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CAROLERS LENT A FESTIVE AIR to last year’s Holiday Celebration at the Green, located on the north side of 38th Avenue between Upham and Reed. The popular event will return Dec. 8, with family-friendly activities, pictures with Santa, live music, a horse-drawn carriage and hot chocolate and s’mores. For more details visit ridgeat38.com. PHOTO BY JOYCE JAY

LIGHT-UP CANDY CANE NECKLACES were a hot item at last year’s Holiday Cel-ebration, hosted by Ridge at 38. PHOTO BY

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BY LAURA POOLE

Holiday Celebration, the annual gala that revels in the joy of the season, is

nearly upon us. Dec. 8 will mark this year’s festival with all kinds of fun, family-friendly activities that will lead up to the lighting of the 25-foot evergreen. Let the kids meet Santa, ride the Polar Express, drink hot chocolate, ride on a horse-drawn carriage, and much more.

Hosted by Ridge at 38, a Holiday Celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Green,

located on the north side of 38th Avenue between Upham and Reed streets. Free activities for the family include getting a picture taken with Santa and his elves, carolers, live music and performances, a horse-drawn carriage, crafts for kids, a Polar Express-inspired trackless train ride, and more. Ridge at 38 is also very proud to promote local and unique artisan shops to better connect our community, so feel free to browse around to fi nd unique holiday gifts from vintage clothing to fi ne art and jewelry.

There will also be free hot chocolate, cider and cookies being handed out all night, and all the fi xings for s’mores will be available in front of Right Coast Pizza. Stores will open their doors and have specials and snacks, and there will be a festive competition to see who has the best storefront. The lighting of the tree will commence at 6 o’clock and everyone is invited to watch as the traditional evergreen sparkles and shines in front of Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, on the west end of 38th.

“We’re hoping to have just as many people there having a great time and enjoying themselves in Wheat Ridge,” said Wheat Ridge 2020 Events and Communications Coordinator Mara Owen. “It’s just been great watching Ridge at 38 grow and watching all the businesses really getting along with the community.”

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Ridge at 38 Rings in the Holidays on the Green, Dec. 8

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Retail Pot OK’d, Cities Navigate ‘Uncharted Waters’

Wheat Ridge To Swear In New Leadership This Month

BY CYNDY BEAL

A s the state continues to hash out details and taxation on retail cannabis

(marijuana) and related products, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater have made their decisions.

On Jan.1, 2014, both cities will allow their existing medical marijuana dispensaries to additionally operate as retail marijuana businesses.

Medical marijuana dispensaries and persons in “Good Standing,” per the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, were allowed to apply for retail marijuana licenses on Oct. 1.

Both city councils voted to allow retail marijuana centers within their borders. Presently there are just under a dozen medical marijuana dispensaries, with fi ve in Wheat Ridge and four in Edgewater. (Edgewater has another in process.)

Edgewater’s City Council voted unanimously in favor on Sept. 19, and Wheat Ridge City Council voted 5-3 in favor on Oct. 14.

A common concern with those opposed to retail marijuana in Wheat Ridge is a possible increase in under-age consumption.

Wheat Ridge council member Joyce Jay voted against adding retail marijuana to the medical marijuana ordinances. “I just couldn’t put my stamp of approval on it,” she said for several reasons, including “youth susceptibility” to marijuana and the growing health-minded activities and events in Wheat Ridge. “A person’s health is their own business,” she said, but it just “doesn’t jibe.”

Council member George Pond voted with the majority and said: “The city has done a great job managing medical marijuana. There’s a model of regulations in place, and it’s been successful.”

BY J. PATRICK O’LEARY

Wheat Ridge will swear in a new mayor and four new councilmen this month,

after voters picked two to fi ll seats vacated by mayoral candidates and replaced two incumbents.

Term-limited mayor Jerry DiTullio unseated current District I councilman Davis Reinhart in a four-way race in which the winner garnered just 31 percent of the vote. While in District IV newcomer Genevieve Wooden dethroned current councilman Joseph DeMott in a relatively low-turnout contest.

Current District II councilwoman Joyce Jay battled and beat District III’s Mike Stites for DiTullio’s soon-to-be-vacant mayor’s chair. Voters gave Jay’s former seat to Zachary Urban, and Stites’ to Tim Fitzgerald.

DiTullio, Urban, DeMott and Dick Matthews actively campaigned together with mayoral candidate Stites as part of a “From Different Paths…Moving Forward Together” platform. Voters rejected three of the fi ve, including Stites, but Jay’s seat was fi lled by Urban, who campaigned on Stites’ slate. Stite’s seat was fi lled by Fitzgerald, who defeated the Stites-aligned Matthews. Stites-aligned DiTullio ousted Reinhart from District I, yet District IV incumbent

Both Wheat Ridge and Edgewater have many regulations, including restrictions on the distance medical marijuana centers may be from one another, as well as distance from such places as schools.

When Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 in November 2012, the amendment to the state constitution allowing a person over 21 to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana, up to 1 ounce for Colorado residents, it permitted “local governments to regulate or prohibit such facilities,” according to the Colorado state ballot of November 2012.

So far Wheat Ridge and Edgewater are the only two municipalities in Jefferson County to allow retail marijuana businesses.

“We looked at it from purely a business standpoint,” said Edgewater council member Kris Teegardin. He added in the time the city has had medical marijuana dispensaries, the city hasn’t seen obvious problems, such as police calls to the dispensaries.

Medical to RetailIn November 2000, Colorado voters

passed Amendment 20. That amendment allowed patients (over the age of 18, or with parental consent) who are receiving medical treatment for a debilitating medical condition to apply for a medical marijuana registration identifi cation card, with physician certifi cation, through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

In Edgewater, Northern Lights Natural Rx opened as a medical marijuana center close to three years ago. As part of Colorado’s Regulatory Structure, the dispensary is vertically integrated, meaning there is a common ownership of the dispensary and growing facility. The majority of marijuana products must be from that grow facility.

DeMott lost his seat to Wooden, a supporter of Jay’s.

What this means for future council decisions is not clear.

Stites voted against submitting a sales tax increase to the voters in this election, DiTullio exercised his mayoral veto to keep it off the ballot, and Urban penned a column deriding the increase. Yet Jay also voted against the increase as a council member.

Most candidates on the Stites-led ticket opposed recent changes to 38th Avenue, especially parking and lane reductions, and actively questioned city surveys showing early success of the changes. Yet their two victories were offset by two losses, and did not appear to add additional “nay” votes to council for that topic.

To play this game of political musical chairs, candidates raised a combined total of $52,985.16 and spent $45,653.18 through the fi rst campaign-reporting period (ending Oct. 24), according to the fi rst of two campaign reports fi led with the city. The numbers provide of snapshot of fundraising and spending 12 days before the election; the fi nal fi gures won’t be available until after the Dec. 5 fi nal campaign-reporting deadline.

