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‘Tis the Season: Wheat Ridge Holiday Celebration ■

By Meghan Godby

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f you’ve done any sort of shopping recently, you’ve probably noticed a dizzying array of seasonal displays. Amidst the gift ideas, glittering decorations and tempting desserts, it’s no surprise that the holidays are rapidly approaching. But if you need some help getting into the holiday spirit, you’re in luck. Consider adding Wheat Ridge’s annual Holiday Celebration to your calendar, which runs from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3., on The Green, 7101 W. 38th Ave. You may be familiar with the event, which is a collaboration between Localworks (formerly Wheat Ridge 2020) and the City of Wheat Ridge. Sponsored by the McDonald Group, Keller Williams, Lutheran Medical Center and the Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), it has been a favorite of neighborhood families for the past four years (around 3,000 people attended last year).

Carolyn Doran, Events Manager for Localworks, looks forward to the Celebration every year.

“Our event is early enough in the season, [so] this is one of the first celebrations that kids attend,” she said.

“It’s wonderful to […] experience the magic of the holidays through their eyes.”

And it’s magical for good reason! In addition to delicious treats (think hot cocoa and cookies!), live demonstrations (e.g., martial arts) and games, all sponsored by the Wheat ■

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HEAR THE SWEET SOUNDS OF LOCAL MUSICIANS AT WHEAT RIDGE’S HOLIDAY CELEBRATION on The Green, Saturday, Dec. 3., from 3 to 7 p.m. Performers include the Jingle Singers, Rhythm of Life Choir, Wilmore Davis Girl Scouts, Wheat Ridge High School Choir and the Mountain Phoenix Community School Orchestra.

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By Nancy Hahn

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on’t the G Line be a great way to go downtown, shop in Old Town Arvada, or just enjoy the ride wherever you are going from Wheat Ridge to Pecos Junction to Union Station? An 11-mile trip, eight stations, and seven new Park-n-Rides will be part of the system.

RTD is hoping to open the line in “Fall 2016” but progress on RTD’s G line – formerly the Gold Line – has stalled though, because of a problem with the timing of warnings at the at-grade crossings on the A Line.

The University of Colorado A Line has eight stations from Union Station to the Denver Airport Station, but there have been problems with wires and with timing at crossings.

An at-grade crossing is simply where a FasTracks line or any rail line crosses a road at the same level. When a train is coming, warning lights alert drivers and a gate drops down. Ideally, when a train approaches a crossing; the software sends out a signal causing the gate to drop and lights to flash.

When the train has passed; the gate rises.

It is the timing of this operation that has caused problems on both the A and B Line, but especially on the A Line.

“The gate drops too early and it stays down too long,” said Natalie Menten, RTD Board Director for our district. “This can pose a danger if people get so used to the long wait, they may decide the train has already passed and cut around the gate.

While the software controlling the automatic lights and gate is being studied

and attempts made to correct the problem, a person with a flag has been positioned at every at-grade crossing on the A Line to insure safety.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) originally required the A Line to be shut down completely, but has granted a temporary waiver so the A Line can continue to run while the grade crossing problem is being studied. But until the problem is solved, the G Line can’t move forward.

Identifying the problem and testing

solutions is quite complicated, Menten explained. If you want to check out work done on your car you can take it out and drive around in an empty parking lot. The A Line, though, is in use. There is only a small pocket of time in the middle of the night that can be used for testing. Once the problem is solved, the system will be tested.

When it passes the test without a problem, the G Line can be then be tested and begin service. The hope is that that all happens before winter.

If you haven’t used FasTracks yet, it is a quite simple and relaxing way to get around.

The cost of tickets varies depending on how far you are traveling. G Line tickets will be able to be purchased at any of the eight stations beginning at the Wheat Ridge at Ward Road Station. The stations are on or close to Ridge Road as it travels east. Each station has a Park-n-Ride where you can leave your car or be dropped off by an RTD Continued on page 15

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Serving Up Food for Neighbors in Need ■

By Elisabeth Monaghan

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he first thing you might notice when passing the Arvada Community Food Bank (AFB), is that the people walking in don’t look at all different from anyone you would see at the grocery store. But unlike many of our fellow shoppers, the clients of the AFB are individuals or members of a family in need.

Opening as a food bank in 1982, AFB has expanded its services to additional programs, including Bridges to Opportunity. The Bridges program helps AFB clients lift themselves out of poverty by offering assistance with filling out applications for Colorado’s SNAP (food stamps) program and other public assistance programs such as clothing banks, housing opportunities, household items, Continued on page 13

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Of 16,460 votes cast, 9,049 (54.98 percent) were in favor of Wheat Ridge Ballot Initiative 2E, and 7,411 opposed, according to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

But of the $21,410 spent campaigning for and against the measure prior to the election, 93 percent – $19,869 – was spent by proponents. Advocates also raised 95 percent – $35,500 – of the $37,628 raised just before the election.

The figures are from initial and amended reports of contributions and expenditures the campaigns filed with the city clerk on Oct. 27 (11 days prior to the election, as required by law). Final figures won’t be known until after final reports are filed on or before Dec. 8 (due 30 days from the election).

Advocating for the measure was Yes Wheat Ridge, an issues committee that registered with the City of Wheat Ridge in early September. Three weeks later, Strike Three Group registered with the city as an issues committee to oppose it.

Yes Wheat Ridge raised $12,250 from 46 individuals (nearly all from Wheat Ridge, $5,000 was returned later) and $23,750 from six corporations (three with out-of-state addresses), plus $340 in nonmonetary aid (copies). It spent $19,529

by Oct. 27. That total included $8,618 for printing and graphic design; $6,817 for media management and social media (Kraft Public Affairs); $2,605 for banners and yard signs; and $712 for advertising (the Neighborhood Gazette). All but $2,570 was spent by election day.

“We ended up using $7,500 of the $10,970 [remaining on-hand] for a get out to vote mailer and signage,” explained Yes Wheat Ridge registered agent Tim P. Rogers.

In the other corner of the ring, Wheat Ridge individuals contributed $1,087 cash to Strike Three Group, with one of them providing an additional $1,141 of nonmonetary aid in the form of flyers and signs. As Nov. 2, Strike Three had reported it had $587 remaining on hand, having spent $500 on advertising (Neighborhood Publications, publisher of the Neighborhood Gazette). However, Delbert McRoberts, the acting registered agent of the group, had contributed $1,041 worth of flyers and signs to the campaign.

“Some further donations have been added to it since then that will show up on our final report,” said McRoberts. “Any money remaining in the account will be returned to me as a refund of donation toward the cost of the signs. We did it this way to get the signs out as quick as possible.

There wasn't much time to organize and get donations.”

The opposition had the same start-up issue: Yes Wheat Ridge’s Rogers contributed $5,000 as “seed money” for the campaign, but that was returned as donations came in.

