neighborhood gazette — august 2015

2015 Carnation Festival

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Ridgefest 2015 Celebrates Artisanal Traditions

By Silvana Vukadin-Hoitt

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Wheat Ridge community is invited to celebrate its

own. Now in its third year, Ridgefest 2015 proudly showcases locally owned businesses and entrepreneurs focusing on handcrafted goods and Main Street-style community engagement. Wheat Ridge 2020, the organizers of the original festival, have put together another fun “end of summer” to do for the entire community to enjoy. Festivalgoers will fi nd vendors off ering food, local brew, art, music and handmade goods from the Wheat Ridge area artisans, makers and musicians. Festivities start at 3 p.m. and are centralized on The Green in front the Wheat Ridge Middle School, 7101 W. 38th Ave. The fair will continue into the evening with games and music geared towards all ages. The event is free. "Wheat Ridge has been a 'best kept secret' for too long‚” said Britta Fisher, Executive Director of Wheat Ridge 2020. “At Ridgefest, all the wonderful, eclectic businesses on the avenue and beyond get to showcase their special talents and wares. We are especially proud of keeping up with the cottage industry tradition by engaging home-based businesses, men and women who create unique, beautiful and also tasty things right here in Wheat Ridge." The main events during Ridgefest will be taking place on The Green, but organizers are

encouraging people to walk the avenue and explore. Fisher says that in order to facilitate easy access to the businesses along 38th Avenue, the roads will not be blocked off . “We are hoping that all the businesses on the avenue participate‚” she said, noting that the 38 Bus will be running its regular schedule up Wheat Ridge's main street “for those who want to ride instead of walk.” While festivalgoers will get to participate in a local Homebrew Contest and taste beer from local craft breweries, this family friendly fair will off er fi eld-day games for the younger ones, an interactive chalk-art contest, a cool-sounding bike rodeo and free face painting for the littlest participants. Local music sensation Thunder & Rain, straight out of Golden, will serenade the audience with their traditional folksy style on the main stage for the evening. Dr. Harlan’s Amazing Bluegrass Tonic, Wheat Ridge’s own Bluegrass talent, is featured as their opening act. “Bring a lawn chair, a blanket or get there early to sit on one of our hay bales," said Fisher. There is still a call out for entries and vendors as well as plenty of volunteer opportunities for community members to take advantage of. The schedule is being fi nalized, so check the website for more information on all things Ridgefest in the upcoming weeks. For updates and more informa-tion, check the Ridge at 38 website at ridgeat38.com, or call 720-259-1030.

The Magic Of A Fireworks ShowBy Cyndy Beal

It’s magical. All those explosions of colored light branching out across the summer

night sky, while booms, whistles and crackles fi ll the ears, and then the smells of charcoal and sulphur smoke wander throughout the air.

Fireworks have delighted onlookers and fi lled the senses of crowds for around 2,000 years—and the crowd at Anderson Park this August was no exception. Thousands gathered to experience the fi reworks, and other festival fun, on both Friday and Saturday nights at the 46th Annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival.

Behind the fi reworks and magical displays, is actually the combination and result of chemistry, experience, planning and the dedication of licensed pyrotechnicans—and more.

“It’s the artistry,” said Pyrotechnician Jason Lillich of what aspect of the shows he enjoys most. Lillich works for Tri-State Fireworks, Inc., the Colorado company contracted for the Wheat Ridge fi reworks shows. Lilich was the lead pyrotechnician for the Saturday night show.

Fireworks shows and the pyrotechnics industry as a whole are highly regulated from the federal level though the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms down to state law and local municipalities.

In order to deliver an enjoyable and safe show professional fi rework operators are under the jurisdiction of either the local police or fi re department. In this case, the Wheat Ridge Fire Department is the authority, assisting with crowd control, and has the jurisdiction to delay or cancel

FIREWORKS BLANKET THE WARM AUGUST SKY as the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival celebrates its 46th year of delighting the community. The three-day festi-val featured not only two nights of spectacular fi reworks (see below for a related story), but a parade, carnival rides, circus performances, live music, car show, spa-ghetti dinner and chili cook off . PHOTO: TIM BERLAND

Ballot Question, Four Council Seats Before Voters Nov. 3

By J. Patrick O’Leary

Here we go again. Seems like only yesterday when Wheat Ridge voters

voted no on ballot issues changing a street width designation on West 38th Avenue and raising the city sales tax to pay for public improvements (2014), and unseating two councilmembers (2013). As the Neighborhood Gazette goes to press, Farmers are set to vote on a citizen-initiated ballot issue requiring voter approval of Tax Increment Financing of $2.5 million or more, and choosing representatives in all four council districts, with at least two incumbents up for re-election. Candidates for those offi ces have until Monday, Aug. 24, to return nomination petitions to the Wheat Ridge City Clerk. The following Monday, a lot drawing will determine the placement of names on the Nov. 3 ballot. William “Bud” Starker has fi led paperwork for re-election to his District I seat, and Monica “Pema” Duran has fi led to run for the seat. Jerry DiTullio was elected to the other District I seat in 2013, when Duran placed third in a four-way bid for then-incumbent Davis B. Reinhard. (DiTullio is seeking the Wheat Ridge City Treasurer offi ce this election, and Duran was elected

to the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Board in May 2014.) District II councilwoman Kristi Davis has also registered for re-election, and Vivian Vos has registered to campaign for the position. Zachary Urban replaced Joseph “Joey” DeMott in the other District II seat back in 2013. Thomas Lundy will be running for the District III seat currently held by George Pond, and both Janet M. Leo and Larry Matthews will be running for the District IV seat currently held by Tracy Langworthy. Neither Pond nor Langworthy have fi led re-election paperwork as of Aug. 14, per the city’s website. As for other elected positions, Janelle Shaver is seeking re-election to the offi ce of Wheat Ridge City Clerk. As we go to press, no other candidate has fi led paperwork to run for that position. As reported earlier, District I councilman Gerald “Jerry” DiTullio is running for Wheat Ridge City Treasurer. The offi ce is currently held by Larry Schulz, who has not fi led paperwork for re-election as of Aug. 14, per the city’s website. Ballot Question #300 will likely be the only issue for Wheat Ridge voters to vote on. Simply titled “A Charter Amendment requiring City Council Approval at a Public

