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‘Cre8 Your 38’ Expands To Accommodate Crowds

More than 300 people showed up to the City of Wheat Ridge’s fi rst meeting in

a new community engagement process to develop a streetscape design for 38th Avenue on Jan. 14. Because the crowd exceeded the room’s capacity, a second design open house will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, for those unable to participate in the fi rst meeting. Participants will receive the full presentation and time to create models of 38th Avenue. Each table will present their design and all participants will be able to vote on the designs. “Latecomers were turned away at the door, baby carriers in hand notwithstanding,” said Zach Urban, District II councilman. “The fi re marshall's set room capacity for the ballroom may well have been exceeded. The voting system was only able to handle a fraction of the attendees resulting in two rounds of voting to allow sharing of the clickers used to tally votes” on the 25 designs generated at the meeting.Urban estimated the crowd at about 300. “This does not account for the throngs that were circling the parking lot and those who inevitably turned around due to the traffi c jam.” “The tenor of the room was rambunctious to start with a civil murmur throughout the two-and-half-hour meeting,” said Urban. At the next meeting, babysitting will be available free of charge for children ages 6 months through 10 years whose parents/guardians are participating. “Cre8 Your 38” was designed to give residents and business owners the opportunity to discuss design elements, create models of what 38th Avenue could look like, and develop a shared vision for the streetscape of 38th Avenue. At the end of the process, the city will have a community-developed streetscape design that includes enough detail to ensure that the plan is

accurately priced and can be used to create a plan to move forward. Design elements were considered in the fi rst meetings: sidewalks; street furnishings; lighting; traffi c; parking; signage and wayfi nding; and modes of travel – walking, biking and driving. The top ideas from the January meetings will be reviewed and narrowed down at the second and third meetings, held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on Feb. 11 and March 10. The goal is to have a majority of participants reach consensus by the end of the third meeting. “The top-ranked concepts will be more formally designed by the design team for presentation to the community during the Feb. 11 Cre8 Your 38 event,” explained Maureen Harper, Wheat Ridge Public Information Offi cer. “Participants at the February meeting will review these concepts and help narrow them down. The goal is to have a majority of participants reach consensus by the end of the fi nal Cre8 Your 38 event on March 10.” While city staff encourages in-person participation, an online survey will be available after Jan. 21 for those who did not participate in either the January or February events. The surveys will ask for full name and address and a review of design values and elements to help ensure fairness. After the surveys are complete, all designs and the vote totals will be displayed on the city’s website. All meetings are open to the public and the city encourages active participation from residents, business owners and all community members. For more information, contact Public Outreach Coordinator Kristin Cypher at [email protected], or follow the project on Facebook, www.facebook.com/createyour38, or visit the project website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us.

MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FIRST “CRE8 YOUR 38” OPEN HOUSE on Jan. 14 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, prompting City of Wheat Ridge planners to add a second event and online surveys for those who couldn’t attend. Public input will be used to create a streetscape for 38th Avenue.

“CRE8 YOUR 38” FORUMS WERE DESIGNED TO GIVE WHEAT RIDGE residents and business owners the opportunity to discuss design elements, create models of what 38th Avenue could look like, and develop a shared vision for its streetscape.

Sunshine Home Share Creates Solutions

By Silvana Vukadin-Hoitt

Alison Joucovsky is a licensed professional counselor who has been

working with seniors in Denver for over two decades. Her expertise in the senior resource provider sector has given her a unique vantage point to spot trends and needs in this distinct community. One trend that stands out is the escalating lack of housing in the Denver area. As the city is currently experiencing a growth spurt, with an infl ux of thousands of people coming in from all parts of the country every month, the situation has gotten dire for many residents. Though construction is seemingly everywhere, it is reportedly very diffi cult to qualify for reasonably priced housing. It is also a problem that is aff ecting young and old alike. Joucovsky, a veteran senior care advocate, has made it her mission to alleviate some of the pressure on potential renters by resourcing her links to the senior community. “This is a problem that can’t wait for two years while aff ordable housing is being built for 500 people when we need aff ordable housing for 5,000 people,” she said. She began searching for solutions that could be tapped into immediately. “You see, from my experience in serving the geriatric community for 24 years, I know that there are plenty of individuals 55 and older who are homeowners,” she said. “They no longer have children or spouses in the house and they live alone. We see the baby boomers, now in their late 60s or early 70s, who have extra bedrooms and extra space they don't use.” Here Joucovsky pauses for dramatic eff ect. “This is exactly where I see a viable solution,” she continued: Home sharing, a nationwide program created to identify senior homeowners who live alone with vacant space they could rent out. The upside is clear. Home Sharing generates extra

income for homeowners while allowing potential renters a chance at aff ordable housing a decent and safe environment. Currently 64 home share programs exist across the United States. After concluding that she was on to something that would benefi t her senior community, Joucovsky, who currently directs Colorado Senior Connections in the Edgewater/Wheat Ridge community, started working on her master plan. Joucovsky created Sunshine Home Share Colorado and recently applied for nonprofi t status. The business model was developed using best practices research published by the National Housing Resource Center, two local focus groups and many interviews with similar programs across the country. The Best Practices Manual is now the guideline for Sunshine Home Share Colorado. To make it work, she says, extreme attention must be paid to the vetting process, which will assure that “safe and thoughtful matches are made,” accommodating both homeowners and renters. To support that process, SHSC is currently creating a database, compiling information from established community services in place that serve the needs of seniors. To develop the database further, Joucovsky is giving prime importance to creating an outreach program for community-focused awareness. That program will familiarize neighbors, friends, family and clergy on how to detect if and when seniors are isolated, needing a little extra help or even needing to be connected to services and programs. Using the gatekeeper model created by local area pastor as her inspiration, Joucovsky hopes to create a network that grows organically from neighbors interacting with senior homeowners. This would be a cornerstone program for the organization, with the goal of facilitating a

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safe, ethical and successful vetting process integral to matching senior homeowners and potential renters. Educating seniors, their families and their neighbors on how to support the aging-in-place process is crucial and programs like the ones Joucovsky runs through Colorado Senior Connections support this. “Because of our outreach and our programs we know that seniors want to stay in their homes,” she said, “and that present services for the aging don’t work for every person. We have to rethink the strategy for our aging community and look at diff erent solutions to a whole new set of problems that did not exist before.” Statistics prove that Joucovsky is addressing a complicated web of problems that need solutions. • There are 55,000 single-family homeowners in Denver metro area over the age of 65. • Denver currently has a shortage of 91,200 units to meet current housing needs.

