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Three-Lane 38th Avenue Plans Move Forward in Workshop

By J. Patrick O’Leary

About 125 stakeholders and residents worked toward a consensus on

streetscape designs for the West 38th Avenue corridor at a two-hour-long “Cre8 Your 38” public meeting, held in the gymnasium of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center the evening of Feb. 11. “We presented the top six designs from the fi rst round, identifying common elements: three lanes of travel (two lanes with a center turning lane), trees, safe and wide sidewalks,” said Maureen Harper, Wheat Ridge Public Information Offi cer. “We discussed in more detail options relating to bike lanes, parking, width of sidewalks and width of amenity zones, and how to accommodate wider sidewalks and amenity zones,” she said. Also discussed were options for how to accommodate wider sidewalks and amenity zones, included obtaining additional right-of-way, moving curbs, or retrofi tting the existing sidewalk. Designers will use feedback from the workshop to create a refi ned streetscape design concept (or concepts) to be presented at the fi nal public meeting, scheduled for March 10 at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Cre8 Your 38” was designed to give residents and business owners the opportunity to discuss design elements, create models of what 38th Avenue could look like, and develop a shared vision for the streetscape of 38th Avenue. The end result will be a community-developed streetscape design that includes enough detail to ensure that the plan is accurately priced and can be used to create a plan for the city to use. Overwhelming public participation at the initial Jan. 14 meeting at the Rec Center conference room resulted in city offi cials holding a second public meeting Jan. 21 and off ering an online survey from Jan. 22 through 25 for those turned away at the door or unable to attend. Reacting to allegations of impropriety at the initial meeting – including inclusion of nonresidents and steering participants away from four-lane designs – City Council held a special meeting Jan. 20 to take public comment and question city staff . Twenty four people spoke and four letters were read into the record. Council concluded the two-and-a-half-hour meeting by resolving to fi ne-tune parking and transportation, require participants to provide their home

A FEW HARDY SOULS ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY AFTERNOON recently in Crown Hill park. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow February 2, signifying the return of an early spring. PHOTO DANIELLE NAHMIACH

THE TEMPLE BUELL-DESIGNED FRUITDALE SCHOOL will be redeveloped into a 16-unit apartment building, provided Wheat Ridge can help fi nance the project. PHOTO: NANCY HAHN

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No Butcher In Revised Plan Pitched for Fruitdale School

By Nancy Hahn

Wheat Ridge City Council gave the go-ahead to pursue a private-public

partnership to redevelop the historic Fruitdale School into a 16-unit apartment building at its February 8 meeting, following public comment and presentation by city staff . However, the October proposal to include an artisanal meat production and apprenticeship program and an associated small retail storefront in the building along with 13 residences has been scrapped. Jim Hartman of Hartman/Ely Invest-ments presented an updated proposal for the Fruitdale School at Wheat Ridge City Council’s January 11 meeting. After receiving revised information and taking public comment, council voted 7-1 on February 8 to supporting the redevelopment, with Councilman Larry Matthews objecting. Fruitdale School on West 44th Avenue was designed by architect Temple Buell and built in 1926. Buell designed the Cherry Creek Mall, the Paramount Theater, and

schools across Colorado after World War I lung damage caused him to relocate from Chicago. Many of his designs included developing shapes and patterns through ingenious use of bricks, which can be seen in Fruitdale School. The school, in need of repair, was closed after the Norma Anderson Preschool was built in 2007. In 2014, there was a proposal to renovate this building to be used, again, as a school. This proposal was withdrawn, because the building needed a great deal of renovation. The cost of renovating to the code requirements for schools was beyond the reach of the funding. At the January meeting, Hartman/Ely Investments presented its current plan, which will include two- and three-bedroom apartments. Most will be rented at market rate, while fi ve would be aff ordable housing. The presentation included design details ranging from tree varieties for the Fruitdale orchard to exposed masonry and plaster on some interior walls to unique multi-

Sledding Ordinance Changed, Now What?