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LEAD PYROTECHNICIAN DAN H. of Tri-State Fireworks readys the board for the Friday night Carnation Festival display; (right) a dizzing array of wires combine to allow complete control of every aspect of the display. PHOTOS TIM BERLAND

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PUBLISHER’S VIEWElections and Fairness

By Tim Berland

The 2015 election is a few months away, and elected offi cials, campaigners

and citizens are starting to ramble on and ruminate about community decisions on the November ballot. Like last year, we will strive to provide accurate, balanced coverage of any ballot issue, and equal, simultaneous editorial space to candidates vying for the same offi ce. We won’t play favorites. We will not endorse any candidate or ballot issue. We’ve asked our regular contributors to refrain from using their editorial space to campaign for or endorse any candidate or issue on the upcoming ballot. This does not mean they should remain silent on current legislation and regulations coming before them in the course of their duties as public

offi cials. Our regular contributors and staff may endorse or campaign for any candidate or ballot issue as individuals, but need to make it clear they are acting as individuals, and not representing the Neighborhood Gazette. As always, any member of the public may submit a letter to the editor or guest editorial regarding candidates or issues. We want to give all sides a voice, however we have limits on space. So, we will be making tough decisions about which letters or editorials will be published. And fi nally, advertising for candidates or ballot issues are advertising, and will be identifi ed as such. We reserve the right to refuse advertising we deem to be libelous, off ensive or in poor taste. Contact Publisher Tim Berland at [email protected].

Hearing of all New and Changed Sales or Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Revenue Sharing or Cost Sharing Arrangements Under the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, Entered into by Any City Agency, Agent, Authority, Commission, Committee, Council, Department, Employee or Offi cial, Subsequent to March 1, 2015; When the Value of Said Sales or Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Revenue Sharing or Cost Sharing Exceeds $2.5 Million (increased by 5% every 3 years), City Council Approval of the Same Must be Ratifi ed by the City Electors,” asks voters the equally simple question: “Shall the Wheat Ridge City Charter be amended as follows? Any action by an agency, agent, authority, commission, committee, City Council, department, employee or offi cial of the City of Wheat Ridge, approving or changing a sales or property tax increment fi nancing (TIF), revenue sharing or cost sharing arrangement pursuant to Part 1 of the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, must be ratifi ed by the Wheat Ridge City Council via a vote on a formal agenda item, at a regularly scheduled business meeting, that is advertised as a public hearing. If the value of the said sales or property tax increment fi nancing (TIF), revenue sharing or cost sharing exceeds $2.5 million, the City Council action of approval must be ratifi ed by the registered electors of the City of

Wheat Ridge at a special or regular election. The base amount for voter approval of any sales or property tax increment fi nancing (TIF) will be any fi nancing exceeding $2.5 million. To account for infl ation and/or increased construction costs, every third year after March 1, 2015, the base amount will be increased by 5%. Eff ective Date: This amendment will take eff ect and apply to all actions undertaken by an agency, agent, authority, commission, committee, City Council, department, employee or Offi cial of the City of Wheat Ridge subsequent to March 1, 2015 and thereafter?” Basically, any City Council-approved Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement – or anything looking, walking or quacking like one – valued at more than $2.5 million must be approved by Wheat Ridge voters. And this voter-approval requirement will be retroactive to March 1, 2015. City Council has approved a development agreement for 38th and Wadsworth that includes TIF valued at $6.2 million (according to an email received from DiTullio). As we go to press, the following political committees have registered with the city clerk: Friends of Bud Starker, Keep Wheat Ridge Local, Citizens to Elect Jerry DiTullio, Citizens of Wheat Ridge for Monica Duran, Citizens of Wheat Ridge for Tom Lundy and Elect Larry Mathews. Citizens for an Inclusive Wheat Ridge has amended its information, and the Committee to Elect Kristi Davis provided updated information. For current information on Wheat Ridge elections, visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us, under Elections.

Farmers 5000 Fuels High School Academics, Sept. 20

By J. Patrick O’Leary

The start of the Wheat Ridge Farmers 5000 5k race will take place at 9 a.m.

on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Wheat Ridge High School, 9505 W. 32nd Ave. The classic road race raises over $20,000 each year for the school while promoting physical fi tness and community spirit. The USATF-certifi ed Farmers 5000 features a fl at, fast course on neighborhood streets near the school. It typically attracts about 500 runners, and an equal number of volunteers, family members and spectators. The current course record and fastest-ever Farmers 5000 time is 15:19, set by Dewi Griffi ths in 2013. The race includes an elementary school challenge to promote not only physical fi tness in our youth, but to also promote a sense of community within all of Wheat Ridge. The cost for the run/walk is $30, with discounts for alumni, youth, and Jeff co staff . There is a $100 cash prize for the fi rst-place overall male and female, and prizes for fi rst- through third-place in all age groups. Early registration is available at Wheat

Ridge High School from Sept. 16 to 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m.- 1p.m. Saturday. Registration is also available on race day, 7-8:30 a.m. Early off -site registration is available Sept. 1-19 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling, or Runners Roost Lakewood, 7978 W. Alameda. Participants can also register online and pick up their packets at the school during registration times or on race day. To register for the Elementary Challenge, participants should contact the representative at their school. The community event is organized and carried out by volunteers, who perform planning and coordination as well as race-day logistics and operations. For volunteer information, email [email protected]. Parking will be available in the lots to the north of the high school, and on neighborhood streets near the school. Runners can warm up on the course before the race or at Crown Hill Park across the street from the school. For more information, visit www Farm-ers5000.org or call 303-880-1732.