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• Denver Regional Council of Governments funded agencies have up to a two-year wait list for in-home help. Joucovsky is convinced that her home-sharing organization is the answer, especially in communities like Wheat Ridge where she says there are plenty of spacious ranch houses, with empty bedrooms. Why reinvent the wheel when there is a perfect solution available? As a nonprofi t organization, Sunshine Home Share Colorado will act as a broker between homeowner and renter, completing a thorough intake, background and reference checks on all applicants. After the applicant has gone through the process the SHSC staff will make a match based on needs, personality, location and living styles. Homeowners must be 55 and older to be considered and own their own home, while home seekers must have no criminal record, good references, verifi able income source and no history of severe mental illness or substance abuse. For more information contact Alison Joucovsky, MALPC-JFS Colorado Senior Connections Program Coordinator, at 303-915-8264, or visit sunshinehomeshare.org.

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Another legislative session began on Jan. 13. As the 2016 session begins at the Capitol, I am excited and ready to work for you in the coming months. My priority is investing in the long-term prosperity of our state, and pushing measures that will level the playing fi eld for hard-working Coloradans. Here is an overview of the bills I am carrying that will promote our Colorado way of life: • Equal Pay for Equal Work. In order to grow our economy, we need to make sure that men and women earn equal pay for the same work. One of my bills will require any business that has a state contract to show it is paying its employees fairly. Our taxpayer dollars should go to businesses that pay men and women equal pay for equal work. • Protecting Senior Citizens. This year I will continue my work to fi ght elder abuse. I have a bill that will allow videotaped depositions to be used in court, which will help prosecutors bring perpetrators to justice. • Rain Barrels. Preserving our Colorado way of life means protecting our beautiful land and water for future generations. One of my bills would make it easy to conserve water by allowing you to

collect rainwater from your roofs into rain barrels so you can water your garden. My bill would make it legal to catch some of the rain that fl ows from your gutter and use it on your gardens. That cuts down on the amount of drinking water we consume. • Jobs for Veterans. I am also working

on a bill that will help veterans transition into the workforce. It will make sure that the skills and education a vet gained while in the service are considered as qualifi cations when receiving a license, certifi cate or registration from the state. • Wage Theft Transparency. Right now, it is illegal for the state to disclose that a company has cheated their workers out of pay, all because

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The Sobesky Academy is expected to move to the old Stevens Elementary

building in Wheat Ridge by March 30. The move was part of the Jefferson Plan introduced by the Jefferson County School district in 2014, which included integrating Wheat Ridge 5-8 into Jefferson High School and expanding Stevens Elementary into the old Wheat Ridge 5-8 building. Sobesky will be the final school to move as part of the plan. Sobesky is currently located in Lakewood and is the only Jeffco school to serve students with emotional disabilities. The school assists students from kindergarten through 12th grade and also supports programs for students up to age 21 to transition into career readiness and college. Sobesky currently serves 75 to 90 students at the Lakewood location. The former Stevens Elementary building will provide Sobesky with a larger building, a broader array of amenities and more functional layout. With its expanded space, Sobesky will be able to accept more students from Jeffco schools who would otherwise be sent out-of-district for their needs. This aspect alone will save Jeffco over $600,000 per year in expenses. Approximately 45 to 60 students will return to Sobesky from out-of-district programs over a gradual enrollment period. A larger school building and grounds also offer much more space to the program and the ability to further separate grade levels in one building. All students at Sobesky arrive and leave the school via bus transportation or parent drop off. Tests were done this fall to ensure all buses can drop off students and

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staff can assist the students into the school from the front of the building. The larger layout also will allow Sobesky to add six new classrooms and additional staff offices. The staff is excited about the amenities the Stevens building will offer their program. More bathrooms, for example, were high on the list! At the Lakewood location, the entire school and staff only have one set of bathrooms. At the new location, they will have more student bathrooms and separate staff facilities as well. The new school will offer a cafeteria, library and playgrounds – all new or improved to the Sobesky Academy program. Students at this special school often need places to mentally regroup before returning to their classroom and these rooms will be available at the new location. Sobesky Academy offers a therapeutic environment that is designed to meet the intense emotional and behavioral needs of our students with an emphasis on skill development in coping and success strategies. Staff at Sobesky Academy receive special training in their field of working with emotionally challenged students. Class ratios are eight students to one staff member and classes are kept small to fewer than 12 students on average. Safety, security and supervision are of utmost importance to the staff at this specialized Jeffco school and school officials have been meeting with Wheat Ridge police, staff and Jeffco district personnel to ensure that the move is smooth and successful. Genevieve Wooden is Wheat Ridge City Council District IV representative and Co-Chair of the Wheat Ridge Education Al-liance.

account is required, but it’s free and only takes a minute. Classes and Events If you have any children in your life, the Wheat Ridge and Edgewater libraries can help you keep them entertained. They host lots of kiddo-friendly activities on a regular basis. (Story time and LEGOs, anyone?) But the fun doesn’t stop there! There are classes for adults, too – you can practice your Spanish/English, join a book club, or even learn how to use that new iPad you got for Christmas. Click on Events on the jeffcolibrary.org homepage to see all the upcoming offerings. Don’t have a library card? Getting one is easy! Visit any Jefferson County Library branch. Make sure to bring your photo I.D. and proof of a current Colorado address. You can also register for a temporary card online. If you’re more of a traditional library goer, you’ll be pleased to know that they will soon be expanding services and updating their amenities, thanks to recent budgetary changes. In the months to come, you can expect longer hours, more books and media, and even new public computers. No matter what your plans for 2016, the Jefferson County libraries have lots of ways to help you make it memorable. Have fun! Meghan Godby works for City of Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation.