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Jack-o-lanterns transform into pumpkin pies, turkeys are soon past tense,

Chanukah too. Christmas beckons, followed by 2014, oh, my! What follows are some ideas for holiday service and giving in Wheat Ridge and environs.

Colorado Gives DayColoradogives.org is an online giving

resource that has raised more than $30 million for Colorado nonprofi ts since 2007 and is the platform for Colorado Gives Day. This year Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10. Search through thousands of Colorado nonprofi t listings and have an opportunity to donate in the 24-hour window where no processing fees will be charged to the participating nonprofi ts and First Bank will give an additional $250,000, increasing the value of each donation.

Animal HausThe Neighborhood Gazette shines its

light on Animal Haus. Animal Haus earned its 501(c)(3) nonprofi t status during the last 12 months and is not yet eligible to participate in Colorado Gives Day. Animal Haus is an animal welfare nonprofi t that manages a mobile pet food pantry delivering food to hungry pets of low-income or fi nancially distraught families throughout the Denver metro area. In less than a year of operating, Animal Haus has provided over 8,000 pounds of food to hungry pets of our community. During the holiday season, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is collecting pet food. Please help them support Animal Haus. Learn more at www.animalhaus.org

Beth Eden Baptist SchoolBeth Eden Baptist School has been part

of the fabric of Wheat Ridge since 1972. The private Christian school’s administrator is Ed Francis. Francis realized that selling chocolates for fundraising did not mirror the values taught at Beth Eden. He came upon the internationally known concept of a Serv-A-Thon. Together with a student Captain of Community Services, and parent and faculty representation, a fundraising program built on the cornerstone of service was created. 2012 was the inaugural year of Baptist Eden’s Helping Hands Serv-A-Thon. Students’ families gathered pledges for students to work in the community. The Serv-A-Thon was a fi nancial success raising $27,000 to assist in keeping tuition low, augment classroom

resources and ensure technology upgrades. Francis assures us that the enthusiasm of the students and the recipients of their service is even more important. Refl ecting on last year’s Serv-A-Thon, a boy proclaimed that the day of baking and delivering cookies to the Wheat Ridge Police Department was “the best day of fi rst grade.” A high-school youth commented, “I enjoyed the opportunity to serve the community with Christ-like character.” Students from kindergarten to 12th grade enjoyed their service outside the classroom.

Crystal Acker, a contributor to this article, Beth Eden mom and Serv-A-Thon volunteer, told the Neighborhood Gazette, “As a mom I fi nd it a blessing to see my little boys excited about giving and not just receiving. That’s truly the reason for the season and I love sending them to a school where that is not just taught but really encouraged.”

Plans are underway for this year’s activities, which will be held the fi rst week of December. Each class is accompanied by parent volunteers and staff. 2013 activities include: kindergartners stocking food shelves; fi rst and second graders thanking the police and fi refi ghters for their community service with gifts of homemade cookies; third graders making birdhouses for Habitat for Humanity; fourth graders making Christmas decorations for the Ronald McDonald House; fi fth graders assembling bedding packages with Sweet Dreams in a Bag; sixth graders helping to inventory a Denver Public Library toy library; middle school grades will help with organizing Christmas donations for those in need and decorating and wrapping gifts for children at the Ronald McDonald House; while high school students will assist patients at The Children’s Hospital with a craft; join Bible Baptist Church in Erie to help with fl ood recovery assistance; and work with Habitat for Humanity in assisting with home repair or a building project.

Hats off to Ed Francis and his hard working team for creating a framework for a fundraiser that allows the school’s children to bring their values of giving and service to the greater community. Readers interested in supporting the Helping Hands Serv-A-Thon or who would like to learn more about Beth Eden Baptist School are encouraged to contact Francis at 303-232-2313 and visit the website at www.bethedenschool.org.

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Wheat Ridge 2020, a nonprofi t organization that works with the City of Wheat Ridge to improve and sustain the community. Last year the executive director, Britta Fisher, came to the city and suggested a bigger space for the festival so it could grow; and grow it did.

Last year marked the fi rst time this festival hit the streets, and it was welcomed with open arms by residents, participants and shop owners alike. The crowds ballooned from 200, in previous years when it was held at the recreation center, to close to 2,000, according to Fisher and Owen.

“It really jumped,” said Owen, “it’s grown in popularity as people are really enjoying the community and being a part of it, and I think it’s just making it more accessible that makes a difference.”

Moving the festival to Ridge at 38th on the Green has helped the community economically as well, an aspect that can sometimes be overlooked when putting together an event of this magnitude.

“When you have a celebration at a city offi ce and so forth there’s no potential for capturing sales and spurring economic development, and one of my jobs is to think about how do we spur economic development in the community,” said Fisher. “So that’s when the celebration on

our main street and partnership with the businesses [work together, and] we have people shopping and spending money while attending the Holiday Celebration.”

This dually benefi cial combination of stimulating community development and community outreach really brings residents together and gives them a great way to kick of the holiday season.

Easily the most popular event families were drawn to last year was the Santa photos, and this year it will be even easier and stress-free. Instead of waiting in line with impatient kids and missing out on the other attractions, the organizers have come up with text alerts to let you know when it’s your turn to see Santa. Simply enter your phone number on a list then go check out live performances, let the kids ride on the trackless train and create something at the arts and crafts table, or grab a snack, and when it’s your turn you’ll be called back. Easy, right?

Another super popular draw was the light-up candy cane necklaces, which have been ordered by the barrels this time around so there should be plenty for all, but the early bird does get the worm.

“It was a wonderful event last year, it was great seeing people of all ages and lots of families wandering on main street and this year we hope there’s more things to do and more people, and much more fun,” said Fisher. “And I hope for good weather.”

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What’d it Take to Become Mayor?Future mayor Jay garnered 53.76

percent of the 9,029 votes cast, beating runner up Stites (44.88 percent) by 802 votes. The presence of write-in candidate Park Worthington on the ballot did not appear to affect the outcome, as the felony-crime-rate-focused candidate received only 123 votes, or 1.36 percent. Voter turnout in this race was 49.26 percent, well above average compared to Jefferson County’s 42.23 percent and Colorado’s 39.16 percent.

According to campaign reports, Jay collected 50 signatures on her nomination petition – including District III and IV victors Fitzgerald and Wooden – and raised $8,208.84 in contributions. Her top five donors were herself ($2,000), Asa G. Hodges ($1,000), Karen Adams ($800), David Berry ($800) and Rosetta Sokol ($300). Jay was the only mayoral candidate to receive funds ($250) from a political action committee, the Realtor Political Action Committee (based in Englewood) – she was also endorsed by Denver Metro Realtors Association. Her web site – JoyceForMayor.com – boasted a slew of endorsements from city, county, state and neighboring city officials.