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SCHOOL CROSSINGTime To Make Lunches Again

By Guy Nahmiach

Absolutely the best summer in years! But with classes back in session, I wanted to

share with you the exciting things happening in some of our schools. I realize that we still have pending issues outside the classrooms, but when it comes to the day-to-day business of teaching our students, I couldn't think of a better group of educators to do so. Principal Valdez over at Kullerstrand was excited to share her news about receiving a $5,000 NFL Play 60 grant, part of the National Football League's campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. While our district has our elementary students take PE every three days, this program will have kids start every day with an exercise program. A portion of classroom chairs have been replaced by yoga-style bouncy-ball chairs. Some of the traditional desks have also been replaced by stand-up versions. Think about the many kids that struggle with staying still, who will now be able to keep moving and stay focused inside the classroom. Valdez is committed to making Kullerstrand a viable choice to Wheat Ridge families. Especially with so many moving into the newly built FireSide neighborhood next door. Prospect Valley is also back with big plans. The now traditional 5K run in our own Greenbelt is slated for October is their biggest fundraiser. Their PTA still relies on their Giving Campaign for the majority of their budget; that program did away with the hundreds of hours needed to plan PTA fundraisers and simply asked parents to donate directly to the school. To be accurate it does not eliminate the already existing school's own fundraisers for the Library and Art departments. In the name of accuracy, I must also correct last month's column with reporting that the Wheat Ridge Education Alliance wrote its own bylaws with minimal assistance from the city attorney, and asked board members to sign a confidentiality clause to protect sensitive information. As the PTA president of the newly re-energized Everitt Middle School, I was invited to meet with their new teachers, a group of talented professionals joining an already amazing staff that is tasked with representing Wheat Ridge's only middle school, but also a true neighborhood school which will educate students of all strengths. In fact, with Lakewood's Creighton's GT

program experiencing challenges and Manning not having a wait list this year, more parents have chosen Everitt for their advanced learners. Actually, regular enrollment has jumped by an astounding

100 students this year. Taking advantage of the new Student Based Budgeting dollars, principal Gomez has spent most of this summer hiring additional staff and gearing up for this new year. Another building filled with excitement is the newly relocated Stevens Elementary. Having moved over to the newly refurbished building that housed the now defunct WR 5-8, Stevens

is now welcoming more Wheat Ridge families than ever. Principal Stewart is always available to show off their new building if families are interested in a tour. On the other side of town, Wheat Ridge High is still glowing from all the STEM project accolades. But with this program involving less than 60 students in a school of about 1,000, Principal Worth is determined to bring in more programs that will challenge the rest of his student population. Finally on Aug. 29, Jeffco PTA leadership will be hosting training sessions for all school representatives. Topics such as fundraising, community building, membership, healthy kids and much more will be discussed. Wheat Ridge schools will also be holding a smaller but city-centric meeting in mid September. PTA leaders from all level schools will be discussing issues and best practices as they relate to Wheat Ridge schools and families. One special guest will be our very own ATAT – Active Transportation Advisory Team – who will be presenting ways to encourage students to walk or bike to and from school. I am also very excited to have been invited by the Wheat Ridge Police Department for a ride-along to see what our School Resource Officers encounter every day. Look for a full feature on this amazing team that works inside our schools to maintain a safe environment for our students. Good wishes from everyone at the Neighborhood Gazette to all our students. We would love to share your back-to-school stories and, as always, thanks for reading. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected]. The opinions expressed by the colum-nist are his or her own, and do not neces-sarily reflect those of the Neighborhood Gazette. Reader opinion submissions are welcome, but are published on a space-available basis and subject to the staff’s editorial judgment. Email comments or questions to [email protected].

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Finally! Making a Diff erence in Lung Cancer Death

By Dr. John Ferguson

Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and the

second most common cancer among both men and women. Too often, people are diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, even when there are few to no related symptoms or other health issues. Wouldn’t it be great if an early-detection screening mechanism were available to test for lung cancer in high-risk people, similar to what exists for colon cancer (colonoscopy) and breast cancer (mammography)? Finding lung cancer and other pulmonary nodules at earlier stages, when they are more survivable, is an important step in reducing lung cancer deaths. It would even reduce the cost of overall healthcare in our community. Earlier this year, an early-detection screening mechanism for lung cancer received full support and authorization from two key governing organizations. After the successful results of the National Lung Screening Trial were published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2011, both the United States Preventive Service Task Force and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreed to cover annual Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings for those at high risk for lung cancer. Some healthcare organizations, such as Lutheran Medical Center, are now beginning to off er lung health and cancer screening programs based on these guidelines. The Lutheran program includes a monthly Lung Health Clinic for those who meet the

screening criteria. Physicians will meet with patients to educate them on shared decision-making and smoking cessation, and to determine whether they are appropriate for Low-Dose

CT screening. Patients and their physicians will receive follow-up if testing is completed. The current guidelines for screening are:For those with commercial insurance coverage:• Between 55 and 80 years of age.• A 30 pack year smoking history (one pack a day for 30 years, or two packs a day for 15 years), having smoked in the past 15 years.

• No current signs or symptoms of lung cancer.For those with Medicare coverage:• Between 55 and 77 years of age.• A 30 pack year history of smoking, having smoked in the past 15 years.• No current signs or symptoms of lung cancer. Once patients have quit smoking for 15 years, they will no longer be screened. If you think you might benefi t from this screening, talk with your primary care physician. It is extremely important to use the tools now available that can help diagnose lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, in order to help increase lung cancer survival rates. If you have any questions about Lutheran's program, please call the Lung Navigator, Sharon Lundy, at 303-403-3611. Dr. Ferguson is a pulmonologist with Lutheran Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

5 Tips for a Better Back to School

By Shannon Gwash

Somehow, the fi rst day of school has already happened for so many students!

Where did summer go? Just a few weeks ago, the focus was on beach towels and sunscreen and now it’s turned to backpacks and notebooks. Many kids are energized by the possibilities of back to school, but others anxious about the unknown. A new teacher, a new school or going to school for the fi rst time can shake even the most resilient child. It’s natural to have a fear of the unknown; and there are a lot of unknowns when starting a new school year. To ease the transition, here are fi ve steps you can take to alleviate anxiety of going back to school

1. Say it’s OK Children with anxiety can experience nightmares or a change in sleeping habits. Some may become crabby or sad, asking many questions. Listen to your children; validate their feelings and reassure them that it’s OK to feel this way. Let them know that many other classmates of theirs are experiencing the same feelings.

2. Break the Ice With new students, teachers and groups of friends that consistently change, kids may fi nd themselves in a classroom where they don’t know anyone or they don’t have any friends. Try to get a class list once school has begun to arrange time for the classmates to play together. Have older kids? Use the terms “meet up” or “hang out.”

3. Take Care Sleeping enough, eating a healthy diet – especially a breakfast of balanced protein and carbohydrates – and getting plenty of exercise is imperative for brain function, mood, ability to sit still and pay attention in class.

4. Use Your Resources Know what’s available at your child’s school for help. Schools have counselors and Jeff erson Center for Mental Health has a school-based program where clinicians are on-site at many area schools to support kids and families with anxiety or other mental health challenges. For more information, check with your child’s school.

