April 17 – March 14, 2013 | 1RTD Update:

West Line Openingsee page 2

Gardens Wanted For

Tour, June 15see page 6

Celebrate Earth Day

April 20 & 21see page 6

BOUNTIFUL BLOOMS IN TrEE CITIES will soon replace sights of snow-covered branches. On April 27, as part of Tree City USA criteria and the Revive the Greenbelt project, Wheat Ridge this year will gain over 200 total trees and shrubs along Clear Creek. Wheat Ridge and Edgewater are both Tree City USA communities through the Arbor Day Foundation. PHOTO BY HEATHER LEE

CaLLINg WHEaT rIdgE ITS HOME for almost 37 years, The Family Tree organi-zation has held true to its mission “to help people overcome child abuse, domestic vi-olence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant.”

By Cyndy Beal

The Wheat Ridge Greenbelt is going greener.On April 27 starting at 9 a.m. at Prospect

Park (West 44th Avenue and Robb Street) community forestry experts and volunteers will gather and engage in a large-scale tree planting endeavor along the Clear Creek waterway, just south of Prospect Park.

Volunteers are welcome and needed.This effort is part of the Revive the

Greenbelt project. The project goal is to preserve and restore areas along Clear Creek. The project started primarily as a result of the summer 2009 storm that left numerous Wheat Ridge trees downed or damaged.

The Arbor Day tree planting is one part of the criteria that Wheat Ridge must meet to keep its Tree City USA status through the Arbor Day Foundation. Wheat Ridge has been a Tree City for 34 years.

Over 200 total trees and shrubs will be planted, with 75 native trees and 120 shrubs, of about a dozen varieties, including Plains Cottonwood, Thinleaf Alder and Golden Currant. About 800 willow plants from other areas along the Greenbelt will be relocated, as well.

The Revive the Greenbelt project is a collaboration between the city of Wheat Ridge and the Denver-based nonprofi t the Institute of Environmental Solutions (IES). As a non-profi t, IES relies on donations, grants and sponsorships to fund the Revive the Greenbelt project and other local area projects.

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By Joan Wallach

When Nanette Nale of Designers’ Loft Hair Design approached this

newspaper’s publisher, she let him know that part of the salon’s mission was to “reach out into the community to give back.” Nanette planted a seed about Family Tree, Inc., and its rich legacy in the community while talking about a silent auction on Saturday, April 27 to benefi t Family Tree. The auction will feature items from local business such as Anthony M’s, Swiss Flower and Wheat Ridge Cyclery. Complimentary food and beverage will be available from Right Coast Pizza. The fundraiser will start at 5:30 pm.

The administrative offi ces of Family Tree have been in Wheat Ridge since the organization’s beginnings almost 37 years ago. Family Tree started as a cooperative effort with local government, civic and private agencies to fi ll service gaps to needy children and families in Jefferson County. The mission of Family Tree now reads, “to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant.” Its programming includes Children’s Services, Domestic Violence Services and Homelessness Services. In the 2011-2012 fi scal year, Family Tree served 43,189 clients and provided more than 24,000 nights of safe shelter to individuals and families throughout the Denver metro area.

Family Tree currently has 101 employees and a multi-million dollar budget. Scott Shields became the CEO of Family Tree in 2007. Among many recent accolades, Family Tree received the Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award, the fi rst given to a nonprofi t organization, in 2009.

According to the BBB’s website, http://denver.bbb.org, “The award is a tribute to those who exemplify an outstanding commitment to fair, honest, and ethical practices.”

In 2011 Family Tree was named the Wheat Ridge Business of the Year. At that time Shields stated, “Wheat Ridge is a great place to do business and we look forward to honoring our award by providing the best service possible to those in need.”

In the economic downturn demands for Family Tree’s services has increased as some sources of income dwindled. The passion and commitment of the board and staff of Family Tree appears matched by its volunteers, more than 2,600 in the last fi scal year. Creative volunteer team efforts have enhanced the bottom line as well as efforts of individuals like Arvada neighbor Don Hanlon, who was recently named a 7Everdyday Hero. For 11 years Hanlon has tirelessly and generously engaged in monthly grocery shopping for clients in Family Tree’s Housing Services.

Treasure Trunk Thrift Store directly benefi ts Family Tree. Located at 7043 W. 38th Ave., it accepts donations Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is open for shopping seven days a week.

MarK YOUr CaLENdarSFamily Tree’s 20th Annual Celebration

of Achievement fundraising dinner is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 at the PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St., Denver. Attendees will share an evening of triumph over adversity, celebrating the success of three inspiring clients on their journeys to safety, strength and self-reliance.

