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By J. PATRiCK O’LeARy

Wheat Ridge City Council voted unanimously to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to prohibit

smoking in the city’s parks, playgrounds and open space at Council’s Monday, Jan. 14, meeting. Th e resolution allows the department to post “No Smoking” signs in the parks, but because the prohibition will be a department rule and not a city ordinance, no tickets, fi nes or punishment will be distributed for violations.

It empowers parents in parks to point out to violators that smoking is not allowed, says Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Guy Nahmiach. “We did not want to bring cops into the park to ticket old ladies taking a puff .”

“Th is is all about a compromise between Parks and Recreation and the Council... We are not chasing anything else…our purpose in Parks and Rec was just to remove smoking from parks and open spaces,” stated Nahmiach.

edGeWATeR sAid HeLLO TO A NeW yeAR ANd GOOdBye to its historic, 97-year-old fi re department with a party and fi nal blast of its fi re siren on New Year’s Eve at 5:30 p.m., at the Edgewater Fire Station, 2508 Gray St. Residents voted in November to include their city in the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, which took the keys to the station that evening. Left to right: Edgewater fi refi ghters Jerry Scott and Chief Mark Finocchio, WRFPD Chief Steven Gillespie, Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNulty, and Edgewater fi refi ghters Paul Mar-tinez and Ian Lafarge. Photo by Rod Blakney.

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Th e road to the vote on the measure was contentious, but the meeting was uneventful.

Local grassroots organization Breathe Easy Wheat Ridge originally proposed a broader ban covering nearly all businesses and public areas, which Nahmiach calls, “pretty militant.”

Although Breathe Easy claimed that nearly 75 percent of Wheat Ridge residents would support new laws that restrict smoking in public places, elected representatives were split, and Mayor Jerry DiTullio opposed the original ban.

Over the past year, Nahmiach worked with Breathe Easy, Parks and Recreation, city council and the mayor to reach the compromise.

At press time, the Parks and Recreation Commission were scheduled to meet Wednesday, Jan. 16, to create a plan to implement the rule. Nahmiach guesses it will be no more than 60 days until signs are posted.

By MeRediTH THALeR

Welcome to 2013, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater. With the New Year, there have been new changes in businesses

all around. Th is month, I am pleased to bring you news regarding Sloanside Dental, Teller Street Gallery and Studios, Pediatrics West and Enchanted Resale. Have a wonderful January and do not forget to check back next month for more updates.

sloanside dental

Although Sloanside Dental emerged as a business in September of 2007, owners Dr. Darren Bennett, D.D.S., and his wife, Dr. Lisa Bennett, D.D.S., have been making waves in the community since their fi rst month in business.

Each October, both doctors work to send candy to overseas troops by paying children and their parents a dollar per pound of candy donated. In 2012, a total of 69 pounds of candy was raised!

Additionally, the couple volunteers at Jeff erson High School’s Trick or Treat Street and haunted house event. As the dental duo hands out candy, they also hand out tips to kids on how to keep their teeth clean throughout the Halloween season.

Th e doctors’ annual Halloween contributions are not the only things they are actively involved in. Th ey will also be lending themselves to the American Dental Association’s, Give Kids a Smile Day on Friday, Feb. 1. Th ey are one of 9,513 participating dental offi ces across the nation. Th e program, which kicked off in 2003, off ers free dental treatments for the day to less-than-privileged children. Th ey volunteer their time, expertise and resources as they treat a

child’s every dental need for free. Both graduated from dental school at

the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2007. Th ey are now licensed to perform all aspects of general dentistry. As a bonus, Dr. Lisa Bennett is fl uent in Spanish and wonderful with kids.

In 2008, the doctors moved to metro Denver, where they settled in Aurora for a short while. Working in the corporate system was not ideal, so they moved to the Highlands of Denver to begin their own dental practice. “It’s every young dentist’s dream to have their own practice,” says Dr. Darren Bennett.

While scouting a location for their business, they looked no further than Sloan’s Lake. Dr. Darren Bennett explains, “Th e Realtor just had to show us the one spot and we fell in love seeing the view of the city over the lake, so we set up shop.”

From there, Sloanside Dental proudly treated their fi rst patient in September of 2011.

Dr. Darren Bennett fi nds much fun in having a family business. Th e husband-and-wife team enjoys building their business and their lives together.

Sloanside Dental is located at 2045 Sheridan Blvd., Suite H, in Edgewater. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. or 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Th ey can be reached by telephone at 303-274-1100.

Teller street Gallery and studios

Th is year promises to be an eventful one for Teller Street Gallery and Studios.