5. Relax! Yes, this tip is for the parents! Back to school can be a hectic time for you as well, and kids can often sense this. Taking time to relax and recharge your own batteries in those fi rst few weeks is just as important to you as it is your kids. Start incorporating these tips into your family’s daily lives today to make the transition back to school easier for the whole family! Jeff erson Center for Mental Health is the community mental health provider serving Jeff erson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties for more than 57 years. Jeff erson Center has a variety of programs for people of all ages, available to all members of our community. For more information, please see www.jcmh.org. Shannon Gwash is marketing manag-er at Jeff erson Center for Mental Health.


Bonnie McNulty

NEWS FROM EDGEWATERWhat Can Go Wrong Will!By Bonnie McNulty

Construction, construction, construction - no matter where you go in the city,

county, or metro area you will find road construction. Closer to home, my home, the corner where I live has been under construction for more than four weeks. It started out as a five-day project to replace a sagging sewer pipe. It should have been simple enough. Right? As the construction crew started digging they found the problem pipe. Well actually they found a segment of concrete that was 25 inches square by 30 feet long. The 8-inch sewer pipe was in the concrete – I have pictures! It is my understanding that a sewer pipe should never be encased in concrete; it will cause it to sag. This project has proved that point very well. The corner is also the home of a 54-inch Moffat water pipe, 54-inch storm drain, and an 8-inch water main. As they worked to remove the concrete from around these service lines, the hole in my street got bigger, the piles of dirt got bigger, and so did the cost of the project. Looking down into the 17- to 18-foot hole it had the appearance of a jigsaw puzzle! One morning as I was taking more pictures of this mess, the workers told me they just hit a gas line. Apparently this 50-year-old gas line had been miss marked. Not by inches, but by several feet. Luckily there were no fires or injuries, but it did cause more delays while Xcel did repairs. All of this makes one wonder: What were the acceptable standards when those service

lines were installed? Who approved the concrete encasement for the sewer pipe? At the time of construction, how did city council and the mayor balance money with sound construction practices? As for the past I mostly have questions, but as we move forward things have changed - for the better. Updated information and new water retention holding ponds have changed the floodplain. The construction materials we use today are lighter, more efficient to install, and more easily maintained. Updated

city codes and ordinances assure appropriate construction practices, products, and processes. Our city staff and engineering firm is better able to support all the city’s boards and commissions and city council as they oversee construction projects into the future. Thanks to the volunteers, the elected officials, and staff for keeping the city on track while we build and upgrade Edgewater.

As usual, you are invited to join me for coffee Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Target’s Starbucks, or Thursdays before city council meetings at 6:15 p.m. in City Hall. Please let me know if you like to arrange a different time. Contact Edgewater Mayor Bonnie Mc-Nulty at 303-233-6216 (home/office) or 303-513-2479 (cell). The opinions expressed by the columnist are his or her own, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Neighbor-hood Gazette. Reader opinion submissions are welcome, but are published on a space-available basis and subject to the staff’s editorial judgment. Email comments or ques-tions to [email protected].

EDGEWATER CITY COUNCILBehind the Scenes at the Work

SessionBy Steve Conklin

As the newest member of Edgewater’s City Council (appointed Spring 2014 to

fill an open seat), I remember what it was like observing a council meeting from the gallery and not always knowing exactly what was going on. Sometimes at a business meeting, it may seem that proposed legislation is voted on without much discussion or with limited public input, when in fact there has been vigorous and in-depth discussion in an open setting at an earlier meeting. We need to continue working at explaining the road any proposal has taken before a final vote. The business meeting is where formal action occurs. While the Business Meeting gets the most attention, the Work Session (or workshop) that immediately follows is very important, too. Before a piece of legislation is voted on at business meetings, it typically has been discussed, debated and fine-tuned in a workshop setting. If an ordinance is needed to address an inconsistency or gap in our code or to institute a new law, the topic is often put on the workshop agenda. According to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Procedural Guidelines, the “principal purpose of a workshop meeting is to consider and discuss, but not take formal action concerning, matters that may come before the Council for formal action thereafter.” Any proposed legislation that comes out of a workshop is drafted as an Ordinance, and must be moved, discussed and voted upon at a Regular Business Meeting (First Reading). This process is repeated (moved, discussed, voted), usually at the next Regular Business Meeting (Second and Final Reading) before becoming law. The public should always have an opportunity to comment and inform Council’s decisions. Legally, some items must provide for a

formal “public hearing” with specific rules and procedures, while some other items may have a less-structured discussion. I encourage you to look at the Business Meeting agenda and the Work Session agendas, and attend the meetings. It’s at the Work Session you can see the makings of future actions and laws. You can be a part of the discussion before an ordinance is even drafted. For example, current Workshop discussion of the Animal Ordinance is about making changes to our existing code regarding the permissibility of animals including dwarf goats, pigs, horses and cows. This topic has already been discussed in two Workshops, and will continue in the Sept. 6 Workshop at City Hall, 2401 Sheridan Boulevard. The Regular Business Meeting starts at 7 p.m., with the Work Session afterward. In other news, the Edgewater Walks Challenge is back for the second year this September, with warm up community walks Tuesdays in August. Edgewater Walks is designed to help participants reach 150 minutes of physical activity a week by walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week. The Edgewater Farmer’s Market continues on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 10. The Edgewater Community Picnic is Saturday, Aug. 29, at Citizens Park. Edgewater residents are welcome from 6 to 9 p.m. to enjoy time with neighbors. Get more details at edgewaterco.com. Contact Edgewater City Councilman Steve Conklin at 303-909-0479 or [email protected]. The opinions expressed by the colum-nist are his or her own, and do not neces-sarily reflect those of the Neighborhood Gazette. Reader opinion submissions are welcome, but are published on a space-available basis and subject to the staff’s editorial judgment. Email comments or questions to [email protected].

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Sixth Annual Celtic Harvest Festival Volunteers Needed

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

Festival Edgewater, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20 at Citizen’s Park, 24th and Benton, west of Sloans Lake. The festival celebrates Colorado’s diverse artists and musicians and the rich Celtic culture.

This year we are featuring Angus Mohr, Colcannon, Potcheen, Skean Dubh, Across the Pond, Avourneen and Folk Ragoût who will play throughout both days of the festival. Traditional entertainment will be provided by pipe bands and Celtic dancers. Saturday evening a Clan Ceilidh and ceremonial calling of the clans highlights the festival. Celtic 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. Our vendors offer a variety of food and drinks including fine scotch and tasty brews from Dry Dock Brewing Co. Hawkquest will entertain and educate with their birds of prey. Billy Pickel will offer sheep herding demonstrations. The Dogs of the British Isle will showcase more than 20 dog breeds.