What If...By Guy Nahmiach

What if I told you that almost half of this year's freshmen class at our high

school reads at a 5th grade level?What if I told you that about 35% of first year Colorado college students are in remediation assistance?What if I told you that "Charter schools in Colorado are not required to employ teachers with current Colorado licenses"?The Colorado Paradox describes how we have one of the highest educated work forces in the U.S., with the majority of them receiving their education outside of Colorado.Much has been said of parents choosing charter schools over our local neighborhood elementary schools. The effects are felt from the number of volunteers helping out, right through the overall academic achievement. Prospect Valley Elementary has a long history of parents rallying for a cause. I remember our first week at PV with Danielle. We couldn't tell the difference between parents and teachers, inside and outside of the classrooms.What would have happened if these parents in a 70% "choiced in" school decided to take their kids to charters or be forced to attend their local schools? These active parents would be just as strong advocates for their kids in their neighborhood schools. You can bet that schools like Vivian, Kullerstrand, Stober and Stevens would see a significant increase in not only participation and fundraising but also performance. I firmly believe that no matter which school your child attends – high scoring, low performing, large or small classrooms – if you sat with your child every night and read a book together, checked their homework, visited with their teachers, other than during conferences, simply got involved in their education, your student would not only be performing at a higher than average level, your child would also be happy. For many reasons, not every student lives such a positive environment. Not every student performs at levels that correspond to the classroom they sit in. How did Johnny get

to grade 9 if he can only read at a 5th grade level? For every year that a student is behind, it takes 2 years to get them caught up. I've been told by many principals and teachers that holding back is not very popular these days. I wonder how popular illiterate adults are. Just who is the gatekeeper in our schools? Parents willingly hold their students back in early grades to gain that "physical" advantage in later years, but tell them that Johnny needs another year to catch up on their reading skills

and it is a declaration of war. Your school will recommend, but you as the parent are ultimately the gatekeeper. Schools have to work with the hand they've been dealt. Principal Wirth at Wheat Ridge leads an amazing staff, achieving huge growth gains in every level of student that walks through their doors. In fact, larger gains than most schools around. Unlike

charter and private schools, Wirth's building is open to anyone and everyone that wants to attend. It's the law. That's where the road ends for many in terms of "free" public education. Socioeconomic factors are arguably the biggest reason for the gap in achievements. Though I would suggest that priorities have somewhat changed over the years. Ask yourself "what would you give up for an hour with your child every night?" Or better yet, ask your child to decide for you. This is by no means a knock against charters, private or even home schooling. Parents have to do whatever is best for their children. But the passion as a community is so much louder for promoting a local business or fighting against one than rallying for a neighborhood school. Try holding up a sign on Wadsworth that promotes Everitt Middle school and you might get a few loud horns sounding off, but try holding up a sign that says I Love Wal-Mart – you can no doubt guess the reaction. Would you be ready to give up the "choice option" for the betterment of your neighborhood schools? Share your thoughts with me. As always, thanks for reading. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303 999-5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.

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By Joyce Jay

I believe that great community strength is shown by an interested and engaged

citizenry. Last year that strength was proven in Wheat Ridge. Thanks to all of our citizens who engaged in city community meetings, council meetings and varying civic events. Thank you to the Community Exchange citizen group whose members will present their communication recommendations at the televised Jan. 25 City Council meeting. As your mayor, one of my goals for 2016 is to support and encourage even more citizen engagement. Here are some upcoming opportunities for participation: • We are in the middle of the Cre8 Your 38 public meetings, where citizens are deciding what they want 38th Avenue to look like. The next meeting is Feb. 11 at the Recreation Center, 6 to 8 p.m. Whether you attended the fi rst meeting or not, please come to the second and share your thoughts. Everyone is welcome! • The monthly “Coff ee with the Mayor” events are a great opportunity to come and discuss community issues that are important to you. I’m there to both listen and answer your questions. The next coff ee is Feb. 6. • Volunteering for a Board and Commissions seat is a great way to get involved. From building codes to libraries, there is a board for every talent. Find current openings at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/1127/Current-Board-Commission-Openings.

• On the city’s website you can sign up for text or email alerts about the topics you are interested in, from public meetings to crime alerts. Click on Notify Me on www.ci.wheatridge.co.us. • The city is getting an updated website and is asking for input from citizens on the new site on Jan. 27, 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall. Call Carly at 303-235-2867 to RSVP.

• “Like” the city’s Facebook page for even more opportunities at City of Wheat Ridge Government. • Localworks, formerly Wheat Ridge 2020, has a great new website – www.wearelocalworks.org – with tons of fun volunteer opportunities in the community. One of Localworks programs, the Wheaties Academy, is a grassroots leadership program

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in your community can take shape in a variety of ways. Maybe you get to know your neighbors at a block party, attend a local event on Ridge at 38 or decide to volunteer with your favorite nonprofi t. Resolving to get involved will look diff erent for each of us, but with all the opportunities in Wheat Ridge there is truly something for everyone. At Localworks our motto is “connect, volunteer, create.” With over 50 events a year, fi ve volunteer-led committees, and resources to develop ideas, we really are your hub to connect, volunteer and create. “We are volunteer powered, staff supported and board directed,” said Britta Fisher, Localworks Executive Director. As our main source of power, volunteers are always appreciated! Below is a list of Localworks programs that we need help planning, designing and executing. If you are unable to volunteer, please attend, have fun, and thank a volunteer who makes it happen. Localworks Active: Get active in your community and meet your neighbors with one of our many programs like the Winter Fitness Challenge, Cruiser Crawls or Yoga in the Park. Localworks Harvest: With Wheat Ridge’s strong history in agriculture we love getting to our roots and in the garden! In this program we have the Food and Film Series, classes, potlucks, crop swaps and more.

