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Wheat Ridge 2020 Celebrates

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Will Our Children Come Back to Wheat Ridge?

By Guy Nahmiach

With so many surveys being commissioned and focus groups

meeting every week to define our townand shape our Main Street, a critical factor has been left out. Except for the Parks Commission, none of our city entities include a youth member. We keep taking about “Doing all of this for the future generations” of Wheat Ridge, but who is asking our kids what they want? More importantly, will they actually be back? I recently spoke with almost 100 of our younger generation sitting inside our classrooms and asked them just that. With great cooperation from their teachers and principals, I spoke with Ms. Rossi’s fourth grade class over at Prospect Valley Elementary, Ms. Harris’s eighth grade class at Everitt Middle and Ms. Rossi’s class of seniors over at Wheat Ridge High School. (Yes, the Rossis are mother and daughter, but that’s a whole other wonderful story.) The questions were simple:1. Would you come back to Wheat Ridge as an adult and make this city your home for yourself and your family?

• Out of 25 fourth graders, only three said they would come back •Outof29eighthgraders,onlyfivesaidthey would come back • Out of 40 high school seniors, only nine said they would come back2. If so, why? Fourth graders answered that they loved the mountains, they also loved the schools and wanted their children to also attend Prospect Valley. They also thought “people are very nice” in our city. Eighth graders answered that they wanted the same schools for their children. Twelfth graders answered that they wanted to live close to their families. They also wanted to send their own children to the same schools they attended. They had great memories from living here. The loved the varied style of homes (not cookie cutter).3.Ifnot,why?Andwhatcouldcityofficialsdo to change your mind? Fourth graders answered: Would like more places to eat, wanted lower priced homes, they wanted more roads and lanes and a movie theater.

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Farewell WR2020, Hello Localworks

Wheat Ridge 2020 now has a new

brand and identity to carry the organization into the future: Localworks. The change was unveiled at the organization’s 10th anniversary gala at Sons of Italy the evening of Dec. 8 – the exact date Wheat Ridge 2020’s Articles of Incorporation were filedadecadeago. “At the end of the day this is a name change and brand change, not necessarily a direction change,” said Executive Director Britta Fisher. “The name better speaks to our mission … working together toward positive progress at a local level.” The original “2020” moniker was meant to speak to the vision for the future, said Fisher, but past and recent strategic plans have questioned whether it conveyed the group’s mission – and, she said with a laugh, the organization has received its fair share of calls from folks looking for an optometrist over the years. “We are doing the work of revitalization and are powered by the volunteers and businesses in our local community. Our new name will speak to who we are and what we do,” said Fisher. “We are grateful for the input we’ve received and see great things ahead for our organization and the new namethatfitsthiswork.”

Describing itself as a community-based, non-profitdevelopmentcorporation advancing Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community, the organization has its roots in the City of Wheat Ridge’s N e i g h b o r h o o d Revitalization Plan, which was created in 2005 after city and community leaders determined that Wheat Ridge had been losing

ground to neighboring communities and needed to leverage its assets to attract new households and investors to the city. The plan called for the creation of a nonprofitcorporation that would facilitate and encourage appropriate development in Wheat Ridge. Since its formation, it has worked to revitalize the community’s housing, commercial areas and neighborhoods. It worked with businesses and residents to create a “Main Street” on 38th Avenue between Pierce and Upham streets. In 2014 Ridge at 38, the main street area on 38th Avenue, was honored with the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence for Best Branding and Marketing. To encourage development, Wheat Ridge 2020 established the Building Up Business Loan Program, which since 2008

THE KIPLING TRAIL CAME CLOSER TO COMPLETION THIS MONTH when a 160-foot long, 90,000-pound bridge was lifted and placed near approximately 42nd and Kipling. The Kipling Trail is a 10-foot-wide paved path for bikers and walkers between West 32nd and 44th avenues, providing access to both Discovery Park and the greenbelt. The $3.5 million project was predominantly funded via a competitive DRCOG/federal grant won by Wheat Ridge city sta� . PHOTO: JOYCE JAY.

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Starker Withdraws Candidacy, Hoppe Appointed to District I

By J. Patrick O’Leary

Wheat Ridge City Council voted unanimously to appoint Janeece

Hoppe tofill theDistrict I seat vacatedbyGerald “Jerry” DiTullio at its Nov. 24 regular meeting, after former councilmember William “Bud” Starker withdrew his candidacy for the position. Hoppe was sworn in by the municipal judge Chris Randall immediately following the vote, and will serve the remaining two years of DiTullio’s council term, after which theseatwillbefilledbytheregularelectionprocess. Entrepreneur Hoppe was formerly the President of Wheat Ridge 2020 (now Localworks), and a director on the Wheat Ridge Business District, and has been a resident of District I since 2011. Starker’s withdrawal and council’s subsequent unanimous vote resolved a contentious debate that started in Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers Nov. 9. At that meeting, council moved to appoint Starker – unseated by Monica “Pema” Duran this fall – to the council seat vacated by DiTullio, who was sworn in as the newly elected City Treasurer. Council moved to appoint Starker at that meeting, over the objections of council members Duran, Zachary Urban and Larry Matthews. After a half-hour debate, council agreed to table a motion until the Nov. 23 general meeting, and solicit letters of intent fromotherpersonsinterestedinfillingthevacancy. Starker, Hoppe, David Feiertag and Bev Brinson submitted applications. Brinson withdrew hers on Nov. 16, but the remaining three addressed council at the Nov. 16 study session, along with eight members of the public. Four of the eight public speakers

objected to Starker’s appointment without specifically naming him, and one speakercriticized the appointment rules set out in the city charter. One speaker endorsed Hoppe, another both Hoppe and Starker, and a third called the process fair and thanked Hoppe for applying. A week later, on Nov. 24, council voted 7-0totakethemotiontoappointStarkeroffthe table, and took public comment. Starker, first to sign up for publiccomment, used his three minutes of time to reiterate his view that he was “at the top of the list” of qualified candidates,but announced he was withdrawing from consideration because of personal attacks, including “intimidating robo calls, abusive text messages [and] social media outrages.” Apparently pre-empted by the announcement, four of the seven non-candidate speakers who signed up declined tomakecomments,andafifthcalledthetworemaining choices acceptable, but declined to endorse either. Only one speaker made an endorsement (for Hoppe), and each candidate made remarks to council. The seventh speaker read a letter into the record criticizing the appointment process. After 15 minutes of public testimony, Duran moved to substitute Hoppe’s name in the motion, and District III’s George Pond seconded. Fifteen minutes of commentary by council members followed, with fivethanking Starker for his service and three of those expressing dismay at the lack of civility shown during the appointment process. Following the 7-0 vote to appoint Hoppe, applause could be heard in council chambers. A complete video recording of the Nov. 24 hearing and vote can be found on WRTV8’s YouTube Channel, via http://ci.wheatridge.co.us.