For the younger set, 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 make the festival a family affair.

Entry is $2 for ages 16 and up; children are admitted free. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

To make this event happen, volunteers are needed. The last years’ events attracted

more than 10,000 people. A festival of this magnitude requires the help of many volunteers. People are needed to set up and take down the festival, serve as Festival Ambassadors and more. For their efforts, volunteers will receive free food and a T-shirt and a chance at winning prizes in the volunteer raffle. Shifts are available from Friday evening, Sept.18, through Sunday Sept. 20. A complete list of volunteer opportunities is listed on the festival website, www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com. From there, people can email their preferences for and questions about becoming part of the festival.

For more information, including ven-dor and sponsor opportunities, visit www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com or call Dan at 720-763-3012. To volunteer, visit the website or call Mary Reynolds at 303-561-3963.

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By Joel Newton The Edgewater Walks campaign is starting earlier this year to increase physical activity in the community through the promotion of daily walking. Last year, the 111 participants in Edgewater Walks walked an average of 188 minutes per week which exceeds the recommended 150 minutes per week. This year, community walks will take place each Tuesday night in August and September at 6:30 pm. Community walks are a great way to meet community members and get some exercise. The Edgewater Walks website will also list other community activities involving physical exercise such as walks for seniors, running clubs and bike cruises. Then in the month of September, participants are encouraged to track how many minutes they are engaged in physical activity. Visit the Edgewater Walks site – edgewaterwalks.com – to register for this year’s challenge and find out the location for community walks.

Pauline York to Receive Eleanor Roosevelt Award

Edgewater’s Pauline York will be honored at the Jefferson County Democratic Party’s 41st annual Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner & Silent Auction, Sat., Sept. 26, at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood. The evening includes silent auction and optional VIP reception at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., keynote speaker and award ceremony. Early payment pricing – good through Sept. 4 – is $40 for VIP reception, individual dinner $85 and Silver Table (for 10) $850.

New School Year Brings Changes to Jefferson Area Schools

This fall brings new changes in the Jefferson Area schools to improve student performance and provide a successful pathway from cradle to career. After engaging teachers and the community on how to best meet the needs of students, Jeffco Public Schools has recommitted to making sure that each student receives a great education. The Jefferson Area includes schools that feed into Jefferson Junior/Senior High (Molholm, Edgewater and Lumberg Elementary) and Stevens Elementary, though Stevens students will attend Wheat Ridge High School unless they choice to another school. This school year brings seventh- and eighth-grade students to Jefferson Junior/Senior High School in Edgewater. Jefferson Principal Michael James shared his excitement for this change, "The opportunity to work with seventh and eighth graders for five to six years of their education gives my staff the chance to impact their each student’s mindset and their personal outlooks for the future.” Stevens Elementary School regained fifth- and sixth-grade students and moved into the building that formerly held Wheat Ridge 5-8. According to Jeffco Schools’ communication to parents, Sobesky Academy will tentatively move into the old Stevens location sometime this school year. Students at Stevens Elementary transition to Everitt Middle School and then Wheat Ridge High School, but can choose to attend Jefferson Junior/Senior High. Longtime Edgewater Elementary Principal Celeste Sultze transitioned to become an Achievement Director overseeing

schools in the district after helping create a culture of success at Edgewater. Katherine Chumacero, who served as an instructional coach at Foster Elementary, is the new principal at Edgewater Elementary. “I believe that public education is a powerful tool for personal and global empowerment and I am passionate about supporting the needs of the diverse student population in the Edgewater community. Sí se puede!!,” said Chumacero when asked why she chose Edgewater. Jefferson Area teachers and staff came back to work one week earlier than other district teachers to gain extra training and support to reach area students. The Jefferson Area has excellent, dedicated teachers and the district committed to providing extra professional development to support their learning this school year. “What excites me about the work is that all five schools in the Jefferson Area are working closely together to align our work preK-12th grade,” said Warren Blair, former Principal at Wheat Ridge 5-8 and current Special Administrator to the Jefferson Area Schools. “Each school is committed to our three pillars: Language for Achievement, Culture and Engagement, and Professional Learning Communities. By focusing our efforts and working collaboratively it will allow us to leverage the great talents of our staffs, families and students as well as district resources to further support student achievement.”

No Escape for Robbers in Stolen Escape On July 31 at about 5:50 p.m., two men cashed their payroll checks in the Chase Bank at 1705 Sheridan, got in their car, and drove out on to 17th Avenue. According to the Edgewater police, they were robbed as they waited at a red traffic light by two

armed men in a Ford Escape, which was reported stolen to Denver police four days earlier. Thanks to witnesses, a description of the suspects and SUV was sent to other police departments. Late the following night, Denver police located the vehicle near 38th Avenue and Lipan Street, and a chase ensued, ending at Parker Road and Hawaii Street in Aurora when stop sticks did in the vehicle’s tires. Of the four suspects who fled on foot from the flat-tired Ford, two teenage males from Denver were captured after the area was surrounded and K9 units brought in. The investigation continues. –The Editors.

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(clockwise from the top) A three-inch shell, one of hundreds shot during the Saturday night show; Mortar tube racks stand ready for loading & wiring; Jason Lillich of Tri-State Fireworks explains the fi ner details of the display.

a show. In Wheat Ridge, only sanctioned professional fi reworks shows are permitted. Personal use and private procession of fi reworks in Wheat Ridge is illegal.

Part of crowd control and setting up prior to a show is establishing show setbacks (distance between crowd and the fi reworks). Also referred to as the fall-out zone. Setbacks are determined by the size of shell, roughly 100-feet of setback per inch of shell. At the Wheat Ridge shows the shells were three-inches, so 300-feet of setback was required.

Firework shells are either balls or canisters and have several components, but always contain black powder, bursting charge and stars. The stars (pellets) are arranged inside the shell determine the patterns. The types of chemicals the stars contain create color. For example, a star with iron will be red.

The entire process of delivering the magical minutes of a show is an all-day event. Aerial shells are loaded into mortars, tubes that are secured into racks. A show usually has ground fi reworks as well. Small wires are lead from the individual shells and are ignited electronically from a command center. Once ignited the shells are propelled through the mortar traveling hundreds of feet into the air. A three-inch shell will travel upwards to about 225 feet.