Each year, Family Tree recognizes the tremendous community support they receive by acknowledging organizations, businesses and individuals who have partnered with Family Tree to enhance service delivery. Nominees for the 2013 Celebration of Achievement Community Award are: Tanja Butler-Melone; Butler Rents; Hands of the Carpenter; Making a Difference (MaD) Friends; and Polar Field Services.

The 2013 Community Award winner will be announced at the Celebration of Achievement fundraising dinner on June 20. Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available for purchase online at www.thefamilytree.org.

A brief article perhaps cannot do justice to the efforts that culminate in interrelated services for at-risk neighbors, many of whom fi nd their way to new and better lives. To learn more, you are invited to visit www.familytree.org, consider attending scheduled volunteer trainings, or join in any of the fundraisers for and/or organized by Family Tree. For more information call 303-422-2133.

Thanks to Dana Juniel, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, at Fam-ily Tree, Inc., for her contributions to this article.

Family Tree Has deep roots in Wheat ridge

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arbor day Celebration: greens for the greenbelt

healing,” said Margaret Paget, Wheat Ridge Forestry and Open Space Supervisor, in regard to the signifi cant tree loss from the summer of 2009.

Trees, shrubs and plants offer many environmental, economical and psychological benefi ts. Mature trees in particular improve air quality; prevent soil erosion (deep roots stabilize soil) and provide temperature control and protection from hot summers and cold winters for people and wildlife.

Along Clear Creek, the need for planting trees isn’t just the result of the summer 2009 storm, but a change in the creek itself. The creek once aided in natural tree reseeding through overfl owing its banks and scattering seeds. Water diversion to other metro cities, through long-standing water rights, has decreased the water volume of the creek. Clear Creek in many areas is now considered a channelized stream.

It takes two to three years for a tree to become established. After planting trees, volunteer stewards are needed to water and monitor the health of the newly placed plantings.

Preregistration is appreciated. Tools, such as shovels and other materials will be provided.

To volunteer or for additional informa-tion, contact Margaret Paget, Forestry and Open Space Supervisor, at 303-205-7554, e-mail mpaget@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

To preregister for the event e-mail Mi-chael Haney (IES) at mhaney@i4es.org.

For more information about the Revive the Greenbelt project or to donate go to http://i4es.org/revivethegreenbelt.html.

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Beyond The Headlines: What We did For Colorado

West Line Opening, gold Line Open House Mark progress

By Sue SchaferState Representative, House District 24

This year’s legislative session included a myriad of controversial and headline-

grabbing matters, such as responsible gun ownership and gun safety, civil unions, and sex education. While these issues are of great importance, we in the legislature have also been intently focused on other key concerns impacting Coloradans, with jobs, health care and education at the forefront. After many late nights and spirited debates, we passed a bipartisan balanced budget that honors our state’s commitment to continued economic recovery and providing every student with a quality education.

The fi rst bills introduced in the House this session were aimed at promoting local job creation in advanced industries and supporting small business development. Our budget allocates additional funding to rural economic development to help diversify local economies that are often dependent upon a single employer, such as a state prison. More funds are also being made available to invest in promoting tourism, an industry that grew by nearly 10 percent since 2010 to $15.9 billion. Construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, vital not only for immediate but also future job opportunities, is being funded to the tune of $194 million. This is all being accomplished while putting more money into Colorado’s rainy day fund and without defi cit spending.

As we are doing everything we can to bolster the economic environment for current workers, we are also investing in

the workforce of the future: our children. We have already passed bills to expand after-the-bell school breakfast and streamline the Department of Education bureaucracy. Additionally right now, we are reassessing the school fi nance formula to ensure all students receive an equitable education. This year’s budget increases K-12 funding by $127 million and puts more money into

higher education for the fi rst time in four years. It is estimated that by 2018 nearly 70 percent of all jobs in Colorado will require some form of college degree or certifi cate, which makes access to higher education central to our continued prosperity.

The legislature is often portrayed as being in deep political disagreement, but most of what we do down here at the Capitol is with bipartisan

support. This includes the budget, economic development bills and civil unions. Making sure Colorado is a great place to work and prosper, now and into the future, is something all of us strive to achieve, even though we sometimes have different beliefs of how to get there. I feel this year’s budget reaffi rms the values that embody our great state. We will continue to forward policies that strengthen our economy, our education system, and the overall health and wellbeing for everyone fortunate enough to call Colorado home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you for the honor of representing you in the Colorado House of Representatives.