It was listed in the group’s filing as a return, not a loan.

Money spent and raised is only part of the picture, as both campaigns relied on volunteers.

“Myself and three others walked fliers in our neighborhoods,” said Strike Three Group’s McRoberts. “We placed fliers on approximately one thousand doors and spoke with those who were out or greeted us.

“Two of our walkers were more Continued on page 14

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ow that Wheat Ridge residents have approved Ballot Measure 2E, the City of Wheat Ridge is one step closer to improving traffic congestion on Wadsworth Boulevard between West 35th Avenue and I-70. Of the different designs put forth by the city for widening Wadsworth, Continuous Flow Intersections (CFIs) at 38th and 44th avenues appear to be the best option.

CFIs are an alternative design for signalized intersections. At a traditional intersection, through traffic must wait while left turns get their “arrow.” The benefit of CFIs is that they allow the lefts and throughs to occur at the same time using one signal at the main intersection and two other signals an eighth of a mile away on either side. For example, while traffic on 38th and 44th is moving, left turns on Wadsworth cross over oncoming traffic at the other cross-over, signals. Then, when Wadsworth signals turn green, both through and left movements can go at the same time.

Today, drivers attempting to turn left onto 38th or 44th from Wadsworth often wait for three turn cycles before they get the signal to turn left at the intersection, and during each cycle, maybe four cars at most are able to make that left turn. Adding CFIs could help improve traffic flow by increasing through traffic by 52 percent.

The city has posted a video showing how the CFI would work at www.ci.wheatridge. co.us/1517/Wadsworth-Widening.

For anyone who prefers to see a CFI in action, there are some in both Loveland and Durango. Colorado Springs and CDOT are in the process of adding more CFIs there.

Some may wonder why CDOT can’t simply switch out its traffic lights for more modern signals. As Projects Supervisor for the City of Wheat Ridge Mark Westberg explains, new traffic controls alone will not

alleviate the congestion.

“Because we have a lot of pedestrians, a lot of left-turning movement and a lot of side street traffic at 38th and 44th, we’re already exceeding the capacity of what even a four-lane road could handle with updated controls.”

According to Westberg, the current average speed on Wadsworth during rush hour is 10 miles per hour. With the addition of CFIs, it will increase the average speed to 20 mph.

Introducing CFIs to Wheat Ridge will have some challenges. Construction costs more than traditional intersections and construction phasing is more difficult.

Perhaps the greatest challenges will be educating drivers on how to drive in CFIs, and the patience it will take during the project’s construction.

Sara Spaulding, PIO for the City of Wheat Ridge, says the City is preparing to address the education piece. The City will hold additional meetings in 2017 to update the public on the progress of the design with the CFIs. There will also be ongoing education through social media, newsletters, and any other communication channels necessary to make the transition and learning go as smoothly as possible.

As far as the toll the construction will take on drivers using Wadsworth, the inconvenience will be a reality for a while, but it’s important to keep in mind that will be temporary. As Westberg tells people, “It’s bad now; it’s going to get worse for a little bit, because of the construction, (just like it was down further south on Wadsworth and 6th Ave.), but when they’re done it’s going to be way better. It’s a game-changer for Wheat Ridge.”

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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE A Rec Center is a Great Benefit per month — that is over 1,000 per day. The total visits for the year were 381,017. Take a moment to think about that number in the y the time you read this column (but not context of the population of Wheat Ridge — when I am writing it), the election will an average of more than 10 visits for every be over. Thank God! No matter how much man, woman and child living here. of a political junkie you are or what your

Julie Brisson explained political views or commitment that there are no “memberships” level, you will have to agree to the Rec Center; rather there that this was an awful election are various options to purchase season. So much negativity and individual and packets of visits. accusations, unclear messages, The reason for that goes to the lack of substance to the fundamental philosophy of the accusatory rhetoric. Yet, at the place: it is not a club, but rather national, state and local levels, a community resource available so much was at stake — from to all. She also explained that candidates to ballot initiatives nonresidents are welcome to to issues involving our taxes. visit but at a higher cost per Oh well.

Jim Cherney visit: “The participation by So that is why I tried to step non residents enables us to do certain back from it all when I pulled into the Rec programming that we could not otherwise Center parking lot last week to interview offer if limited to Wheat Ridge residents Julie Brisson, the Recreation and Facilities only.”

Manager for the Wheat Ridge Department But the benefits of the Rec Center go of Parks and Recreation. It was late morning beyond all those visits. In addition, there and the huge parking lot was close to full. are meeting rooms used by individuals, I had already come and gone once earlier community groups and local businesses that morning to work out. Ever since we for homeowner meetings, conferences, moved to Wheat Ridge a year ago, I have etc. And there are rental rooms for parties: been intrigued by the Rec Center — how is birthdays, wedding receptions, etc. it funded, why is it so successful, how is it These resources further contribute to the managed? One of the reasons I always feel community building goals of the facility positive when I visit the Rec Center is that and the overall Parks and Recreation it is simply the clearest example I can think program. At all levels, the facility represents of where government is directly working for a “community center” for the Wheat Ridge its constituents with front and center results. community — and lots of sub groups (down How refreshing a thought during these to the level of three guys walking around elections! the track).

Many of you Wheat Ridge lifers already In a survey for the 2015 Master Plan know this, but the origin of the Rec Center Update for the Department of Parks and was community initiative leading to Recreation, 76 percent of respondents multiple sales tax proposals in the early indicated that expanding the Rec Center 1990s ultimately providing the funds to was a high priority. So there is ongoing construct the facility. The success and high discussion of a possible expansion of the usage of the limited facilities at the Active facility either on Kipling or at an added Adult Center at that time had led to a grass location. But none of this has gone beyond roots effort to plan a much larger and more the conversation stage. versatile community resource available to Next time you visit or even drive by citizens of all ages as well as local businesses the Rec Center, consider what a valuable and community groups. The $12 million resource we have. Consider how clear an bond utilized to finance the project was example it represents of tax dollars at work. paid off a year ahead of schedule! A great And finally, consider that if you lived a few success by any measure. blocks east of Sheridan and were a Denver So what are the benefits of the Rec Center taxpayer, you would get none of these to our community? Some are self-evident benefits at all. and some require further thought. First See you next month. and foremost is the enormous utilization of Contact James Cherney at james.cherthe facility for fitness and training. In 2015, ney@hotmail.com. there were an average of over 30,000 visits

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t is approaching six months since I graduated high school. It was long decided before that, I needed to take some time off before jumping back into the student life.

As the vigor of my educational absence deteriorates, I think it is important to highlight the positives of my short hiatus.

First off, I have been able to relax. There are a lot of moving parts in my life, and finally I have been able to settle down and prioritize life decisions. Whether that be separating myself from people who distract my self interest or focus on relationships that are mutually beneficial. I kind of picture it has a sense of mental bankruptcy, in the fact that I now can go into the next stage of life with a clear head.

