat Ridge community, our tax burden is very low. And that’s been nice. But it’s also made it difficult for the city to generate the revenue that will allow us to grow, improve

and flourish. We need to make a change. As you will see on the ballot question, the tax dollars will go to improving critical infrastructure, such as maintaining and improving roads and bridges, addressing storm water and flood drainage issues, funding the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of our parks and

recreation facilities. This includes the revitalization of Anderson

Park. We’re talking about one ballot initiative, representing a tax increase. But the bigger picture is that when it comes to reinvesting in our city, we are lagging behind our neighbors and, in turn, short-changing ourselves. As a Wheat Ridge native, I know this is a strong community that enjoys its small-town feel, perfectly nestled between downtown and the mountains. We have the ability to preserve everything we value. I ask you to join me in celebrating and respecting our past while preparing for our future by voting yes on ballot item 2A.

Kristi Davis is Wheat Ridge City Coun-cil Member of District II, and can be con-tacted at [email protected] or 303-757-8488.

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Cancer screening is done on a select group of people in order to detect

cancer at an early stage before the disease causes noticeable symptoms. If a screening program is effective, the cancer will be detected when it may be easier to treat and cure, thus decreasing the risk of dying from the specific cancer for which the screening program is used. Screening programs must be carefully followed to ensure that they are not placing patients at an increased risk of unnecessary procedures, especially when the risk of cancer death is not diminished. Various organizations and specialty groups provide recommendations on screening programs for both men and women. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) provides unbiased recommendations on cancer screening based on scientific literature reporting outcomes of screened populations. Other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, also provide guidelines for cancer screening. Some general guidelines from the USPSTF for men include the following: • Routine screening for colorectal cancer is recommended starting at age 50 and continuing to age 75. • Certain men age 76-85 may also require

screening. However routine screening is not recommended. • Colorectal cancer screening is not recommended for men older than 85. • Screening for lung cancer should only be considered in a high-risk population of men age 55-80 with a history of smoking

one pack per day for at least 30 years and who are currently smoking or have quit in the past 15 years. • Routine Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer is no longer recommended. However, other groups still recommend consideration of screening certain individuals at high risk. People should discuss cancer screening with their

primary care physician in order to determine whether or not it is indicated and also which methods are most appropriate. Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, will hold a free Men’s Health Screening on Saturday, Sept. 27, 9-11:30 a.m., offering prostate exams, testicular exams and several others especially important to men. Screenings at the event are rapid screenings only and not meant to be a substitute for a complete exam. Reservations are required. To see if you qualify for the screenings and to make an appointment, call 303-689-4595.

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Martial Arts Studio Opens on West 38th

29 Degrees of Gung Fu, a dojo owned by martial artist and black belt James Bedwell, has opened at 5515 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. The “29 Degrees” skill set created for the dojo (the classic Japanese word for “place of the way”) are teachings that integrate mind, body and spirit while developing ancient skills derived from Chinese and Japanese martial arts systems, according to Bedwell. The main focus is the strengthening, awareness and mastery of skill. The dojo’s Women’s Self Defense Class teaches how to keep a potentially dangerous situation from escalating. Interested? You’re invited to visit a class in session. Ages 14 and up are encouraged. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 720-936-9992 or visit www.29degreesofgungfu.com.

Wheat Ridge to Honor Best Businesses Oct. 1

The nominations are in for the best of Wheat Ridge businesses. The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Business Association will host the Wheat Ridge Business Award Breakfast and business appreciation ceremony, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. One winner will be selected and recognized in each of the following categories: Business of the Year: Abrusci’s Italian Restaurant, Applejack Wine and Spirits, Colorado Plus, Larson’s Ski and Sport, Neighborhood Gazette, People’s Market, Visions in Gold, and Wheat Ridge Animal

Hospital. Reinvestment Award: Christiano’s Gelato, The Office Bar and Lounge, and Seyfer Specialties. Four other awards will be presented at the ceremony: City Council’s Partnership Award; Mayor’s Business Partnership Award; Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year; and Cultural Commission Award. The city has hosted the annual business appreciation ceremony for the past 11 years, recognizing businesses that have had a significant impact and have made contributions to the community. Last year the WRBA joined the city in hosting, to further strengthen the collaboration between the two organizations. The event is free, but reservations are required by Sept. 27; email [email protected] or call 303-235-2806.

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Empower Cycling Studio, an indoor cycling and small group fitness studio is celebrating its opening with free classes, food and giveaways on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. Located across from the Super Target at 4980 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, the free classes are held at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. each day of the weekend. A full description of studio offerings, class descriptions and instructor bios are available on the web site, www.EmpowerCycle.com. Space is limited, so guests are invited to pre-register online. Participants can also enter into a drawing for a free month of unlimited classes. For more information, visit www.EmpowerCycle.com.