The major items of Jay’s $7,737.91 in expenditures were postcards and mailing ($2,399.52), signs ($1,459.59), campaign literature ($1,344.96) and newspaper advertising ($1,133.01).

Stites brought in fewer votes, signatures and dollars than Jay. His campaign collected 39 signatures on his nomination petition, with DiTullio on the first line, and raised $6,856.50. His top contributors were himself ($1,000), the Loecher Family ($1,000), Duane Lubke (Lakewood,

$1,000), Youngfield Plaza ($500) and Lee & Maria Kunz ($500).

The biggest items on Stites’ $6,061.15 expense report were postcards ($2,390.80), signs ($1,621.10) and newspaper advertising ($1,629.25).

Park Worthington, a write-in candidate (due to a clerical error on his petition, he explains), used $2,000 of own money in his bid for mayor – he was the sole donor, according to his filed report. He spent $1,640.97 on a website, stamps, labels and mailings.

Money Can’t Buy Me Love?For readers who believe money buys

elections, consider this: collectively, the three mayoral candidates raised $17,065.34 and spent $15,440.03. Jay’s spending accounted for half that total and she earned just under 54 percent of the vote, while Stites’ 39 percent share of spending helped him capture 45 percent of the vote. But Worthington’s 11 percent spending share is paired with 1.23 percent of the vote.

In city council races, campaigns raised $35,919.82 and spent $30,213.15. The heated District I contest accounted for three quarters of the fundraising and spending, yet the incumbent candidate, with the greatest resources, didn’t win. And the District IV incumbent was turned out in a race that accounted for less than 4 percent of fundraising and spending.

City Council Capers – District IIncumbent Reinhart was challenged by

term-limited mayor DiTullio and two other candidates for his District I city council seat. DiTullio wrested the seat from Reinhart by 38 votes (720 to 682, 30.84 percent to 29.21 percent), while also-rans Monica Duran and Karen Thaler earned 624 (26.72 percent) and 309 votes (13.23 percent), respectively. Of 5,037 registered voters, only 2,563 ballots

were cast (50.88 percent). Collectively, the candidates in this race raised $26,543.33 and spent $22,291.26.

DiTullio raised $6,662.29 and spent $6,650.09 for his successful bid for a District I council seat. His top contributors were himself ($2,518.55), Duane Luebke ($500), the Loechers (Roger and Eileen, $360), John Marriott (Arvada, $280) and Steve Pelletier ($250). Fellow candidates DeMott ($120), Stites ($30) and Matthews ($30) also contributed. DiTullio ended up with $8 left in his campaign chest in late October, having spent $4,851.97 on flyers, postcards and postage, $1,188.12 on newspaper ads and $430 on a fundraiser at the West 29th Restaurant & Bar, among other expenses.

Second-place Reinhart raised $12,086.97, but then returned, $1,450 in contributions from corporations and limited liability companies. Top donors (out of 60+) were himself ($1,500), Gene Myers (Denver, $550), David M. Andrews (Longmont, $500), Jay Kamlet (Denver, $500) and Marcus Pachner (Denver, $500). Two political action committees contributed to his campaign: Realtor Candidate Political Action Committee (Englewood, $250) and Apartment Association of Metro Denver Political Committee (Greenwood Village, $250). His report also shows smaller contributions ($100) from William J. Starker and Kristi Davis.

The largest purchases in Reinhart’s $8,639.68 campaign were campaign materials ($4,192.25), newspaper advertising ($2,140.37) and signs ($455.56).

Third-place District I candidate Monica Duran, endorsed by The Denver Area Labor Federation and The Latino Initiative, raised $7,196.94 – more than DiTullio, but less than Reinhart). Top contributors were herself ($1,630), Michael Sullivan (Tampa, Fla., $500), Thomas Quellette (Denver, $400), Roger Egerdahl ($364.74) and Kathryn Wallace (Arvada, $300). She also received $100 from the Jefferson County Democratic Party’s Latino Initiative. Her $6,404.36 in expenses included $2,879.38 on printing, postage and signs, $1,200 on campaign staff, $613 on a website, $571.63 on food, and $235.13 on advertising.

Fourth-place candidate Karen Thaler campaigned with her own resources: $597.13 for “30 yard signs, 30 yard stakes, one banner and two magnetic signs” per her report.

District IIZach Urban beat out Chad Harr in the

race for the District II seat vacated by Joyce Jay. Urban took 54.58 percent of the vote (1,155), beating Chad Harr (45.52 percent, 961 votes) by 194 votes. Turnout was a healthy 49.76 percent, 2,405 out of 4,833 registered voters. Between the two of them, the candidates raised and spent a paltry $2,700.

Of the $1,367.10 raised by Urban, the biggest chunk ($311) came from donors of less than $20 (non-itemized), followed by Stephen Urban (Arvada, $200), Joe Urban (Centennial, $200), himself ($181). Ralph Mancinelli, Robert Jacobs (Lawrence, Kansas) and George Vendeginia each gave $100. He spent the entire amount on printing, postage, a mailing list and used yard signs.

Harr, his opponent, raised about the same amount ($1,396), from himself ($400), District I incumbent Reinhart ($250), Jerry Nelon (Lakewood, $200), Janeece Hoppe ($108) and Kristi Davis ($100). He spent $1,325.94 on yard signs and banners ($916.50), flyers ($748.45) and one newspaper ad ($45.13).

District IIIThe District III contest to fill Mike

Stite’s seat had the highest turnout (54.60 percent), greatest margin of victory (511 votes), and the second-highest price tag ($4,153.85 spent, $5,296.39 raised).

Successful candidate Tim Fitzgerald (who signed Jay’s nomination petition) picked up 1,485 votes, more than 60 percent of the 3,006 votes cast. He raised 82 percent more funds and spent 49 percent more than his opponent, Dick Matthews. Fitzgerald coughed up all but $450 of $3,420 for the campaign, with $400 coming from Rick Adams and $50 from Shane Nicholson. His nomination petition listed councilman George Pond and former councilwoman Karen Adams on his vacancy committee. He spent $2,464.46, primarily on newspaper and Google ads ($1,328.12), campaign literature ($665.84), and printing and postage ($296.68). He also spent $47.20 on “robo calls.”

Also-ran Dick Matthews also paid most of his campaign out of pocket: $1,539.39, augmented by $187 non-itemized (less than $20) contributions and $150 from four donors of $50 or less. Stites was the first signature on his nomination petition, and was listed on Matthews’ vacancy committee along with Suzanne Matthews. Citizens to Elect Jerry DiTullio provided Matthews’ campaign with $144 of in-kind donations – signs, office supplies and a party. His largest campaign expenses were for printing ($986.41), postage ($402.98) and graphic design ($250).