The subsequent artful explosions and chemical reactions result in a variety of visual and sound eff ects.

Some eff ects last longer than others, such as falling leaves. So the pyrotechnican has to be mindful of pauses, starts and what’s simultaneous both for sights and sounds. It’s a learning process from years of knowledge and experience.

“Once it gets in your blood, it’s hard to let it go,” said Lillich. Lillich comes from a long-line of pyrotechnicians (third-generation) starting with his great uncle who sold wholesale fi reworks in the 50’s and 60’s in Kansas.

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In Jefferson County, veterans play a critical role in the lifeblood of our community.

After the parades and the holidays and the remembrances, it’s important that we work as a community to help Colorado’s veterans live secure and successful lives. In the 2015 legislative session, we passed several laws to help veterans and military families. One bill, which I cosponsored, secures $55 million in federal financial aid for veterans attending Colorado’s public colleges and universities through the GI Bill, while expanding in-state tuition for veterans and their dependents. Access to in-state tuition for Colorado veterans means their GI Bill dollars go farther, and the promise of higher education is available to those who have served our country. Another measure we passed expands the Military Family Relief Fund to families of National Guard members who volunteer to be mobilized, which we didn’t do before. When a Guard member steps up, they deserve to know that their family at home has access to resources that help them get through their loved one’s deployment. As we watch the ongoing debacle at the new VA hospital in Aurora, it’s important to look at ways we can help senior vets here locally. On Military Appreciation Day in January, Jeffco’s Veterans Service Officer Peter Mortaro took time to visit with us in the House, where I learned more about county-based services for veterans and their dependents. In April, we then passed a bill to

improve how the state funds these county-based veterans offices, which are often the first point of contact for a veteran looking to access the health care and benefits they have earned. My personal hero, my grandfather, and a

Wheat Ridge constituent, Gerald C. Rasey, passed away in July, shortly after his 91st birthday. A World War II veteran, Grandpa Rasey earned the Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bulge. He and my grandmother settled in Wheat Ridge nearly 60 years ago, raised their family, and built their unique Colorado Dream. I want every veteran, regardless of age, to feel that

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The Honorable Christine M. Arguello of the United States District Court, District of Colorado, will be the guest speaker at the Wheat Ridge Business Association’s second annual Women in Business breakfast, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7-9 a.m., at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The Honorable Christine Arguello is a Colorado native, first-generation high school graduate, and first-generation college student who obtained her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of Colorado-Boulder. In 1977, she became the first Latina from Colorado to be admitted to Harvard University School of Law, graduating in 1980.

She was sworn in as a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado in 2008, following a career at two private law firms,, government service as Chief Deputy Attorney General of Colorado and as Managing Senior Associate Counsel at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and teaching at the University of Kansas School of Law.In March of 2014, Judge Arguello was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame and, on January 24, 2015, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. In 2014, she implemented Law School…Sí Se Puede, a law school pipeline mentoring program in which freshman college students [called Fellows] who are interested in becoming lawyers. The public is welcome, cost is $20. Please register by Sept. 4 at www.wheat-ridgebiz.com/wrba-events.

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FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITYThink Global, Act Local When

Building, UpgradingBy Guy Nahmiach

Sometimes looking out our windows to see what our neighbors have done to

address global issues is a fresh way in solving our own challenges. Sustainability in the home is growing against all traditional logic and regulations, from harvesting rainwater to tiny houses coming into our towns. With home builders competing for a generation of buyers focused on accessories inside their homes that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, architects are pulling in space-age technology with systems that recycle water used inside the home, photovoltaic shingles and more, plus more down-to-earth features like rooftop gardens. Traditional flow of construction has always been based around parameters established by city building codes. The flow is now reversing direction with builders and homeowners pushing the boundaries and limits and even asking for variances, all in the name of newly marketed technology. Tiny houses will not pass most home building codes, unless they are kept on their wheeled trailer, where they are bound, like motorhomes, by motor vehicle codes. Harvesting rainwater on a large scale is still not allowed in Colorado, but if you approach your individual water provider, you might get a different answer (I did). France just passed a new law this month that mandates all new buildings in commercially zoned areas must have a roof

that is either covered by solar panels or plants. This law already exists in Germany, Australia and Canada's City of Toronto. Not only do these roofs generate electricity, they can also retain rainwater and be a home to birds in areas covered by miles of concrete. Water is a huge topic with developers and architects, from the fresh water we use to drink and cook with, to the black water that is flushed into the sewer lines from the toilet and kitchen sink. But in between we have the greywater that comes from our washing machine, bathroom sink and other sources that may not be suitable to drink but are more than safe for watering lawns and gardens. Homes that can recycle their own water are very much in demand in California. Think of the cold water coming out of the showerhead or faucet waiting until the hot water funnels through the house – this drinkable water is actually flushed into the sewer. New designs are funneling this clean water into storage drinkable water tanks to be used when needed. What materials are you using in your home remodeling? How are you keeping the amount of waste leaving your home to a minimum? If you are doing something that works and you are proud of, please contact us at [email protected], we would love to feature your efforts in our next column. The Sustainability Committee meets monthly. Please contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789) for more information.

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Back to School for Your Kid’s CarBy Tom Schmuke

Back-to-school time can be very busy for students and parents alike. One item

not usually on the top of to-do lists is car maintenance. Whether they’re attending high school or heading off to college, this can be an opportune time to conduct a maintenance review to help get your student’s car ready for the school season. Consider this car care checklist to help get your student – and their car – ready for a great school year.

Look Under The Hood To help prevent maintenance issues or potentially costly repairs, we suggest opening the hood of your vehicle and checking the following: • Fluid levels of engine oil, coolant and transmission, and brake and power steering fluid. Your owner’s manual will illustrate where everything is located and the proper levels to maintain. • The date of the battery (located on top). Consumer Reports suggests that you have your battery checked if it’s more than two to three years old and your car’s entire charging system checked once a year.

Check The Tires Check the tires for uneven tread wear, nails or other potential hazards. One easy way to check tread depth is inserting a penny into a groove – if any part of Abe Lincoln’s head is obscured, you have enough tread. Check the pressure on each tire with a gauge when they’re cold (not driven). Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s suggested pressure, which is located on most vehicles on a sticker inside the driver’s door, center console, glove compartment lid or in the

owner’s manual. Also, make sure the spare tire is inflated and the jack, lug wrench and jumper cables are in the trunk.