Owners Mandy and Joe Fulton have made arrangements with the neighboring Wheat Ridge 5-8 School to host an after-school art club, complete with both painting and pottery.

With the New Year, also come new featured artists. Th e newest is Lucie Kiwimagi, who will be doing a meet and greet at the gallery on Th ursday, Feb. 21. Her art can be seen on display in the gallery even now.

Th ere have been changes in classes as well. On Friday & Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, Nancy Wylie will be in conducting a two-day pastel class. Additionally, instructor Meghan Gates will be painting the zodiac throughout the year, beginning with Aquarius.

For those who have not had the chance to stop in, Teller Street Gallery and Studios is an up-and-coming hot spot in the heart of Wheat Ridge. After its June 30, 2012, grand opening, word about this appliance store turned art gallery spread quickly.

Wheat Ridge residents Mandy and Joe opened the 6,000-square-foot gallery shortly after Joe ended his career as a plumber. Having always lived close by, the Fultons had their eye on the building and rented it when their plans for a gallery solidifi ed.

Th is art gallery is a work of art itself with a comfortably cozy yet open fl oor plan. It makes for the perfect art-inducing environment.

Teller Street off ers a wide array of classes and courses, aimed at both beginners and professionals. Th eir friendly staff is incredibly supportive and encouraging as they walk their students through paintings and pottery step by step, all while enjoying a variety of in-style music.

On their upper level, longer classes are off ered which include an oil painting and a watercolor course—both classes last six weeks. Th eir shorter classes include adult and kids’ pottery, life drawing, mosaics, kids’ multimedia camps and the ever-popular adult “Painting and Vino” classes! Th ese classes last roughly two and a half hours. Pottery sessions are not to be missed as Teller Street off ers its own on-site glazing and kiln. Open studio, private studio and private party time slots are available.

Teller Street Gallery is strictly devoted to local, little known, or up-and-coming artists. None of the work in the gallery belongs to the Fultons. Teller Street strives to pull together a whole artist community. For artists looking to network, this is your place.

New year Brings New People, Classes And Locations

‘No smoking’ signs Coming To Wheat Ridge Parks, Open spaces

dR. dARReN BeNNeTT, d.d.s., and his wife, Dr. Lisa Bennett, D.D.S., have been making waves in the community at their prac-tice Sloanside Dental, 2045 Sheridan Blvd.

MANdy ANd JOe FULTON pose out-side Teller Street Gallery Studio at 7190 West 38th Ave, an up-and-coming hot spot in the heart of Wheat Ridge.

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Did you know that spaying and neutering can help prevent many diff erent kinds of cancers in your cat or dog? Not only is it healthier for your pet, but it also helps to control pet overpopulation. Millions of animals end up orphaned at shelters across the country every year.

Foothills Animal Shelter is off ering a special to the fi rst 100 pet lovers to schedule a spay or neuter for their dog or cat during February. Th ey will receive a $10 discount off the already low price we off er every day. Th is discount means it will only cost $65 for a dog spay and $55 for a dog neuter. Cat lovers will only pay $30 for a spay or neuter on their feline. Th is special only applies to procedures performed at Foothills Animal Shelter. Other restrictions may apply.

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Arts & Cultural HighlightsArt on the Avenue & Beyond

Medically SpeakingResolve to Work Out Pain FreeBy NOReNe K. HARRisON, RN,

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The New Year has arrived and many of us will be making the most common resolution: to get into shape.

Unfortunately, a small percentage of those who too enthusiastically start on this well-intentioned path will have to stop after three to six months due to pain or injury. It is critical that you follow a few guidelines to keep your workouts safe and attainable, so you can continue working toward your goals.

First, choose a time of day and location that is most convenient for you. This will set the tone for your commitment and help you develop a healthy habit. Start with a light cardiovascular warm up. It is recommended that you slowly build up the duration of this portion before building up the intensity and resistance.

Strength training is a crucial aspect of an overall wellness program. By setting your body up into a good posture, engaging the core musculature and moving in a slow and controlled manner, you can significantly

decrease the risks of exercise-related injury. Incorporating a good stretching program also will reduce the chances of soft tissue damage. Proper set up, with mild to moderate pull into the stretch, and with a hold time of 20 to 30 seconds, will allow for safe and effective elongation of your muscles.

Remember, by hydrating and fueling up before exercising, your body will cool itself better and your muscles will have more energy.

So take a few minutes to eat something light and drink some water before starting an exercise program. The payoff will be more energy, better hydration and improved performance, along with faster recovery and less chance of injury.