State representative Sue Shafer can be reached at 303-866-5522 and sue.schafer.house@state.co.us.

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rTD’s 12.1-mile-long West Rail Line – the fi rst of the planned 122-mile FasTracks

network – begins service Friday, April 26, with a Grand Opening Ceremony at the Jefferson County Government Center, 605 Johnson Road, Golden, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fete features RTD color guard and a marching band, refreshments, free giveaways and slices of “Light Rail Cake”, followed by free rides on the line all day and night.

Additional parties at all 11 new West Line stations will be held the next day, Saturday, April 27, starting at 10 a.m. Rides are free throughout the entire light rail system that day. Sheridan Station, 1198 Sheridan Blvd., will host music, food trucks, nonprofi ts and plans for new housing opportunities through 4 p.m. The Sheridan facility is Edgewater’s connection to the rail system.

As for Wheat Ridge, RTD will host an open house for the FasTracks Gold Line/Northwest Rail project at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Gold Line is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Denver Union Station to Wheat Ridge, and is currently under construction. It will include eight stations and is scheduled to open to the public in 2016. Denver Transit Partners will update the public on the project, construction activities, contracting and job opportunities. Refreshments will be served, and families are welcome. For more information, call 303-576-3352.

Bus Routes 38 and 44 will be unaffected

by the new West Rail Line service, but two new bus routes will open on Monday, April 28, to connect riders with the new rail line.

Route 26 – West 26th Avenue – will replace segments of Route 28, and operate between Applewood Shopping Center, the new Lakewood•Wadsworth Station and the Belmar/Lakewood Commons via Youngfi eld Street, West 27th/26th avenues and Wadsworth Boulevard. Trips in the morning and afternoon rush-hours will be extended from West 38th Avenue/Youngfi eld Street via Youngfi eld, West 32nd Avenue with a loop on Alkire Street, West 26th Avenue, Eldridge Street and return to West 32nd Avenue. Weekday hours will be from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekend/holiday hours will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Route 50 – Lakes Crosstown – will connect with the West Rail Line at the new Sheridan Station. Service will operate between Bear Valley and Old Town Arvada, via Sheridan Boulevard, West 44th Avenue, Lakeside, Harlan Street, West 48th Avenue, Marshall Street, West 52nd Avenue, Vance Street, and Wadsworth Boulevard, to Olde Town Arvada Park-n-Ride for transfer connections. Weekday service will operate every 30 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., and will coordinate with route 51 to provide 15-minute frequency on common sections through Denver, Lakewood, Edgewater, Mountain View and Lakeside.

For RTD information, including new schedules and route maps, West Rail Line opening events and Gold Line open hous-es, visit www.rtd-denver.com or call 303-299-6000.

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SHOVELINg SNOW IN WHEaT rIdgE

If you are currently shoveling your sidewalks after a snowstorm, thank you. Although

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Please note it is always better to clear your sidewalks after the city snowplows have completed their work. As you know, the plows do throw back snow onto sidewalks as they pass.

I would rather not see another law and fi ne on the books requiring residents and businesses to shovel their sidewalks. Instead, I am encouraging community stakeholders to take pride in their property and be proactive. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

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The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation honored leading businesses in Jefferson County at the 20th Annual Industry Appreciation Awards breakfast, on March 21. Each year this awards program honors impressive businesses that have proven to be outstanding and innovative. These companies help fuel the economy in Jefferson County through their many contributions, including capital

investment and primary employment.Congratulations to two Wheat Ridge

companies recognized this year:• Rocky Mountain Bottle Company,

founded in 1970 with the mission to make bottles for Coors Brewing Company. Coors Glass purchased the company in 1976, and in 1997 they became a joint venture with Owens-Illinois, a world leader in glass manufacturing. The company employs 260

people and manufactures eight different bottle styles for more than 20 varieties of beer and sodas for MillerCoors.

• Able Planet, which designs and manufactures innovative audio and communication devices. The company’s products include headsets, assistive listening devices and headphones. The company was founded on a hearing technology that enables people

with profound hearing loss to distinguish hard-to-hear sounds. This patented technology is called Linz Audio and is embedded in all of the company’s audio and communication devices. In 2012 they relocated to a larger facility and increased employment from 21 to 24, and plan to hire an additional 75 employees in 2013.

SaVE THE daTES• The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival

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• Zoppé Italian Family Circus takes place Aug. 17-26, also at 44th and Field.