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has lent $450,000 in low-interest loans to commercial property on 38th Avenue to fund façade improvements, interior renovations and small business equipment purchases of over $2 million. The organization has developed a range of events to encourage community engagement, including the Live Local series, which takes place monthly at local businesses and provides a chance for residents to get acquainted while learning more about pursuing an active and healthy lifestyle. Past activities include cruiser bike crawls, chicken coop tours and composting classes. Last year, the TLC Wheat Ridge program hauled away more than 45, 30-yard dumpsters from three targeted neighborhoods helping hundreds of residents clean up their blocks and

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Eighth graders answered that they found Wheat Ridge too intimidating, the houses were too expensive, too many people, did not like the marijuana stores, not enough things to do and the weather was too cold. Twelfth graders answered that they simply wanted a fresh start elsewhere, the weather was too cold here, they wanted more diverse shopping opportunities with more mom-and-pop stores, and also wanted moreaffordablehousing,

What about bicycles? With our city and county spending more money on adding a pathway for bicycles, I did take the opportunity to ask this future generation about their “Bicycle habits.” Out of 94 students, only six of them ride bikes to school. Many senior class students said that driving a car was a much more attractive choice. They also shared the

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younger students’ concern for safety, Kipling being a major obstacle to cross: They had no intention of using the underground path and their parents were too concerned about thetrafficandcrossingthestreet. Many also claimed that the bike paths were too unsafe and littered with gravel from all the construction, broken glass, snow and ice. Safety was a major issue in keeping many of these students from riding their bikes to and from school. It’s important to note that Wheat Ridge only cleans their streets and bike paths twice a year while Golden and Lakewood clean theirs 13. While interviewing the three classes I noticed a genuine level of appreciation from the students, their teachers and principals. Being asked for your opinion is always valuable and we will continue to reach out to this young generation for their take on what is being prepared for their arrival as adults. If you have any ideas for topics to ask students about please, contact Guy Nah-miach at [email protected] or 303-999-5789.

WHEAT RIDGE 2020 UPDATEWheat Ridge 2020 Celebrates

Success & 10 yearsBy Britta Fisher

On Dec. 8, Wheat Ridge 2020 marked 10 years since our incorporation as

a nonprofit organization. As we preparedfor our celebration at the 10th Anniversary Gala, we reflected back onthose 10 years. Some things have changed and some have remained the same. As one of the original resident members of Wheat Ridge 2020, I recall the excited buzzintheroomthefirsttimeall the members gathered together with the consultants to launch the organization. A smaller group had been meeting together with the consultants and now the larger group had gathered. There was a lot of visiting and excitement about realizing opportunity. I looked through our 10 years of pictures with fondness for so many who came together to work on projects and programs big and small. Some have passed away and others have moved away and it was good to see their faces in those pictures and remember what they contributed. Others were there from the beginning, throughout the photos and present that night to celebrate at the gala. People remain the power of our organization and our purpose continues to be advancing Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community. As I look back on our successes, they were the ideas of someone who came to the table, refined by a larger group ofpeople, and worked on by volunteers and staff to turn them into action. One of thethings we've learned over the years is that brainstorming ideas is easier than action.

We've also realized that the best ideas emerge from having a diverse group of people around the table and starting with a culture of possibility. We ask ourselves, “How might we?” Ideas and hard work set the stage for

successes like owning property and revitalizing it to attract new households and businesses. While holding property at 38th and High Court, we were fortunatetofindMarkandDanaEskow and Justin Vogel. They saw the tree on the corner as a possibility for shady gatherings of thirsty people and saw the shell of a small rented church as a bustling restaurant to sell their East Coast-style pizza and

Colorado beers and spirits. With a reasonable purchase price and a low-interest loan for rehabilitation from us and lots of investment, hard work and sweat from them, Right Coast Pizza found its home on 38th Avenue. It is in that spirit of possibility that we launch “The Next 10,” our campaign to gather information, perspectives, and people to help shape our next 10 years. We want to hear from you. We invite you to comevisitouroffice,hostablockgatheringor business gathering, or take our survey at the start of 2016. We seek your ideas and your commitment to action to help shape Wheat Ridge. We invite you to join us as Wheat Ridge 2020 is now Localworks. We have the same mission and seek to be even broader in the perspectives and people working together for a strong Wheat Ridge. Britta Fisher is the Executive Director for Localworks and is a resident of Wheat Ridge.

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neighborhoods. Over 120 community members have graduated from leadership building programs such as the Planning and Development Academy and Wheaties Academy. Through these programs they connected with the community and many serve as community leaders, board and commissionmembersandelectedofficials. “We’ve seen our efforts pay realdividends in the form of increased sales tax, new residential developments and residents who say they chose Wheat Ridge because of our small-town feel and unique local amenities,” said Fisher. “Our challenge is to continue our progress and develop new strategies to maintain desirability as a great place to live, work and play.” “For locals looking to get more involved, theywillfindLocalworksandwearereadyto welcome them.” For more information about Localworks, visit wearelocalworks.org; visitors to www.wheatridge2020.org will be redirected to the new site.

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URBAN PERSPECTIVEAddressing Homelessness

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A censusisanofficialcountorsurveyofapopulation, typically recording various details of individuals. As long as we have had civilizations, we as humans have had a recurring need/desire to conduct a census of the population of our society. The story of Christmas has a census as central aspect of the proceedings. As we begin to gather friends and family for Christmas, let us take a moment to reflect on the results froma recent census taken from our community’s homeless population. A recent point-in-time survey taken of homeless members of our community indicated JeffersonCountyishometoover245 families with children who have recently experienced or are currently homeless. Moreover, across the Denver metro area over half of those experiencing homelessness are families and children. Homelessness is when a family or person does not have a stable, safe place to live. This means they may spend nights in shelters, transitional housing, limited-stay hotels or motels, in a car, “couch surfing,” or on thestreets. This is a problem we as a community can solve, should solve and have been making great strides recently to stem the tide of homelessness. Addressing the issue of homelessness takes a regional approach to recognize that this issue is not unique to one community over another. In order to address this issue three goals must be met. • It is incumbent on ourselves as Denver metro area residents to regard homelessness as a priority issue.

• We need to increase awareness and understanding by motivating more people to speak up and take actions that alleviate the underlying causes of homelessness. • We need to shift the view so that people in metro Denver who experience homelessness are viewed by others, and

regard themselves, as valuable members of our community. These three goals represent a new campaign to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness in Colorado. CLOSE TO HOME is a new campaign spearheaded by the Denver Foundation. The idea for the CLOSE TO HOME campaign began in a listening tour conducted by The Denver Foundation in communities

across the seven-county metro Denver area – Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jeffersoncounties. Residents said far too many people cannot meet their basic needs, especially housing, hunger and a lack of safety or access to basic medical care. They said we need to increase understanding, compassion, and get more people engaged to solve these challenges. To learn more about this campaign or to take the pledge to support this campaign please join me in visiting www.closetohomeco.org. As we begin the new year, this season of renewal reminds me of Rudyard Kipling’s poem “IF” suggestion to abide by the stanza, “All men count with you, but none too much.” I would boldly add “...or too little.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Zachary Urban can be reached at 720-252-5930 or www.zacharyurban.com.

Healthy Home And Safety During The Winter Months

By Susie Fogerson

Your home offers protection. From theheat. From the cold. Sometimes simply

from the world. Whether it is an apartment overlooking a busy street, a quiet space in the suburbs or a cabin retreat in the mountains, your home is your sanctuary. Take a few moments and ponder the safety issues you could check for around your home.