By Silvana Vukadin-Hoitt

So far it’s been a mild winter here in the metro area, but with one of the snowiest

months still ahead, inquiring minds want to know: where do you go for some old-fashioned sledding in Wheat Ridge? A simple search on Yelp is fi lled with plenty of suggestions, including the hill north of Everitt Middle School, a popular local attraction for years. Beyond that, every serious sledder keeps their secrets. Until recently though, it was technically prohibited to engage in sledding activity on city park property, which was often also prime sledding territory. Due to an obscure ordinance passed some decades ago, probably as a preventative measure to preclude injuries while sledding, sledding at a city park meant breaking the law. Good news. In November of 2015 the City of Wheat Ridge unanimously passed Ordinance 1587, amending Section 17-54 of the Code of Laws. This granted authorization to the Director of Parks and Recreation “to permit sledding at specifi c locations and under specifi c conditions,” which means: Legal sledding. Sledders of Wheat Ridge, rejoice! Guy Nahmiach, local realtor and Chairman of the Commission for Parks and Recreation Wheat Ridge is thrilled that the city moved forward by amending the ordinance. "I remember tobogganing as a kid and it was so much fun!” he said. “Sledding is one

more activity where community building and use of our parks can come together." He stated that there could always be more engagement and community centered activities during the winter months and said he felt that tobogganing and sledding would be an excellent family oriented activity to support. Certainly, when the winter doldrums hit and everyone is stuck in the house because it's too cold or snowy outside the idea of grabbing a contraption of some sort and heading out to the nearest snow covered hill is attractive. And now that it's legal, why not organize events around it. A competition perhaps, with sponsorship from area businesses, schools and local outreach organizations would certainly foster community and also boost outdoor activity, something that parents and children can enjoy together. Nahmiach, who has thought about this quite a bit, envisions toboggan building events with the whole family getting in on the action. There could be tournaments and competitions with prizes going out to the fastest sled or the most creative designs. Add on a chili cook off and a hot chocolate stand and you've got yourself a community party on a snowy hillside practically outside your door. As with all such adventures and undertakings, suggestions and volunteers are always welcome. To fi nd out more about how to engage your tobogganing inner child, contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or at [email protected].

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Colorado is the only state in the nation that outlaws the use of rain barrels to

collect water off of our roofs to use in our gardens. In a state where people are dedicated to conserving natural resources – including every drop of precious water – it makes sense to change the law to let people set up a couple of rain barrels, save some water, and use it to grow their tomatoes and fl owers. That’s why I am again sponsoring legislation that would legalize rain barrels. The bill, HB16-1005, that I’m bringing with Rep. Daneya Esgar (D-Pueblo) is simple. It will allow homeowners to collect rainwater in one or two 55-gallon barrels on their property. The water could only be used on that property, and could only be used outside – not for drinking. Many constituents have come to me to tell me how rain barrels would help them. Some have water that runs onto their sidewalk, but they would rather use it to water their plants and fl owers. Some people

are worried about water damage because their gutters empty near the foundation of their homes or into their window wells. Over the summer, Colorado State University came out with research that

confi rms there would be no negative impact on downstream users, like agriculture and others. In fact, this bill will help cities use less drinking water on outdoor gardens. I grew up on a farm in Colorado, and as a farmer’s daughter, I can tell you that legalizing rain barrels just makes good Colorado common sense. When I talk to friends and neighbors in my district

and across the state, they are surprised this is illegal right now. These folks have made it loud and clear that they want this bill to pass. It’s time for Colorado to join the other 49 states and fi x this outdated law. State Representative Jessie Danielson serves North-Central Jeff erson County at the State Capitol. To reach Rep. Danielson or for information about upcoming Town Hall events, please call her at 303-866-5522 or visit www.jessiedanielson.com.