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By Zachary Urban

The hottest spot in town isn’t in town, it’s online. The Facebook group

Wheat Ridge Neighbors continues to be a hotbed of community goings on, updates, recommendations, sharing of fruits and vegetables, and other neighborly acts of kindness. The group is, in its own words, “a place to share news and events for the residents of Wheat Ridge, and to build a community that extends beyond online posts. We have also invited WR businesses to post their promotions twice a month. Get to know your neighbors here and across the fence!” At the beginning of the year the group had about 100 members, and as of Sept. 15 over 715. This explosion of growth doesn’t show any signs of slowing down, either. It has been a go-to place for all things Wheat Ridge over the past few months. The topics posted to Wheat Ridge Neighbors really run the gamut. • A homeowner sought advice on their trees: “We need a knowledgeable tree trimmer – not someone that just hacks away at the branches. Any names and numbers?” • An accident happened and curious minds wanted to know the details: “Does anyone know exactly what happened at 38th & Nelson?” • A consumer seeking a locally sourced product posted: “Where might I be able to buy locally grown raw honey?” • An apple-laden neighbor posted: “Anyone have a food dehydrator that I could borrow for a few days? I’ll compensate with fresh or dried apples....Thanks!” I just happened to have a food dehydrator

that I wasn’t using, so I responded to that post with the offer to lend it. I’m looking forward to tasting some of those dried apples.

If you are not already a member I would suggest joining if only to be in the know. Wheat Ridge Neighbors has been ably moderated by Wheat Ridge Resident Debbie Sarcone, who has a keen eye towards weeding out those who violate the “anti-campaigning” rule for the group. There is no leadership, agenda or politics behind the group. It is a valuable asset to the community and I look forward to seeing you join in the

conversation. Kudos goes out to Wheat Ridge based start-up AWhere Inc., which helps growers guide their business decision using Big Data. According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal AWhere, Inc. just finished raising $7 million in new Series A funding, and CEO John Corbett was quoted as saying, “We can help farmers face challenges where their old practices aren’t a fit anymore. Rainy season may be coming at a different time this year, and we can help them decide whether to plant millet instead of maize, for example. Whatever it takes to stay in business, and to use resources in a sustainable way.” This news caused Wheat Ridge resident Dave Maney to Tweet: “Once again proving that #WheatRidge is increasingly a digital hotbed.” I would echo that statement, we need more innovation and encouragement of digital firms seeking to do business in Wheat Ridge.

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By Guy Nahmiach

It’s been almost a month since our kids have gone back to school and all is finally calm.

Parents are back to their normal routines: dropping kids off, going to Starbucks for a quick meeting and then on to the remodeled King Soopers, where they’re still trying to understand the random layout of products. For most schools, things started off rather well. But at Prospect Valley Elementary, with one teacher quitting on the first day of school, classes had to be rearranged with some surpassing the 30-student mark. It was followed by a sixth-grade teacher and the secretary resigning this week. And finally, all three first-grade teachers announced their retirement. Talk about stress. No doubt replacing Ms. Monaco and especially Ms. Hutton will not be easy. During Dylan’s graduation from sixth grade last year, Hutton was the only one to come out and hug the students she had in her own class some five years earlier. They will be missed! Generational transitions throughout our schools are never easy. New teachers are frustrated by not being able to implement new teaching technics, and parents are concerned with the lack of vigor in new physical education instructors and other programs. Everitt Middle is another school experiencing transition. As are many other schools across the country. Styles and tradition are one thing, but technology seems to be the biggest factor. With students being so much more tech savvy these days, teachers are using this very avenue to communicate, implement and teach the curriculum. I was floored when I walked into this year’s first PTA meeting to find over 20 energetic teachers ready with their plans for after-school clubs, community interaction and fundraisers. Talk about raising the bar! If you are considering a middle school for your child next year, make sure to visit with Principal Gomez. You will not be disappointed. Congratulations to our own Pennington Elementary for winning the National PTA Award of Excellence, recognizing their efforts to increase parent engagement at the school. Applause also goes to Mountain Phoenix for successfully securing Fruitdale as the location for their new high school. It

will be great to have a choice for families at that level as well. Speaking of choice, as we go to press I am excited about the upcoming (Sept. 17) Education Summit, the first of many organized by the Wheat Ridge Committee for Educational Excellence. Held at the Wheat