District IVIncumbent DeMott lost his District IV

council seat in the least expensive ($1,075 spent, $1,317 raised), lowest turnout council contest. Challenger Genevieve Wooden turned him out by 96 votes (788 to 692, 53.42 percent). Less than 40 percent of the district’s 4,267 voters cast ballots in the race.

Wooden contributed $575 of her own money, out of $832 raised for her campaign, and spent $590 on yard signs ($316.20) and postcards ($254.86). To get on the ballot, she collected 30 signatures.

DeMott’s demise was accompanied by $485 in contributions: $100 of used signs from himself, $100 from Herb Schillereff, $180 from five donors of $50 or less, and $105 in non-itemized contributions. And nine signatures on his nomination petition.

Citizens for a Greater Wheat RidgeThere was only one registered political

committee in this election. Citizens for a Greater Wheat Ridge raised $3,974 and spent $3,907.21 on postcards, printing and mailing services. It’s biggest donors: Karen Adams ($1,100), Karen Berry ($920), David Berry ($500), Kim Calomino ($500) and Martin Calomino ($200).

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Local & Creative Gift-Giving

BY JEANNE NICHOLS

If you read my column last month you know how I feel about Halloween. But

there is one aspect of Halloween that I love and that is the kick-off of the holiday season. November is host to one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, which leads up to all the late December festivities…and gift giving.

During the holidays, I dread malls, big boxes and crowded shopping. In an effort to find a way to celebrate and not become a Scrooge I had to find another way to shop and give gifts.

These endeavors lead me to something that Wheat Ridge has in abundance: small, locally owned businesses. Supporting these stores could prove to be the difference of finding that perfect one-of-a-kind gift versus being trampled on Black Friday or waiting for the delivery of that boring brown online package from Cyber Monday.

Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday one will find Small Business Saturday—a perfect time to support those brick-and-mortar stores that are small and local. Shopping local may take a bit more wandering, pondering and creative thinking than running in and snatching something off a shelf piled high with multiples, but it can be very rewarding.

When you shop in locally owned and operated stores you are supporting your

neighbors and creating a vibrant community with one-of-a kind businesses. The share of revenue from locally owned businesses delivered back to the community is much larger than the share from chain stores. Small businesses usually have great one-of-a-kind items, things that will not be seen all over the city and provide a much more broad range of products.

Wheat Ridge also is becoming known for its used, vintage, antiques and thrift stores. Buying from these is a great way to recycle – not to be confused with re-gifting, which runs the risk of you forgetting who gave you that gift and embarrassing yourself. We are all anxious to be good to our planet and what better way than to re-use items as they are or by up-cycling (giving an old piece a new purpose). If you buy thrift or vintage oftentimes you can get great value for the money spent.

Another advantage to shopping local and with small businesses is that you will often find pieces made by local artists, and if you are a fan of local art and like to peruse and buy, staying tuned to Wheat Ridge Meet the Artist events on Facebook will keep you up to date.

There are so many open houses, parties and activities that require either a hostess gift or a present during this time of year. This holiday season support your local entrepreneurs and businesses as you find new and creative ways of giving. Go to www.shop44th.com and www.Ridgeat38.com for a list of some local shopping venues and check out some of the ads on this page for some creative gift ideas.

Wheat Ridge resident Jeanne Nichols is the owner and Lead Designer/Home Stylist at modmood/RETRO Consign-ment at 44th and Wadsworth. She can be reached at jeanne@modmood.com or 303-728-9497.

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BY CHARLES H. JACOBS

After 40 years of practicing law, I am convinced that court proceedings

are the most costly, time-consuming and frustrating choice for resolving disputes. I have found a better solution: mediation.

Mediation is a voluntary process by which parties involved in a dispute engage a trained neutral party to help them resolve their differences. I took the training, conducted several mediations and now am convinced that mediation is the most effective approach to resolving disputes.

Ironically, courts often require parties involved in litigation to participate in mediation, but only after they have spent large sums of money preparing for a trial. Mediation sessions at this stage often are nothing more than listening to a mediator attempt to persuade the parties that litigation is not in their best interests, that it is far too expensive and that each should compromise his, her or its position. The parties then wonder why they have spent so much time, expense, effort and emotional capital only to reach a place where they settle. They often think that they could have done a better job themselves before engaging attorneys. I think parties who think this way are correct.

Parties to a dispute can be more creative in fashioning acceptable resolutions than courts. The parties are not limited by the procedures and legal precedents on which the courts rely. They also feel better about the outcome if they create the solution themselves.

Parties should consider trying mediation before becoming involved in litigation. A neutral mediator can help parties resolve their disputes, essentially by themselves.

Mediators have no authority to impose resolutions. The process is voluntary and confidential and the cost is moderate. If parties resolve their dispute in mediation, the written evidence of the resolution can become an enforceable contract.

In the usual case, each party provides advance confidential information to the mediator describing the dispute and the party’s position, goals and, sometimes, a proposed acceptable solution. A well-prepared mediator will have a basic understanding of the dispute at the beginning of his or her involvement. During the mediation, the mediator gives each party ample time, space and opportunity to state his or her concerns, perception of the problem and possible resolutions, and encourages the parties to engage each other in meaningful conversation.

Mediators often are attorneys, mental health professionals or people who have devoted their entire careers to mediation. They do not inject their own result-oriented comments into the mediation. The mediator does not impose a decision or resolution to the dispute being considered. The mediator’s role is to provide a helpful environment in which the parties can discuss their dispute, move toward resolution and, if successful, document that resolution in an agreement in their own words.

If the parties can reach a resolution voluntarily in this manner, they will be satisfied, they will be likely to comply with their own agreement and perhaps continue their pre-mediation relationship in a constructive way.

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BY ZACHARY URBAN

The Great American Beer Festival has been an annual event for over 30 years.

Each year the popularity of this event grows exponentially. Hundreds of breweries from across the country come together each fall to pour their best brews for over 49,000 thirsty beer drinkers. I took a brief break from my campaign for Wheat Ridge City Council to head down to the festival this year. I had a very specific reason for attending this year’s festival: to be the first person to visit the booth of Wheat Ridge’s own Rickoli Brewery. It is their first year in business, and their first time pouring beer at the Great American Beer Festival. It is a unique and rare opportunity for a first-year brewery to be invited to pour at this festival.

I was able to navigate the crowds at the opening of the festival and indeed was the first visitor in what would become a long line of thirsty festivalgoers at their booth. The custom of this festival is for the brewery to pour each participant a small (less than one ounce) pour of each beer they have to offer: Social Lubricant Scotch Ale, MEH Cream Ale, Randal Statik 3X IPA, Statik 3X IPA, Monolith Imperial Stout, and Disturbed Reflection IPA.