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It seems that every time I start making plans for my yard, Mother Nature makes it

very clear as to who is really in charge here. I have to say that I’m glad that the person whose job it is to press the panic button and cancel schools is not also responsible for the other big “red button”. Even my kids were upset about school being canceled.

There is so much going on in our district these days. You thought you were tired of hearing about 3A-3B? Get ready for SB 213, a state-level initiative to raise an additional $1 billion for education. The bad news: it’s taxes. The good news is that our ratio of dollars per students will go up, although not as much as Aurora, for example. Larger portions of the billion dollars will be distributed to areas that need the most help. Makes complete sense, don’t you think so?

Our board of education does not see it that way, and Thursday night I heard with my own ears, Cindy Stephenson mentioning that four-letter word again: 3A-3B. (Yes, I know it’s really two letters and two numbers).

Just because we are not getting as much as others … when does enough become enough?

Shouldn’t the hungrier get more food? The sicker, more care?

The district just created an entire new level of middle management between principals and district leaders. Where did that money come from? I don’t recall seeing that on any budget line to be considered when we talked about the 3A-3B vote?

I am thankful that our numbers are climbing. Our teachers kept their jobs. Our library and music programs didn’t miss a beat. It’s wonderful. Let’s keep it that way.

I look over at Everitt Middle School and see an amazing transformation from a name that used to evoke not-so-wonderful stories to a facility that just encouraged 40 students

and a dozen teachers to spend their weekend at a teen literature conference, learning from authors about their craft. A place where advanced learners are challenged and motivated to think and achieve. A principal that supports and encourages his staff to think differently and teach in ways that make learning fun and rewarding. This is a place where homework is not used to

tame or train the spirit of young learners, but give them a taste of what tomorrow’s chapter holds. I know money helps, but sometimes what we do with it counts for so much more.

More new words for you to ponder: Capital Campaign. It’s a fund-raising program being considered by our local schools where, instead of the thousands of hours being spent planning events, parents would

write a check toward a needed annual budget. Would you miss the frozen pastries? Would we lose the participation from far-away grandparents? Or would you relish the peace of going through your child’s Monday folder without another three or four requests for donations per week? I wonder if we could have a “do not disturb” list for those who gave.

How about InBloom, a system that will hold our children’s personal information? It’s a huge data bank that will allow educators to detect trends and alter learning programs, making them more effective tools. Does that excite you? Or scare you?

I’ll tell you what excites me: today’s heated real estate market. Hearing new customers asking me to fi nd them a home right here in our community. This trend is driven by our amazing schools, wonderful parks and a redevelopment of 38th Avenue. With demand on the rise, you’d be surprised at the value of your home.

Lots of information this month, I know. Write or call to tell me your thoughts.

As always, thanks for reading.

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gOLd’S grOCErY

proud owners of Gold’s Grocery, Bob and Joan Gold, are celebrating their

25th year of business since they opened their doors on April 8, 1988.

Serving the community with pride, dependability and friendly service, this family owned and operated grocery store still continues to provide outstanding services today. Gold’s Grocery makes a welcoming atmosphere a priority and aims to greet everyone with a friendly smile.

The family grocers do not stop at friendly customer service. The Gold’s settle for nothing less than the best cuts of beef, pork and chicken as well as fresh turkeys and lutefi sk during the holiday season. Directly adjacent to the meat department is the deli where freshly baked breads, rolls and hot homemade lunches can be found.

Gold’s Grocery invites its customers to enjoy their selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as their full line of dairy products. While the perishable goods are made readily available, the non-perishable goods are not lost on the grocers where a variety of items are offered.

In addition to traditional groceries, the store specializes in Scandinavian products and fresh hedge balls in the fall that can be used as spider repellant.

Gold’s Grocery is located at 10021 W. 26th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, on the corner of 26th and Kipling. They can be reached at 303-232-8849.

THE rIdgE aCUpUNCTUrE

Located in the heart of downtown Wheat Ridge, The Ridge Acupuncture is

not a place to pass up. Only recently having opened its doors last year, owner Larry Embree offers services in acupuncture, herbal medicine, sports medicine, women’s health and pain management, as well as health in general.

Embree works as one of two practitioners at The Ridge Acupuncture. After many years of working in the aviation fi eld, Embree made the choice to serve people by way of guiding them into better physical well being. Being that he is passionate about cycling and skiing, as well as learning about and experiencing new and different cultures of the world, Embree fi ts naturally into the role of holistic medicine. Embree is a graduate of the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Board Certifi ed through the National Certifi cation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

(NCCAOM), and is licensed in the state of Colorado.