Ridge Rec Center, it is a chance for local schools to promote themselves to local families. Each school will be represented by their principal and will have a table with handouts. With so many rumors and opinions floating around, it will be great to get first-hand information about programs, strengths and staffing. Please note that this summit is not about the school board. However, if you do have

a question for them, we have superintendent Dan McMinimee answering directly. Look for his column, Ask the Super, in this issue (see right) as he explains the importance of keeping and rewarding our most effective teachers, as well as increasing our starting salaries as to attract more teachers to Jeffco. I completely agree that most teachers are underpaid and have not had a raise in over five years. But I have to ask, where were the picket signs and votes of no confidence before this new board? Why the frustration with a 3-2 vote? No objection was ever made to the four years of repeated 4-1 votes. Every member of that board represents constituents and voters that elected this new board in. As a parent, I feel like my child and I are stuck in the middle of this fight. Neither side is getting my full support and that’s exactly why charter and private schools are growing every day. Actually, I’ve been more concerned about my son starting school at 7:15 a.m. I am like most middle school parents, perplexed about how it came about for these kids – who are zombie-like in the morning – to start classes so early, and end up on the street at 2:15 p.m. Major studies have been submitted at the federal level proving that students of middle-school age would perform far better if they started later in the morning. We also know that these kids would have less opportunity for “getting in trouble” if they finished class later in the afternoon. But then again, everything revolves around the bus schedule. That’s how we place importance in our district. As always, thanks for reading.

Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected].

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With protests and news coming out of board meetings and various media, how can you reassure parents that the district is doing everything possible to retain and reward our most effective teachers?

The Jeffco School Board is finalizing a plan this week that will have the vast majority of Jeffco teachers see larger paychecks this year. While previous discussions centered on giving teachers “step raises” per the collective bargaining agreement, nearly 1 out of 10 Jeffco teachers would have seen no increase in their compensation under that plan. All Jeffco teachers participated in the salary reductions and furlough days, and while salaries have been returned to their original levels this board has consistently said it was not fair that so many effective and highly effective teachers would not see an increase in their take-home pay if “step raises” were given. In addition, the Board of Education increased by over 50 percent the amount available for compensation increases this year. Original budget projections had $11.7 million allocated for compensation increase. The board raised that to over $18 million, some of that will go toward raising the salary for entry-level teachers; currently at a low of $33,616 all entry salaries will be raised to at least $38,000. This will make us more competitive with Denver area school districts for young talent, and keep those that have been hired in the last few years. All highly effective teachers will see an even larger pay check. The board has asked staff to differentiate the compensation increases so that highly effective teachers will see an even greater increase in their take-home pay. We believe this will serve to attract and retain the best teachers to our system. We want everyone to know that this Board of Education is committed to making the increases retroactive to the first of the school year, and central staff is working as quickly as possible to determine the actual increases for each employee. Thank you for staying with us as we find a way to assure that all effective Jeffco teachers are rewarded for their great work and want to continue working in this school district. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information.

Thank you,Dan McMinimeeSuperintendent, Jeffco Public Schools

If you have a question for Superintendent McMinimee, please submit it to [email protected] or call it in to 303 999-5789.

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To volunteer or obtain more informa-tion about the Yard Buddy Project, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591.

Communication Through Validation

By Julia Spigarelli

Communication is the foundation of healthy relationships. It involves

listening, talking and understanding. The success of our relationships depends on how well we communicate with each other.

“What do you want and how are you going to let me know?” The process of communication can be complex involving several components, (especially in this age of mobile technology): • Your tone of voice • A clear voice and good pronunciation • The receiver hearing you – being able to hear you and listening to you • Medium: in person, using the telephone, email or texting, or sign language • Your feelings when you are communicating and the feelings of the person listening • Your body language • How long you speak and how long and how well you listen There are so many things to consider during this reciprocal exchange. We give, we take, we speak, and we listen. Poor communication in the workplace may lead to poor productivity. Poor communication in personal relationships can lead to frustration, trust issues and the eventual breakdown of the relationship. Our own strong ideas and opinions can become

barriers to effective communication. We need to have an open mind, know our topic, know our purpose and communicate respectfully a little at a time. Communication can also be influenced by the environment (cold, hot, noisy, etc.) the style of the speaker and the language that is used. Statistics show that people remember: • 10 percent of what they read • 20 percent of what they hear • 30 percent of what they see • 40 percent of what they hear and see A good way to begin communicating is with validation. Validation means: to confirm, endorse or authenticate. To hear, acknowledge and respect another person’s feelings or opinions (regardless of whether the listener agrees with the content). Validation Communication is a peaceful and respectful method of communication that reduces stress, enhances dignity and allows for ongoing communication and resolution by “stepping into the world of another person and seeing through their eyes.” The listener may also engage in empathy with the other person. Empathy is the ability to co-experience and relate to another’s thoughts and emotions. Considered to be a higher order in the overall complexity of human emotions, empathy involves a more active process with a deeper understanding and more imagination. It is different from sympathy, which means the ability to support the emotional experience of another person with compassion and sensitivity.