Localworks Dines: Do you love to eat? Localworks Dines features a local restaurant or food vendor on the second Thursday of each month. Wheat Ridge Tours: Get to know Wheat Ridge’s neighborhoods, businesses, history and more on a bus tour of Wheat Ridge. Criterium and Brewfest: This year

we are hosting the Criterium State Championships! This year we are adding a brewfest to showcase the great local brews. Friday Night Live: The last Friday of the month, June through August, we will activate Ridge at 38 and show a movie on the fi eld in front of Stevens Elementary School. Ridgefest: Live music, food, beer, homebrew competition and more! This is

one of our biggest events and we would love your help! Trunk or Treat: A safe trick or treat event that includes a haunted house, games and a parade. Holiday Celebration: Start the holiday season off right with a day full of free fun activities. Pet a reindeer, make s’mores, ride on a train and more! Come meet us and learn more about our programs at our volunteer open house on March 3, 6 p.m., at Localworks’ offi ce (in the Vectra Bank Building) 7391 W. 38th Ave., Suite 130, Wheat Ridge. We will provide beverages and snacks. Email [email protected] to sign up or learn more. Colleen O’Brien is a resident of Wheat Ridge and on staff with Localworks.

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EDGEWATER CITY NEWSThe Animal Ordinance and Sustainable Food Systems

By Lilly Steirer After over eight months of meetings, workshops, lively emotional discussions and plenty of hard work, Edgewater City Council passed an ordinance allowing residents to raise up to two dwarf goats. To paraphrase newly elected councilwoman Kate Mulcahy, the ordinance clearly makes both sides disappointed, therefore, it is probably going in the right direction by way of compromise. Many thanks to all the council members, past and present, former mayor Bonnie McNulty, newly elected mayor Kris Teegardin, the various sustainability experts, and the citizens who came out to the council workshops to express their desires and concerns about the future of our city. While dwarf goats are now allowed, there are new restrictions in place that will aff ect most residents owning animals. The ordinance includes: • A limit of up to six total regulated animals, including chickens, ducks, rabbits, miniaturized goats and beehives (One beehive will count as a specially regulated animal.) • Six-foot fences will be required to enclose these regulated animals. • Licensing and compliance will be required for all specially regulated animals to control for space and odors. • A limit of up to three dogs and/or cats combined for detached single-family homes • A limit of up to two dogs and/or cats combined for multiple family dwellings

• The slaughter of all animals will be prohibited. Council members Steve Conklin, Janet Spangenberg, Kara Swanson and Mulcahy voted for the ordinance, and Myra Keeble and Laura Keegan against. Todd Riddle was not present. While this debate often revolved around goats as a nuisance or not, in fact, city offi cials were asked to deal not only with a neighbor dispute, but to create a compromise between what Edgewater has been as a city throughout the 20th century to what it is evolving into as more citizens embrace a sustainable lifestyle. The regulations in this ordinance at times are more restrictive than our neighboring communities, especially for those who would like to reserve the right to make decisions about how we obtain and care for our food including humanely culling small farm animals. The small urban farmers of Edgewater will face new challenges and regulations. Despite this, I hope more citizens will be encouraged to create their own sustainable backyard food systems as we cultivate a stronger community of those who are looking to better take care of our health and city through local food. Lilly Steirer is an Edgewater resident.

The Edgewater Book Project

Edgewater residents, let’s join forces to promote literacy and community building in our neighborhood! There have been lots of conversations about putting up little stands for sharing books and information such as the one pictured here. Let’s make it happen! We will meet at the new Edgewater

Collective offi ce located at 5220 W. 25th Ave. on Monday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 pm to launch the project. Please join us and enjoy a cup of Coda Coff ee! The Edgewater project will be modeled after the Little Free Library movement that was started by Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisc., in 2009. He built a tiny one-room schoolhouse to honor his mother who was a former teacher and was passionate about reading. He fi lled it with books and planted it in his yard with a sign that encouraged his neighbors to take a book and return a book. It has become an international movement led by a nonprofi t organization. Their objective is to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community. There are over 32,000 Little Free Library book exchanges around the world, with over one million books shared in local communities annually. For more info contact Jeanette San-chez at [email protected]. This project is led by Jeanette Sanchez and sponsored by Business on the Edge and Edgewater Collective.

Dining With Dave & The Art of Neighboring, Feb. 9

Edgewater residents interested in building stronger connections in their community are invited to Art of Neighboring, a free dinner and discussion with Dave Runyon, author of “The Art of Neighboring,” Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave., starting at 6 p.m. Dave Runyon is the co-founder and director of CityUnite, and launched a neighboring movement mobilizing over 70 churches and 40,000 people in the Denver metro area to build community connections. He speaks locally and nationally encouraging leaders to work together for the good of their cities. Mayor Kris Teegardin, Police Chief John Mackey and other city staff will attend the event, sponsored by Colorado Senior Connections and the City of Edgewater. For more information or to RSVP, call 720-763-3042 or email [email protected].

And Some Reminders From the City of Edgewater

By Marty Pemkiewicz This year we would like to strive for awareness of codes concerning sidewalks (especially in the winter), vehicles, which are inoperable or unregistered, and a way for our citizens to communicate with those who can help within the city. Sidewalks: “The sidewalk area shall be reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians,” Sec. 11-2-20. Please do not block sidewalks with anything, such as cars, trees, bushes, mud, snow or ice. Sidewalk cleaning: “It is the duty of every owner or occupant to keep sidewalks