Second practitioner, Juliet Straeb, got into holistic healthcare after spending her college undergraduate years travelling through Latin America as well as teaching English in South Korea. Having experienced fi rst-hand the need for preventative and integrative healing, Straeb became certifi ed through the International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapies as well as the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. Straeb has obtained a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed in the state of Colorado as well as certifi ed in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism by NCCAOM.

The Ridge Acupuncture is located at 7016 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge and can be reached at 720-271-3749.

pEOpLE’S MarKET

The already busy shoppette at West 29th Avenue and Depew welcomed People’s

Market this month.Located on the same corner as longtime

Wheat Ridge fi xture Wheat Ridge Poultry, Brooke White and husband Ben originally approached building owner Steve Bobitskey about opening a bakery. When the details didn’t materialize, they decided to parlay their retail experience into a grocery featuring all Colorado-made products.

The market offers fresh bread daily from the Red Mountain Bakery, tortillas and chips from Porchitos Tortilla Factory, and baked goods from local proprietor Cake. They also carry many gluten-free items including quinoa, granola and, of course, many sauces and salsas, all with Colorado ties.

In addition to their outstanding meat selection, Wheat Ridge Poultry is offering fresh produce in the spot occupied by the former Heavenly Harvest Produce, adding to the “one-stop-shopping” feel of the corner.

People’s Market will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Wheat Ridge Mayor Jerry DiTullio and other city dignitaries on April 20 at 11 a.m. Free samples, hot dogs, and more will be available.

People’s Market is located at 5630 W. 29th in Wheat Ridge and can be reached at 303-237-4854. Hours are Tues-Sat 10-6, Sundays 11-5.

Contact columnist Meredith Av-ery Thaler with news of Wheat Ridge and Edgewater businesses at Meredith.Thaler@gmail.com.

Smiling is Infectious!Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu.

When someone smiles at you, you start smiling too.You go around a corner and someone sees your grin.

When he smiles you realize you’ve passed it on to him.When you think about a smile, you realize its worth;

A single smile, just like yours, can travel round the earth.So when you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected.Let’s start a smile epidemic and get this world infected!

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43rd Earth day Celebrated With Festival & Cleanup, april 20 & 21

Wheat Ridge residents and businesses will mark the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a festival and cleanup project on the weekend of April 20 and 21.

The First Year of Earth Day Festival, with recycling opportunities, an eco-friendly market, and music by Shower Me Blue and others, will be held at the parking grounds of 7651 W. 41st Ave., Wheat Ridge, Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m to 7 p.m.

Cardboard, old electronic equipment, metal and glass will be accepted at main sponsor Action Recycling’s booth.

Participants are invited to bring used or surplus items to sell, trade or giveaway: vintage and antique, hand-made goods, repurposed materials, etc. Artists will revive and rework unwanted art pieces into greater pieces of art.

Various fi lms will be screened, including “The Power of Community,” documenting a poor country’s survival on permaculture.

“Our purpose for celebrating Earth Day is to create and strengthen our love for our future and our earth,” said festival spokesperson Evelyn Rojo.

For more information, including demonstration booth and participation details, contact Rojo at 720-354-8406.

An Earth Day Clean Up on Ridge at 38 is set for Saturday, April 20,

Saturday, April 20, from 9 to 11 a.m.Participants are invited to bring gloves

and energy to the Wheat Ridge 5-8 School parking lot, 7101 W. 38th Ave., to pick up trash bags and assignments. The clean up will cover West 38th Avenue from Sheridan to Wadsworth and the surrounding neighborhoods. Participants will receive discounts at local businesses.

For more information, visit Wheat-Ridge2020.org or facebook.com/RidgeAt38.

Help Fund Sports Scholarships at Kickin’ It 4 Kyle, april 27 & 28

Families and friends can bowl a few frames for fun and while raising funds for the Kyle Brake Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund at the sixth annual Kickin’ It 4 Kyle Bowl-a-Thon, April 27 & 28, at BrunswickZone, 9751 W. 49th Ave. The event takes place Saturday, 4-9 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

The Bowl-a-Thon is the major fundraiser for the fund, which was established to help ease the fi nancial burden associated with participating in organized sports. The scholarship is available to needy children, kindergarten through eighth grade, who want to participate in Wheat Ridge area sports. Funds are used to cover registration fees, uniforms and equipment costs. Since its creation, the fund has provided $35,300 in scholarships to 293 children.

Ticket prices are $16 to $18 per

person, available at the door or at http://wheatridgefoundation.org/kickin-it-4-kyle-bowl-a-thon-event-registration.

Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, administers the fund, allowing donations to be tax deductible.

Kickin’ It 4 Kyle Bowl-a-Thon takes place at BrunswickZone, 9751 W. 49th Ave., Saturday, April 27, 4-9 p.m., and Sun-day, April 28, noon-5 p.m. For more infor-mation call 303-423-5133.

police push For Child Safety at Children’s day april 27

The Wheat Ridge Police will inspect car seats and bicycles, offer child identifi cation kids, and meet with parents and children at its 3rd annual Children’s Day safety fair, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave.

The event also includes a kids’ bike rodeo, face painting, jumping castles, a miniature fi re truck and an appearance by Cheezo, the Internet Safety Program mascot. A Flight for Life helicopter will touch down at noon. Replacement car seats will be available for a donation. Spanish interpreters will be on site for the event.

Children’s Day Safety Fair is Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave. For more in-formation call Offi cer Betsy Sailor at 303-235-2910.

register Now For Wheat ridge rugby League

Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its Rugby League, which will play early May through late June. The recreational league is open to youth 5 to 17, with or without previous play experience.

Practices will be held twice a week at Discovery Park, near West 38th Avenue and Kipling Street. Games take place at Saturday Jamborees in the Denver metro area.

Jim Nelon, coach of Colorado School of Mines’ rugby team, will serve as head coach for the Wheat Ridge team. Cost of the league is $90 for residents and $95 for nonresidents.

For more information or to register for the Rugby League, call Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300.

photos and Stories Sought For Highland West’s 50th Birthday

Highland West Apartments will soon turn 50, and its resident council and management are seeking photos of people, businesses and the surrounding area from its early years, as well as personal stories, to help celebrate.

A pamphlet telling the story of Highland

West is being compiled using historic photos and personal interviews with long-time residents. If you have photos or stories you would like to share, contact Highland West; a scanner will be available for duplicating photos.

A community celebration with refreshments is slated for June 8.

Highland West Apartments is located at 6340 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Call 303-424-8132 for more information.

gardens Wanted For Wheat ridge garden Tour, Saturday, June 15

Snow will be gone and gardens will be in bloom soon, so submit your botanically unique garden now to be included on this year’s tour.

Recommend your neighbor’s gorgeous garden and if it’s on the tour, you’ll receive two free tickets to the Garden Tour.

Contact Milly Nadler at 303-319-0690 or email millynadler@gmail.com.

For more information on the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, email wheatridgegardentour@gmail.com.

Free Workshop Explains Social Security Benefi ts To Boomers

Will Social Security be available for baby boomers when they retire? Get answers and tips on the complicated program in “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income,”, a free educational workshop at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood, April 20, 10:30 a.m.

Topics include factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefi ts; when it makes sense to delay benefi ts; the importance of checking your earnings record for accuracy; estimating your benefi ts; coordinating benefi ts with your spouse; minimizing taxes on benefi ts; and coordinating with other sources of retirement income.

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.

“Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize

Retirement Income,” takes place at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood, April 20, 10:30 a.m. For infor-mation, call Malcolm Horn, 303-749-2788. Register at www.presidentialbrokerage.com/lkss.

Springtime Brings Scams Targeted at Seniors

Every spring, transient criminals drive up from southern states to seek out older adults with driveway, roofi ng, painting and tree-trimming scams. Don Sikkema, Senior Liaison Offi cer for the Arvada Police Department, shares how to avoid these crimes against the elderly in “Traveling Fraud: When an Opportunist Knocks,” Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Conference Room, located at 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden.

The 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 Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

“Traveling Fraud: When an Opportun-ist Knocks,” is presented Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Jeff erson County Dis-trict Attorney’s Conference Room, 500 Jef-ferson County Parkway, Golden. For more information, call 303-271-6980.

Jeff co Clerk and recorder To discuss Elections, Ballot Security

Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson will talk on the election process, ballot security and the latest on the efforts of Colorado’s county clerks to ensure voting rights at the Jefferson County League of Women Voters’ annual meeting, Tuesday, April 30, at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave., in Lakewood. The business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Anderson speaks at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend the full meeting, including lunch ($25), or just the clerk and recorder’s address (free).

To register for lunch or more infor-mation about the Jeff co LWV visit www.lwvjeff co.org or call 303-238-0032.

Wheat ridge Business association to Hear from SBa Expert

Wheat Ridge Business Association will hear from Benny Ochoa, Economic Development Specialist from the Colorado offi ce of Small Business Administration, at their May 14 breakfast meeting.