I won’t pick a favorite among these great beers. Instead, I encourage you to head down to Rickoli Brewery and try them yourself. While I am not an expert in the world of

beer brewing, there is one name that most people will associate with being an expert in craft beer brewing, Samuel Adams. Samuel Adams is a Boston-based beer company responsible for brewing some of the most popular craft beers in the nation.

As a part of their community responsibility, this company has started a

project to award a small brewery with an “experienceship” which gives them a helping hand in growing their business. Rickoli was awarded this experienceship during a special ceremony during the Great American Beer Festival. This is a rare honor that will give Rickoli Brewery owner Rick Abitbol access to knowledge about how to best source ingredients, how to increase sales, and other business operations. This award should

mean we can expect to see great things from our hometown brewery for many years to come. Cheers to Rick and his team over at Rickoli Brewery!

Charlie Holcer, may he rest in peace, the former owner of Neighborhood Gazette, was a friend of mine. Prior to his death Charlie had encouraged me in my pursuit of a seat on the Wheat Ridge City Council.

I appreciate the support of each of you as I knocked on your door to ask for your vote. I am excited to be sworn into office on Nov. 18. I am very eager to represent the interests of our neighbors. Thank you.

Zachary Urban can be reached at 720-252-5930 or www.zacharyurban.com.

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BY MiCHAEL PORTER, MD

i remember exactly when it started: I was working in the yard when suddenly it felt

like my heart was trying to jump out of my chest, racing like I was running a marathon. I went to the ER when it did not stop. They found atrial fibrillation on my EKG.”

“I noticed that recently when I am lying in bed trying to fall asleep that my heart is racing. I never used to notice my heartbeat. It is happening more frequently now, and I just don’t feel right.”

“I did not know that anything was wrong with my heart until I went in for my routine checkup last month. The nurse checked my pulse told me it was 160. Looking back, I guess I have been more tired lately. I have not been able to keep up with my wife as well during our hikes.”

These are just a few stories of how an arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation has introduced itself into people’s lives. Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is a heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people in America. In fact, it is the most common arrhythmia treated in our community today, and its prevalence is estimated to double over the next 20 years.

A-fib is characterized by an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm, with a wide spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild palpitations to profound shortness of breath. In the worst-case scenario, a-fib

can lead to a stroke. Treatment of a-fib is directed towards preventing its recurrence, minimizing symptoms, and lowering the risk of stroke. Everyone’s experience with a-fib is different, and as such each person’s treatment is catered to his or her own unique situation.

Recent advances in medical technology have offered people freedom from the symptoms of a-fib without needing medications. Medications are effective for many people, but others are intolerant

due to side effects or just plain ineffectiveness. A relatively new procedure known as a catheter ablation can be used to target and fix the source of atrial fibrillation in the heart, preventing its recurrence rather than masking its symptoms. The procedure is performed entirely through IVs, avoiding the need for surgery or incisions. The success rate is excellent, with upwards of 85 percent of patients free from a-fib without the use of

medications. Navigating through all of the treatment options for a-fib can be difficult and confusing. With the advent of many new medications and procedures available for improving the lives of people with a-fib, more attention is being directed towards it now than ever before. As a result, people are successfully returning to a healthy and happy rhythm of life.

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BY GUY NAHMIACH

My son came home the other day after his school’s field day. Noticing his fist

full of ribbons, I asked him just how many he got. “The same as everyone else,” he quickly answered.

When does it become OK to teach the value of competition? I know some parents want to keep their children sheltered from the stress of winning and losing. Don’t be fooled, all kids keep score, on the field and on the screen. It is really the parents that stress about their kids losing sometimes. Yet, do we not shop for the best mechanic, attorney and even a Realtor? Would you be satisfied with just the average doctor when you are being rushed to the hospital?

We hear more and more about the “rigor” of college and life that our students are being prepared for. Common core will push everyone on literacy and mathematics. What about our health? Fitness is directly linked with academic performance—less absenteeism, better results.

“Kids have an innate need to move, and physical activity has been shown to improve student learning and reduce negative behavior issues,” Jeffco K-12 PE curriculum coordinator David Yonkie reminded me.

So why is physical education being left behind in our schools? Running the mile has been replaced with more “fun” activities. I am not talking about heart attacks at the age of 10, but a taste of sweat and competition. Learning to work for the reward. Not simply accept that everyone is getting a ribbon at the end of the day.

State bill 1069 dictates that students get 75 minutes of exercise per week.

Some schools have decided to make their PE classes on two consecutive days, meaning that your son or daughter could be visiting that gym only once in an entire week. While our district does mandate

an extra 30-minute recess for those students, it also ruled against withholding recess as a punishment. I know for a fact that this is not implemented at the school level.

Already we are at the end of the first trimester and many parents are already thinking of next year. Middle schools are hosting parents in their info nights in the next few weeks.

Everitt is holding their open house on Dec. 4, Manning on Dec. 5, while Creighton’s will be on Nov. 21. Email me for any additional schools you need info on. If you miss these dates, I can assure you that every principal will gladly meet with you and describe their school’s programs.

With my daughter thriving in her debating class over at Lakewood, she brings home the next issue we tackle: Is it a teacher’s job to not only educate, but also motivate students to learn? Call or write me with your thoughts.

With yesterday’s election results still being digested, I will review the outcomes next month.

Instead I want remind everyone that Thanksgiving gives us an excellent reason to say a kind word to those we ordinarily would not.

Thanks for reading.Guy Nahmiach can be reached at 303-

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After 12 years as superintendent of Jeffco Schools, I have decided to retire. It is one of the toughest decisions of my life because I love this amazing school district. I grew up in Jeffco schools from kindergarten through high school (I am a proud Lakewood High grad!) and nothing has given me more pride than being able to lead our staff and students as superintendent.

My last day will be June 30, 2014; in the meantime, I will work to ensure a seamless transition to a new board of education and a new superintendent. The focus in our classrooms, from our youngest children to our graduating seniors, will continue to be preparing them for success in life. It has been my privilege to serve your students, our staff and the Jefferson County commu-nity. My sincere thanks to you, our parents, for supporting your children and your schools.

Thank you,Cindy Stevenson

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Wheat Ridge Optimists Club Christmas Program

A long-standing tradition in Wheat Ridge, the Wheat Ridge Optimists Club provides gift certificates for food and clothing for local families, as well as gifts for children every holiday season.

At several locations throughout Wheat Ridge, Christmas trees are decorated with paper ornaments with the first name, gender and age of a child. Some of the locations include King Soopers at Youngfield, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center and Community Banks of Colorado in Arvada.

“Our goal is ‘Every child gets a present,’” said Megara Pullen, Wheat Ridge Optimist club member. Pullen added that she wanted to thank everyone who has participated in the program. Practical items are also needed. Last year 225 children from 65 families had a brighter Christmas due to the community’s generosity.

The gift-wrapping party is on Friday, December 13th and gifts will delivered to the families on Saturday, December 14th.