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By CyNdy BeAL

Art in Wheat Ridge need not just reside on living room walls or in the city’s growing numbers of galleries. The city is

also looking into setting up rotating public art installations on 38th Avenue.

The possible creation of what’s being called a “cultural loop,” an area of public art that would consist of a two-to-three block section of the west end of 38th Avenue’s reconfigured lanes, most likely between Upham and Pierce streets.

As part of the marketing plan for the Ridge at 38, the section would not only become a place to view art, but with the addition of benches and greenery, would also ideally encourage visitors and bring more patrons to businesses on 38th Avenue. In January, the Ridge at 38 marketing committee and two city officials walked 38th Avenue to view and discuss possible locations for art placements.

Public art is a key component of the long-term goal of “place making” on 38th Avenue. Place making is pretty much what it sounds like; it’s community-driven planning, designing and the managing of spaces that are a comfortable place for people to enjoy.

“Our goal is to make it a happy place,” said Joyce Jay, council member Wheat Ridge’s District II, and also a member of the Ridge at 38 leadership and marketing committees. Jay said the idea is in the planning and talking stage and wouldn’t just be city-sponsored, but would also have at least two separate partners, such as Wheat Ridge 2020, the Ridge at 38 Leadership Committee, local residents and Wheat Ridge’s Cultural Commission.

There is no definitive timeline for the plan’s completion or art installations. At some

point in the future, artists, both locally and nationally, would be approached to donate their works for periods of time, as part of a rotating art concept.

Speaking of public art, the entrance at Wheat Ridge City Hall at 29th and Wadsworth now has art: a bronze sculpture of a female fox and her two kits titled “Red, White and True Blue.” The sculpture was crafted by Colorado artist Bonnie Dickson, who owns Century Bronze Art in Golden with her husband, Jim. Some time in the spring, the sculpture site will have lighting, landscaping and a plaque. The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission and Parks and Recreation are working together on the official completed installation.

Upcoming Art events

The Culture Commission’s “Meet the Artist” series continues on Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Teller Street Gallery and Studios, 7190 W. 38th Ave. Featured artist Lucie Kiwimagi will present her work with mixed media chalk pastel collages.

The monthly Meet the Artist series is scheduled with artists up to November. For more information on the series, go to http://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us and click on Meet the Artist Events.

Live Local Wheat Ridge Film and Food Series begins this month on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center at 6363 W. 35th Ave. This event is a community potluck and features the movie, “What’s on Your Plate.” For more information, message Live Local Wheat Ridge on Facebook or call 720-259-1030.Comments and suggestions please e-mail edi-tor@ngazette.com

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By BONNie MCNULTy

We have had a good and productive 2012 and look forward to a happy and productive 2013. Looking back

at 2012 we, as a city, have made great progress toward Council’s goals.

As we welcome the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District fi refi ghters we look forward to seeing them and their red trucks (ours used to be white) as they care for our city. 24-hours a day there will be at least three fi refi ghters on duty in Edgewater. Whether you stop by the station, or see them at one of our local businesses, make sure to say “hi,” and welcome them to our community.

At the end of 2012 we also said goodbye to Fire Chief Mark Finocchio and wish him well in his new position. In his short tenure with the city he helped us understand our safety needs and our available resources. Chief Finocchio’s ability to identify the best solution not only for now, but also for years to come, helped us make the decision to join the WRFPD. Th ank you Chief Finocchio.

Commission seeks input For Comprehensive Plan

As the Planning & Zoning Commission worked on the 2013 Comprehensive Plan many of you participated in a variety of their survey activities. Th e Comp Plan is almost ready for its fi nal series of votes and one of the last steps is a public hearing. Th is hearing is your opportunity to see the results of input gathered at public meetings, events and professional studies. Most importantly, this is your chance to express your thoughts on the plan before it goes to a fi nal vote in P&Z and City Council. Th e hearing is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 30, 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. I hope you’ll make time to attend.

Historic Trivia – Planning decision from the past

“Backed by a budget of $11,000 in 1919, the town council saw fi t to bring the ‘new civilization’ to Edgewater, which meant banning livestock from the streets and

outhouses from the back lots.”

Source: Four Score – Eighty years of Edgewater History

New Web site, same Address

Edgewater’s new web site will launch on Friday, Jan. 18. We invite you to visit www.edgewaterco.com.

Th e web address is the same, but the site should be easier to use and provide more information. As City Council establishes a baseline of wishes and desires of the citizens, the city’s fi rst online community survey will be conducted through the new Web site. Registered voters will be receiving a postcard in the mail explaining how to participate. Your input will help us understand your feelings about living in Edgewater. As we plan for the future, it is very important that we receive as many responses as possible.