Validation Principles: • People are unique and worthwhile. • People should be accepted as they are. • Listening with empathy builds trust, reduces anxiety and restores dignity. • Painful feelings that are expressed and validated by a trusted listener will diminish. • Painful feelings that are ignored, suppressed or not acknowledged will gain in strength.

Validate, Diffuse, Redirect, Resolve Once we have validated someone’s feelings, we can diffuse a complicated or volatile situation and then redirect the conversation or behavior towards a viable resolution. The basic building block of good communication is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value.

Julia Spigarelli is the Resident Ser-vices Coordinator at Highland West and South Independent Senior Living Commu-nity, 6340 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. Contact her at 303-424-9401.

Yard Buddies to Salve Seniors’ Snow Woes

By Laura Poole

During our long Colorado winters there is snow that must be removed from

sidewalks and yards, but not everyone can plow the heavy white wonder that winter has left behind. So this year the Yard Buddy Program will aim to alleviate the often times heavy burden on the elderly population. The Jewish Family Service (or JFC) of Colorado, along with the Wheat Ridge Police Department, is starting up the Yard Buddies Project this year with a group of volunteers to help those in the community who need help clearing snow from their sidewalks, in hopes to connect and provide resources for the elderly, as well as avoid citations for improperly deposited snow, ice and debris. Program Coordinator of the JFC Colorado Senior Connections Alison Joucovsky says the whole program started with a conversation with the police department, where she found out that there are “often low income seniors who need help, they physically and financially can’t take care of their yard,” and she decided to see if she could gather a volunteer base for a program to assist when needed. Public Information Officer of the Wheat Ridge Police Department John Romero says that they rarely hand out tickets or citations, but instead implement methods, information and similar programs to Yard Buddies in order to keep from handing them out. Only in extreme cases of a “repeat situation” where they have had to confront a homeowner multiple times does the WRPD hand out a serious citation that can lead to a fine and appearance in court. The process of enforcing the ordinance consists overall of giving homeowners many chances to clean up their yards with simple warnings. Most of the time a citation or ticket is issued when a contractor or third party removes snow by plowing it into the street or sidewalk to the point of impeding pedestrian and vehicular traffic, but can easily be remedied by proper removal. The ordinance does not penalize the natural falling and collection of snow after a storm, just the method of proper disposal. Mary McKenna, WRPD Community Services Team Supervisor, says that the department tries “every avenue we can to get a family in compliance,” meaning warnings are given to residents instead of a citation to allow them to remedy the situation. Officers try to provide resources if someone needs assistance with snow shoveling, if hiring a company to do so is not financially feasible

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WHAT’S HAPPENINGShare Fresh Produce with Seniors at Crop Drop, Sept. 21

Gardeners with surplus veggies are invited to bring them to share with senior citizens at a free Crop Drop, held Sunday, Sept. 21, 9-11:30 a.m., at the Highland South Park, 6363 W. 35th Ave. Seniors who would like to pick up free produce should bring their own bags. Classes in gardening and composting will also be offered at the event.

For more information, contact Ali-son Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajou-covsky@ jewishfamilyservice.org.

Meet and Greet Candidates for Jefferson County Offices, Sept. 23

Candidates for county-wide officeswill be on hand to answer questions and address concerns in the atrium of the Jeffco Administration Building (also known as the Taj Mahal), 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. Candidates for county-wide officeswill be on hand to answer your questions and address your concerns. Candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff, Coroner, Commissioner, Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, and Assessor have been invited to attend. To prepare for this event, or if you are unable to attend, visit Vote411.org. This web-based guide provides pertinent voting information about these candidates and others. You can read candidates’ platforms and answers to specific questions in theirown words. The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County is sponsoring this event, and its members will be present to answer questions about the League. Refreshments will be served. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, which neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. Its mission is to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policythrough education and advocacy after consideration by its members.