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addresses, and presenting cost, proposed development and the Wadsworth PEL study to participants in the next meetings. Staff also agreed to provide more “clickers” for voting. When results of the Jan. 14 and 21 meetings and online surveys were compiled, only six of the 33 preliminary designs created at the workshops received a nod for further refi nement and consideration by 51 percent or more of participants, according to a Feb. 1 memo from City Manager Patrick Goff . The memo also revealed: • All six approved designs featured three lanes – two plus a center turn lane – and included some combination of bike lanes, trees and amenities. The most popular design earned 58.75 percent approval. • The eight four-lane designs received only an average approval of 23.29 percent. • A solitary two-lane design garnered only 44.44 percent approval. • There were 176 “clickers” for voting and 187 active participants at the fi rst, Jan. 14 meeting; 176 voted in the fi rst round and

21 in the second. • 64 people voted in the second, Jan. 21 meeting. • 508 people who attended neither meeting completed the online survey. Of the 673 who attempted, most were denied for admitting attending one of the meetings, two for incomplete name and address, and another two for previously completing the survey. • 104 people who attended the Jan. 14 meeting completed the online survey voting on the nine designs created at the Jan. 21 meeting. • Only four of the nine designs from the Jan. 21 meeting received 51 percent or greater approval at the actual meeting. After both online surveys were tallied, none of the nine garnered suffi cient support for further development. All designs and the vote totals have been posted on the city’s website. No online survey was off ered as an alternative to people unable to participate in Feb. 11 meeting, due to diffi culties replicating the decision making process online, according to Goff ’s memo. No second meeting was off ered – the new venue, the gymnasium, has a capacity of 450.

level fl oor plans. The house on the property would become a three-bedroom unit. An advisor from Pinnacle Real Estate Investors assured the group that these apartments would be very popular. The area is within easy walking or biking distance of Clear Creek Trail, on an RTD bus route, and next to a district preschool. Additionally, its asset management team would maintain the property. The renovations would be done under historical guidelines to preserve the historical value and appearance of the building. The apartments, though, would include some unique, up-to-date designs. Xcel Energy, after viewing the innovative plans, awarded a renewable energy contract. In addition, the design earns solar energy tax credits. Tenants’ utility bills would be much lower than normal. There will be at least one charging station for electric vehicles. Following the presentation, much of the discussion and questions were about funding. HOME funds from Housing and Urban Development, for the aff ordable units, have already been approved. Grants and loans from the city, from Wheat Ridge Housing Authority, as well as a bank loan

would be needed. A loan from the city might bring its reserves below the required 17 percent, and require a supermajority approval by council to allot funds. The years of eff ort on this project have been to fi nd a way to preserve this slice of history and better Wheat Ridge. Council members Zachary Urban and Genevieve Wooden both expressed concerns that unless a proposal is accepted, it is likely that this historic building will be torn down and the land sold. Council member Tim Fitzgerald pointed out that while this apartment plan would save this historic building, it would be like a private work of art – the public would have no access to it. Hartman/Ely Investment assured the council that part of the site could be available for public events and the fi rst fl oor hall could be open to public access. Several council members felt that having this development, also, might be a catalyst to redevelopment in the area. City attorney Gerald Dahl advised that a resolution of intent could be prepared outlining the next steps, and addressing the concerns about access to public space and details about taxes. There was a consensus for the resolution. Hartman/Ely is expected to present a development plan for council approval at the February 22 regular council meeting.

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What is Happening at 38th and Wadsworth?