One thing every past, future, or present college student realizes is, college is expensive. With my time I have been able to save money in preparation for this gauntlet of education. I still plan on keeping my job while I attend school, but I was obviously exposed to more hours of labor while not attending. I think I learned from people in my family who went to college before myself.

They went to school only because it is what

society suggests and almost requires, but they were not necessarily ready for such a big commitment. Financially and mentally they were defeated and were unable to carry on through college. Now this struck me early in my life, so I knew from the get go, I needed to be prepared on both fronts in order to achieve success.

The biggest thing this break has provided for me is assistance in choosing a career path. Granted I have yet to decide, but I have spoken to many people that have opened and closed doors that I may not have been exposed to had I gone to school immediately.

One thing I want people to know is that this is not me telling anyone to do what I did. We all have our own struggles and strengths, but I think this is the road best for me. One of my best friends is attending a top-tier university at the moment. He is working extremely hard, he always has. For people like him, going to school right away is just what they need. We all have our own unique path to victory, the important part is not how we get there, it’s that we get there.

Alex Rea is a recent graduate of Wheat Ridge High School, and the former Editorin-Chief of its student publication, The Haystack.

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ou might have heard of the Three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle – but why are they important? They are a way to consider your material use, what kind of waste you are generating, and where that waste is going.

This helps conserve natural resources, saves energy and alleviates the need for landfill space. The Three R’s can be useful during the holidays, especially when it comes to gift giving and decorating.

All three concepts are important, but they should be thought of in steps. The most preferable of these steps is to reduce the amount of material initially used. This provides less strain on natural resources and yields less end product of which to dispose.

The next step to consider is to reuse or repurpose any materials or items if possible.

Again, by reusing products, this eliminates the need for disposal.

When the two previous options have been exhausted, recycling can lessen the demand on virgin resources, but does require energy so recycling does not eliminate our environmental footprint.

Over the holidays, Americans will throw away 25 percent more trash, including gift wrap and packaging. There are simple ways to avoid this. To wrap presents, find wrap that is made of recycled material or repurpose newspaper or magazine pages.

Gift bags are great because they can be reused. Better yet, wrap gifts in an item that is also intended to be part of the present, such as fabric or a reusable container. Think about giving the gift of an experience rather than an item, such as gift cards, tickets to events, help around the house, a spa day, or some sort of lesson. Pinterest has great ideas for DIY (Do-It-Yourself) gifts that can be fun to make and inexpensive. Sometimes

these can be made from items you already have at home.

For the Christmas tree, a real tree is more environmentally friendly than a fake one. This might seem contradictory to some of the above points, but tree farms grow trees specifically to be cut down for Christmas, so you aren’t putting extra pressure on natural resources. There are services that pick up real trees when you are done with them and turn them into compost. Fake trees are made of synthetic materials that cause them to end up in landfills, create more carbon emissions in their production, and have a more harsh impact on the environment.

Another alternative is using a potted plant or tree to take its place. If you’re replanting it outside after the holiday season, make sure you do your research on what kind of environment it needs to survive. If you’re still not sold on using any sort of real tree, once again, Pinterest can provide you with ideas on creative alternatives by using items that can be hung in the shape of a Christmas tree.

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ASK THE EXPERT Time to Refinance – Remove Mortgage Insurance when the loan reaches 78 percent loan-tovalue (LTV) with premiums paid at least 60 months on a 30-year loan. At 3.5 percent ith low interest rates and increased down initially, 78 percent LTV is reached home values since 2012, it is a roughly in 11 years with normal payments. great time to have your current FHA or Loans obtained after June 3, 2013, conventional loan re-evaluated, especially the monthly MIP remains if mortgage insurance is part of for the entire 30 years if the the monthly payment. original LTV was greater than Federal Housing 90 percent. A $250,000 loan Administration (FHA) loans amount with $281 of monthly have two types of mortgage MIP totals $101,000 paid in MI insurance on each loan. First, over the full term. upfront mortgage insurance

FHA homeowners are (UFMIP), currently 1.75 percent, refinancing out of their entryis financed onto the base loan level loans into a Fannie Mae amount after the down payment or Freddie Mac “conventional” of at least 3.5 percent. loan which is a less costly option The second type is annual Wanda Norge long term.

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PMI calculations are tiered based on FHA loans are typically used as an entrycredit scores and loan-to-value, so higher level loan regardless of this expense in scores get better PMI rates, resulting in order to purchase or refinance a property lower monthly payments and longer term – originally due to low credit scores, lower savings. With an FHA loan, the MIP rate is down payment options or perhaps needing the same for everyone. a co-signer to get the initial loan. That loan Do not assume going through your may no longer be the best option for long current mortgage servicer to refinance is the term. best deal. They want to keep your loan – not FHA loans obtained prior to May 31, necessarily get you the best deal. Consult a 2009, can use the FHA Streamline loan. mortgage specialist to for comparison.

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There are several safety tips for people He figured it didn't make any difference, who may witness a person who has a they couldn’t fire or penalize him. So he did seizure. Always stay with the person until a sloppy job, using low-grade materials and the seizure is over. Pay attention to the doing a lot of careless work. length of the seizure. Stay calm – most Then, when he retired, the company seizures only last a few minutes. gave him the house as a present.

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The number one cause of death among The following people have been persons who have epilepsy is from Sudden identified as being epileptic: Aristole, Edgar Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), Allen Poe, Theodore Roosevelt, Julius which is generally a result of a nocturnal Caesar, Alfred Nobel, Sir Isaac Newton, seizures.

Thomas Edison, Beethoven, Harriet Prior to getting my epilepsy under Tubman, George Gershwin, Joan of Arc and control, I had visited the Lutheran Hospital Leonardo Da Vinci.

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WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Stepping Toward The Future

Four Wheat Ridge

as the ball fields, parking lots and picnic areas. The leaking roof of the Anderson building can finally be replaced. heat Ridge just took an important and Funding from 2E will also provide exciting step toward the future with access from I-70 to Clear Creek Crossing, the passage of Ballot Question 2E. where a new office campus with residential This small increase to our sales tax apartments and a vibrant Village Town means we stand poised to move forward Center is planned. in areas that will bring new fiscal strength, Finally, the increased sales tax provides employment growth, and the flexibility funding so we can better utilize and discretion to create new our new Ward Road commuter development for our city. rail station at 53rd and Ward One of the most visible Road. This location offers an changes enabled by 2E are excellent opportunity to create the improvements that will be an innovative employment made to Wadsworth Boulevard. center. This location needs new The reconstruction will run and updated roads, sidewalks, from 35th Avenue to I-70 and a pedestrian/bike bridge, and a includes an additional travel traffic light – completing access lane in each direction, new and taking full advantage of sidewalks, landscaping, and both the rail line as an economic a two-directional bike path driver in the northwest corner along one side of the corridor.