Check The Lights This is a good time to get your teen involved in the preventive maintenance checklist review. Have him or her get in the car and turn on the headlights, turn signals and emergency flashing lights as you walk around the vehicle to make sure they are working. Check the brake lights by having him or her press the brake pedal, too.

Find Local Resources If your student is going away, it’s very important for him or her to know where to turn for automotive services. Maintenance issues still can occur despite your preventive maintenance efforts, so it’s wise to identify resources near campus. Find a trusted mechanic or local dealership that services your type of vehicle, as well as a tire store. If your driver is college-bound, the university itself can be helpful, too, so touch base with its parking services or safety department. They may have suggestions for local car services and can offer helpful services themselves. Or perhaps, you have AAA – this would be good time to remind them where the card information is and what to do in case of emergency. If you have any concerns after your own inspection, having a qualified mechanic perform a safety check can help minimize maintenance issues and get your student on the road to a fantastic school year.

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WHEAT RIDGE 2020 UPDATEGetting to Know Wheat Ridge: Tours

Available Throughout the YearBy Joy Opp

I have been lucky enough to live in Wheat Ridge for eight years and can’t think of a

more perfect spot in Colorado to call home. Because I am a Realtor, I spend a lot of time in all parts of the city and our great neighborhoods. I also spend hours on the local trails every week, and there are beautiful spots I can access in minutes. After all these years, I am still learning about this community. That is why I am thrilled that we have some great local tours that happen throughout the year and allow long-time residents as well as newbies to get to know Wheat Ridge. These local tours draw people into the community by introducing them to some interesting aspects of the city that are less known, or make our city unique.

Mid-Century and Modern Tour of Wheat Ridge – Sept. 26, 2015, 1-5 p.m. A tour of the unexpected, this four-hour open house tour allows mid-mod enthusiasts to view six spectacular homes either built in the 1950s and early ‘60s, or newly built in a modern architecture – each with unique and striking design. The tour attracts more than 400 people from all over the region hoping to spend a nostalgic afternoon and even gain some inspiration for their own homes. Volunteers are still needed for this year’s tour. Information and ticket sales can be found at www.wheatridge2020.org/community-residents/2015-mid-century-modern-home-tour/

Explore Wheat Ridge Tour – Oct. 17, 2-4 p.m.

Welcome to Wheat Ridge Tour – Spring 2016 The eff ervescent and knowledgeable

Britta Fisher with Wheat Ridge 2020 narrates a bus tour for 50 local Wheat Ridge residents who are either new to the city, or hoping to get to know their city even better. This tour starts at Brewery Rickoli and meanders through the city with highly informative narration pointing out the little-known facts and highlights of what’s new and historic in our grand city.

Realtor Tour – Summer of 2016 Realtors are a tremendous resource for buyers who are considering a move to Wheat Ridge. This tour is open to area Realtors who want a deeper understanding of the city so they can be a greater resource for their clients. Also a bus tour, this one is open to 50 agents and off ers a thoughtful narration of what aspects of Wheat Ridge bring the most value to homebuyers. Agents view some of the city’s established neighborhoods, new construction projects, and also see the business districts to learn what is to come. I love off ering my time by volunteering with Wheat Ridge 2020 to help coordinate all these fun local tours. Come join us on a tour. For information and tickets go to WheatRidge2020.org or call 720-259-1030. Wheat Ridge resident Joy Opp is a Real-tor with Live Urban Real Estate and is a vol-unteer tour leader for Wheat Ridge 2020.

WHEAT RIDGE MAYORGet Involved and Stay

Connected to Your CityBy Joyce Jay

August is an exciting month in the City of Wheat Ridge when we celebrate our

agricultural roots with the annual Carnation Festival. As I write this, I hope to see you at the Festival Parade on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Face-to-Face Town Hall Meeting On Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. the city will be hosting “Face-to-Face,” a Town Hall meeting at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street. This meeting is especially designed to off er short presentations and lots of one-on-one time with myself, your city council members and staff about what is happening in the city. I hope to see you there!

Community Exchange After meeting with citizens at my July Coff ee with the Mayor, it was suggested that I create an opportunity to bring citizens together for conversations about communication – looking at how citizens can be fairly served and their opinions heard within the context of representative government. I am in the process of creating a “Community Exchange” and looking for 13 citizen participants to aid in the design of a collaborative process. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected].

Other ways to stay connected Try using the following resources to stay connected in Wheat Ridge: • Facebook – I encourage you to “Like” our page at City of Wheat Ridge Government. We are posting events, meetings, cancellations, closures, classes, traffi c alerts, ribbon-cuttings, news stories and more! Be sure to also “Like” the Wheat Ridge Police Department and Recreation Center pages. • Connections – is your quarterly connection to city information. This newsletter is mailed out to all households and businesses in the city to keep everyone informed. The newsletter is also available on

the city website. • City Website – www.ci.wheatridge.co.us is a great source of information. Our city website includes news fl ashes and calendar postings. All city meetings are posted on the city calendar and you can check out the weekly council meeting

agenda under City Clerk’s page. • Channel 8 – if you are a Comcast subscriber tune in to Channel 8 to see the city bulletin board with useful information, Top of the Hour videos, and city council meetings. If you are not a Comcast subscriber, you can view Top of the Hour videos and public meetings on the city website using the WRTV8 link. • Mayor’s Matters – this is my bi-monthly newsletter with

information on events, meetings and news in the city. Sign up by emailing me at [email protected]. • Coff ee with the Mayor – I host a coff ee usually on the fi rst Saturday of every month. I post updates on my Facebook page and the City Facebook page as well. • City Hall Main Line – the main line for City Hall is 303-234-5900. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay at 303-420-8533 or [email protected]. The opinions expressed by the colum-nist are his or her own, and do not neces-sarily refl ect those of the Neighborhood Gazette. Reader opinion submissions are welcome, but are published on a space-available basis and subject to the staff ’s editorial judgment. Email comments or questions to [email protected].