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Whether it was the hundreds of people who participated in the first phase

of the Cre8 Your 38 process, or the dozens of citizens who spoke at our city council meetings on a myriad of issues, one thing is clear: Wheat Ridge citizens are concerned about our community – not only for today, but how it will be tomorrow. It is important for all of us, from elected officials to city staff to citizens, to think about the future and build our future together. But we must think about our future in the context of the incredible growth of the entire metro area. We are part of one of the fastest-growing megaregions in the nation. Population in the metro area grew about 27 percent over the last 15 years and is projected to grow another 29 percent over the next 20. This growth is a fact of life that is impacting Wheat Ridge and our neighboring cities. I know that this type of growth brings change that is not always easy to deal with. There are challenges to accommodating car traffic along with demands for bike lanes and walkable neighborhoods; there are challenges with keeping up with the demand for housing when there is limited space to build new houses; and there are challenges with providing city services like police protection and recreation programs to a growing and changing population.

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Quadrant Wheat Ridge Corners, L.L.C., the developer at 38th and Wadsworth,

is well into its third year of attempting to make this project go. Quadrant plans to spend around $20 million on the project and has already spent approximately $500,000 to get to this point. The project includes townhomes, small shops and a small grocery store about the same size as the Safeway. Due to the many obstacles to development of this site, which must be remediated, it cannot be developed using free market competition. Additionally, the city has required the developer to provide extensive public infrastructure. To compensate for the lack of competitiveness of the site, a process called Tax Increment Financing is used. Almost every city in the nation uses this process including all our neighboring cities. Tax Increment Financing – or “TIF” – works like this: All governments continue to receive the taxes that they now receive and they all will reap the benefit of increased tax income from the newly developed site after public infrastructure is paid for. The city negotiated an agreement with the developer to build public infrastructure at his expense, but will be repaid with a share of newly generated taxes from the project. Tax income would be held by the city but the developer would be repaid as he finished the required building projects. In the end, the city would be rid of a blighted eyesore, have new homes and new shops plus new sidewalks, landscaping, turn lanes, stop lights and many other enhancements. All at

We cannot let these challenges stop us from envisioning an even greater future. I encourage you to think about some of the benefits of living in such a vibrant region: an increase in property values, a strong economy, new business development, and more job opportunities. We are leveraging these advantages and that is helping us move in the right direction – as we add

bike lanes to take the edge off traffic, as we add multi-unit housing near transportation corridors to encourage use of bus and commuter rail, and as we increase walkability in our neighborhoods to get to those bus lines and commuter rail. You have helped inform these decisions and we want you to continue to do so. How? Stay informed and learn about the challenges we face when it comes

to issues like water use policies and accommodating the needs of people of all ages. Continue to provide feedback on specific policies and projects. Explore the city’s long-range planning efforts as a way to ensure that Wheat Ridge is even better in 10, 20, or 30 years than it is today. Change is never easy, but together, we have an opportunity to change in a way that helps us hold on to the core of what it means to live in Wheat Ridge in the midst of the fast-paced change that is happening all around us. Contact Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay at 303-420-8533 or [email protected].

no cost to the city. A good deal for us! Some citizens were upset that the anchor tenant for the grocery store slot was a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Grocery. Subsequently they were successful in getting Issue 300 on the ballot, which passed by about 350 votes out of 9,000. Issue 300 was intended to retroactively eliminate the TIF agreement

and thus make the project unbuildable. Naturally to protect the money they have already spent and the years they put into the project, Quadrant sued. Nothing will go forward until the lawsuit is settled. First - a definition - “Ex post facto” is Latin for “after the fact.” Essentially, in this context it means that you can't make

something illegal if it was legal at the time that it happened. It’s a

concept from English Common Law. Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution says “No...ex post facto Law shall be passed.” In the Colorado Constitution, Article II [Bill of Rights] Section 11 is about Ex post facto laws. “No ex post facto law, nor law impairing the obligation of contracts, or retrospective in its operation, … shall be passed…” Issue 300 contains an Ex post facto clause going back to the project contract intended to kill the project. If the court rules that the ex post facto part of issue 300 is illegal, Wadsworth Corners will proceed. If 300 is legal, the blighted buildings will be with us for many decades to come. Contact Wheat Ridge District III City Councilman Tim Fitzgerald at 720-360-0871 or [email protected].