Joyce Jay of our city as well as providing It will reduce traffic congestion, unique access for residents and commuters increase average speeds to 20 mph, and to Denver and Denver International Airport. provide safer travel for all forms of use. The Thank you to Wheat Ridge voters improvements will also support existing for passing the sales tax initiative. Your Wadsworth businesses and encourage new decision to support 2E was never more investment along this major connector critical as we build a financially solid, route. It is also designed to manage expected attractive, and desirable future for our increases to traffic anticipated as far into the city. I see it as a shared vision, spoken of future as 2040. in the past, and acted upon in this election The passage of 2E will also allow us to by residents, business owners, staff and focus on improvements to Anderson Park. elected officials.

Built in the 1980s, this park is home to the Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay Carnation Festival, concerts, sports leagues, at 303-420-8533 or jjay@ci.wheatridge. swimming and educational activities. The co.us. shower/locker area will be updated as well

involved, as I have heard from more than several businesses and a few residents that this idea of a “Continuous Flow Lane” ut of 20,999 voters in the City of Wheat design on Wadsworth is not going to be a Ridge, 17,022 participated in this good fit. year’s election. By any measure this a huge I am willing to listen to all involved before turn out. As a result of this huge turn out, making a final decision the final design for 9,159 residents (54.91 percent) voted yes Wadsworth. The passage of 2E was simply and 7,520 residents (45.09 percent) voted the funding mechanism for these projects. no on Ballot Question 2E, resulting in the The specific design, scope, and passage of a temporary sales tax detailed budget for each of these of a half cent to fund four specific projects has not been set yet, to infrastructure and improvement do that we need your input. projects across the city of Wheat While we had an idea of Ridge. These four projects are what each of these items will renovation and upgrades to cost, we need to manage the Anderson Park, hook ramps for roll out of these projects in such I-70 near Clear Creek Crossing, a way as to make the best use Gold Line Commuter Rail Station of the resources we have and improvements, and the widening understand that this city and of Wadsworth Boulevard her management have never between 35th and I-70. These undertaken four projects of this improvements will put our city in Zachary Urban size at one time. The planning of a good position well into the next these projects from cash flow management, century, if we execute them well. resource management, to personnel Specifically speaking about the designs management will need to be judiciously for the Wadsworth widening project, undertaken to make the best use of this there have been lengthy discussions with opportunity. both residents and property owners along I am glad this ballot question was Wadsworth regarding one of the preferred passed. While this measure did pass, we designs for the widening project. would do well to recognize there were over As a component of this design there is a 7,411 fellow residents who chose to vote no feature which is be touted as a “Continuous on this ballot measure.

Flow Lane” or crossover displaced left-turn; Instead of suggesting that voters who this design feature can be best described as voted yes on 2E “choose the high road” as a cross traffic frontage road running contra Mayor Joyce Jay has stated, we would do to the flow of traffic in the opposite direction well to walk down the same road together. of travel.

We are all in this together.

If this description didn’t make sense in Contact District II City Council Repreyour head, good luck navigating it in your sentative Zachary Urban at 720-252-5930 car. This is just one of the areas we need to or zurban@ci.wheatridge.co.us. flush out to make this project work for all

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LOCALWORKS UPDATE Back Again: Mid Century and Modern Home Tour and people from all over the metro area purchase tickets.

The finest example of mid-century heat Ridge residents can cite design from the first tour returns for 2017, numerous reasons for their decisions the Melrose and Mildred Davis house, the to live here. Some will tell you they grew up home of Wheat Ridge City Councilmember here and never left. Some came for the rural Kristi Davis' grandparents. feel, and some for the small-town ambiance.

Owned by Monte and Carla Mead, A significant number will tell you they this house has been featured in "Modern came to nab a mid-century house. There is in Denver" magazine and has a preponderance of 1950s-style served as the backdrop for ranch houses in Wheat Ridge, numerous commercials and approximately 82 percent of the promos for Encore's Stephen single-family dwellings in this King week. community were ranch homes You may have noticed built during that era. that "modern" is included in the Seeing an opportunity to tour title. Modern houses are promote Wheat Ridge as a midalso featured on the tour. century haven, Jeanne Nichols, If you have a favorite owner of modmood, and David house that you drive by every Land, mid-century home owner day and would love to see on and resident, approached Britta Kristine Disney the tour, or would like to see Fisher, executive director of your very own mid-century gem Localworks (then called Wheat featured, please send your nomination to Ridge 2020), with the idea of having a tour reception@wearelocalworks.org as soon as of mid-century gems. possible. House selection has begun, and Thus, in August 2011, the first Wheat it is hoped to have all houses selected by Ridge Mid Century and Modern Tour February of 2017. debuted with five homes.

My house was featured on the second This tour has become one of the tour, and it was a lot of fun talking to people most anticipated events that Localworks familiar with the previous owner and conducts, and it returns for the fourth time enthusiasts of mid-century design. I highly on Sept. 30, 2017. Held every other year, the recommend it as a great experience and tour has grown to spotlight six homes, along a good incentive to get your "honey do's" with six vintage campers, which were added done! last year and proved to be a big hit.

We hope to see you on Sept. 30, 2017, The tour also features a bike route, exploring Wheat Ridge and learning more and an after party at modmood, the about mid-century design. presenting sponsor. New to the tour this Kristine Disney is the current Localyear is a commemorative poster available works Board President. for purchase. Tickets are limited to 400, n

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s we approach the holiday season, here are three good reasons to shop local: casual encounters at neighborhood businesses help foster community cohesiveness; each dollar spent at an independent business returns 50 times more money to our local economy than buying from an online mega-retailer; and independent businesses help give our community its distinct personality. Shop local this holiday season at some of the 37 businesses featured in Neighborhood Business Beat in 2016:

Acorn Glass This December, Reece Leishman will celebrate 11 years in business at Acorn Glass. Before your holiday celebrations, you might want to consider adding protective glass to your dining room table. Protective glass for an average-sized rectangular table (40 by 70 inches) runs $225. Call today for an estimate.

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The Book Stop Sean Hickman and his wife Renee purchased The Book Stop in October 2014.

The 1,500-square-foot store features 70,000 books in 45 genres, including collectibles.

The most popular sellers are general fiction followed by mysteries. Holiday gift certificates are available.

The Book Stop, 10840 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-425-4960. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

D&K Jewelers

D&K Jewelers is a family-owned-andoperated store featuring many styles of unique jewelry and gifts. We pride ourselves on providing a personal touch on all our Custom Design projects. D&K has been voted Best Wedding Ring Store by our customers three years in a row on Channel 7’s A-List and we have been in the Top Five Jewelers in Colorado for the past five years.