School, volunteers will wrap presents. Volunteers are always welcome and are needed.

For more information on tree locations go to www.wheatridgeoptimist.org/ or contact Magara Pullen at 303-902-5477.

Share Food and Wheat Ridge Stories at The Grange, Nov. 21

Families and people of all ages are invited to come listen to stories about Wheat Ridge’s heritage, and tell stories of their own, at Sharing Food and Stories, Celebrating the Generations of Wheat Ridge, Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court.

Presented by Live Local Harvest and the Wheat Ridge Grange, the event starts with a pot luck dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by storytelling at 7:00 p.m. Free.

For more information, visit the Live Lo-cal Wheat Ridge Facebook page.

Keep Fallen Leaves Out of the Street

Fallen leaves, grass clippings and other debris that are blown, raked or dumped on city streets potentially ends up in the storm drains and pollutes waterways. And in Wheat Ridge, it may get you a ticket for littering (see City Code Chap. 15 Sec. 15-24(a)). So, all leaves and grass clippings should be bagged and placed at the curb for regular trash collections or used for compost.

Neither cut branches, nor weeds are allowed. The complete list of what you can not dump on any street, alley, sidewalk or public grounds includes: any and every type of rubbish, waste material, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, excrement, urine, offal composed of animal matter or vegetable matter, or any noxious or offensive matter. This is including but not limited to, any discarded dead animal, fishing line, bait, chemical, chemical compound, petroleum product or compound, automobile part or accessory, tire, wheel, junk, paper, cardboard, can, lid, bottle, cap, carton, wrapper, box, wooden object, plastic object, clothing, cloth, metal object, rubber object, leather object, hide, feathers, grass clippings, leaves, cut weeds, branches cut

from trees or bushes, brick, cinderblock, building material, paint, concrete, soil, sand, gravel, stone, glass, asphalt, ashes, cigarette, cigar, food or food product, solvent, dye, beverage, and liquid except water.

Don’t see it on the list? It is probably not OK. Put it in the trash, pal.

For more information, visit ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Narcotics Sweep of Jefferson High Nets … Nothing!

Edgewater Police Department officers, assisted by six K-9 teams from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a narcotics sweep of the Jefferson High School Campus from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, according to the Edgewater Police Department. It resulted in the detection of no illegal narcotics. “The fact that no illegal narcotics were detected in the narcotics sweep is clear testimony to the effectiveness of the new Jefferson High School administration, particularly Principal Martha Gustafson, in changing the culture and environment of the high school to one that emphasizes education and achievement,” according to a police press release. “The result of the narcotics sweep just as importantly demonstrates that the students at Jefferson High School are working with the school administration to help ensure that their high school campus is as drug free as possible.”

The sweep was organized by the Edgewater Police Department and specifically School Resource Officer Ed McCallin as a pro-active measure to send a clear message that the presence of illegal narcotics on the high school campus will not be tolerated, according to the release, and the sweep was coordinated with the cooperation of the Jefferson High School administrative staff and Jefferson County School District campus security.

Police had better luck at the previous week’s drug take-back campaign, which netted 10.3 pounds of outdated or unused prescription medications, pills, vials and inhalers etc., from Edgewater residents. OK, so it wasn’t a sweep, but part of the National Take-Back Initiative to safely dispose of prescription drugs, held in conjunction with the Shred-a-Thon at City Hall, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Surrendered bottles and vials will be incinerated.

Edgewater Optimists Gear Up for Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is the Edgewater Optimist Club’s effort to make sure that every child will receive at least one present during the holiday season. According to Darlene Walter, the club works in conjunction with the parent liaison or social worker at the two elementary schools, as well as including all of the other children in the family (up through age 17), many of whom attend Jefferson High School.

“It is an amazing program; this year the police personnel will be joining us in the effort,” she says.

Last year, the program served 69 families and 172 children.

The community can help by picking names from the Giving Tree or by making monetary donations.

Schools will solicit Giving Tree gift applications in time for the holidays, and gift requests will be hung on the Giving

WHAT’S HAPPENINGTree, which will be placed in the entryway of Edgewater City Hall, 2401 Sheridan Boulevard, no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 2.

“Individuals will be able to choose as many names as they feel moved to purchase presents for,” says Walter. The unwrapped gifts need to be returned to City Hall by Monday, Dec. 16. If the donations fall short, the Club purchases supplemental presents with funds we have collected during the year, she explains.

Volunteer senior citizens will wrap gifts on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and families will receive calls to pick up gifts on Thursday, Dec. 19, which must be picked up by Friday, Dec. 20.

Edgewater Optimists will be selling chili, hot chocolate and apple cider at the city’s Holiday Lighting Festival, featuring caroling, a youth dance performance and a visit from Santa, Friday, Dec. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Also that afternoon, from 4-6 p.m., Optimists will host a gingerbread-house-making contest with Colorado Senior Connections.

For more information, contact Darlene F. Walter at (720) 708-0164.

Orange & Blue Bowling Bash Benefit Tournament at Brunswick Zone Dec. 14

Bronco celebrities will trade cleats for bowling shoes to benefit Make-A-Wish Colorado at the Orange & Blue Bowling Bash, Saturday, Dec. 14, at Brunswick Zone Wheat Ridge, 9751 W. 49th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

The bowling tournament for all ages and skill levels will be hosted by Broncos standouts tight end Julius Thomas, kicker Matt Prater, safety Duke Ihenacho, long snapper Aaron Brewer, lineman Mitch Unrein and 20 of their teammates. Professional Bowling Association star 2011-12 player of the year, Sean Rash, will be in attendance to meet fans and perform trick shots. The tournament begins at 3:00 p.m. and concludes with an awards ceremony and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m.

Although the 3:00-5:30 p.m. session is sold out, spectator passes can still be purchased by those who sign up for the 12:00-2:30 p.m. session. The athletes will be arriving at 2:30 to sign autographs and take

pictures with participants, who are welcome to stick around and watch as they bowl. Pizzas and sodas for participants will be included on the lanes for both sessions.

Net proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Colorado, whose mission is to grant the wishes of Colorado children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The event is coordinated by Strikes For Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that partners professional athletes with benefiting youth organizations in their community, through bowling and golf tournaments across the United States. It is their first event in the Denver area.

Registration is $35 per bowler or $175 per lane for up to six bowlers which includes three games, shoes, an event shirt and goody bags.

Sign up at www.broncobowlingbash.com. For more information, contact Jo-seph Allen at (559) 241-4412 or jallen@strikes4kids.org; or Patti Forsythe, Events Director for Make-A-Wish Colorado, at pforsythe@colorado.wish.org.

Wheat Ridge Wants YOU on Boards and Commissions

The City of Wheat Ridge is recruiting residents wanting to participate in their government by volunteering on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Applicants must live in the district for which they are applying. Openings include:

Parks and Recreation Commission – one Youth Commissioner opening in District I; call (303) 231-1307 for information.