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LOCALWORKS UPDATEDon’t Forget Our Festivals,

Events on 38th By Carolyn Doran

Exciting things are happening on 38th Avenue. The Cre8 Your 38 design

process is underway and helping the community develop a streetscape design for Wheat Ridge’s main street. Through a process of community meetings, voting and online surveys, the designs have been narrowed down and will be presented at a community meeting on March 10 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. In January over 900 community members participated in the meetings and surveys! The goal of the process is to have a majority of participants reach consensus on a design for 38th Avenue between Harlan and Wadsworth. With this attention on Wheat Ridge's main street, we want to make sure you know about all the cool festivals and events happening on Ridge at 38 this year. We are excited to announce the Ridge at 38 Criterium will be held on Sunday, June 12. This year we have been awarded the State Championship Race which takes place a on a fast, 1.15-mile course in the heart of Wheat Ridge. In addition to racing, the event will feature a free family-friendly festival with food, live music, activities like face painting and other family friendly entertainment. New this year is a Brewfest featuring local brewers. Races start at 9 a.m. and the Brewfest and activities end at 7 p.m.

Ridgefest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. Ridgefest offers a classic car show, an Artisan Marketplace, a local “Home Brew” tasting contest, cottage foods contests, and excellent bluegrass music. For Halloween festivities, there is Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29. Trunk or treat

is a fun, safe event for kids and their families. Community members and local businesses decorate their cars and with creative disguises to delight kids of all ages and distribute candy to celebrate Halloween. The Holiday Celebration on Ridge at 38 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. This event offers visits with Santa and Ms. Claus, crafts for the kids, free hot cocoa and cookies, free

horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, food vendors, artisans, live holiday performances, carolers, festive souvenirs, and holiday festivities. This summer the Ridge at 38 will feature movies at our Friday Night Live events on June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26. There will be a variety of activities and a movie on the field in front of Stevens Elementary School. Get involved and attend with your family and friends. Visit www.ridgeat 38.com for more information on ways to participate or get the Ridge at 38 app in ITunes or Google Play stores. If you are interested in volunteering at one of our events go to http://wearelocalworks.org/volunteer/join-event-crew/. Carolyn Doran is the Events Manager for Localworks.

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On Sunday, Jan. 3, at 4:03 a.m. my wife called 911 because she found me

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about the condition and I would encourage you to look into it further. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly, and you feel tired even after a full night's sleep. I would like to encourage you to consider becoming CPR certifi ed or simply attend a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training class. You can fi nd out more information about upcoming classes by visiting www.

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The subject of a single garbage collection vendor has been brewing again. It is a

topic that's been debated in private and public many times before. There was a town hall meeting four years ago with attendance higher than any other contested issue, including our public debates over main streets and number of lanes. The issue revolves around Wheat Ridge being one of the very few towns, if not the last one, without an offi cial waste collection service. Almost everyone understands the benefi ts of having a single collector…as long as it's the one they currently use. After all, we do live in a city with multiple water providers. A large number of supermarkets that carry the same products, a few national brand package delivery and pick-up companies, and even more landscaping companies that have their trucks and trailers drive up and down our streets every day of the year. So what's so special about fi ve or six diff erent garbage companies keeping our homes and community free of waste? Having multiple trucks of various colors driving up and down our streets with inconsistent drivers and vehicles? The overloading of road usage, gas guzzling, fume clouds and a daily exposure of people's garbage on your block? Sounds like a logical argument. The utopian image of that garbage truck simply driving once down the street sits high on a pedestal while reality has the same truck driving up and down six and seven