free and clear of snow, ice, mud and all other obstructions...” Sec. 11-2-40. There are big people, little people, big dogs and little dogs who use our sidewalks every day, please keep sidewalks clear of anything and everything. Remember, that removing snow before it turns to ice is always easiest. Residents with corner lots and north side sidewalks have the most challenging snow removal to do. If possible, make a diff erence and help your neighbor, you never know when you may need help. Vehicles: It is unlawful for any person to leave any abandoned or junked vehicle on any street or highway within the City, per Sec.7-3-20. A junked vehicle is any vehicle in a nonoperating condition, or any dismantled, partially dismantled, discarded, wrecked, rusted, demolished or partially demolished vehicle. Nonoperating condition means any vehicle which is not capable of traveling under its own power in its existing mechanical condition or any vehicle not bearing a valid current registration license plate. If you should have vehicles that fall under these defi nitions please remove them from city streets. What about vehicles on private property? Sec. 7-3-30 states, “It is unlawful for any person who is in charge or control of private property, or any tenant, lessee, occupant, renter or otherwise, to permit or allow any abandoned or junked vehicle to remain on such property for a time period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours; provided that this Section shall not apply with regard to a vehicle or parts of a vehicle in a completely enclosed building; a vehicle on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner, a vehicle in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained for impounded vehicles by the City; or a vehicle that is covered by a fi tted, cloth car cover manufactured for such purpose. Tarps may not be used at any time to cover vehicles within the City.” There are many charitable organizations who will accept your vehicle as a donation, and arrange to remove it. Got a question or complaint? Contact Code Enforcement at 720-459-3297 or [email protected]. Permit questions should be directed to [email protected]. Call Edgewater City Hall at 303-235-8300, Edgewater Police Department (non-emergency) 303-271-0211, Parks & Rec. 720-763-3010, Public Works/Utilities 720-763-3012. Email and phone contacts for City Council are available on the website The Town Cryer provides up-to-date information; to subscribe, click on the Enewsletter Sign Up tab on the city’s website. To learn more about City of Edgewater municipal codes, please visit www.edgewaterco.com and click on the Inside City Hall tab. Marty Pemkiewicz works in City of Edgewater’s Code Enforcement.

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I hope everybody enjoyed the New Year’s festivities and 2016 brings everyone good

tidings. I am ready to get to work, and city council passed the Animal Ordinance the fi rst of the year. I read a letter into the minutes that I would like to share with you: “Council has been deliberating upon the ‘Animal Ordinance’ for over eight months. You may remember that Section 7-6-80 currently states the prohibition and exception of certain animals. Until recently animals allowed, to my knowledge, have given no cause to further regulate this section of the Municipal Code. Unfortunately, irreconcilable diff erences between neighbors have shown the lack of regulations set forth in Section 7-6-80. For this, I apologize to the aff ected parties. Verily, these proceedings up to this date have been tinged with emotion and passion, and I must confess it has been a diffi cult experience deliberating upon this ordinance. “Many have questioned whether urban farming is simply a fad, or a cultural revolution. In my experience, I can defi nitely say there is a generational diff erence in outlook concerning such trends. Local food sourcing has been historically an integrated fabric within all cultures and civilizations. However, never before has the world seen such rapid globalization and change upon our local communities throughout this great nation, local food sourcing being one issue aff ected. Just the other day, Congress passed a law allowing meat to be sold on our shelves without stating the country of origin. Large agribusinesses have bankrupted the local farmer, and this trend continues to severely

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food sourcing is encouraged to mitigate the threats from climate change and human greed.” It has been brought to the attention of council what many feel as imperfect restrictions regarding certain provisions in the ordinance. I feel council has the best intentions, but I heartily suggest any individual or group of individuals respectfully ask for redress in accordance with due process. In my humble

opinion all laws are imperfect. For that reason, the rights of citizens to petition the governing body on any law shall not be infringed. Citizen opinion and participation is always welcome, and respectful and positive dialogue remains a powerful votive in crafting legislation. I would like to share with you a few regional initiatives that I have been honored to join. Directly through the Metro Mayors Caucus and the 1st Judicial Criminal Coordinating Committee, I will collaboratively seek and address homelessness, low-income and aff ordable housing and workforce development. Wheat Ridge Councilman Zachary Urban’s last article eloquently addressed such needs, and I look forward to working with Zachary and other partners assisting in community care projects. In the coming months, I am excited to vigorously learn and share with you any progress made on all fronts. Contact Edgewater Kris Teegardin at 720-568-0461 or [email protected].

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By Guy Nahmiach

Water continues to be a growing issue for our future. With a projected

statewide shortfall of 163 billion gallons of water by the year 2050, towns all over Colorado are scrambling to build reservoirs of various sizes. Parker completed a 30-year project that in recent storms diverted 6,000 gallons per minute into their newly completed reservoir, which will assure water for its population in a time when aquifers are running dry. The Denver Post recently listed proposed dam and reservoir projects along the Front Range: • Chimney Hollow, southwest of Loveland (3.9 billion gallons) • Glade, northwest of Fort Collins (7.4 billion gallons) • Galeton, northeast of Greeley (2 billion gallons) • A bigger Gross Reservoir, west of Boulder (3.2 billion gallons) Diamond Valley Lake in California is a $1.9 billion reservoir. It took four years to fi ll to its almost 270-billion-gallon capacity. The water came from our very own Colorado River. This is the point Front Range cities are citing when negotiating water contracts. It is also the reason that our laws prevent us from harvesting rainwater. Holding back water here, keeps it from fulfi lling our contractual agreements down the line. The issue is really more complicated than that, but when I see a rain barrel being sold at the local hardware store, I ask:

Would anyone miss the 50 gallons rolling off my roof into it? And the good it could do on my vegetable garden on a hot day? Did you know that only an inch of rain on a 2,000-square-foot roof would provide 1,250 gallons of water? Think about earlier when everyone’s water bill shot up. Imagine if you had this rainwater in reserve to help out. The sign says “Use what you need.” But what about, “When I need it”? We're allowed to store propane for when we have a barbecue. We store gasoline for when we need to drive. We store oxygen, wood and hot water for our showers. What about cold water? Why are water companies the only ones allowed to store it and then sell it back to me when I needed it? The Colorado Water Plan was unveiled in November. Thirty months in the making, it details how we are going to provide water to the estimated 10 million people that will be living in Colorado by 2050. The issue being that it's not that we don't have enough water, we do. Our challenge as a state, is that 66 percent of all water originating from Colorado is contractually designated for other states. Conserving water will cease being a fashion statement and become more of a necessity. Last year our water meters became automated and Wi-Fi regulated. Imagine each household being limited to a daily usage. After your allowed 20 gallons, you are cut off remotely. What is the minimum amount of water that you and your family can live on? Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected].