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST*** NO DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:00 - 9:00 am PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED FOR THIS DATE ONLY TO THE Lutheran Medical Center, Learning Center # 1 (2nd floor), 8300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (SEE MAP BELOW)*** Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia TBD

ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Date: Tuesday,SPEAKER: December 13, 2016 TOPIC: Time: 11:00am -1:00pm MARCH MEMBERSHIP BREAKFASTCenter – 4005 Kipling St. Location: Wheat Ridge Recreation DATE: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 am Cost: $20 per person, Corporate table of 7 for $140 LOCATION: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center – Kipling Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Speaker: JohnSPEAKER: Sileo, 4005 CSP –St.,CEO of the Sileo Group Award-winning author, Richard J. Bryan - Speaker & Consultant TOPIC: Being speaker, Frank - Leadershipand Strategies Transform trusted advisor, leading a Tomust-mention Wheat Ridge High School Your Organization graduate Topic: The Cyber Blacklist: Top Threats & Countermeasures for Data Security

D&K Jewelers, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 303-421-4991. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Destination Dance Destination Dance strives "to build quality technique, performance, and character through a strong repertoire of performing arts at a reasonable price so that everyone can enjoy the art of dance."

To purchase a dance class for a holiday gift, visit www.destinationdancellc.com where you can view the Winter/Spring Class Schedule and read Instructor Bios.

Free week of classes — Dance, Fitness and Zumba — with their ad. Join the fun and bring a friend!

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WHITE, PINK, MARBLE, RED GLITTER AND ICE PUNCH poinsettias cover the tables at Southwest Gardens, 4114 Harlan St. of quality products and a friendly staff of experts who use the gear regularly. Come by the shop to check out our assortment of skis, snowboards, bindings, boots, clothing, accessories and more. Let our staff show you that great customer service is alive and well and shopping locally doesn't have to mean sacrificing choices.

Larson's Ski & Sport, 4715 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 303-423-0654. Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mike's Camera Mike’s Camera is a full service photography store that has met the needs of amateurs and professionals alike since 1967. Stop in to see a full line of the latest and greatest cameras, lenses, tripods, bags, accessories, drones, action cameras and more. We offer a full range of services, too; and now is the time to order those holiday cards, calendars, stationery, custom photo books, photo gifts, wall art and canvas and metal prints for the holidays.

Mike's Camera, 3830 Wadsworth Blvd. (in the Safeway shopping center), Wheat Ridge, 303-424-0430. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pampering Place Day Spa Instant gift certificates for the holidays are available online at https:// thepampering.boomtime.com/lgift. Select

"Spa Services" to choose from a variety of Massages, Facial/Skin Care Treatments, Manicures/Pedicures, Cleanses and Day Spa Packages. Prices range from $45 to $375.

Pampering Place Day Spa, 3250 Otis St., Wheat Ridge, 303-324-6078. By appointment only.

Personal Achievement Martial Arts

Personal Achievement Martial Arts specializes in Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, and Fitness Kickboxing. To learn more about the school and for more information about special trial offers, check out our website, www.WheatRidgeMA.com, or call Korey Stites at 720-287-3796.

Personal Achievement Martial Arts, 3964 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge, 720287-3796. Hours: Monday to Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Southwest Gardens

Knowledgeable garden center based on 28 years of experience selling seasonal items year-round from pottery to perennials, veggies, seeds, succulents and air plants.

White, pink, marble, red glitter and ice punch poinsettias in 6-inch pots on sale for $12 each.

Southwest Gardens, 4114 Harlan St., Wheat Ridge, 303-423-5606. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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come to your home, stethoscope in hand, ready to listen. Listen not only to your lungs and heart, but also to your stories and what is important to you. You answer the door slowly but with a smile. You invite me into your home and show me the photos on the mantle of your wedding day decades ago, your children, grandchildren and friends and of your many adventures traveling.

You want me to know that this is your home, where you are comfortable, the place where your family has grown, where you have spent your holidays, cold winters and warm summers. There are the books your wife wrote, the model airplanes you built.

You introduce me to your pets as they jump up on your lap.

You are my patient – you have a story, a legacy. Your life is overflowing with memories of your family, friends, your work, but also your fears, worries, hopes and dreams. You reminisce about the good times and laugh; you speak of the hard times and cry. We talk about the present and the future, and what is important to you looking ahead. I ask how you are feeling, about your symptoms and your pain; I ask how you are living day to day with your illness and how I

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VA services, etc. Additionally Bridges to Opportunity helps with GED preparation and employment readiness.

In addition to the facilities at 26th and 120th streets, AFB now also offers a mobile food pantry that delivers a “client choice” shopping experience to low-income populations, specifically communities that aren’t able to access the food bank’s facilities, and who have limited access to fresh produce.

On the third Wednesday of the month, AFB partners with the USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Food Bank of the Rockies to provide food assistance to low-income seniors.

The food bank’s Feeding the Future program serves elementary schools throughout Arvada. AFB also fulfills Wheat Ridge’s “Feed the Future” backpack program.

(Feeding the Future serves Arvada, while Feed the Future focuses on Wheat Ridge.)

Every Friday, qualifying students who attend Pennington, Kullerstand and Stevens Elementary schools, as well as children who participate in the Head Start program in Wheat Ridge, receive a sack full of food items for breakfast and lunch, as well as snack items, and fruit and vegetables, to see them through the weekends and holidays.

The AFB purchases food with funds raised or donated specifically for the children in Wheat Ridge. According to Randy Weinert, development manager for the Arvada Food Bank, there are around 1,700 children in Arvada and Wheat Ridge who benefit from the backpack programs. Last year the AFB handed out almost 50,000 sacks of food to students in Arvada and Wheat Ridge. It costs $120 per student to cover the cost of an entire school year, and last school year the entire program cost $160,000. The food bank prefers to receive cash donations. This is because the organization can use the money to

can help you live each day even better.

I am a physician who specializes in palliative medicine, and my care does not stop at the hospital door. Palliative care works alongside your current primary care doctor and specialists such as oncologists, cardiologists and pulmonologists, as well as your medical therapies, to bring you comprehensive care and support you during a serious, life-threatening or terminal illness.

We are a group of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and chaplains who see you in the hospital, clinic and home to add an extra layer of support for you and your loved ones. Palliative medicine is not hospice care, but a newly recognized medical specialty that specifically works with you and your team as soon as a serious illness is diagnosed.

We manage your complex symptoms, but most importantly we understand that you are a whole person, with a story, fears, hopes and a legacy. Our team will meet you where you are so you may have the best days possible.

Dr. Gretchen Jones, D.O., is fellowshiptrained in palliative medicine and is a staff Palliative Care Physician at Lutheran Medical Center.

purchase food and necessities in bulk. Local grocers like King Soopers, Sprouts and Target provide fresh produce and dairy weekly.