Ochoa will discuss free Federal resources available to businesses. Networking, community updates and more will be part of the meeting as well.

The next Wheat Ridge Business Asso-ciation breakfast meeting will take place May 14, 7:00-8:45 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St. RSVP’s are required by May 9. WRBA members $12, non members $15. Register online at www.wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister.php. Info 303-594-1520.

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BY BONNIE MCNULTY

Happy April – Welcome Spring! Here are a few things to keep in mind as we

shake off the cold and make plans for the summer.

SCaMS aNd FraUdI have had several calls

regarding scams – especially those perpetrated on seniors. To learn why seniors are such a vulnerable target visit www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/seniors.

WaTEr rESTrICTIONSEdgewater purchases water

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BOard OF EdUCaTION’S COMMUNITY ENgagEMENT MEETINg

Student achievement was one of the highest-ranking priorities for the community is a recent survey. The Jefferson County Board of Education will hold a community engagement meeting about student achievement at Jefferson High School, 2305 Pierce St., on Monday, April 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

YOUTH SpOrTS prOgraMSHere is what I have learned from Dan

Maples, Edgewater’s Community Services Manager, about Edgewater’s Summer Youth Programs, to make summer fun and healthy.

The City of Edgewater is eager to grow Youth Sports Opportunities. For the past two years Edgewater offered youth sports programs for kids ages 3-12. The teams that were organized were then entered into

Lakewood’s youth program. This year the city will be offering all youth sports programs through our own Edgewater leagues.

If you are looking for a great youth sports program, I would highly recommend Edgewater’s programs for a few reasons:

Minimal registration fee: All youth sports programs are offered for a minimal fee of $25 per child, and include eight weeks of practice and games.

Same Fees for residents/nonresidents: We are interested in offering great programs to the greater Edgewater community.

Scholarship program: We have a scholarship program that pays 80 percent of program fee for kids that either live in

Edgewater or attend one of Edgewater’s schools.

Great schedule. As a small community we understand the importance of not taking too much time away from the day-to-day activities of families. We have set our schedules so all the practices are one hour during the week with an hour-long game on Saturdays.

Local facilities. All practices and games are held at Edgewater parks and facilities.

To learn more about upcoming programs and offerings, call Edgewater Parks & Recreation Department at 720-763-3010 or check out www.playedgewater.com. On the web site you can register for programs at any time.

Please come to coffee on Wednesday mornings at the Edgewater Coffee Company, 5224 W. 25th Ave., and I will buy your coffee (or tea). Or call me for another time and place and I will make an arrangement that works for you.

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BY KrIS TEEgardINEdgewater City Council

He could see the dust rise over the hill. Yet, he continued to till. He felt the

hooves pound the ground. Still, he steadied his hand.

As the dust settled, he wiped his brow and gazed over the field and invited his visitors to dinner. They were messengers from Rome, and he sensed their uneasiness. They were instructed to deliver the senatus consultum (Decree of the Senate), declaring Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus Dictator of the Republic.

Cincinnatus laid down his plough and headed home. At the hearth, his wife greeted him with armor, shield, sword and spear. “You may take out the garbage when you return,” she declared. And so Cincinnatus departed, steadied by the task at hand.

The year was 458 BC, and the Romans were only 40 years removed from the absolutism of kings. Declaring a dictator was a serious affair, but events dictated decisions. A consular army was trapped on Mt. Algidus by the Aequi, a fierce mountain tribe to the east. Losing this army would certainly imperil the fledgling Republic.

Cincinnatus crossed the Tiber, and Rome groaned in a state of foreboding. Would Cincinnatus abuse his station? Would he become intoxicated by power and wield supreme authority against his

own people? Would he abolish the laws and declare himself king? After performing the solemn rights, Cincinnatus was vested with full military and civic powers for six months. He immediately ordered all men fit for military service to meet on the Campus Martius. They were to be fully equipped for battle, including five days’ rations. Once

assembled, the army left the city, determined to rescue their fellow citizens.

When they arrived, Cincinnatus surveyed the enemy’s position and issued orders. The most dreaded weapon of the Romans, the spade, set to work. Within one day, the besiegers became the besieged! Cincinnatus accepted the Aequi’s surrender and saved his trapped compatriots.

Cincinnatus could use this situation to his sole advantage. He was leading a large and victorious army back to Rome and could lawfully impose his authority at will. And what did he do? Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus could be found tilling his fields after two weeks as Dictator.

He put his love of family, country, duty and honor above himself. Selfless devotion to a higher aim dictated his actions. No temptation nor lust for power would shake his resolve. And that, my friends, is noble simplicity.