City Council’s Goals

Th e City Council conducts a retreat twice a year and always looks at goals for themselves and the city. (See sidebar below)

Remember that I am available for coff ee every Wednesday at the Edgewater Coff ee Shop, 5224 W. 25th Ave., from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. I will buy your coff ee! If this time doesn’t work for you please call and I’ll set another time and place.

Edgewater Mayor Bonnie McNulty can be reached at 303-233-6216 or bjmcnulty2@com-cast.net.

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Jessica KlingspornWheat Ridge Specialist, REALTOR® Phone: 303.845.2876Fax: 303.785.8331Email: Jessica@LiveIn5280.comWebsite: www.LiveIn5280.com, www.WheatRidgeExpert.com

Recent Real estate statisticsCompiled by Jessica Klingsporn, Your Castle Real Estate, as reported by Metrolist

yOUNGFieLd TO KiPLiNG

Address Style Beds Bath SqFt Sold Price % Ask DOM

10875 W 41st Ave Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 2 775 $202,500 100% 3

3362 Simms St Ranch/1 Story 3 2 1,539 $265,900 99% 152

3349 Swadley St Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 4 2 1,808 $297,900 99% 25

11845 W 35th Ave Raised Ranch 3 3 3,356 $378,500 92% 536

48 Hillside Dr Two Story 4 2 3,165 $577,000 92% 95

11441 W 39th Pl Two Story 5 5 4,966 $940,000 94% 199

Averages $443,633 96% 168

KiPLiNG TO WAdsWORTH

Address Style Beds Bath Sqft Sold Price % Ask DOM

9801 W 32nd Ave Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 2 1,620 $228,000 100% 0

9685 W 36th Ave Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 4 2 1,201 $326,775 99% 2

Averages $277,388 100% 1

WAdsWORTH TO sHeRidAN

Address Style Beds Bath Sqft Sold Price % Ask DOM

4350 Gray St Ranch/1 Story 3 1 1,050 $131,000 94% 22

3840 Newland St Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 1 1,030 $180,000 92% 12

3743 Jay St Ranch/1 Story 2 1 989 $189,900 100% 30

3770 Benton St Ranch/1 Story 2 1 936 $190,000 100% 2

7065 W 27th Ave Ranch/1 Story 2 1 890 $195,000 95% 11

6730 W 45th Pl Ranch/1 Story 3 1 1,362 $198,500 97% 29

4580 Quay St Ranch/1 Story 3 2 1,175 $209,900 100% 5

3285 Ames St Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 1 929 $210,580 96% 34

4650 Newland St Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 7 3 1,357 $222,000 99% 78

2930 Otis Ct Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 4 3 1,650 $225,000 83% 32

2860 Pierce St Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 2 1,387 $230,000 97% 5

3465 Saulsbury Ct Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 3 1,644 $252,500 97% 4

5701 W 35th Ave Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 3 2 932 $264,000 96% 135

4140 Otis St Ranch/1 Story 4 2 1,392 $268,500 99% 11

5801 W 38th Ave Ranch/1 Story w/Bsmt 2 1 2,015 $400,000 81% 95

Averages $211,920 96% 29

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Goals And Objectives For The City Of edgewaterFor December 1, 2012- June 30, 2013

GOAL: MAKE EDGEWATER A CITY WITH FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE ASSETS AND IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY

ACTION ITEMS: Refi ne and extend the fi nancially constrained Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)Create a Monitoring Policy to regularly review policy implementation.Develop a Communication Plan for the CityContinue to pursue all practical and achievable opportunities to enhance the City’s revenue streamsExplore opportunities for service delivery through agreements with third partiesConduct a Community Survey on a regular basis

GOAL: CONTINUE TO ALIGN THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WITH THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY

ACTION ITEMS: Continue to study the fi nancial feasibility of, and implement the recommendations in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan through funding and operational partnershipsEvaluate current and future Special Events

GOAL: PURSUE A LAND USE POLICY THAT WILL ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE

ACTION ITEMS: Complete the new comprehensive plan and develop an implementation planRevise land use code to be in sync with the new comprehensive planPursue the maximum development opportunity at 20th and DepewMaintain the mutually benefi cial relationship with the Planning Commission and the ERA

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Did you know there is an actual day each year devoted to reminding people to be good neighbors? It seems so simple,

but with the all the demands of daily life, sometimes being a good neighbor can fall off the to-do list. With winter weather in full effect, I think it is good timing to provide some tips on how to be a good neighbor:

Lend a hand. Many people in our community could use a little help here and there. Taking a few minutes to help your neighbor will build goodwill and encourage others to do the same.