For more information about League of Women Voters of Jefferson County, visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Free Men’s Health Screenings at Lutheran, Sept. 27

The Cancer Center at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, will hold a free men’s health screening event on Saturday, Sept. 27, 9-11:30 a.m., with health examinations especially important to men. Screenings at the event are rapid screenings only and not meant to be a substitute for a complete exam. Screenings including prostate cancer, testicular cancer (for ages 15-35), cholesterol, sleep apnea, PSA, blood pressure, fitness and more. Educationalinformation on men’s health issues will also be provided. To qualify for prostate cancer screening, you should be age 40-75, with no previous prostate cancer diagnosis, no prostate cancer screening within the last year, and not under a urologist’s care. You may

also qualify if you are Hispanic or African American, 35 years or older, with a family history of prostate cancer.

Appointments are required. To regis-ter, call the AnswerLine, 303-689-4595.

Seniors Connections Offers Free Classes at Ye Olde Firehouse

Colorado Senior Connections Wheat Ridge is offering two free classes for seniors in the coming weeks at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 N. Depew St. Learn basic seed-starting tricks so you can have a panoply of garden pots going all winter long in “Seed Planting In a Pot,” Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 N. Depew St. Taught by Barbara Mathews, Wheat Ridge resident and avid gardener, you’ll see how you don’t have to have a lot of space to grow vegetables and herbs. Learn how to live life more thankfully – and graciously – in “Gratitude: Appreciating What You Have,” offered Thursday, Oct. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Too often we limit. Hear how developing an ongoing attitude of gratitude (even when things might be tough) can have a profound effect on your life. Don’t limit your expression of gratitude to special holidays like Thanksgiving or birthdays. For more information, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajoucovsky@ jewishfamilyservice.org.

Tee Up For Farmer Golf Ball Frenzy Fundraiser

Wheat Ridge High School will host its first annual Farmer Golf Ball FrenzyFundraiser, now through Oct. 15, to raise $20,000 for building renovation and school modernization, and to supplement athletic facility and equipment needs. To help, buy a numbered golf ball at www.mygolfballdrop.com/e/WRHS_Ball_Drop/, $10 per ball. On Oct. 15, all the golf balls will be dropped onto a green on Fossil Trace Golf Course. The purchaser of the ball that lands closest to the hole will win $1,000, the next closest a Sony PS4 game console, andthenextaHEROGo-Procamera. A WRHS Fan t-shirt will be given to persons buying 10 golf balls or students with 10 or more sponsors. The male and female students garnering the most sponsors will each receive a PS4 Game console; the pair

with the second most will each receive a Hero Go-Pro camera.

For more information contact Nick DeSimone, Wheat Ridge High School Di-rector of Athletics/Assistant Principal, at [email protected].

Raise Funds and Fun for Live Local Wheat Ridge, Oct. 3

Teller Street Gallery and Wheat Ridge 2020 will stage “50 for 50,” an art fundraiser benefittingLiveLocalWheatRidge,Friday,Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., at the 7190 W. 38th Ave. gallery and studios. Attendees can purchase $50 tickets, which will be drawn at random for holders to choose artwork worth at least $100. There will also be a silent auction, with 25 percentofproceedsbenefitingthewinningbidder’s charity of choice. The admission to the First Friday event is free, and will include live music, food and drinks, but tickets must be purchased for the art drawing.

For more information, contact Teller Street Gallery & Studios at 303-424-9273 or [email protected].

Stich n Chatter Needs Crafty Seniors for Nov. 1 Bazaar

Senior-aged crafters from all over west metro Denver are invited to display and sell their hand-crafted items to the public at the first annual Colorado SeniorConnections/Stitch n Chatter Fall Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, to be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Edgewater Plaza SeniorApartments, 2250EatonSt.,Edgewater. The event is not only a way for seniors to showcase their elder year projects, but also raises funds for Colorado Senior Connections Edgewater’s programmingthroughout the year. Admissionwill be free, and raffleswillbe drawn every hour during the event, which will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking will be located off street or in the North parking lot only; any other parking on the premises is subject to towing. Senior aged vendors only. Purchases will be by cash or check only – no credit/debit cards.

For more information on becoming a vendor, contact Felica Goett at 720-763-3042 or [email protected].

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$9.3 million does not include the additional costs to each small business.

Keep 38th Ave. Wide! Support the businesses on 38th Ave. instead of choking a regional transportation artery.

The streetscape plan will:■ Produce the most expensive streetscape project on a per block basis in the Denver Area■ Create a narrow road causing major traffic problems, restricting Fire and Emergency vehicle access■ Replace underground drainage and water lines prior to scheduled replacement, resulting in construction lasting 6 months or longer■ Negatively affect our hometown feel■ Cause parking issues on residential side streets■ Cause longstanding 38th Ave. businesses to close.

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To help us create an inclusive future for Wheat Ridge, contact us at [email protected]. 303-900-7373 and “Like” us on Facebook.

Neighborhood Gazette - September 2014

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