times on the same street during that same day with no set plan. Did you know that only two of our daily garbage companies own their own landfi lls? The rest of the smaller ones are taking your garbage to someone else's dump. Many have argued that exclusivity breeds bad service. Like the government itself. When the city decides to put your street on a low-priority snow clearing schedule or stop sweeping your street, what can you do about it? Nothing! If the garbage provider decides to skip your street for a while, you can simply have them replaced with a better vendor. We know that competition creates an environment where the customer wins. As long as we let multiple vendors compete, the customer will always have their choice in telecommunication services, weekly food shopping or even fi lling up our cars at one of the many gas stations. Discounts and rebates are used to secure your business. Good service is used to maintain that relationship. Past talks of a franchise system never gained any traction. Solutions that included dividing the city into two and comparing vendors also never sparked any energy. The hugely varied lot sizes and number of multi-family buildings do not create a level playing fi eld. Effi ciency and keeping our environment a priority will continue to play against political grandstanding, life-long habits and harsh reality of economics. The debate continues. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected].

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The weather outside is frightful, meaning it's that time of year when mornings

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Forgetting to Change the Windshield Wipers Changing the windshield wipers is one of the easiest items to forget when it comes to car maintenance. See the streaks your wipers are leaving on the window? The trick is changing your wipers as soon as they don't clear the windshield well. Windshield wipers are vital to your safety on the road; better wipers mean better visibility.

Warming the Car for Too Long Climbing into a freezing car is not fun, so many resort to starting the vehicle and letting it warm up before they leave for the day. This is viable for a couple minutes; however, engines are not designed to idle for long periods of time. Idling for too long causes buildup on the spark plugs, rendering them less efficient. This may be bad news for your wallet, too, as it wastes gas.

Continuing to Use Summer Tires When Winter Hits Many who live in cities that rarely see snowfall neglect changing their tires for the appropriate season. Summer tires begin experiencing faulty performance when the temperature falls below 44.6 degrees. A thin layer of ice on the road can weaken summer tires, leading to poor handling and braking.

Forgetting to Check Tire Pressure Tires tend to be a bigger issue in the winter due to compressed air that cooler weather brings. The pressure in your tires is reduced by one p.s.i. for every 10-degree drop in the temperature. It may be a good idea to keep an emergency maintenance kit in the car and include a portable air pump and pressure gauge.

Pouring a Bucket of Hot Water on the Windshield for Deicing The temperature difference between the scalding water and your freezing car may crack your windshield. Remember that rock that put a lovely crack in the glass yesterday? The hot water will work its way in there and expand, creating a problem you don't want to see. Instead, go for the old fashioned way: the ice scraper.

Got a car care question? Contact Tom Schmuke of Denver’s Quality Auto Care, 303-885-8598.

Inside Our Neighborhood Schools

By Guy Nahmiach

In a move to increase transparency at the school level and boost the effectiveness of

its advanced programs, Stevens Elementary held a GT family meeting last February 9. Parents were promised that "clustering" would be replaced with "blending” – a grouping of students based on ability rather than age group. Patty Laushman is the new GT liaison parent at Stevens and has been instrumental in improving communication between parents and the school. The Stevens GT Center is the first step in the advanced learning pathway that has been developed in Wheat Ridge. Jeffco's own Dr. Blanche Kapushion, Director of the GT program, has worked hard in setting a pathway for advanced learners right here in Wheat Ridge, starting at Stevens, then Everitt Middle and finally at Wheat Ridge High. Not only has this elevated the profile of our neighborhood schools, it's also helped in retaining students otherwise enrolled in schools outside of our city. This was the first year that Manning did not have a wait list – a sign that parents and students are in fact looking at all available options and are breaking traditions for the sake of what's best for themselves. It's also important to mention that while 11,900 students in Jeffco have Advanced Learning Plans, 80 percent of them sit in regular (non-GT center) classrooms. And while the new ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) formally funds the Special Education programs in our schools, no budget has been set aside for our advanced learners. The continuing notion that "they'll just do fine" continues to linger in many of our neighborhood schools. Kullerstrand Elementary continues to grow not only academically but within the community as well. Under the thoughtful leadership of principal Valdez this school has replaced the traditional Valentine's Day parties with a "Day of Kindness,” with projects developed by each grade to share and care. One class, for example, collected stuffed animals for the Wheat Ridge Police