Get to know your neighbors. Do this BEFORE there is a disagreement and it can help resolve future disputes more easily.

Be seen, but not heard. Not everyone keeps the same schedule, so keep noise to a minimum. Keep chronic barking dogs from barking.

Maintain your home. This will keep your home safe as well as attractive.

Keep your eyes open. Alert authorities if you notice unusual behavior. Call 911 for an emergency or 303-237-2220 for code enforcement issues.

Volunteer in your community. Everyone that lives in Wheat Ridge has the ability to make it a better place.

Please keep these tips in mind and we can all make Wheat Ridge a great place to live, work and play in!

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For the past 20 years the intersection at 32nd and Youngfield has been a concern to the community. This intersection is very congested with approximately 13,700 cars

traveling through the intersection daily.

32nd Avenue will be widened under the interstate, adding two left-hand turn lanes in each direction. The east/west widening will begin at Wright Court and end at Alkire Street. The north/south widening will begin at 31st and Youngfield and end past 32nd. The additional turn lanes in each direction will help motorists

get through the intersection faster, reducing the number of cars waiting at the lights to turn on or off of I-70.

Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works, has worked closely with the construction company to establish a schedule that minimally affects the flow of traffic. Plans are to maintain traffic at all times, so not to interfere with any one direction.

There is also an agreement with the company that the road will not be closed. The work should be completed by spring.

Happy New Year!

Mayor Jerry DiTullio maybe reached by calling City Hall at 303-235-2800.

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Law enforcement and senior service providers will suggest resources to meet seniors’ safety resolutions for the New Year at “Resolve To Be Safe,” Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m., at the Jeff erson County District Attorney’s Conference Room, located at 500 Jeff erson County Parkway, Golden. Seniors are invited to bring ideas for increased safety in the home, apartment, shopping, cars, Internet, telephone, or any other topic.

Th e free community meeting is sponsored by TRIAD, a cooperative venture of senior community members, the district attorney, law enforcement and senior service providers are concerned about the safety and security of seniors living in Jeff erson and Gilpin counties. For more information, call 303-271-6980.

Learn How Cops Work in Wheat Ridge’s Citizen Police Academy

Want to learn fi rst-hand about the inner-workings of the Wheat Ridge Police Department? Apply by Feb. 1 for the Citizen Police Academy, held 12 consecutive Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., starting Feb. 27.

Police and civilian personnel will present lectures and demonstrations on the Department’s mission, practices and operations. It does not, however, train citizens as police offi cers or to give citizens police authority of any kind.

Topics include:• Community policing• Crime Scene Investigation• SWAT team• Patrol operations• Criminal investigations• Criminal law• Use of force considerations and issues

(including a taser demonstration)• Use of the Firearms Training• Simulator (FATS)• Dispatch operations• Vice/narcotics• Traffi c enforcement• Code enforcement/animal control.Applicants must live, work, or volunteer

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For details and an application visit the Wheat Ridge Police Department Web pages at http://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us, or call Sergeant Kevin Armstrong at 303-235-2927.

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VOA’s program matches volunteers with people 60 and older who live within two miles of each other, in Jeff erson and other metro-area counties. When there is a snowfall of two or more inches, volunteers shovel the sidewalk and walkway for their assigned senior within 24 hours.

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Take a tutorial on how to fi nd community resources and programs on the Denver Regional Council of Governments website in “DRCOG Network of Care: A Useful Tool,” Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 10:00 a.m. Th e site is touted as a great way to keep out-of-state kids “in the loop.”

A nutrition expert from Vitamin Cottage will answer questions and address the myths about supplements and health, and how lifestyle changes can make a diff erence, in “Using Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplements to Support Overall Health,” Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:00 a.m.

No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajoucovsky@jewishfamilyservice.org.

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Experts will explain how the Aff ordable Care Act will impact Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), Medicare and Medicaid, and how Colorado’s Healthcare Exchange and Navigator Programs will work, in “Understanding the Aff ordable Care Act,” a panel discussion sponsored by Jeff erson County League of Women Voters, Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at St. Anthony’s Hospital located at 11600 W. 2nd Dr., Lakewood. Panelists include George Lyford, attorney with Th e Colorado Center on Law and Policy; Adela Flores-Brennan, Manager of Health Benefi t Exchange Navigator;

Denise de Percin, Executive Director of Colorado Consumer Health Initiative; and Donna Trujillo, Executive Director, Benefi ts, at PERA. Th e public is welcome at the free event. Parking will be available on the south side of the hospital; the entrance to the ground fl oor auditorium is also on the south side.