Edgewater Councilman Kris Teegardin can be reached at 720-568-0461 or ktee-

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BY ZACHARY URBAN

Living in Wheat Ridge is great. It’s even better in the springtime. The green-belt

gets its naming rights back, the hibernating neighbors come out of their winter slumber, and the frozen ground in our gardens begin to heave and crumble under the blades of shovels. The claws of the rototiller dig deep into the Wheat Ridge soil to prepare beds for the dreams of each local gardener.

I was driving past Al’s Pine Garden early one recent morning and I saw the early morning sun burning off the dew on Bacher’s fi eld. As the dew rose from the fi eld, it looked like a dish pulled from the oven, ready to serve up something warm and delicious. It was a sign of spring unique to Wheat Ridge.

I drove past his fi eld into our neighborhood, pulled into my driveway and looked out across my own fi eld, which is slightly smaller than Bacher’s (by slightly I mean tiny in comparison). I think I have 300 square feet. What am I going to grow this year? Maybe I can fi nally convince myself that just one zucchini plant is enough. I know for sure that I will be growing pumpkins. Growing pumpkins is just given, and with two small children, pumpkins are a must. What else should I grow? I sent away for some giant green pepper seeds in the mail a few months back. Maybe I will try my hand

at those; we’ll see how it comes together. I always like to go up to Southwest Gardens to see what Cary has cooking. He is always good for a new idea and a solid go-to place for garden essentials. Al’s Pine Garden will also be a stop for me on the way home. Their tomato plants are very hardy, and they also

have some good selections on hot peppers. I will also be searching the foothills for llama ranches. I usually pick up a truckload of llama manure this time of year to turn into my garden. This is a good way to replenish the soil.

I am looking forward to the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour on Saturday, June 15th. I’m not sure if my garden will be up to snuff for the tour by then, but I am excited to see what others have to display.

Let’s just hope that this rash of late spring snow will have turned to rain by then to give us all a chance to get a head start on the growing season.

Speaking of summer, mark your calendar for the Saints Peter and Paul Community Festival, three nights of great food, cold beer and entertainment (Duke Street Kings and the Bluzinators), June 28-30, 5-11 p.m. This annual community event is open to all and promises to be fun for the whole family. Details to follow.

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If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with diabetes, you may

be confused by what that means or how to change your diet. Let’s encourage those with diabetes to stop worrying or feeling deprived, but rather to gather information geared toward a healthy way of eating and ultimately a lifestyle change. This is pertinent advice for everyone for two reasons:

The rise of diabetes is predicted to be one out of three U.S. adults with diabetes by 2050.

A diabetic diet is a healthy way of eating for everyone, whether you have diabetes or not.

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT:Myth no. 1 – A diabetic diet is restrictive.If you have diabetes it is helpful to plan

your meals, but you can and should include a wide variety of food choices.

Initially, the food plan takes time to learn, but just like anything new, it will get easier as it becomes your way of life.

Overall, you need to learn which foods will work along with your activities and medications to keep your blood sugar levels regulated.

Myth no. 2 – Carbohydrates are bad for diabetics.

Actually, we all need carbohydrates! They form the foundation of a healthy diet and contain many essential nutrients.

Learn which are considered high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, wheat pasta, sweet potatoes and beans.

Learn how many to consume with each meal or snack.

Learn how to spread them out appropriately throughout the day.

Myth no. 3 – You have to give up your

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favorites.Consider changing how you prepare

these foods. Decrease the typical serving size you

consume.Serve them less often.Myth no. 4 – You cannot

have sweets.Not true! There are multiple

ways you can incorporate desserts within a diabetic diet.

Moderation is key. If at a restaurant, share the dessert. At home commit to just one serving.

Savor your treat. Eat slowly and enjoy your indulgence. You will feel more rewarded.

Ask yourself how often you are consuming ice cream, cookies, candy and cake. Try to substitute fresh fruit, yogurt or a whole-wheat oatmeal cookie.

Myth no. 5 – You have to eat special diabetic meals.

There is no need to prepare special diabetic meals. The foods that are healthy for a diabetic are good choices for the entire family.

The difference between a diabetic diet and the prior diet is the need to monitor what you eat more closely. It is important to be thoughtful about one’s calorie consumption and the quantity and quality of carbohydrates, protein and fat.

Foods labeled as “diet” food do not mean they are better foods for a diabetic. These foods tend to be expensive, and you can fi nd choices that are just as healthy in the regular part of the store.

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