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The USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) will again wheel its way through Wheat Ridge and Edgewater on Aug. 24, as it retraces the final stage of the first Pro Challenge, held in 2011. So you might want to avoid portions of West 32nd and 26th avenues that afternoon. One of the top professional bike races in the country, and the largest spectator event in Colorado, it will impact numerous state and local roadways. After a short loop north of Golden the race will tackle its main obstacle of the day, the 4-mile climb of Lookout Mountain. Another quick pass of Golden and the race is screaming through Wheat Ridge and Lakewood en route to downtown Denver. Four laps of the familiar Denver circuit await and Civic Center Park, City Park, and 17th street will be treated to blazing speeds as the last prizes of the week are fought over tooth and nail. To help assist drivers of possible impacts, the USAPC button on the left side of CDOT’s www.cotrip.org page is up and running. The site includes information regarding the specific race routes, maps, highway closing and opening times, expected delays, and possible restrictions. Links to host cities’ websites also are provided, offering information regarding local road closures and long-term parking availability. Listed delay and closure times are estimates only and subject to change depending on the pace of the race, weather, or other unanticipated occurrences. Real-time information related to highway impacts is available by signing up for CDOT email and text alerts. To subscribe, visit www.codot.gov and click on the small letter icon at the bottom of the page. Daily road closure information will be available by calling 511 from anywhere in the state. Updates also are available by following CDOT on Twitter: (@coloradodot). On Aug. 24 Stage 7 will pass through Golden to Denver on Colorado Highway 93, U.S. 40, West 32nd Ave., Kipling, West 26th Ave., Wadsworth, Sheridan, West 29th Ave., Speer, Colfax and downtown, from 1:10 to 4 p.m. CDOT will distribute additional information regarding specific race routes and race times prior to Aug. 17. Specific race day information also will be distributed the morning of each stage.

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Edgewater’s Thursday Farmer’s Market & Music Ends Sept. 10

There’s still time to enjoy fresh food, crafts, fun and music at the Edgewater Farmer’s Market & Music, held every summer Thursday night 5 to 8 p.m. on the city’s historic 25th Street. The weekly event will run through Sept. 10, and features local vendors and musicians. Remaining music acts are: Denver singer and songwriter Lara Ruggles, Aug. 20; H & the Blues Makers, Aug. 27; folk choral group The Choralary, Sept. 3; and “modern country outlaw” band Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts on Sept. 10. For more information, call the Edge-water Parks and Recreation Department at 720-763-3012 or 720-763-3010, or visit search for “City of Edgewater Farmers Market” on Facebook.

Johnson Named Chief Medical and Operating Officer at Lutheran

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Summer’s Ending, But Not Wheat Ridge Farmers’ Market

As summer winds down, Metro Denver Farmers' Market will continue to offer quality, locally grown produce and other great goodies every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or sell-out) at 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Upcoming market dates are Aug. 20 and 27, and Sept. 3, 10 and 17. The last market is set for Oct. 29. This season’s market partners include Domenico Farms, Forté Farms, Galicia Farms, Illuminada, Martindale Farms, Mazzotti Farms and Greenhouses, Mumms Farms, N & N Cuisine, Pampered Chef, Rocky Mountain Rice Company, Simply Twisted, Snow Creek Ranch, Styria Bakery II, Taspen Organics and Wild Alaskan Seafood Products. For more information, visit www.den-verfarmersmarket.com or call 303-887-FARM (3276).

Sign Up Now for Aug. 20 Safety in Faith Summit

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Jefferson County law enforcement agencies, will sponsor an all-faith Jefferson County Safety in Faith Summit at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goals for the summit are to provide education in faith based safety and security, as well as providing an opportunity for building relationships between the faith leaders in Jefferson County and the law enforcement agencies that serve them. Former U. S. Marshal Tina Rowe will be a key presenter, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in the area of safety and security to what promises to be an informative summit. Among many topics, she will address a six-step approach to ensuring whole church safety and other issues that affect people, places, property, programs and processes. Participation in the event is free but registration is required. Faith based leaders are encouraged to Register electronically through EventBrite (www.eventbrite.com, search for Jefferson County Safety in Faith Summit Tickets), no later than Aug. 17.

Wheat Ridge: Have You Finished Your Reading Assignment?

There’s still time to read Laura Pritchett’s, “Hells Bottom, Colorado,” the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission’s selection for this summer’s Wheat Ridge Reads program. Teen and adult readers will have an opportunity to discuss their reactions to the fiction work with the author at three events in September.Winner of the Milkweed National Fiction Prize and the PEN USA Award for Fiction, the collection of linked short stories focuses on one extended ranching family in Colorado, unfolding the stories of various family members with warmth and gritty reality. Pritchett will appear at two public Wheat Ridge Reads events in September: Books and Brews, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Clancy’s Irish Pub, 7000 W. 38th Ave.; and Wheat Ridge Library’s Thursday Morning Book Group, 9 a.m., Sept. 17. She will also meet with Wheat Ridge High School students and staff to discuss the book and writing techniques during an assembly at the school. The program encourages a community

literary experience during the summer months, culminating in the two community discussions about the book. The book is available at Jefferson County libraries, in local bookstores, and in downloadable formats from online retailers. For more information, contact Gay Porter DeNileon, 303-274-4066 or [email protected].

Feed the Future 5K Footrace Sept. 12

Holy Cross Lutheran Church has joined with Feed the Future to stage its first fundraising foot race, the Feed the Future 5K Run/Walk, Sat., Sept. 12, 8 a.m. to noon. Registration and parking will take place at the southwest corner of Wheat Ridge

High School, 9505 W. 32nd Ave. Race route will begin and end across the street from registration. Registration is $35 adults, $15 children and $95 family leader. All registration fees go to Wheat Ridge Feed the Future School backpack program. Registration is limited to 300 people. The race starts a 9 a.m., with a celebration fun to follow. For more information, contact the Holy Cross Lutheran Mission Team at 303-423-5654 or [email protected]. Connect 2 Creek With The Wheaties, Sept. 20

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Back in high school I received my very first speeding ticket from Officer

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I recently saw a sign posted in a neighborhood which read, “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here.” I thought that was a pretty neat sign and decided to look up how to get one. Come to find out, this sign is not your average municipality warning sign,

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Zach Urban

Joni Janak Jazz September 23

Watch for our new menu coming soon!!

Happy Hourevery Wed-Friday

4-6PM

4990 Kipling Street #1(303) 422-3300

www.lukesasteakplace.com

SPECIAL!Mondays & Tuesdays only

3 course dinner & a bottle of wine for 2 for $59.95

Exp. 9/15/15

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neighborhood gazette — august 2015

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