Th e League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and infl uencing public policy through education and advocacy. For more information about the Jeff co League visit www.lwvjeff co.org.

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Jewish Family Services’ Colorado Senior Connections is off ering a plethora of programs this month at various venues throughout Edgewater:

Walk-In Edgewater Wellness Clinics take place Fridays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., at Edgewater Plaza, 2250 Eaton St., off ering screenings of blood sugar, blood oxygen, weight and blood pressure, and answers to general health questions. Free.

AARP Tax Preparation and Rent Rebates will be off ered by appointment starting this month, in the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave., and provide assistance with simple tax returns and rent rebate forms. AARP provides free tax services for people over 60. Call Alison at 720-248-4591 to make an appointment.

Tour and lunch at Th e Old Spaghetti Factory, located in the building that once housed Denver’s power plant and cable car system, Th ursday, Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m.; $5 for transportation, buy your own lunch. For details or to register, call Buff y at 720-763-3042, or email bfox@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Meet your neighbors at a free lunch sponsored by Global Insurance Professionals, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m., in the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th Ave. Sign up with Buff y at 720-763-3042.

Computer Classes are provided by the Jeff erson County Library at Edgewater Recreation Center, 5845 W. 25th Ave., Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Topics include “Downloadable Files,” Jan. 16; “Using the iPad,” 23; “Managing Your Digital Camera,” 30; and “Intro to the Internet,” Feb. 6.

For more information and other programs, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajoucovsky@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Get Out, Hang Out At The Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center

Snowshoe and ski trips, movie matinees, classes and day trips are among the varied programs off ered to adults ages 50 and older through the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave.

Th e Center also provides a selection of magazines and daily and weekly area papers for reading and relaxing in its front lobby. Fresh-brewed coff ee, hot chocolate and tea are available throughout the day at 50¢ a cup; snacks and pop are 75¢.

Upcoming events include a tour and lunch at the Vintage Aero Flying Museum, Tues., Feb. 5; skiing and snowshoeing at Winter Park and Devil’s Th umb Ranch, Friday, Feb. 8; and a candle-lit dinner theater presentation of “Th e Unsinkable Molly Brown,” Sunday Feb. 10. Registration required; cost varies.

For more information and other off erings call 303-205-7500, or stop in Monday

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“Vegetables or Flowers: Pick Your Pleasure,” Jeff erson County Master Gardeners’ 2013 Spring Gardening Symposium, aims to educate, encourage and inspire beginning and intermediate gardeners, Sat., Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Jeff erson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden.

In response to demand, separate educational tracks will be off ered for fl owers, fruit and vegetables, complementing a trade show featuring local garden suppliers.

Th e “Fruit and Vegetable Gardening” track features a morning “Bio Intensive Gardening” session, demonstrating the use of spacing, vertical gardening, succession planting, soil prep refreshing, as well as types

of composting to get the most production from gardening space— no matter how small. Afternoon off erings include “Th e Potager,” (growing veggies, edible fl owers and herbs), “Heirloom Vegetables,” (tending tricks and choosing the right variety for Colorado) and “Small Fruits,” (how and when to plant strawberries, raspberries and even blueberries in the Front Range).

Th e “Flower Gardening” track features a morning “Design Basics” session, covering planning, soil requirements, placement strategies, low-water design, annuals, perennials and biennials and bulbs. Afternoon off erings include “Roses,” care and feeding in the Front Range, and which roses are best for the climate; “Waterwise Gardening and Natives in the Landscape,” planning and growing successfully; and “Fabulous Floral Containers,” sharing the building secrets of containers that can fl ex between seasons.

Check-in and trade show begin at 8:30 a.m.; classes at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is included with $75 fee. Register online at www.sprgardsymp2013.eventbrite.com.

By GUy NAHMiACH

With a new year comes a new hope and a desire to make things better for ourselves, our families and

communities around us. I heard from parents that were planning to turn electronic games into rewards for good work and behavior as opposed to a “right”.

I also heard from teachers determined to make this new year even more meaningful and reach more students through technology and new and challenging projects. Funny enough, I did speak with several students asking if they had new year resolutions.....nothing!

As for me, I didn’t think too much about what was missing in my life, but mostly about how I could improve on what I already had. From fi nances to relationships. Make each dollar work harder and make each person in my life count for much more. I had already done the same in my real estate world. Like Jerry Maguire’s mission statement. “Less clients, more service”.