It might be surprising to learn that donations to AVB are down right now; however, according to Weinert, when the economy is thriving, the number of charitable donations frequently goes down.

Interestingly, when the economy is not doing well, donations are steady.

In the course of a year, the food bank serves 33,556 visitors. That number includes 10,589 unique individuals and 3,383 unique households. If the food bank has any surplus at the end of the week, the nonprofit group We Don’t Waste picks up the food and distributes it to Denver’s underserved population.

As the Denver metro area continues to grow, so will the number of people needing the assistance of organizations like the Arvada Community Food Bank. Even as AFB’s clients are able to move forward without the food bank’s assistance, there is a steady five percent increase of clients each year.

With the holidays approaching, those who want to donate money to AFB can take a look at the organization’s website to see how specific funds contributed will benefit AFB’s clients. For example, a donation of $25 provides a complete Thanksgiving dinner for a family. A donation of $400 provides a year’s supply of emergency food for one individual. If you’d like to see what the AFB needs urgently, there is a link on the website with that information.

As you can see, the Arvada Community Food Bank has the ability to help a lot of people. It doesn’t take much to help the residents of Wheat Ridge in need, but our charitable contributions can make all the difference in allowing those who are the most vulnerable to enjoy the same family gatherings around the dinner table and the same magical holidays as the rest of us.

To learn more about the Arvada Community Food Bank, visit www.arvadacfb. org.

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Ridge Grange, there are plenty of activities for every member of your family. Take in the sweet sounds of local musicians like the Jingle Singers and Rhythm of Life Choir, as well as musical performances by Wilmore Davis Girl Scouts, Wheat Ridge High School Choir and the Mountain Phoenix Community School Orchestra. While the tree lighting and music are popular with adults, younger ones will love the live reindeer, trackless train and hayrides.

The most popular part of the evening?

“Definitely […] pictures with Santa,” Carolyn shares. “Mrs. Claus could not attend this year, but she sent a couple of elves to help Santa.”

Since the event falls in early December, it’s also a great time to squeeze in some holiday shopping. Four Seasons Farmers’ and Artisan Market will be hosting an Art, Craft, and Gift Fair. Expect one-of-a-kind items ranging from handcrafted décor to gourmet foods – it’s easy to cross an item off your todo list and support the local community at the same time.

The Holiday Celebration continues to grow, and the folks at Localworks are always looking for ways to expand the event’s programming. Although it’s fun to eat, drink, and be merry during the holidays, it’s also a great time to be generous and charitable. One exciting addition to the event this year is a Christmas Tree Charity Auction, hosted by the WRBA. The Wheat Ridge Business Association is always seeking opportunities to serve the community, but 2016 is special.

“It’s the first time the Wheat Ridge Business Association has planned a major community outreach program,” Margie Seyfer shares.

At this event, 10 pre-lit, pre-decorated artificial Christmas trees will be on display (don’t worry, the tent is heated!). The trees, donated by Home Depot and Lowe’s, are each sponsored and decorated by a WRBA business. The sponsor donation of $150

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LIVE REINDEER, A TRACKLESS TRAIN AND HAYRIDES are a few highlights of Wheat Ridge’s Holiday Celebration on The Green, Saturday, Dec. 3., from 3 to 7 p.m. PHOTO: CAROLYN DORAN goes directly to Ralston House, a local organization providing valuable services to abused children. Four businesses presented a check earlier this month.

Attendees are able to bid on the trees (bidding starts at $100) and can take them home immediately following the event. No room in your car? Delivery is offered within a five-mile radius of Wheat Ridge.

All proceeds from the auction will also benefit Ralston House, which is expected to serve close to 1,200 children this year. Tara Roesener, Development Officer, is honored to receive these donations, which will be used to support their many programs.

“Our mission is to stop the abuse and start the healing,” she explains. “Children may have been victims of sexual, physical, emotional abuse […or…] may have been witness to violent crimes.”

In addition to helping a worthy organization, it’s also an opportunity for companies to flex their creative muscles. In fact, attendees can expect some fun themes to be on display. Look for a glittering white tree, inspired by Disney’s “Frozen.” It’s sponsored

by Anthony M’s Visions in Gold, a Wheat Ridge Business owned by Gayle and her husband Tony. Gayle is not only part of the Wheat Ridge Business Association, but she also serves on the Localworks fundraising committee.

“We have had our business here for 32 years and would not consider going anywhere else. We have it all right here,” she explains.

Liz Bornmann, an Insurance Agent with Leid Financial Insurance, says the entire team is excited to decorate their tree and honored to bring awareness to such a worthy organization. They’ve decided to channel some Bronco team spirit, so expect lots of blue and orange!

Trees will also be sponsored by Morningstar Senior Living and the Lutheran Medical Center. Irina Wardrip, Life Enrichment Coordinator for Morningstar, is in charge of all the fun.

“The seniors will be participating […as well…],” she says. “It’s a great way to give back to our community while also being meaningful to our residents.”

The bidding will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Everyone is invited and bids (which are tax-deductible) are encouraged. Checks should be made payable to Ralston House – sorry, no cash or credit cards will be accepted.

For more information regarding the tree auction, please contact the Wheat Ridge Business Association at info@ whearidgebiz.com or call 720-588-2317.

For more information on the Holiday Celebration, contact Localworks at 720-2591030.

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point or your goals, there is a functional program that will get you from where you are to where you want to go.

hen asked to define what functional training is, sometimes it’s easier to Patterns vs. Parts begin by describing what it is not and then Bodybuilding typically isolates go into details about how it differs from individual muscles (parts) to make them other types of training. huge. Functional training focuses Most people think of the on multi-joint movements. type of exercises bodybuilders These patterns improve realand powerlifters do when life actions making them better, they think of weight training. safer, more athletic or more Does an image of a tanned and powerful. Example: lunges oily Arnold Schwarzenegger are a compound movement pop in your head? Or maybe that require cooperation from you are imagining a Sovietthe feet, ankles, knees, hips, era strongman with a legs so shoulders and arms while thick you can’t imagine how he maintaining a strong and stable puts his pants on? How about torso. The carry-over in real life the rows and rows of colorTom Wigginton applies to running and changing coordinated weight machines direction (like on a playing field) that make it look so fun and or carrying children and groceries up and easy?! down stairs.

In all fairness, bodybuilders work very Most functional movements can be hard focusing on enhancing the aesthetic placed in one of three categories: locomotive, qualities of their physique. Powerlifters and manipulative or combative. Locomotive Olympic lifters compete to see who can lift movements can include walking, running, the most weight in a specific set of barbell jumping, climbing and swimming. exercises. Both of these styles are great for Manipulative movements can include developing strength, managing weight, lifting, carrying and throwing. Combative improving health, enhancing mood and movements include striking and wrestling. boosting immunity.