Living Room Throw rugs can be dangerous, according to Tara Cortex, PhD, RN executive director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. “The potential for tripping on them is high.” Barefloorsarerecommended,instead. Also, clear the way of clutter and electrical cords. And watch out for pets. They are such wonderful companions, but tripping over them is a big issue. Be sure tolookdowntomakesurethefloorisclearbefore walking whenever your pets are around.

Bathroom If you have a tub, you have to be sure you are capable of getting in and out of it safely. Install a safety bar, or a portable shower chair. A safer option might be to add a walk-in shower. The medicine cabinet also poses a threat. Clean out the medicine cabinet every quarter and get rid of medications you no longer take or that are expired.

Kitchen Everything in your kitchen should be stored at eye-level or below so you don’t have

to climb on a chair or stepladder to reach anything. Falls are all too common and lead to limited activity, reduced mobility and lossoffitness.AccordingtotheInjuryFacts2015, about 29,500 people died from falls in 2013, and the vast majority of them were over age 65.

Outside Examine your shoes and boots. How’s the traction? Is it time for a new pair? Rubber traction is the best for icy and snowy days.Keepyourfieldofvisionclear.Wearhats that do not cover the eyes. Coats should beabletoclosesufficientlysoyoucaneasilysee where you are stepping. Make sure that belts and scarves don’t drag on or near the ground where they can cause tripping. Keep your shovel and salt in your house. If you have to traverse through the snow and ice to get to your garage where they are kept, it defeats the purpose and you could fall. Check the railings. If you have railing leading up to your front door, check to see if they are sturdy. If you slipped and had to grab the railing would they be able to support you? Bring a cell phone when you leave the house. It can bring peace of mind. If you fall, it may be impossible to get up. You cancallyourlocalfiredepartmentandtheycan help you. Slow down. Allow extra time if it’s slippery out. It is when you hurry that you end up pushing the envelope of what your balance can handle. Keep in mind that being a little late is better than rushing and causing a fall. Anyone can fall at any time – that is why it is called an accident.

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WHEAT RIDGE MAYORJoin Your Neighbors

At The TableBy Joyce Jay

As we close out 2015 and move into 2016, there is a lot going on in Wheat

Ridge! More than 15 businesses held grand openings or ribbon cuttings this year. New housing continues to be built and we continue to work on attracting development and improving our neighborhoods. As we look ahead to projects on the horizon, many have asked about the impact of Ballot Question 300 on the city’s development opportunities. As I stated after the election, City Council is seeking legal counsel on the issues associated with the retroactive aspect of the measure. I am just as curious as you are and as soon as I have anything new to share with you on the matter, I will be sure to let you know. One initiative that is moving full steam ahead is our community engagement process for 38th Avenue. We are inviting everyone in our community to participate in a series of three community meetings that start on Jan. 14 to develop a plan to enhance 38th Avenue. The meetings to “Cre8 Your 38” will engage residents, business owners and all interested stakeholders in conversation about what your main street will look like. I think one of the most important aspects

of this process is that YOU, the citizens of Wheat Ridge, are deciding what happens next on 38th Avenue. ThefirstpublicmeetingisJan.14,6to8p.m., at the Recreation Center. The meeting will be a chance for you to talk about what is most important to you for 38th Avenue

and create an actual model at a table with your neighbors. The next two meetings will be taking the top ideas that you come up with and narrowing them down to what citizens like the best. I am really excited about this engagement opportunity. I have been hearing a lot of feedback about truly listening to the community and I believe this is a great chance to share your thoughts on a key area in Wheat

Ridge. There is no “plan” for what will come out of the process – you are Cre8-ing your 38! Save the dates for the meetings on Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 10 at the Recreation Center, from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Kristin Cypher for more information at [email protected] or 720-280-4349. I am looking forward to another great year in Wheat Ridge! Cheers to main street ideas, ribbon cuttings, new neighbors, old friends, and time with family. Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay at 303-420-8533 or [email protected].

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Run, Hide or Fight in Active Shooter Situations

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On Dec. 4, members of the Wheat Ridge Police Department traveled to Colorado

Springs to pay tribute to Officer GarrettSwasey of the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty Nov. 27. Today, the community of San Bernardino is grieving the senseless loss of life of 14 people. On behalf of the Wheat RidgePoliceDepartment,Ioffercondolences to the families and friends of the victims of the tragedies. It is the unfortunate reality that in today’s world, we all have to be prepared for tragedies like those we've witnessed in San Bernardino and Colorado Springs. That’s why I am giving you this advice – advice I hope you never havetouse:Ifyoufindyourselfinanactiveshooter situation, you should run, hide or fight. One of the best things to do is to educate yourself about active shooter responses ahead of time. A video was created by the Houston Police Department to demonstrate the Run-Hide-Fight options in detail. The situation and your location will have a lot to do with which one of these

options you take. And, you’ll have to make the decision quickly - national statistics regarding active shooter situations show that most of the harm that is done happens within 10 minutes. I don’t share this information to alarm you, but rather help you be aware of your options if you ever have to deal with an active shooter.

We in the Wheat Ridge Police Department plan, prepare and train to deal with active shooter situations. Our officersparticipate in training exercises with community partners and schools. Our Crime Prevention Unit provides training for local businesses. Other steps you can take include: know evacuation routes in the buildings you frequent, like work or school; pay

attention to your surroundings to notice if someone or something seems out of place and be prepared to take action if you have to. It is my fervent hope that our education efforts and training will never be neededand that we, in Wheat Ridge, and our nation do not have to face these senseless acts of violence again. View the Houston Police Department’s video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0&feature=youtu.be

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By Jason McCullough

For our family this time of year means gatherings, friends, food and a lot of,

well,stuff.Andthatlastonehasbeenonmymind of late. I am not a religious person by any account. However, I do look forward to and truly love the holiday season. Families come from near and far, friends send greetings and updates on the kids and their lives. The food is always amazing, no matter what background one is coming from. People are generally nicer, do more for those with needs and generally act in a manner we all wish we could or would all year long. But there is a lot of stuff. This year both of my children are entering the age where they are going to create long-lasting memories: quality memories of childhood, family tradition and everything they will associate with this time of year. I want to set a more responsible and sustainable precedent. Don’t get me wrong, I love most of the “thestuff”thatgoesalongwiththeholidays.My wife accuses me of “going Griswold” every year with lights and decorations. I am by no means some kind of minimalist hermit. What I want to temper is the mindset of material importance that sometimes goes along with all the celebration and tradition. I

have always been a proponent of experience over product. I don’t think I am alone or odd in this. I don’t want to end up with a garage full of aging “things” that mean nothing to anyone. I want bonds and memories, and the more experiences I create and share with those I love, the more reason we have

to gather together and really enjoy each other’s presence. There are some practical changes I have made: I only purchase LED holiday lights and keep those on a timer to make sure they only light up when needed. I argue for E-cards versus actual paper cards (my wife disagrees) in order to save the paper, processing and energy it takes to deliver a simple “Hello! Here is a recent picture of our family!” More

importantly, I try to instill the importance of giving to my children, to make effortthe goal for a successful season, instead of accumulation. My goal as a father and citizen living in this challenging age is to instill in my family and their families the importance of inclusion, empathy and responsibility that should come along with this joyous season. In my mind, it’s not about how many presents are under the tree, it’s more about the memories and time spent with those you love. Time together, and maybe some peace. For more information, or if you would like to contribute to this column, please contact Guy Nahmiach at [email protected] or 303-999-5789.