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS BEATSpotlight on West 44th Avenue

The Book Stop’s New Year’s Eve Proposal The week before Christmas, Eric Gehringer stopped by The Book Stop on West 44th Avenue. He had researched other bookstores and decided The Book Stop was the perfect location to propose to his girlfriend Lorenda Schmidt on New Year’s Eve. The night before, Eric returned to the store, installed a camera and hid a carved out book in which he placed the engagement ring. When Eric and Lorenda arrived the next day, store owner Sean Hickman acted like he had never seen Eric before. Forty-fi ve minutes later, Eric and Lorenda proceeded to the checkout, purchased several books including a Steven King novel and happily informed Sean that Lorenda had said “yes” to Eric’s proposal. Sean told Lorenda he thought it was awfully nice of Eric to pay him to open the store and that they were very lucky that no other customers had come to shop. Now Eric and Lorenda are busy planning a summer wedding. After researching four other bookstores,

Sean and his wife Renee purchased The Book Stop in October 2014. Robust sales have enabled them to hire a second part-time employee. The 1,500-square-foot store features 70,000 books in 45 genres, including collectibles. The most popular sellers are general fi ction followed by mysteries. Gift certifi cates are available, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Book Stop is located at 10840 W.

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Milestone for Acorn Glass On Dec. 5 last year Acorn Glass celebrated its 10th anniversary. Owner Reece Leishman has worked 29 years in the glass industry, since 1987. He’s very excited that one of his fi ve sons plans to learn the family trade after graduation this spring – what Reece calls “his retirement plan.” This year Acorn Glass will be expanding from strictly residential into small project commercial work, taking on projects like strip malls, one-off buildings and single-story projects including storefronts. They

will continue to service their residential customers, providing new window installations and repairs, shower doors and bathroom remodels, mirrors and tabletop glass. After years when business growth was limited by a lack of available manpower, Acorn Glass has grown to three full-time glaziers, plus a full-time receptionist. Acorn Glass is located at 9005 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-420-0223 for information.

Auto Refl ections Paint and Body Needs Your Help! Owner Mike Lundgren is in search of a photo taken in the 1940s when his current shop at 11114 W. 44th Ave. was a fi lling station. If you have one, he’d like to reproduce a copy to hang in the reception area. While Auto Refl ections mainly specializes in collision repair work, restorations of classic vehicles – such as the ‘62 Porsche 356B that he recently completed after two years of work – are his real forte. Mike’s shop off ers an experienced team of experts. According to Mike, ”there’s very little [he and his team] haven’t seen” when it comes to auto body paint and repair. How did Mike get into the business? His eyes light up when he talks about his fi rst car, a blue ‘73 Firebird that he “trucked home, spent a year fi xing up and then realized, ‘I can do this!’” A 1981 Wheat Ridge High School grad, Mike says the best opportunity he had in high school was being exposed to auto mechanics at Warren Tech. After graduation, Mike worked at his current location when it was High Country Auto Body. After High Country was sold, Mike had a chance to buy the building, the same building that he is currently renovating. Auto Refl ections Paint and Body is lo-cated at 11114 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-432-2852 for information.

Anthony M’s Visions in Gold Adds a New ‘Counter Sketch’ Program Ever wanted to design your own ring? Stop by Anthony M’s and check out their new “Counter Sketch” program, a cutting-edge, employee-assisted computer program that leads you step-by-step through the jewelry designing process – everything from choosing styles, stones and carats to halos of diamonds including side profi le views and the option to add details such as fi gure-eight fi ll-ins. Soon Anthony M’s will be adding the next step in the design process, the “wax program,” which will print your design in 3-D. Wait! that’s not all that’s new! in 2016 Anthony M’s is adding the Jennifer Lopez Collection by Endless Jewelry. Designed and inspired by Jennifer Lopez, “the colors of the bracelets and necklaces combined with the bold and edgy design of the charms embrace the attitude of being fun, festive and elegant.” Looks for any mood and any occasion, the goal of the collection is to help express “your personality, your style, your way.” Stop by and create a new look, choosing from hundreds of fashion and fi ne jewelry charms, bracelets and necklaces to fi t any occasion. Anthony M’s Visions in Gold is located at 6789 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-424-1881 for information.

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Save the Date: the 2016 Carnation Festival is set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. “In keeping with the tradition of the past few years, we will be increasing the size and scope of the festival, leading up to the

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Save the date for the 44th Avenue Rumble (formerly the Harlan Street Rumble):

Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you the proud owner of a hot rod, classic, custom or muscle car, truck or bike? Bring your ride and show it off ! No entry fee! No car? No worries. Park your lawn chair curbside and watch over 200-plus vehicles enjoy a Cruise and Poker Run sponsored by businesses along 44th Avenue. Register your car at Anderson Park in the morning and enjoy barbeque and music in the afternoon. Fun for the whole family! Plan now to attend. Business advertising and sponsorships range from $50 to $500; contact Troy Seyfer at 720-260-9494. It’s sponsored by Auto Refl ections, Auto Weave Upholstery, Camaro’s Plus, D&T Ultimate Auto Detail, FirstBank, GIA Group Insurance Analysts, Hart Realty Group, Restoration Industries, Seyfer Automotive, Seyfer Specialties, T-Bird Roadhouse, Wheat Ridge Town Center Apartments and the City of Wheat Ridge.

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50th Anniversary in 2019,” said Chairman Joe DeMott. This year the festival is adding an additional 200-plus artisan vendors to the Midway. New food vendors will be added, bringing the total to nearly a dozen and the fireworks, run by Wheat Ridge High School alum, will be new and improved. Business advertising and sponsorships start at $250. For information on the Carnation Festi-val, contact Gina Hallisey, Get Connected Events, 303-726-6111.

Last Minute News From Around Town… Wheat Ridge Business Association will hold a Biz Mix casual networking event Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the West 29th Restaurant & Bar, 5560 W. 29th Ave. WRBA calls it a new monthly program to provide members to “get to know each other in a more informal setting.”

Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia will be guest speaker at WRBA’s Feb. 9 breakfast meeting, held, this month at Lutheran Medical Center, Learning Center #1, 8300 W. 38th Ave. Cost is $15 members and $18 guests, and Feb. 5 is the deadline to register – visit www.wheatridgebiz.com/wrba-events/. For more information on Wheat Ridge Business Association activities, visit www.wheatridgebiz.com. The new Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce is aiming to hold an open house at its new digs in early February. The group is finishing permitting for its 7240 W. 38th Ave. HQ, and its board of directors plans to map out its first year of events at its Jan. 28 meeting. For more information on the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, visit Wheat-RidgeChamber.org. Zia Meranto, owner of Muddy Paws Bath House, 4332 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge, has announced plans to open a pet boutique in a few weeks and to fund Project Thrive. “They work with abused and abandoned

farm animals including dogs and with children with the same history,” said Meranto. “Their work is so incredible and I like the idea of having children and animals learning to trust each other with simple exercises like reading. This relationship resonates well with me and my childhood. They also go to schools and teach students how to treat their pets.” Meranto adds that the creator of Project Thrive has a small therapy practice on Harlan Street, down the street from Muddy Paws. More information on Project Thrive can

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PLAN TO SHOW OFF YOUR HOT ROD, CLASSIC, CUSTOM OR MUSCLE CAR, TRUCK OR BIKE at this year’s 44th Avenue Rumble (formerly the Harlan Street Rumble), set for Saturday, May 7. No ride? Park your lawn chair curbside, watch the the show, and later take in barbecue and music.

ERIC GEHRINGER PROPOSED TO HIS FIANCE AT THE BOOK STOP, located on West 44th Avenue, on New Year’s Eve. He’d arranged with store owner Sean Hickman to place an engagement ring in a hollowed-out book and hide it in the stacks. Fiancee Lorenda Schmidt said “yes” and the couple are planning a summer wedding.

DO YOU HAVE A PHOTO OF THIS SHOP FROM THE 1940S? Auto Reflections Paint and Body owner Mike Lundgren is hoping to make a reproduction of one and display it in the reception area of his 11114 W. 44th Ave. shop, which was originally a filling station. Call him at 303-432-2852 if you can help.

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MARCH MEMBERSHIP BREAKFASTDATE: Tuesday, March 8, 2016TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 amLOCATION: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center – 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033SPEAKER: Richard J. Bryan - Speaker & ConsultantTOPIC: Being Frank - Leadership Strategies To Transform Your Organization

APRIL MEMBERSHIP BREAKFASTDATE: Tuesday, April 12, 2016TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 amLOCATION: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center – 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033SPEAKER: City Manager Patrick GoffTOPIC: State of the City

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1. Love Your Car Again by Finding out Fun Factoids! Did Kanye West drive your type when he was your age? Do you drive a Toyota Camry? Did you know it’s actually an anagram? camry = my car.

2. Test Its Limits One thing I see people my age doing all the time is buying a high-horsepower replacement car when they haven’t even tested the performance of their current car. Unless you’ve pushed your car to its limit and found it extremely lacking, why do you want more horsepower? On the other end of the spectrum, have you tried to perhaps attach a roof rack to your current car instead of buying an SUV? Cars with roof racks and bicycles on them look pretty sweet, in my opinion.

3. Do Small Modifications to Make the Car More Livable Are there a few things you hate about your car? Could you solve those shortcomings pretty easily? Do it! Maybe you want heated seats — get ‘em! Maybe you want a place to sync your iPhone to your car…mount an iPad in the dash! It’ll be a better infotainment unit than you can find in 99 percent of new cars. Tesla is the remaining 1 percent with its massive dash display.

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There’s nothing sweeter to the ears of a long-haired dog owner than when they

hear, “Wow, what a great looking dog.” If you brush your dog regularly, this is the big payoff. With the increase in the number of Labradoodles, Goldendoodles and other combination of poodles, brushing has become a necessity. Unfortunately, so has shaving their locks. Fine-coated dogs and dogs with long, thick undercoats will quickly mat if they are not brushed regularly. Of course the best thing to do is prevent mats from forming in the first place. Niki, my Newfoundland, gets tangles on her stomach as a result of lying in the snow. If she’s not brushed before and after coming in contact with snow or water, tiny tangles can turn into mats and shaving is often the only option. Mats will only get worse, so they must be removed. If your dog has mats, the following advice will help you untangle them and keep your dog mat-free and healthy:

Select the proper tools There are no shortages of grooming tools; the trick is finding the right one for your dog. The common slicker brush just skims the top coat and doesn’t get to the root of the problem. A shedding tool that is good for a German Shepard may not work well for a small terrier. An overly soft brush does very little and an overly hard brush may work, but can cause brush-burn. Groomers often brush as much as they can with the proper tools. But if it becomes painful, shaving is often necessary. If you are not sure of what grooming tool to use,

4. Get It Squeaky Clean Vacuum and wash your ol’ car. Like my grandpa tells me, “Cars just seem to run better when they’re clean. They don’t run any better but boy they feel like they do.” Plus, I find when I clean my car, I get more appreciation for it. We spend more one-on-one time. It’s hard to explain, but putting your time/effort into a car makes you appreciate it more.

5. Get It Checked out/Check It out Yourself I know quite a few people who after college buy a new car. Out of curiosity, I ask them why. They say that they just weren’t sure if they trusted their car or not. Instead of buying a $25,000 replacement, spend a little money getting your car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. Have them (or yourself) perform all the maintenance and check for anything that looks out of place. Then you’ll have complete peace of mind when embarking on your next road trip! I’d go anywhere in my ‘99 with 169,000 miles now that I’ve done this step.

6. Fix Even the Small Stuff There are a lot of little things that may annoy you about your car. Perhaps the passenger electric window is broken. Maybe the headlamps are cloudy … get that stuff fixed! After you get that stuff fixed, you’ll be rid of those annoyances, leaving you no excuses to get a new car. Buying a new car because the power window stopped working … palleeeaase! Got a car care question? Email Tom Schmuke at [email protected].

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Bathe your dog When water comes in contact with small tangles they tighten. That is why you must brush and remove mats before bathing. When bathing your dog try to use a shampoo that contains a moisturizer or use a conditioner. You can also apply a de-tangler as it softens the coat and makes it easier to brush. Remember, brushing must be performed before and after bathing. For long-haired dogs a round leather collar may be an easy fix. It can minimize the number of mats that form as a result of a rubbing collar. In any case, a healthy beautiful coat often comes down to regular, painless brushing. Remember humanity before vanity. Zia Meranto is owner of Muddy Paws Bath House.