In a functional training program, most or all Functional training differs, however, in exercises should seek to improve these types that its purpose is the practical outcome of of movements plus include considerations the training. While it might include some for developing speed, endurance and skills. elements of bodybuilding and powerlifting, Other considerations are exercise selection it’s far more comprehensive. It’s a program and progression, sets, reps, tempo, plane of that improves performance in activities motion, work/rest ratios, load, volume and of daily living and athletic performance. more. When writing your program, choose the In this case, it doesn’t matter if you’re exercises that match your abilities and goals, a middle-aged parent, an electrician, a then progress accordingly. retired business person, a triathlete or NFL Remember that practicality and purpose wide receiver. You’ve got a purpose and are what define functional training. Ask functional training has a solution. why you’re performing each movement and Functional training is further defined maintain a natural relationship between by its customization for you. Perhaps the what exercises you choose and what you’re most important aspect is that everyone trying to accomplish. is starting out with a unique set of skills, Tom Wigginton is the owner of Vitrugenetic influences and experiences. Are you vian Fitness in Wheat Ridge. He is a husa talented tennis player with parents who band, dad, Denver native and a personal were beautiful skiers? Or, have you had trainer who loves to play hard, eat well a recent knee surgery and are at risk for and be happy. osteopenia? No matter what your starting

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aggressive as to knocking on doors. One of our supporters, a business owner, attempted to make contact with many of the business owners and building owners that would be directly affected by the Wadsworth plan as well as the Ward Road plan.”

Yes Wheat Ridge pounded the pavement as well.

“We had volunteers walking their neighborhoods to explain the makeup of the four projects,” said Rogers. “We had volunteers that coordinated small-group listening sessions with their neighbors.

“We organized calling sessions for individuals to make personal calls to their neighbors to answer questions about the four projects. We met with local business associations to gain their endorsement of the ballot issue.”

At least one side refrained from using robocalls – phone calls using a computerized autodialer to deliver a prerecorded message.

“We considered doing one or two citywide robocalls but decided against them because we believe them to be so annoying,” said McRoberts. “In hindsight, it may have helped to get our message out more than it would have hurt.”

Yes Wheat Ridge spent a total of $106 for robocalls, according to its filings.

Rogers pointed out that the campaign to pass 2E had the support of every elected official. Yes Wheat Ridge’s filings show

council members and the mayor pried open their personal piggybanks for the cause: Joyce Jay, Kristi Davis and Tim Fitzgerald each gave $250; Genevieve Wooden, George Pond and Monica Duran each gave $100.

(Other elected officials may or may not have made smaller contributions – donations under $20 are not required to be reported.)

Former councilmen Davis Reinhart and William “Bud” Starker each gave $100.

Total individual contributions to Yes Wheat Ridge (after Rogers’ return) were $6,950, the largest from Jim Hartman of Boulder ($2,500), Martha Heater of Wheat Ridge ($400) and Britta Fisher of Wheat Ridge (two $250 donations).

Corporations contributed $23,700 to Yes Wheat Ridge: Evergreen Development, Glendale, Calif., $10,000; IBC Denver II, LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz., $5,000; Quadrant Development LLC, Littleton, $5,000; Local Works, Wheat Ridge, $2,500; George K. Baum & Company, Kansas City, Mo., $750; and WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff, Denver, $500.

As for Strike Three Group, all reported contributions were from Wheat Ridge residents. McRoberts made the biggest contribution, an aggregate of $1,121, which included flyers, signs and $80. Hank Stites provided $500, and Les Scott, Jim Meeker and Dennis Quinell each gave $100. $207 of contributions were for $20 or less.

2016 campaign reports of political committees can be viewed on and downloaded from the City of Wheat Ridge’s website – visit http://ci.wheatridge. co.us/1539/2016-Political-Committees.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Getting More Bang For Your Gift Buck at the Rec Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation announced that its Recreation Bonus Bucks are back.

For every $25 in Parks & Rec Gift Cards purchased this holiday season, the buyer will receive $5 in Bonus Bucks.

The gift cards can be used toward Rec Center annual passes and punch cards, personal training, massage, swim lessons, fitness, sports, art & music, adult day trips, park pavilion & room rentals, birthday party packages, preschool & camp and other programs.

Cards can be purchased as the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., or the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., both in Wheat Ridge.

Shoppers can also purchase gift cards from the Rec Center by calling 303-2311300, and they will be mailed directly to the recipient.

The Holiday Gift Card Offer ends Dec. 31, and Bonus Bucks are valid from Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2016.

For more information, call Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation at 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/1210/ Parks-and-Recreation.

Meet Magical Animals, Learn Computer Skills at Your Library Wheat Ridge branch library, located at 5475 W. 32nd Ave., has a cavalcade of free classes and activities for young and old in the coming weeks.

Enjoy an enchanting afternoon with Nature's Educators in “Amazing Animals of Harry Potter,” Saturday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. Meet a snake, an owl and other creatures of the night featured in Harry Potter’s world. Open to all ages. Space is limited.

Learn and practice the fundamental elements of setting up and using spreadsheets in “Excel: Basics,” Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Topics include entering, editing and formatting data, creating and editing basic mathematical functions and formulas, using absolute and relative cell references, and naming sheets and ranges of cells. Basic computer skills – mouse, keyboard, basic Windows commands and functions – are a prerequisite.

“Buying & Selling Online: eBay & Craigslist” will show you how you can buy and sell all kinds of things from the comfort of your own home, Sunday, Dec. 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Experience using the Internet and your own email account are prerequisites.

The Thursday Morning Book Group will discuss “Ivanhoe: A Romance” by Sir Walter Scott, Dec. 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m. This

adult book group meets before the library opens; first-time participants should call 303-235-5275 for instructions.

Weekly activities include Toddler Time, Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Family Time, Wednesdays, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Intercambio (Spanish and English language exchange) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

All events are free. Registration required for computer classes – stop in or call 303-235-5275 – and may be cancelled if fewer than four people are registered 24 hours prior to class time.

For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Rediscover Jeffco Discussion, Dec. 14 Jeffco League of Women Voters, will host an exploration of Jefferson County’s past, present and future at its Applewood Area meeting, “Rediscover Jeffco,” Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Westland Meridian, 10695 West 17th Ave., starting at 9:15 a.m.

Fifty years ago Jefferson County was a farm community that was converting its cornfields to new houses. Today, it is a well-developed county, but with what?

Going where? What resources are needed to go forward? This exploration will reveal current county demographics and how it impacts the resources regarding aging, housing and education.

Can’t make that date? Join the Arvada Area meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m., at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada, or the Lakewood/Golden Area meeting, Thursday, Dec. 15, 9:15 a.m., at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling, Lakewood.

For more information, call the Jeffco League of Women Voters at 303-2380032.