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It’s that time of the year again! Holiday lightsgoup,decorationsfillhomes,offices

and shopping areas. Our work-life balance becomes delicate and challenged by extra socializing at parties and events. We start to feel lethargic, unmotivated and complacent. The last thing we think about is self-care. The overwhelming process of holiday prep can wreak havoc on how we feel and how we look. A large part of that “self-care” is getting activity. Study after study shows that exercise and activity can boost immunity, release feel-goodendorphins,buildconfidenceandincrease energy levels. When we can get activityandexerciseconsistentlyfourtofivetimesaweek,weseethesebenefitsandstartto feel better. We handle stress better, have an improved mood and it turns out that, often, that act of self-care can be helpful for other people we are around frequently. Activity is clearly important, however, so is what you eat. Do you catch yourself this busy time of year falling into the trap of eating extra calories? Or are you more likely to skip meals because you have too much going on? Both are dangerous and can lead to weight gain and that overall feeling of lethargy. Consistent activity and proper eating are critical to getting through the holidays. They will help prevent situations like tighter fittingclothingatthestartofthenewyear,having no energy to stay alert and focused all day, and being a stress ball about life in general. Mixing in strength training with your cardio for activity will help you build lean muscle. That lean muscle will burn more calories in more sedentary situations, like

whileyouareattheofficedesk.Itwillalsoimprove your posture, your balance and keep fat away! This holiday season, give yourself the gift of self-care. Give your body activity and movement while giving your mind some de-stress time. Here’s to health, happiness and positive growth this holiday season!

Healthy activity and eating tips • Use your phone or paper calendar to schedule workouts and make them non-negotiable. Include strength and cardio intervalsfourtofivedaysaweek. • Have a backup plan for outdoor workouts in case of bad weather. But have gloves, hats and extra layers available to still be able to go outside and get a fresh-air walk or jog! • Tell a family member, friend or co-worker and ask them to join you for one or all workouts for accountability. • Buy a new workout shirt, pair of pants, shoes or hair band so that you have excitement to wearing something new. • Prep at least your snacks for the week and carry a water bottle everywhere. Water helps curb hunger pangs and being prepared for snack time will offset binge eating orvending-machine blowouts. If you can prep your lunches as well, that will help avoid restaurant meals with high-calorie plates. • Eat breakfast with protein. Skipping breakfast is dangerous because your metabolism won’t get revved up again. Eating only carbs will send you into a sugar-spiked, craving downward-spiral all day.Allow for palm-sized indulgences a couple times a week because we know that not ever having those chocolate treats is ridiculous!

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By Tom Schmuke

Ever thought about decorating your car for Christmas? It may seem silly, but if

you ever wondered how to do it, here you go. Merry Christmas Wheat Ridge! Check your local ordinances to make sure it is legal to place lights on your vehicle. Some areas prohibit this because the lights potentially distract other drivers. However, using lights on your car in a Christmas parade is acceptable. (Editor’s Note: In Colorado, there are restrictions on color, brightness and placement, such as anything that could make your car resemble an emergency vehicle, or be considered a distraction, per the Colorado State Patrol.)

Gather Together Christmas Lights After you determine the legality of placing lights on the exterior of your vehicle, start gathering the lights you want to use. Plan the kind of display you want to put on, and pick the appropriate colors and type of lights. Take measurements of your vehicle sothatyoubuyasufficientamountoflightstrands. Measure the area you plan to place the lights with a measuring tape.

Buy a Power Inverter Purchase a 12-volt DC power inverter to convert the car battery's 12-volt power into 110-volt AC electricity. Do not confuse an inverter with a converter. A converter converts 110-volt AC power into 12-volt DC power, which is a different process thanwhat you want to accomplish. Also, make sure the inverter can handle a minimum of 400 watts, but bigger is always better,

allowing you to use more lights among other useful tasks. Before hooking any lights to the inverter, make sure you install it correctly and that you properly ground it. If the inverter does not have its own fuse, ask a mechanic to install one between the inverter and the battery as an additional precautionary measure.

Place the Lights on Your Vehicle Only work with battery string lights when the weather is dry or in a dry area, such as the garage. Additionally, if you expect inclement weather, remove the lights to avoid electric shock. After making sure that the lights work, unplug the lights from the power supply, and begin installing the lights on your vehicle. You can install Christmas lights on the inside or outside of the vehicle, or both, if you so desire. When attaching the lights to the car, use strapping or painter's tape to keep from removing the paint when uninstalling later. Once you place the lights where you want them, plug them into the inverter to test them out. Then, adjust them asnecessarytogetthebesteffect.

Decoration Ideas When decorating your vehicle with Christmas lights, stick to a theme. Plan out how to place the lights before you install them. You can use other items in addition to lighting to show your holiday spirit. Decorating options include buying a reindeer car kit, a plastic lighted Christmas tree, or a lighted wreath to go on the front of your vehicle Got a car care question? Email Tom Schmuke at [email protected].

CAR TALK WITH TOM ASK THE EXPERTWhat The Heck Is

A Beneficiary Deed?By Joe Lusk

Do you own real property free and clear? Do you want to accomplish an easy

transfer of that property to an heir upon your death? If so, you may want to consider employing the use of “beneficiary deed” for that realproperty. Section 15-15-401 of the Colorado Revised Statutes allows a person (the “grantor”) to leave real property to an heir (the “grantee”) upon his or her death as a “non-probate transfer,” while maintaining full ownership of the property during the grantor’s lifetime. This is accomplished with a beneficiarydeed.Thebeneficiarydeedcanberevokedat any time, and the grantee does not even need to consent to the deed. Once the beneficiary deed (a simpleone-page form) is executed, it needs to be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder in order to be effective. Uponthe grantor’s death, ownership of the real property will be effective in the public

record by simply recording the grantor’s deathcertificate. There are important things to consider, however, in deciding whether to use a beneficiary deed. First, the real property

should be owned “free and clear,” since most mortgages prohibit this kind of transfer. Second, the beneficiary deedwill disqualify the grantor from Medicaid. Finally, the beneficiarydeedalonewillnotnecessarily allow the grantor’s heirs to avoid probate in handling the estate. If used as part of a comprehensive estate plan, the beneficiary deed can assist in

simplifying a grantor’s estate, and possibly be used as a tool to avoid probate altogether. Anyone interested in using this tool should work closely with legal and tax professionals to ensure the beneficiarydeedisappropriate,andthat itfitsintoacomprehensiveestateplan. Contact Joe Lusk, a lawyer with Boatright & Ripp, LLC in Wheat Ridge, at 303-423-7131.

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To help us provide coverage in “Neigh-borhood Business Beat,” send us your business-related news: business anniver-saries, key personnel changes, reloca-tions, openings, new product or service off erings, residential or commercial de-velopments and ownership changes. For starters, we’ll group news under the cate-gories of West 38th Avenue, 44th Avenue, West 29th Marketplace, Edgewater and Around Town. Call us at 303-995-2806 or send an email to [email protected].