Department. Officers will bring these on domestic calls involving children. It's no wonder that Kullerstrand is becoming a viable choice for more affluent families moving into our new developments. The Jefferson County Business Alliance has been busy conducting their Career Ready Training program around our local high schools. The program helps students to become more effective candidates during interviews, improve their customer-service

habits, and develop career-ready skills that would make them more attractive in today’s and tomorrow’s marketplace. The students from Wheat Ridge High who just completed the week-long course will receive an achievement certificate that will actually give them a priority placement this summer by many local Jeffco employers. This program has had

huge support from the business community that has long discussed the career readiness of our graduates. While gaining the textbook knowledge, it's the everyday behavior that's been lacking. Communication skills including letter writing, appropriate dress code for a business environment and the ability to market yourself in a competitive workforce. You can contact Joni Inman, Executive Director of JCBEA at 303-568-0874 for more info. Enrollment is in full swing these days. Are you looking for an environment that will challenge your student? A place that will get them ready for the next level? I would encourage you to not listen to your neighbors, rumors and misleading numbers on the Internet. Principals at every school are ready to walk you through their buildings and show you, first hand, the amazing programs and huge smiles inside our classrooms. I do agree that growth and achievement are the foundation of every learning facility. But when Dylan comes home every day still talking about what he learned in Mr. Gold's class...well how do you measure that kind of enthusiasm? Where are your kids going next year? Share with us the path you've chosen. As always, thanks for reading. Contact Guy Nahmiach at 303-999-5789 or [email protected].

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SCHOOL CROSSING The Dream Lives On Through the Gilmore ScholarshipBy Meghan Godby

Technology is at the center of our universe, and it’s growing at a rapid pace. The

evidence is all around us: crosswalks stalled with texting teenagers, voice-activated televisions, and even self-parking vehicles. Not surprisingly, technology has made its way into our educational systems as well. The students at Wheat Ridge 5-8, for example, use an iPad as part of their daily curriculum. While the school provides the devices at no cost, technology isn’t always accessible outside of the classroom. The problem is two-fold – students who are unable to afford computers often face other financial burdens – and lack of access to technology can leave these students at a distinct disadvantage. Curtis J. Gilmore, the first President of the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation (WRCF), recognized this need in our community. Over the course of his lifetime, he was able to help thousands of students by donating used computers. Curt was an advocate for continuing education and dedicated much of his life to improving the lives of local students. Although he has since passed away, the Foundation came up with a way to preserve his legacy. In October of 2013, the Curtis J. Gilmore Lifelong Learning Scholarship was established to perpetuate Curt’s vision and provide assistance for eager students in the Wheat Ridge community. The importance of higher education is hard to ignore; not only can it help students broaden their horizons, learn new skills, and even make lifelong friendships, it also has an impact that can be felt at a very local level. As Vicki Ottoson, Vice President of the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, notes, “the economic impacts of helping students enter institutions of higher education are lifelong and limitless for a community like Wheat Ridge. Helping train a more highly skilled workforce can help attract more high paying jobs […which…] benefit all residents and businesses in our community.” Through this scholarship, the Foundation hopes to ease the financial burden for local students and contribute to our community infrastructure in the process. Last year, the Foundation awarded its first