I feel the same way about our schools. Turn your teachers from random childcare providers into true partners in your children’s education. Communicate your concerns and even your fears with them. You will be amazed about how much insight they have into your situation and how helpful they can be with any challenges. Always keep in mind that these teachers are also parents, brothers and sisters inside their own families. Th ey are usually experiencing the very same things we do in our homes.

In regards to fi nances.....why are we always comparing what we have with other states?

East coast districts get more dollars per student because taxes are higher.....and so are property values and incomes. Here in Colorado, last November, 38 ballots like 3A-3B totaling over one billion dollars were approved and were added onto our education budget. Was it not enough? Why are we now asking for more? At what point does it become enough? Do we not tell our kids to appreciate the things they have and not worry about what their friends have at home?

One billion dollars.....think about it.I am always hearing about creative

solutions. Teachers, PTA members, principals and even students. Always trying to improve

on what they have. Sometimes with funding but mostly by thinking outside the triangle.

Here is a perfect example sent in by Jennifer Brown. A local resident with kids at Kullerstrand and Everitt. Jennifer also works a substitute teacher in our district. While “Jeff co still charges bus fees, Kullerstrand has extended their Kindergarten day to release at

the same time as the rest of the school! Many parents are excited that they can pick up all their kids at the same time and save some money with childcare fees.”

It’s this kind of thinking that makes a school an attractive choice for families. Th eir community also rallied to send artwork to the students of Newtown, to decorate the halls of their temporary school. Th eir

principal, mrs. Valdez, “rang a special bell 26 times during their moment of silence”. Th is is how a school becomes so much more than bricks and books. Th anks for sharing your story Jennifer. I look forward to hearing more from Kullerstarnd.

Finally, it was a really great to see the Wheat Ridge city council unanimously vote to ban smoking from our parks and green spaces. Th is was not about the fi rst of many steps but simply making sure that our kids had a place to play in clean air right here, right now. I personally want to thank the Mayor for his public support of this new rule.

As always, thanks for reading.

From the Principal’s Offi ce:I wanted to thank Celeste Sultze, principal

at Edgewater Elementary, for sharing the great news about receiving the Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement award, given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth on the School Performance Framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools. Congratulations on your great achievement!

Mr. Collins, principal over at Prospect Valley Elementary, was very happy to announce that fi rst grade teacher Jan Hutton had been selected to receive the Kay Mervar Outstanding Reading Educator Award for 2013! Th is award is presented by the Colorado Council International Reading Association to the top reading teacher in Colorado. What a fantastic honor for an outstanding teacher! Way to go Ms. Hutton!Guy Nahmiach can be reached at 303-999-5789 or Guy@NostalgicHomes.com.

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Pediatrics West is pleased to announce the addition of two new doctors to their practice: Dr. Eric Shaw and Dr. Larissa Applegate.

Pediatrics West off ers two locations: 3555 Lutheran Parkway, Suite 200, in Wheat Ridge, and 13402 W. Coal Mine Ave., Suite 200, in Littleton.

Dr. Applegate and her son, Sam, are new to Denver from Pennsylvania. She can generally be found at the Wheat Ridge campus, but is in Littleton on Mondays. She loves all that Colorado has to off er, including snowboarding and hiking.

Dr. Shaw is now in Denver after moving from his birthplace, Virginia. He decided to move to Colorado in March along with his wife, baby girl and “huge” boxer named Foster. Th ey made the move after experiencing the outdoors of the state, including skiing. Eric has been taken on as the head doctor at the Littleton location.

Pediatrics West believes that raising a child is a rewarding and challenging experience for a parent. Th e goal of Pediatrics West is to

help parents enjoy the experience and ensure that each child’s full potential is reached. Th ey believe that healthy children are the results of healthy families and communities.

With a small staff and a fun, bright location that is complete with a salt-water fi sh tank, Pediatrics West prides itself on its long history of great care and education for their parents and families.

Currently accepting new patients, more information can be found at  www.pediatricswest.org.

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Enchanted Resale has taken over the location formerly known as Paul Allen Antiques.

Enchanted Resale is now re-selling contemporary furniture on the main fl oor. Th e owners also added an art dealer and hope to add a computer sales, resale and repair room soon.

Although there is new ownership, many of the former dealers are still selling their antiques and art here.

Enchanted Resale will be closed on Tuesdays, as of now, and is located at 4501 Wadsworth Blvd. in Wheat Ridge.

For those who have business news in the cities of Edgewater or Wheat Ridge, and would like to spread that news, please feel free to contact me at Meredith.Thaler@gmail.com.