38th Avenue Infi nitus Pie, also known as iPie, moved to its new location at 5807 W. 38th Ave. in mid-October and hosted a grand opening party on Saturday, Dec. 5. The basic concept of being the “Chipotle of Pizza,” where customers choose from categories ingredients (type of crust, sauce and toppings) to create their own 8-inch personalized pizza, hasn’t changed. What has changed is the new, bigger location with a patio and more street-side visibility than the old location on Wadsworth. In addition, starting in January, the owners are adding a beer and wine service, espresso drinks and a breakfast menu. The

Luis, one type of breakfast pizza, has similar ingredients tohuevos rancheros. Ifwafflesand pancakes are more your style, try the Banana Cinnamon Pie. Orders totaling $20 or more and within a mile of the store qualify for bicycle delivery service. Part-owner Katie Pie says she is “most definitely super happy” with the move.Customize your own eating experience at iPie today. Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., starting in January. iPie also has lo-cations in Broomfi eld and on the Auraria campus in Denver. Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market, located at 7043 W. 38th Ave., held its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 28. Four Seasons is a food-to-table cooperative for farmers and ranchers who need an outlet to sell the products their animals produce beyond the season of the outdoor farmers markets and community supported agriculture ventures. Approaching 30 vendors, some of the meats and crops themarket offers includeAngus grass-fed beef, pork and lamb, a variety of shelled beans, popcorn, many types of potatoes, onions, chard, scallions, mushrooms, kale, carrots, collard greens,

fresh tomatoes and dairy products such as raw, goat and cow milk as well as eggs and artisan goat cheese. Honey, jellies and jams are on sale along with hand-crafted chocolates and baked goods. The market offers petroleum-product-free, all-naturaloils, cosmetics, soaps and lotions. Custom gifts for the holidays such as coffeemugs,trivets, animal placards, posters and fiberart are available. Inside the market is a place to sit down andenjoycateredempanadasandfishtacoswhile listening to live music. The past three weeks have featured choral music, a jazz band and a keyboard artist. A violinist is scheduled for Dec. 26. Four Seasons Market is sponsored by Colorado Wise Acres Farm. The Barkey’s, owners of Four Seasons, are familiar with the area. Their sons attended Wheat Ridge High School and their family lived in Lakewood before moving to the farm. Colorado Wise Acres Farm participated in the Highlands farmers market before moving to their “big indoor space” on 38th Avenue. Four Seasons is open Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday noon to 6 p.m. For more information visit their website: FourSea-sonsFAM.com and “Like” them on Face-

book. KareBear Bakery is closing its retail store effective Thursday, Dec. 31. Theowners, Roberta Lott and Karin Murray, are changing their business structure and moving to a commercial kitchen somewhere in the Denver/Aurora area where they plan to focus their attention on the custom cakes and catering part of their business. Fans will also see their baked good on sale at festivals and farmers markets throughout Colorado and their baked goods and holiday treats, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas pies, can still be special ordered. Roberta and Karin “have loved the time [they’ve] spent in Wheat Ridge” and hope to hear from anyone who needs a one of a kind cake for a birthday, wedding or special event. Their contact information can be found on Facebook and their website KareBear-Bakery.com.

44th Avenue Vitruvian Fitness, which celebrated its grand opening Tuesday, Dec. 1, is not justanotherfitnesscenter.Locatedat7605W. 44th Ave., Vitruvian Fitness specializes in the “restoration of functional strength and movement quality in individuals with health issues, impaired motor skills and/or advanced athletic needs.” Believing that “exercise is medicine,” Vitruvian Fitness offers a free trial formedicalpractitionerssotheycanconfidentlyrefer patients after they experience first-hand the power of exercise to “prevent, cure, cope or recover from a number of chronic diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, heart disease, depression and cancer.” Vitruvian specializes in semi-private personal training following a prerequisite Functional Movement Screen. However,

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Edgewater Business on the Edge is getting ready to rock ’n roll for 2016! Business owners in Edgewater and surrounding areas are invited to become a part of the growing network of businesses. Participating businesses will be planning a full year of business and community events on Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Providence Tavern at 5280 W. 25th Ave. in Edgewater. Bring your business cards and marketing materials to the fourth, quarterly social gathering on Wednesday, January 27. There’ll be an opportunity to meet other local

business owners at Joyride Brewing Company at 2501 Sheridan Boulevard in Edgewater. Support local business, drink beer and get to know each other from 5 to 7 p.m.

Around Town Mighty Joe’s Kitchen, a homestyle Italian and Latin cuisine dine-in restaurant, will be hosting a special New Year’s Eve Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 31. Reservations are offered 5 p.m. through 9 p.m. Dinnerfor Two is $44.95 per couple and includes a Signature Salad and Garlic Bread, Chef’s Special Selection Choice of Entree, dessert of Mascarpone Limoncello Cake or Tiramisu and Glass of House Wine. Dinner will be served by candlelight on linen tablecloths with tableside service and drink specials. Stop by the restaurant to purchase tickets or call 303-425-4200. Advanced ticketing required. Volunteers and donations are needed to help Mighty Joe’s Kitchen host their 4th annual New Year’s Day Homeless Renewal. The restaurant will be closed during the day while staff, volunteersand owners, Cynthia and Ben Sarmiento, prepare, deliver and serve 225 box lunches on downtown Denver streets near the Rescue Mission. Last year 150 box lunches were servedinlessthananhour.Dropoffcoats,four-packs of socks and winter gloves at the restaurant now through Dec. 23 and get 10 percent off your bill. Sign-up to volunteerat the restaurant at 10160 W. 50th Ave. in Wheat Ridge – across from the Starbucks and Pet Club. After the New Year's Day of Renewal,thestaffandvolunteerswillreturnto the restaurant for dinner. Visit their website mightyjoeskitchen.com for photos and catering information.

Five Rings Financial/Wine, Women & Wealth is a national organization that holds monthly meetings with the purpose of helping women safely grow and protect their hard earned money. Events are all about empowering women and womenbusinessownersabouttheirfinancialfuture and building confidence regardingmoney and wealth. January’s special guest will be Margie Seyfer, Professional Speaker and Trainer. She will teach how to unlock themystery of getting alongwith differentbehavioral styles...even those who drive us crazy...by adapting our natural styles to meet the needs and expectations of others at work and in our personal lives. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26th at Seyfer Specialties, 4509 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge. Contact Tinamarie to RSVP: 720-231-0508 or tmseyfer@fi veringsfi nancial.com. The Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce – a new organization – will open on Jan. 1. “The Chamber of Commerce will be a crucial resource for businesses in Wheat Ridge,” according to Dot Miller in a Dec. 8 press release for the organization. “We are bringing together the innovators, influencers, and leaders of Wheat Ridgebusiness. We are greatly looking forward to providing networking opportunities, which provide a cooperative atmosphere of understanding between businesses; professional and leadership development

programs to help owners grow their business; advocacy and a unified voice forthe businesses of this community.” Miller said they hope to have 50 members at the start of the year; there were no members as the Neighborhood Gazette went to press, as membership sales had just started. Articles of incorporation and bylaws were being drafted. A temporary website is up, to be complete in mid-January. After-hours business networking and lunchtime educational events are expected to start in February, at changing locations within the city. Annual membership fees will range from $350 to $5,000. For more information, contact Dot Miller

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Milestones In 2015, two Wheat Ridge businesses celebrated milestone anniversaries: Pietra’s Pizzeria at 9045 W. 44th Ave. celebrated 50 years in that location. Congratulations to the DeMott family. Walker’s Quality Cage & Feed at 4298 Kipling St. celebrated 20 years in business. Congratulations to Shirley and Dave Walker.