Volunteer Opportunity With Tax Prep Clinics With tax season just around the corner, the Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC) is recruiting volunteers to serve low-income families with free tax preparation services.

Each year, DABC receives a lending hand from many great volunteers from the Denver Metro area. Volunteers are needed beginning Jan. 28 through April 17, 2017.

DABC's free eight-hour training curriculum is offered at the Mi Casa Resource Center every Saturday from Nov. 19 through Jan. 21. No accounting experience is needed, and volunteers build their resumes by adding new skills while helping working people reach financial selfsufficiency.

WAITING SHELTER AT THE G LINE’S NEW ARVADA RIDGE STATION. Each station has unique wind screen designs. Ridge Road is the site for several of the stations and the new Park-n-Rides. PHOTO: NANCY HAHN

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Just east of Ward Road and 50th is the Wheat Ridge at Ward Station; it will have parking for 290 cars when it opens and expand over the next few years. The next is the Arvada Ridge Station at 10189 W. 53rd Ave., which will have about 200 parking spaces.

In Old Town Arvada a large parking structure with room for 600 cars and for RTD buses has been built adjacent to the station. The station has a little plaza with benches and art. Also in view between the station and the parking structure are many types of farm equipment and machinery.

At 60th and Sheridan is the Arvada Gold Strike Station and Park-n-Ride. This station was named for the original Colorado gold

strike near this location. The artwork at this station looks like gold dripping down the stations sides. The trip continues to Clear Creek and Federal, turns south after the Pecos Junction Station to 41st and Federal, and ends at Union Station. The entire trip will take 26 minutes.

The trains do not travel at a very high speed, but without traffic lights or traffic; the trip is both relaxing and pretty quick.

RTD representatives are hopeful that the problems will be solved soon, but no one is able to make a definite prediction. The technology and the software are complex.

The problem is complex and a large safety concern. Hopefully the solution comes soon so we all can have a reliable and comfortable Wheat Ridge new transportation choice, check out the C ommunity unique artwork by local artists, and do some Foundation holiday shopping.

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Info: wheatridgerotary.org or info@wheatridgerotary.org WHEAT RIDGE KIWANIS – Thursdays, 7 - 8 a.m., Davies Chuckwagon, 10151 W. 26th Avenue.

Info: wheatridgekiwanis.com or info@wheatridgekiwanis.com WHEAT RIDGE OPTIMISTS – Wednesdays, 7 - 8 a.m., Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street.

Info: wheatridgeoptimist.org WHEAT RIDGE GRANGE – Community hall at 3850 High Ct. Info: 303-919-2680 or dom.e.breton@gmail.com

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What Happened? increased number of emotional incidents inside our schools, including suicide, dangerous living conditions and other t wasn't that long ago when a classroom issues that would require more councilors in a local elementary had water leaking in on staff. from the roof. Fortunately one of the parents Of course we needed to support this. was an owner of a local reputable roofing I attended a presentation by Jeffco staff company and offered to take care of the responsible for this program in the Wheat repairs at no charge. This was great news to Ridge area. It was shared that the district the principal and community. However they did not know how many more students soon learned that since he wasn't on the list actually needed the help and of approved Jeffco vendors, he also did not know how many would not be able to help out. more councilors it needed. How When Whole Foods agreed do you ask for millions of dollars to donate a salad bar to our without any data to back up the students during their lunch and request? include a new fruit of the week,

If this was a multimillion the offer was rejected because dollar corporation with 15,000 this would compete with the staff members and 86,000 cafeteria vendor contract. customers, do you think it Our community has seen would launch a $600 million school boards come and go. All program using parents holding with great intentions requesting Guy Nahmiach homemade signs on street more funds to improve our corners? Or would it employ a schools. But just as parents try to professional marketing firm with a long teach their kids, money is not always the only track record. solution. Sometimes communities can solve Yes, community involvement is crucial problems by getting together for a common but this was too important not to cover all cause. I'm not talking about building our bases. Simply asking if "we love our children" own new schools, which are badly needed in is not enough when many in our town come Arvada. I'm certainly not ignoring the need from low or fixed incomes, retired or single to replace lead pipes in our water systems. with no children at home. Where was the I've harped many times about the much compelling story for the greater good of our needed improvements in our aging schools. community?

I'm simply saying that once more than 50 And yet, good things continue to happen percent of the community has been assured all around us … following up on young Wyatt that every dollar has been "squeezed” only McCullough and his adventures in student then, will they accept to pay more into the council at Prospect Valley. His mission to school budget. extend their lunch and bring in a salad bar is The story in Wheat Ridge has a twist. moving forward. Kudos to Principal Collins While our community proudly voted to for meeting with Wyatt to understand what support 2E, a tax increase that would initiate the issues were. They are both meeting work and improve our own city, it rejected with local and district cafeteria managers 3A and 3B. After the closure of two schools regarding the salad bar. Learning about in Wheat Ridge and the recent transfer of a contracts, food contaminants and liability successful and popular principal to another issues. Collins had already revamped the city, the message to the district is clear and lunch schedules as to allow more time for has been for the last few years. Support is a each student to eat. Wyatt may only be two-way street. So when our superintendent in fifth grade, but he has already secured warns us of looming cuts because of the my vote as a future board of education failure to pass of 3A and 3B, my thoughts executive. are that here in Wheat Ridge, we've been Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As dealing with that reality for the last 10 years always, thanks for reading. and three boards.

Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999 3A of course was a different story. The 5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com. most important component addressing the n

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ovember is the month to clean up the yard, alley and street area in the Town of Mountain View. The fall Town Clean Up began during the first two weeks of November with multiple trash receptacles available at the Town Hall.

A residential street sweep is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17 beginning at 8 a.m.

The alternate date is planned for Monday, Nov. 21. Residents are encouraged to move vehicles from the street and to avoid raking yard debris onto the curb.

For additional information or assistance, contact John Pughes, Public Works at jpughes@tomv.org.

LiveWell Colorado On Sept. 12 the Mountain View Town Council passed Resolution No. 2016-12B. setting forth a Commitment to Obesity Prevention. The Resolution stipulates a partnership with the nonprofit organization LiveWell Colorado to design specific goals to support good nutrition and encourage

physical activity. Goals are directed at the establishment and maintenance of Active Community, Healthy Food Access and Workplace Wellness. The Town now seeks community input.

For more information or to share a suggestion regarding the Town initiative, contact Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Lilliston at the Mountain View Town website http://mtvgov.org.

Mayoral Meet and Greet Mountain View residents are invited to join Mayor Jeff Kiddie on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon for his bimonthly Meet and Greet gathering hosted at the Town Hall, 4176 Benton St. The event provides opportunity for the community to learn of local happenings and share ideas for the community.

To suggest a topic of interest or to pose a question for discussion, contact the mayor at the Mountain View Town website, http://mtvgov.org.

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