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Wheat Ridge City Council District I said farewell to both of its incumbent councilmen in November as Jerry DiTullio vacated his seat to take the position of Treasurer, and Bud Starker was unsuccessful in his re-election bid. The citizens of District I can meet their new representatives – Monica Duran and Janeece Hoppe – at a free mixer Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Clancy’s, 7000 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Light refreshments will be served.

Help Senior Connections Connect Isolated Seniors

Colorado Senior Connections has begun an outreach campaign to try to “find” seniors who are socially isolated, according to program coordinator Alison Joucovsky. “We want to use a model called the ‘Gate Keeper’ which is where friends, neighbors, acquaintances, clergy call in with info on people they are worried about and we outreach to them, trying to then get them connected with the services and programs they need to be safe or get where they need to go,” she said. “Any help with this would be very much appreciated as we know these are the folks who really struggle and suffer.” Contact Alison Joucovsky, MALPC-JFS Colorado Senior Connections Program Co-ordinator at 720-248-4591.

Study ‘Wealth and Power’ at Jan. 20 & 23 League of Women Voters Book

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Women Voters Nonfiction Book Club will study Orville Schell’s and John Delury’s “Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the 21st Century.” The authors study the evolution of Chinese thought through 11 writers and leaders from the 1790s to today. The first five commentators will be discussed this month, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1 to 3 p.m., or Saturday, Jan. 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; call for location. The remaining six thought leaders will be discussed at the Feb. 17 and 20 meetings. “Wealth and Power” explores how China, after over a century of decline, occupation, civil war, state repression and socialist revolution, managed to “catapult itself into an era of stunning dynamism and economic growth.” For more information on the Nonfiction Book Club, call Lynne at 303-985-5128. For more information on the Jeffco League of Women Voters, visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Free Christmas Tree Recycling Through Feb. 15

The City of Wheat Ridge offers two sites for residents to recycle their Christmas trees through Feb. 15: Prospect Park, 11300 W. 44th Ave., and Panorama Park, 3400 Fenton. Trees must be stripped bare of all ornaments, tinsel, lights and stands – anything that’s not a tree. This service is free to Wheat Ridge residents only, and not for businesses. The resulting mulch will be made available at Prospect Park, year around, to residents for home use.

Two Cents For Your Thoughts on City Website The City of Wheat Ridge will provide citizens an opportunity to provide their input on a new city website at a public meeting, Jan.

27 6 to 8 p.m., at City Hall, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The event is free and, despite our enticing headline, no monetary compensation will be provided. RSVP to Carly Lorentz at 303-235-2867 to attend.

Wheat Ridge Garden Tour Co-Chairs

The Wheat Ridge Garden Tour is in need of two new Co-Chairs. These executive positions share responsibility for all aspects of coordinating the tour from garden recruitment and selection to advertising and marketing, from volunteer coordination to day-of-the-event execution. One of the Co-Chairs needs to be familiar with Excel. The tour has become a showcase for Wheat Ridge gardens, annually attracting over 220 attendees from throughout the metro area, as well as, Broomfield, Brighton, Evergreen, Longmont and Thornton. The Garden Tour is profitable, having donated over $5,000 in proceeds to nine different Wheat Ridge charities since 2011. Consultants are available to assist with the transition and a considerable amount of pre-planning has been done for the 2016 tour, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 9th from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you or someone you know is interest-ed in managing this exciting event, please contact Vicki Ottoson at 303-777-6144, [email protected]. Re-ferrals welcome.

What Kind of Traffic Signal at 32nd & Xenon?

As a result of anticipated business and traffic growth at the Applewood Village Shopping Center, the City of Wheat Ridge is planning to install a traffic signal at the shopping center access at 32nd Avenue. A recent traffic study recommended it to

improve access and safety for both shopping center users and 32nd Avenue traffic. Four options were presented and comments taken at a November public meeting held in November. Staff is encouraging further input from the public prior to making a recommendation to the city council early this year. The four options are: • Xenon Street would remain in its current operation as a right-in right-out at 32nd Avenue. • Xenon Street at 32nd Avenue would be narrowed to allow for a right-in only (eastbound to southbound), thus essentially removing Xenon Avenue from the signalized intersection. • Xenon Street is provided full movements and located completely within the signalized intersection. • Close Xenon Street at 32nd Avenue, eliminating all access between 32nd and Xenon Street. Comments are requested by Jan. 29; send to Director of Public Works Scott Brink at 303-235-2860 or [email protected]. For complete details of the four op-tions, visit ci.wheatridge.co.us.

New Air, Longer Hours Coming to Local Libraries

The Wheat Ridge Library will replace its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system as a result of the mill-levy increase approved by voters in the November 2015 election. It and the Edgewater Library will also see an increase in open hours, with a final schedule to be released in March. Details of these and other initiatives are part of the Jefferson County Public Library 2016 budget, which was approved earlier this month by the Library Board of Trustees and Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. For more information visit jeffcolibrary.org.


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Heart disease causes more than 600,000 deaths in the United States each year

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[Parkinson’s Disease] who participate in exercise programs have better quality of life, walking ability, balance, strength, fl exibility and cardiovascular fi tness compared to those who do not exercise. This is largely attributed to “improvements in function of nerve cells and the potential of increased survival of nerve cells within the aff ected area of the brain.” In another study at

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Heart Month, making it a good time to kick-start a heart healthy routine that can help prevent heart disease for yourself and your loved ones: • Walking for just 30 minutes several days a week can lower your risk for a heart attack. • If you smoke, quit now. • Start a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables, fi sh, whole grains and fi ber. • Check your cholesterol and blood pressure. • Evaluate your blood sugar. Through controlling your risk factors with lifestyle modifi cations, you can signifi cantly reduce your risk for heart disease and a heart attack, and increase your chances for a longer, healthier, and better quality of life. If you have concerns, see your physician. Dr. Douglas Martel is the medical director of the Chest Pain Center at Lutheran Medi-cal Center and a cardiologist with the Heart Institute of Colorado and SCL Physicians.

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