VITRUVIAN FINANCE CELEBRATED THEIR GRAND OPENING DEC. 1. Front row, left to right: Cheryl Brun-gardt, councilman Zachary Urban, owner Tom Wiggin-ton, Mark Plummer, Director of Economic Development Steve Art, councilman Tim Fitzgerald. Back row, left to right: Tinamarie Seyfer, Kristine Disney, Mark Micucci, Megan Fine and Don Seyfer.

FOUR SEASONS FARMERS AND ARTISANS MAR-KET, located at 7043 W. 38th Ave., held its grand open-ing Saturday, Nov. 28. Four Seasons is a food-to-table cooperative for farmers and ranchers who need an outlet to sell their products beyond the season of the outdoor farmers markets and community supported agriculture ventures.

INFINITUS PIE, ALSO KNOWN AS IPIE, MOVED TO ITS NEW LOCATION at 5807 W. 38th Ave. in mid-Oc-tober, and hosted a grand opening party on Saturday, Dec. 5. Part-owner Katie Pie says she is “most defi -nitely super happy” with the move.

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Some Applause For Our Teachers

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Theweeksandmonthshavebeenflyingoff that fridge calendar with events,

elections and politics filling up ourmindsand news media. And then I woke up one dayonly tofind inmykitchenagrown-upboy and an empty fridge behind him. He wasjustfinishingProspectValleyandnowhe's almost done with Everitt. Are you paying attention to the depth of conversations your grown kids are having these days? The knowledge is more than at the surface. They know so much more than we did at their age. I attribute his knowledge of world history and appreciation and love of science to his amazing teachers – their ability to focus on the students and make every lesson interesting and memorable. That’s contrary to the misconceptions that are out there about teachers having short workdays and the entire summer off. Iknow fromhavingagreat teacherasa father, who spent long hours at home correcting tests and preparing his lesson plans. He spent day after day at school during the summer months reviewing the upcoming curriculum, long after the students left for their vacations. There’s also a misconception of teachers being ready, trained and amazing straight out of the box, without the need for continuing education; with new studies and feedback from the classrooms, educators need to constantly update their skills and resources. Just as a professional musician will learn new pieces and practice to improve their skills, so do teachers. And yet, teachers get swallowed up along with their students inside of political whirlpools: entire communities up in arms, arguing the merits of contracts and class size. But everything rests on a single issue:respectforthesinglemostinfluentialprofession in our society. I'm not claiming that every single teacher on earth is amazing. But I applaud the simple fact that someone has embraced this profession as their own. Applaud their choice to work with students of all socioeconomic situations, with low financial compensation but high personalsatisfaction. Applaud their understanding and celebration of a once rebellious student taking a book home for the weekend. And while I applaud them, I worry about who and how they are being represented. Our new board of education has done

well in getting acclimated with the rules and policies that run our district's education system, including the challenge of dealing with the reality of fund shortages and resources that affect our classrooms –shortages in existence for years, a result of forces and actions outside our county. But what about all the promises? A very active teacher/Union member shared

with me that, “Word has gone out to teachers to lower their expectations of this new board.” More importantly, to "lower the volume of the Union.” Does this mean that teachers will not receive multi-yearcontracts,significantraises,or reduced class sizes? I'm asking because the voices were pretty loud. The signs on Wadsworth were big. That sharp pencil held ineveryfistseemedlikeitmeant

business. So I'm a little confused about lowering the volume and reducing expectations. In the coming months I will be asking those very questions from our newly elected board members. Including their solutions in increasing the access to resources for our families. Speaking of resources, Everitt Middle Schoolproducedtheirfirstannualresourceaccess event. Eighteen agencies from various level government were present to help families sign up. This was the brainchild of one amazing Ms. Booster, Everitt's social worker superstar who sees her fair share of needy families. Event attendees were welcomed by Jeffco SuperintendentDan McMinimee and attended by local business representatives and politicians. Everitt's PTA will be proudly donating $2,000 to Angie Neve's class for technology needs. Neve has done a wonderful job in representing the T in PTA: A teacher that attends every meeting and event in her school, she tries to find everything andanything that will help her students. On that same day Wheat Ridge High was also hosting a presentation by the Wheat Ridge Foundation. It was another great event celebrating the wonderful work the Foundation does inside the city: grants, scholarships and programs for all levels of students with an extensive sponsorship network. I challenge anyone to find a morediverse and effective community like theone we all live in. Call or write me if there someone you would like us to highlight in our next edition. As always, thanks for reading. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected].

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What is the meaning of urban living and where do farm animals fit into

that environment? Since Edgewater resident and goat owner Alison Williams brought up concerns about zoning codes related to animals last April, Edgewater City Council has been discussing an animal ordinance. On Dec. 3, council came close to a decision, but concerns about what to do when residents, like Williams, who already have goats, prevented a resolution. Williams brought to the attention of council last April that her goats counted toward the total number of animals allowed in current zoning codes. Over the last few months, council has been workshopping the

idea of an ordinance to deal with this concern and make sure that residents don’t bring in bigger farm animals like cows or horses. They have listened to sustainability experts from other surrounding communities and looked at how Denver, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood have dealt with the issue. On one side of the debate are residents who see goats as part of living sustainably and encouraging a local food ecosystem. On the other side are residents who are concerned about the smell and noise that goats bring. Opponents argue that Edgewater is an urban environment with small lot sizes and goats justdon’tfitintothatenvironment. AttheDec.3meeting,asecondandfinalreading of the ordinance was heard twice, but voted down both times. On the firstmotion, council members Laura Keegan, Steve Conklin, Myra Keeble and Todd Riddle voted against a version with the language allowing goats with certain restrictions. Janet

Spangenberg and Kate Mulcahy voted for it. Kara Swanson was absent. Then the discussion shifted to keeping the Animal Ordinance, but removing any reference to goats. This would mean that the goats would not be allowed in Edgewater as of May 2016. Keegan and Riddle mentioned talking with many residents who were opposed to goats within city limits because of the smell and small lot sizes. Spangenberg and Mulcahy countered with examples of residents they talked to who were in favor of sustainability and goats. Riddle raised the question of what to do with residents who already had goats: Would there be a way to grandfather them into the new zoning codes? If not, he would be opposed. Another motion was made to remove the mention of goats from the ordinance. Keegan, Keeble and Conklin voted for the amended ordinance while Spangenberg, Riddle and Mulcahy voted against. Because there was

a tie, Mayor Kris Teegardin broke the tie, voting against the ordinance. Teegardin was concerned that there was no guarantee that the concern of grandfathering in current goat owners would be heard in the future by council. Conklin then put forth the original motion with goats mentioned in the ordinance and votes fell just as in the prior vote. Again, the mayor voted against the ordinance. With both versions of the ordinance failing, Riddle made a motion to table the matter until Jan. 7, when it could be heard by the full council. So the debate over whether goats should be allowed in Edgewater continues. What began as an issue between one neighbor who loves goats and considers them a part of a their family, and the other neighbor who hates the smell and noise, continues. Contact Joel Newton, Executive Direc-tor of the Edgewater Collective, at 303-748-0631 or [email protected].