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I told my wife I was planning on quitting my job. She just sat there and stared at me for what seemed like an eternity.

“Our mortgage is still due on the fi rst, and it better be paid on time,” she responded. She did not even ask why I was quitting my job. She simply moved on to the next logical discussion, our mortgage payment being due on the fi rst. Th at is why I love her: she is unfazed by even the most unsettling of plans.

As unsettling as this plan seems, I have actually been working on it for the past two years. I am quitting my day job to start a management consulting fi rm. As a temporary base of operations, my business partner and I are working out of my parent’s basement. Working from my home is just too distracting, but working from someone else’s home is somehow a little less distracting. So technically you could say I am quitting my job and moving into my parent’s basement.

Over the past year my business partner and I have been working to developing UP Consulting, LLC, a fi rm focused on project management, regulatory compliance and training development. We have established clients in Colorado, Texas and Washington, D.C. Our current clients include nonprofi t organizations, government entities and private-sector companies. Over the past year we have picked up several clients, including a contract to assist a federal agency in developing

standards for an industry in which they serve in an oversight capacity.

Th is move from a “steady” paycheck to a more “self-determined” paycheck is decidedly nerve-racking. Our success to date has exceeded our expectations. We are confi dent in our abilities to forge ahead with continued

success. If you are interested in learning more about our services or may know someone with experience in management consulting, we are growing and will soon be in need of some additional team members.

When I am not quitting my job, or hanging out in my parent’s basement, as of lately I have found myself at Brewery Rickoli. Th is

place is a rare gem on the corner of 44th and Wadsworth. Th ey are the fi rst-ever brewery in Wheat Ridge. I have received the nickel tour and have to say this establishment is well on the way to becoming a Wheat Ridge mainstay.

Th e owner, Rick Abitbol, is a professional brewer of award-winning beers. His brewing exploits have been served up and down the Front Range for over a decade. Even if you do not drink beer, go in for a pretzel and try some of their delicious homemade mustard. I was blown away with what they were able to do with a mustard seed. I am sure Rick has a mortgage/rent payment due as well, so get up there and buy some beer from Wheat Ridge’s fi rst brewery. Taking a play off of my article’s title last month, see you at the tap!Zachary Urban can be reached at 720-252-5930 or www.zacharyurban.com.

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Letter to the Editor

A eulogy for Tango

Tango was not my dog. I didn’t even know her, which is a pity. I think we could have been friends, given a little time.

Unfortunately, Tango’s time ran out on New Year’s Eve. I met her as she lay dying in the middle of 38th Avenue after being hit by a car.

Tango was brown and black brindle-patterned, about medium sized. Probably had some Pit Bull, maybe Boxer, in her ancestry. You could tell she was someone’s pet, even without the collar and tags; she looked well cared-for, clean and fi t. How she came to be wandering around loose at night I do not know.

My wife, Cyndy, and I fi rst saw Tango moments before she got hit. We had just stepped outside after dinner at the local pizza pub. Tango was on the north side of 38th, we on the south. About the time we realized she had no people with her, she crossed 38th, nearly getting hit on the way. Once she got to our side of the street, we tried to call her, but she was skittish and would not come. She paused a moment, barked once, and darted back into the street, right in front of an oncoming SUV. Th e car was so close that the driver did not even have time to brake.

I did not see the impact. I did hear the thud and the breaking plastic.Tango was still alive when I reached her. Her pulse was racing and almost too light

to feel. She had no visible injuries, but her wide-open eyes were vacant, and she wasn’t moving at all. Figuring she had a spinal injury, I was afraid to move her. I covered her with my jacket and just stayed with her in the middle of the road. Cyndy ran back into the pub to get help. Someone brought a blanket, and a couple passing motorists stopped and asked if they could help. I do not know how long all this took; it felt like only a minute or two. In the meantime, Tango convulsed twice and her heart stopped. And that was all.

Offi cer Darling of the Wheat Ridge Police pulled up right after Tango died. It was only then that I learned her name, as we tried to read her worn tags by fl ashlight. All we could make out of her address was Apache Street. I hope the police were able to decipher the rest of it and notify her people. We wrapped Tango in the blanket and put her in the back of the cruiser. Cyndy and I went back into the pub, and Offi cer Darling took Tango to wherever police offi cers take dead dogs.

If Tango’s people read this, I hope knowing what happened helps them somehow. I hope they can fi nd some comfort in knowing that Tango did not die alone. People were with her, trying to help her.

Rest ye well, Tango. I wish we could have gotten to know each other better.Ron Hendrickson, Wheat Ridge