Animal Welfare and Control Commission – openings in District I and III

Board of Adjustment – three At-Large Openings

Applications for Boards and Commissions can be found at ci.wheatridge.co.us. Completed applications can be scanned and emails to broome@ci.wheatridge.co.us; faxed to 303-234-5924 (attention Bruce); or mailed to City Clerk’s Office, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

For more information, contact Bruce Roome, Deputy City Clerk, at 303-235-2816 or broome@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

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The benefits to having a pet license are endless. Your information is in our database,

which allows us to contact you immediately. In many cases, our animal control partners can bring your pet directly home. Even your neighbor can help. As a responsible dog owner, you also avoid receiving a fine for having an unlicensed canine. By helping your own pet, you are also helping a lot of other animals get a fair shake.

A license is only $15 per year ($30 for unaltered animals). We offer three easy ways to register or renew your pet’s license—online, mail or in person at one of 49 convenient locations. Visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/License or call 303-278-7577 for more information.

Given how much good can come from it, no pet should ever be without a license. Please register your pet today and encourage friends, neighbors and family to do the same. Good human.

Foothills Animal Shelter Director of Community Relations & Development Jen-nifer Strickland can be reached at 720-407-5224 or Strickland@fas4pets.org.

BY JERRY DITULLIO

Over the last eight years I have enjoyed the privilege of serving Wheat Ridge

as mayor. It has not always been easy, but I have continually worked with residents, staff and city council to find win-win solutions that benefit residents and enhance our community.

During my time as mayor I spearheaded initiatives to promote Wheat Ridge as a great place to live. Ensuring that our residents have a high quality of life and that our neighborhoods are strong, safe and peaceful has been a driving force for me. Some of those initiatives included:

• Supported funding for the Senior Circulator Bus in partnership with the Senior Resource Center

• Creation of the Mayor’s D.I.R.T. Task Force, which reviewed and recommended public works projects, two of which were referred to voters

• Supported national accreditation for our police department

• Supported pro-active code enforcement to protect neighborhoods and property values

• Promoted open and transparent communication with residents and business owners.

As mayor I also wanted to make certain that Wheat Ridge was a great place to work. During my tenure I worked to strip away unnecessary and burdensome rules that discouraged development. I often refer to this as creating the Least Restrictive Environment, an effort to encourage individuals and businesses to invest in our community. Many of these efforts included extensive citizen engagement to ensure that the community’s wishes were embodied in the final decision. Some important economic development accomplishments during the last eight years included:

• Formation of the Mayor’s Building Code Task Force – Building Code and

Fee Enhancements to support the Least Restrictive Environment so residents and businesses can easily do work in the City of Wheat Ridge

• Supported the removal of the height and density restrictions in the Charter for the Urban Renewal Areas, which voters approved.

• Supported a 50 percent building permit rebate to residents and businesses after the July 2009 storm that damaged many homes and businesses in the city

• Supported adoption of Mixed-Use Zone Districts

• Lastly, I worked to ensure that Wheat Ridge residents had plenty of opportunities to play.

• Healthy, happy and engaged residents are the backbone of the community and contribute in so many ways. Wheat Ridge is blessed to have amenities like our park and trail system, recreation center and the active adult center to support the active lifestyle that attracts people to our community. I have worked to maintain these amenities as well as add new amenities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Some major accomplishments included:

• Supported the acquisition and development of Discovery Park

• Creation of the Mayor’s Public Art Initiative – Kevin Robb sculpture at Discovery Park

• Supported the new skate park at Discovery Park

• Supported the neighborhood park at 44th and Kendall

I am proud of the work that has been accomplished during the last eight years. I am excited for the future and hope that you are as well. It truly has been a pleasure to serve as your mayor.

Mayor Jerry DiTullio becomes District I Councilman Jerry DiTullio on Nov. 18; visit the City of Wheat Ridge website – www.ci.wheatridge.co.us – for new contact in-formation.

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Place to Live, Work and Play

Northern Lights has a grow facility in Denver.

Mitch Woolhiser, co-owner of Northern Lights, is concerned about the passage of Proposition AA, a 25 percent tax on the wholesale price of marijuana by weight, making the entire tax, with an 8 percent Edgewater city tax, a total of 33 percent. “Taxes may drive everything to black market use,” he said.

Currently, Northern Lights’ customer demographics are similar to the CDPHE statistics from the medical marijuana registry. The average age is 42, and 94 percent are under treatment for a chronic pain condition. Woolhiser said he can’t predict how many medical marijuana patients will use retail marijuana products, in lieu of being on the medical marijuana registry. Northern Lights has applied for retail/adult-user marijuana licenses.

In Jefferson County, there are 12,250 patients on the registry, as of August per the CDPHE website.

Law EnforcementIn Colorado, driving under the influence

of marijuana or any drug remains illegal.

The change is that the legal limit now for drivers is five nanograms per milliliter of whole blood for the THC limit. THC is a chemical compound in marijuana that can create intoxication.

The legal limits for THC continue to be debated. Unlike the state blood alcohol limit of 0.08, THC can remain in the blood long after intoxication.

“We’ve had some arrests for driving under the influence of drugs,” said Wheat Ridge Police Chief Dan Brennan.

Brennan said what most concerned him was the increase of underage students bringing marijuana to school. Use of prescription drugs are also on the rise in schools.

Brennan was uncertain if when working with federal law agencies it could complicate matters, as marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

“Driving under the influence of drugs could be an issue,” said Edgewater Police Chief John Hough. He believes there will be an increase.

Both Brennan and Hough agreed that there are many factors to consider regarding the impact of retail marijuana, including education for youth, research and most likely future changes to laws.

“We’re headed into unchartered waters,” Brennan said.

The Future of Colorado Cannabis (Hemp)

Amendment 64 also allows for growing industrial hemp. Under Colorado State law, any genus of cannabis with THC above 0.3 percent is considered marijuana; below 0.3 percent is considered hemp. Starting in early 2014, the Colorado Department of Agriculture will begin registration for hemp growers for research/development and commercial use, with limits on acreage.

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BY BONNIE MCNULTY

I want to start with how grateful I am for our police department. Using newer and

better technologies and by working with surrounding agencies they were able to quickly solve a recent homicide that occurred in our city.

As the news coverage of the crime spread I began to receive questions about a seemingly unrelated topic; is it OK for people to live in garages? It became apparent that many folks are not aware of some of the living situations in the city. For safety and zoning reasons it is illegal for anyone in the city to live in a garage. Building codes identify many different types of uses for buildings and require different standards for each. When garages are built they are not required to meet the structural, heating, electrical, cooking and plumbing life-safety standards of a “habitable space.” Many of these converted garages, fondly referred to as “Bandit Housing,” can be found in Edgewater. The city is dedicated to identifying and correcting unsafe living conditions. If you are aware of any such Bandit Housing please notify the City Office.