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What’s In Store For Our City?By Kara Swanson

I can’t believe it’s already mid-December and the election has come and gone in a

flash!AsoneofthenewlyelectedEdgewaterCity Council members, I wanted to express my gratitude for voter turnout this year andofferbigcongratulationsto therestofthe successful Edgewater candidates: Kris Teegardin (mayor), Todd Riddle, Myra Keeble, Steve Conklin and Kate Mulcahy. JeffersonCountyhada46percentturnout,which is the highest for the county in an odd election year. Hopefully this is a trend that continues as we move into what appears to be a long presidential election season. While campaigning was certainly rigorous, the real work is just beginning. My husband and I moved to Edgewater in 2007 for multiple reasons, two of which were affordability and the small-town feel of thecity. The former has rapidly changed, which is great for property values, but unfortunate for those looking to purchase homes. The latter reason has morphed a bit since we moved here. I remember walking our dog around the west side of Edgewater and wondering why no one was ever outside and thinking how difficult it was going tobe to establish ourselves here. Fast forward eight years and now our conversations have shifted to noticing how many young couples,

families and long-term residents we see outside. One of the primary reasons for us moving to Edgewater has only strengthened and grown; it now feels more like a cohesive neighborhood with residents that care about the future of our city. The influx of new residents andbusinesses has been great for the city, but has also had some impact that we will be tackling on council over the next few years. Parking for local businesses and residents on the east side of Edgewater has grown into a significant discussion, onethat Edgewater hasn’t had to face in the last decade. The redevelopment of the 20th Avenue and Depew Street site continues to move forward and the positive domino effectit can have on our community needs the continued oversight and involvement of the Edgewater Redevelopment Authority and City Council. I’m sure that numerous other issues and topics will be brought before City Council during my term and I look forward to seeing what this city has in store for me (in between memorizing the charter and municipal code, of course). Have a safe and happy holiday! Contact Edgewater Councilwoman Kara Swanson at [email protected].

to meet with you. Edgewater also has many volunteer opportunities if you are passionate about servingyourcommunityinamorespecificway. There are programs that assist our

elders and kiddos, sustainability efforts, the police department,the Healthy Eating Active Living initiative, or possibly offeringyour time to help a neighbor carry in a bag of groceries. Please visit the city website for information, sign up for the Town Cryer, Nextdoor.com, Edgewater Echo, read the Neighborhood Gazette, or contact your council members. In short, there are many ways to get involved or stay abreast of

local news and happenings. As for upcoming legislation, council will be deliberating on urban farming (yes, the goats!), parking, the sign code, the bulk plane, and the farmer’s market. Council works with staff, hears public commentsfrom citizens and stakeholders, and engages in constructive dialogue to come to a decision that is in the best interest of the entire community. Some decisions take longer than others, but, oftentimes, expediency lends itself to ineffectivegovernance. I want to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday season and new year, and I will look forward to working with you as your mayor. As we move forward, I always say to myself that politics is a means to an end. The health of our communities is what matters most. And it is better to meet our challenges together than alone. Contact Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegar-din at 720-568-0461 or [email protected].

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Wheaties Academy Applications due Jan. 3 Are you looking to make a differencein the Wheat Ridge community from the ground up? If so, consider applying for the 2016 Wheaties Academy, a program of Localworks (formerly Wheat Ridge 2020). The academy provides community members with the inspiration and skills to turn ideas into action, according to Wheaties Academy Coordinator Rachel Hultin. “With support from mentors, Wheaties work together to creatively address challenges in Wheat Ridge by focusing on possibilities while developing leadership skills and meaningful personal relationships,” she said. The academy runs Feb. 3 through Oct. 27 and includes nine sessions, an overnight retreat and a celebration at the end of the program. Deadline for application is Jan. 3. “We are hoping for a diversity of applicants for the second Wheaties Academy Class!” said Hultin. For more information on the Wheaties Academy, a schedule and an online appli-cation, visit www.WheatiesAcademy.org. Questions? Email [email protected].

Getting More Bang For Your Gift Buck at the Rec

Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation announced that its Recreation Bonus Bucks are back. For every $25 in Parks & Rec Gift Cards purchased this holiday season, the buyer will receive $5 in Bonus Bucks. The gift cards can be used toward Rec Center annual passes and punch cards, personal training, massage, swim lessons, fitness,sports,art&music,adultdaytrips,park pavilion & room rentals, birthday party packages, preschool & camp and other programs. Cards can be purchased as the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., or the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., both in Wheat Ridge. Shoppers can also purchase gift cards from the Rec Center by calling 303-231-1300, and they will be mailed directly to the recipient. TheHolidayGiftCardOffer endsDec.31, and Bonus Bucks are valid from Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2016. For more information, call Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation at 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/1210/Parks-and-Recreation.

Let’s Talk About End-Of-Life Planning, Jan. 14

Colorado Senior Connections will present “Death and Other DifficultDiscussions – The End of Life Planning Conversation,” Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave. Seniors and their adult children, close family members or friends are invited for dinner and discussion. “The best gift you can give to the people you love is thoughtful end-of-life planning. We hope to help open up the dialogue between loved ones on end

of life issues,” according to a CSC press release. The event is sponsored by Crown Hill Mortuary. To RSVP or for more information, call 720-248-4591.

League of Women Voters Book Club to Study China

The Jeffco League of Women VotersNonfiction Book Club will study OrvilleSchell’s and John Delury’s “Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the 21st Century” at its January and February book club meetings. The book 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.” The authors study the evolution of Chinese thought through 11 writers and leaders from the 1790s to today. Book club meetings will be Jan. 20 and 23 and Feb. 17 and 20, at a time and location to be announced. 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

Local Student Receives Robert Redford Scholarship

Wheat Ridge’s Aiden Willink was among 15 recipients from eight states, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela winning Emerging Artist Awards for 2015. Awarded by Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) in conjunction with the Robert Redford/Milagro Initiative Scholarship program, the scholarships cover up to $15,000 or $7,000 per year, depending on the student’s program of study. Willink studies graphic design at SFUAD, according to a press release from the school. Awardees have demonstrated appreciation for the mission of the scholarship program: the desire to pursue a fulfillinglifeandcareerinthearts;thebeliefthat positive social change comes through the study of the arts and lifelong learning; and the goal of promoting voices that are not always part of the conventional dialogue. Celebrity Redford met with this year’s awardees during a luncheon held at the university’s on-campus Garson Studios in Santa Fe, N. M., in late November to share ideas and advice about being the next generation of storytellers. “Thisyear’sselectionofscholarsreflectsa wide range of voices working to better understand the world they will inherit,” said Redford. “This program provides them with an environment for experimentation and exploration…” While the scholarship program is funded by the university, recipients were selected by Redford, in conjunction with The MilagroInitiative,anonprofitorganizedasacenterforcreativetraininginfilm,theartsand sustainable futures.

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RTD Offers Simplified Fares, Low-Cost Day Passes Jan. 1

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will implement a new fare structure Jan. 1 designed to streamline the way passengers pay for trips across the agency’s

expanding transit system. Newfeaturesincludedaypassesofferingriders unlimited trips through the entire service day for the cost of a single round trip;simplifiedrailzones;aflat$9fareforservices to and from Denver International Airport; printers aboard buses for day-pass purchases; and reclassified bus routes tosimplify service categories. The new fare structure is the result of a nearly two-year process that included an extensive public engagement process across the eight-county Denver metro region. Highlightsofthesimplifiedfares: • Local day passes will cost $5.20 and Regional/Airport day passes will cost $9. Day passes will provide unlimited trips throughout a service day for the cost of a round trip, and the Regional/Airport day pass will include an Airport fare. • New bus and rail trip categories are Local, Regional and Airport. • Express bus routes will become Local or Regional trips. • New rail zones are A, B, C and Airport. Travel in one or two zones will require a Local fare; travel in three zones will require a Regional fare; and travel in the Airport zone will require an Airport fare. • A one-way Local trip will cost $2.60; a one-way Regional trip will cost $4.50; and a one-way trip to or from DIA will cost $9. • Half-fare discounts will still be available for elementary, middle and high school students ages 6-19, Medicare recipients, passengers with disabilities and people ages 65 and above. A one-way Local Discount trip will cost $1.30 and a Regional or Airport Discount trip will cost $4.50 for qualifying passengers. • Active military personnel will continue to ride RTD services at no cost. • 10-ride ticket books are available at retail outlets and provide an approximately 10 percent discount on single rides. Riders can purchase one-way tickets and day passes aboard buses or at ticket-vending machines at rail stations. They can also buy fare products at Union Station, Civic Center Station, DIA, Downtown Boulder Station and Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station. Select King Soopers and Safeway stores also sell RTD fare products, including 10-ride ticket books, Access-a-Ride ticket books, day-pass ticket books and monthly passes. For more information about RTD’s new fares visit www.rtd-denver.com/fares-2016.shtml or 303-299-6000.

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‘Catching’ Infectious DiseasesBy Jeff DesJardin

The holiday season means celebrations. It also means that there is greater potential

for“catching”influenzaorotherrespiratoryor gastrointestinal infections. The truth is we have infectious diseases all year long, however, being indoors and in close quarters – schools, dormitories and at home – raises our risks for passing them to each other. We are entering flu season, and thecommon cold viruses, whooping cough, norovirus and other respiratory and digestive viruses can be expected to make the rounds in our community through spring. You will recall that last year, we were also concerned about another more serious virus, Ebola, which occurred in a few cases in this country. Viruses like Ebola and understandably raise public health concerns. Our healthcare system worked together to prepare for and treat those few cases, and will continue to monitor the worldwide situation for many differentcommunicablediseases.Weareallcommitted to the safety and well-being of our patients, community, staff and physicians,and to delivering high-quality care under all circumstances. It’s important to understand how infectious diseases are transmitted from one person to another, and what steps can be taken to prevent them. Many common viruses are spread through droplets (in mucous or saliva) or potentially on surfaces. Avoiding close contact with sick people, washing your hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes (in your sleeve or a tissue, not your hand) and keeping surfaces clean will prevent transmission of most viruses. If you are sick, you should stay home for 24 hours after your fever is gone except to obtain medical care.

The bestway to prevent the flu,whichcan potentially kill up to 50,000 Americans each year, is to get a flu vaccine. It’sespecially important for those at risk for serious complications, such as people with lung or heart disease, weakened immune systems, those over age 65 and pregnant women. However, the CDC recommends a flushotforanyoneovertheageof6months.Most seasonal flu activity occurs betweenOctoberandMay,butfluactivitypeaksmostcommonly in the United States between December and February. Therefore, it is still nottoolatetoreceivethefluvaccine. If, despite your best efforts, you or afamily member is infected with a common respiratory or gastrointestinal virus, you can treat the symptoms: •Forcolds,getplentyofrestandfluids • For older children and adults, use over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, cough syrups or decongestants • For gastrointestinal viruses, get plenty ofrestandfluids,andeatsmallamountsoffood until symptoms resolve Check with your doctor if: • Symptoms persist more than three days • Symptoms grow more severe – a fever of more than 102 F, severe headache, vomiting orabdominalpain,difficultybreathing • If you or a family member is at greater risk of influenza related complications,such as those under 2, over 65, pregnant or with some chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system. These patients should be treated with antiviral drugs againstinfluenza. Dr. Jeff DesJardin is an infectious dis-ease specialist with Lutheran Medical Cen-ter and Western Infectious Disease Consul-tants.

Unplug: Be Happier, CalmerBy Shannon Gwash

As I write, I’m sitting in front of a computer with two email accounts

open, three social media tabs open, headphones in, listening to music and – of course – my smart phone readily available next to me. Sound familiar? While itmayseembeneficial toalwaysbe available, being at everyone’s beckon call or being aware of everyone else’s life can take a toll on your happiness. People are beginningtoseeandfeelthenegativeeffectsof always being connected and they are starting to take a more balanced approach to screen time. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider the same – your mental health will thank you!

Reconnect with the little things around you – In real life! Constantly looking down at a screen means missing out on what’s going on in front of you. Next time you’re walking to a store or sitting in a waiting room, put your phone away. Be aware of your surroundings; findhappinessinthelittlethings.Youmaybe surprised to realize how wonderful the world really is.

Establish boundaries Many people believe that monitoring work emails, even at home, makes you more productive, but the opposite may be true. Unplugging after work allows the brain to relax and recover from a busy day. It helps to take a step back and rest up. When it’s time to go home, resist the temptation to check email. There may be special projects/situations that require your attention after normal hours, but it shouldn’t be habitual.

Be Present for loved ones It may be easy to think staying connected helps stay in touch with people,

but in fact, the opposite is true. With faces constantly looking down, we are missing out on connecting to our loved ones right in front of us. While my two-year-old cries “Look, momma, look!” to show me how she jumps, do I really need to be checking Instagram? Wouldn’t it be better (for both of us), if I was actually paying attention and was playing with her? Isn’t that what makes me happy? Changing these behaviors can help us be better friends and family members by truly being there for our loved ones; be better employees by giving us the opportunity to let our mind (and eyes) rest, refocus and refresh; and be better individuals as we are more in-touch with that is happening around us, often bringing a sense of calm.Here are a few tips to help you unplug:1. Turn your phone off at a certain time

every night – ideally at least an hour before you go to sleep. (Or put it in airplane mode if you need the alarm in the morning.)

2. Take off intrusive and time-wastingapps on your phone (looking at you, Facebook).Ifthat’stoomuch,turnoffthepushnotificationsinyoursettings.

3. Leave your phone at home when you go to dinner or lunch with friends. (Sounds scary, right? I tried it; it’s actually pretty great.)

4. Read something tangible. Pick up a real book with real pages instead of opting for the onscreen version.

Unplugging can bring improvements to your mental health. It can make you more focused, calmer and even happier. And in today’s fast-paced world, who couldn’t affordtofeelalittlemorelikethat? Shannon Gwash is the marketing manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a Certified Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach and can be reached at [email protected].

Experienced barbers/stylists

Comfortable waiting space

APPLEWOOD BARBER SHOP

1901 YOUNGFIELD ST. • 303-232-1800

Your experienced, professional neighborhood

barbers and stylistsPhil, Gerald, Bernie & Don

Large carpeted waiting area full of comfortable seating, great books, toys,

TV or music and FREE coffeeAll haircuts are blow dried.

Includes a razor shave around the ears & neck for men.

We are a friendly, family oriented business. We look

forward to meeting you soon!Monday-Friday8am to 5:30pm

Saturday 8am to 2pmWALK-INS ONLY

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