Edgewater Collective’s New ProjectsThe Edgewater Collective is launching

two projects to inspire children and teens and increase community involvement in Edgewater, according to Joel Newton, Executive Director of Edgewater Collective.

According to Newton, this fall they are coordinating with Edgewater Elementary and Lumberg Elementary to send in trained literacy volunteers to invest in K-3rd grade literacy. If a child growing up in poverty can read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, their chances of graduating high school increase exponentially.

The Collective is also partnering with the Jefferson High School 21st Century

Community Learning Center to start an exciting program called “Saint Tank.” Newton says it is modeled after ABC’s “Shark Tank,” teams of four high school students will develop business plans and compete for $1,000 to make that plan a reality. These

business ideas will be focused on the Edgewater community, he says, and each week students will hear from local business owners and develop their business plan.

For more information, visit www.edgewatercollective.org.

Business Spotlight25th Avenue Solon, located

at 5350 W. 25th Ave., formerly known as Chop Salon, is now owned by Annie Putts. She says

when James Elias, the former owner, moved to Glenwood Springs, he graciously gave her a chance to have her own salon. Annie has over 30 years in the salon business specializing in precision hair cutting, perms and color. Other talented staff include Ashley Ryan, who provides sports, reflexology, stone and Swedish massages; Landra Roberson, specializing in wedding and formal updo’s, makeup and, of course, color and haircuts; and Lorie Stover, the newest addition to the 25th Avenue team. A former Denver Post photographer, Lorie has an eagle eye for detail and specializes in curly hair, involved color and cuts.

For more information and appointments call 303-261-7217.

Join Me for CoffeePlease join me Wednesdays from 9:00

to 11:00 a.m., at the Edgewater Coffee Shop, 5224 W. 25th Ave. I’ll buy your coffee (or tea) just for stopping by and chatting. If you can’t make it at that time, call and I will make arrangements for a time that will work for you.

Edgewater mayor Bonnie McNulty can be reached at 303-233-6216 or bjmcnul-ty2@comcast.net.

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More This & That A Fond Farewell

EdgEwatEr City CounCilEdgEwatEr City nEws

BY ADAM GARDNER

Eight years ago I was elected to the Edgewater City Council, and four years

ago, re-elected. Believe me, eight years is plenty, and I will be happy to have more free time to spend with my two young children. Term limits: a good thing!

When I first ran for council the field was crowded and I spent a lot of time knocking on doors. Four years ago the situation was similar and again I spent a lot of time listening to voters. Those conversations were paramount to helping me understand the needs and desires of our community.

I get very little resident input on the average nonelection day, but I appreciate it every time someone sends an email, calls, or shows up and speaks at a meeting. Unfortunately, the amount of resident input after an election pales I’m not wild about this word choice, it implies ‘less importance’ and I’m not certain that is what he is trying to say… in comparison to the amount during an election.

Thank you to every resident who ever gave me his or her opinion. Whether I agreed with you or not, please know that I heard and considered your words.

Perhaps you noticed recently that the number of Edgewater candidates on your ballot was the same as the number of positions available. When this happens, the candidates need only one single vote, like their own, to get elected. Not coincidentally, you probably noticed that there wasn’t much campaigning this year. Campaigning costs money and takes time, so when there is no competition, there’s not likely to be much campaigning.

I would like to take a moment to congratulate the winners of the 2013 city council and mayoral election on their “hard-earned” victories. All kidding aside, these people will work hard on your behalf to keep our community the “City of Choice.”

Returning to my earlier point, I received far less community input after the election than before. On a related note, I can tell you that many of my individual votes were heavily influenced by resident input. I did not just value your input, I needed it to make good decisions on your behalf.

Without the benefit of a hard-fought campaign for your vote, our elected officials need

your input now more than ever. Not crazy about italicizing this either, haha. Spend a few hours every year communicating with them. Take a minute and visit the city’s web site where you can join the “Town Cryer” email list. I suspect some of you will find a passion for preserving the viability of this wonderful community that we all call home. With a little luck, 2015 will bring us enough candidates to have a real choice in the City of Choice. As I leave office, I leave you with that challenge; the same challenge so eloquently issued by President Lincoln as the tide of the Civil War turned in favor of preserving this republic that we all call home:

“...be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us ... that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

-Abraham Lincoln, from the Gettysburg Address, Nov. 19, 1863

Contact Edgewater City Councilman Adam Gardner (before he leaves!) at 303-257-9011 or agardner@edgewaterco.com.

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BY JOHN HOUGH

The holiday season will soon be upon us, a time of the year for traditional gatherings

with family and friends and exchanging gifts that should be joyful and filled with fun. The Edgewater Police Department wants everyone in our community to enjoy a safe and happy holiday season by following some simple crime prevention measures.

If you are going to attend a party, have something to eat before consuming alcoholic beverages. Remember that only time will eliminate alcohol and its effects from your body. Use a designated driver and never drink and drive.

Be cautious when driving alone at night. Keep all the doors and windows closed and locked while in or out of your car. If you shop at night, park in a well-lit area. Try not to park next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with heavily tinted windows. Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside. Do not leave packages visible inside your car. Clearly visible packages are a temptation to potential thieves. Finally, when leaving and approaching your car, be aware of your surroundings. Do not approach your car if there are suspicious persons around it.

When shopping, stay alert to your surroundings and people around you. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check or a credit card. If you are using an ATM, chose one that is located in a well-lit area. Shield the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. If you do not feel secure at an ATM, do not complete your transaction, but go to an ATM at a more secure location. Don’t throw away your ATM receipt at the ATM location.

Notify your credit card company immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen

or misused. Keep a record of all your credit card numbers at home in a safe location so you can report stolen or lost credit cards by number.

Avoid overloading yourself with packages. Leave yourself with clear visibility and freedom of movement to avoid potential problems. Try to carry your cash and wallet in a front pocket and your purse or handbag securely around your shoulder.

Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. For that reason, use extra caution when contacting a stranger at the front door of your home. Sometimes scam artists will prey upon the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations either door-to-door or on the telephone for charities that do not exist. Ask for identification. Find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not entirely satisfied, do not donate. Instead, donate to a recognized charity of your choice.

Shopping with children is especially challenging during the holiday season. Try to avoid being separated by teaching your children to stay close to you at all times while shopping. Teach them to go to a store clerk, uniformed security guard or police officer to ask for help if they become separated from you. Never allow your child to go to the restroom alone; a responsible older person should accompany them. Never allow your child to go to the parking lot or car alone. Children should never be left in a car alone while you are shopping. Finally, teach your children to immediately tell you if a stranger is bothering them, and report that information, including a description of the stranger and any vehicle, to the local police department immediately.

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