two $1,000 scholarships to Samantha Guerra and Anthonia Maestes, students who are now enrolled at Metropolitan State University and Regis University, respectively. While the Foundation wishes to reach more students within the community, raising enough money can be challenging. Earlier this month, the scholarship was discussed at the Wheat Ridge City Council meeting. City Treasurer (and WRHS teacher) Jerry DiTullio, four WRHS students, and WRCF board members Tom Ripp and Vicki Ottoson all spoke to the meaningful impact and benefits of the Curtis J. Gilmore scholarship. Their efforts paid off, and the city has generously agreed to contribute $5,000. Thanks to this donation, eight additional scholarships will be available for 2016. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, you’ll need to act quickly. This year’s application deadline (Friday, Feb. 19) is rapidly approaching. The process is relatively simple, but there are a few requirements. Students must live in the Wheat Ridge area and have a minimum 2.2 GPA. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate leadership within their school and community, exhibit a strong sense of character and work ethic, and be pursuing a two-year degree, certificate, or non-traditional educational program (i.e., trades such as HVAC, dental assisting, accounting, etc.). For an application, head on over to wheatridgefoundation.org, contact your school’s Guidance Office, or reach out to Mr. DiTullio, Mr. Slater, or Principal Wirth at Wheat Ridge High School. The scholarship will be presented during the spring awards ceremony in May. Even if your school days are long gone, you can still make a difference for local students. Through a private donation, no matter how small, you can ensure that programs like the Curtis J. Gilmore scholarship are possible and successful. It doesn’t stop there, however – the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation has partnered with over 20 other organizations that are working to improve the lives of our students (and community) on a daily basis. For more information, visit wheatridgefoundation.org. All donations are tax-deductible (to the extent permitted by law).

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WHAT’S HAPPENINGDeveloper Asks Court To Settle Dispute Over Ballot Question 300

Quadrant Wheat Ridge Corners, LLC, is asking the Jefferson County District Court to declare Wheat Ridge Ballot Question 300 unconstitutional and prevent using it to undo its $6.25 million tax-increment financing agreement with Wheat Ridge. The Wheat Ridge City Charter Amendment, approved by voters in November, requires voter approval for future redevelopment projects receiving more than $2.5 in tax increment financing (TIF) from the city, retroactively to March 1, 2015. Quadrant is the developer of the Wheat Ridge Corners project at the southwest corner of 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, previously designated a blighted area. In February 2015, City Council modified the 2001 Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Development to allow TIF on certain properties. In June 2015 Quadrant and the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA/Renewal Wheat Ridge) executed a redevelopment agreement and note for $6.25 million – the TIF. After that, Quadrant stated in the lawsuit that it incurred additional costs as well as entered into a lease with the anchor tenant (previously identified as Wal-Mart). Both the City of Wheat Ridge and Renewal Wheat Ridge were named in the lawsuit. Quadrant argues that the city approved the TIF in February, prior to Question 300’s March 1, 2015 deadline, and that the June 2015 redevelopment agreement and note are administrative acts carrying out council’s legislative act. State law allows voter initiatives to address only legislative, not administrative, actions. It also claims Question 300 violates the Colorado constitution’s prohibition of ex post facto laws – laws that impair valid existing contracts. Quadrant is asking the court to declare that the ballot question does not apply to its TIF agreement and that it violates the state constitution, and issue an injunction preventing anyone from attempting to invalidate the TIF. In its answer to the lawsuit, WRURA asked to court to rule in Quadrant’s favor on the ex post facto claim. Wheat Ridge took “no position” on the ex post facto claim.

Rec Center Pass Program Benefits Everitt Students

Everitt Middle School students can now get passes to use the Wheat Ridge

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Hear News and Quaff Brews With Jessie Danielson

District 24 State Representative Jessie Danielson is hosting a News & Brews event at Brewery Rickoli, 4335 Wadsworth Boulevard, Feb. 17 starting at 6 p.m. It’s an opportunity to meet with the local representative, ask questions, share concerns and find out what she’s up to at the State House. And have a beer. A more traditional Town Hall is also slated for the morning of February 27 at Seniors Resource Center, 3227 Chase St., Denver, from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.jes-siedanielson.com or call 303-866-5522.

Free Alternative Health & Wellness Fair, March 15

Healing and wellness in other cultures look very different from traditional Western medicine, and the public will have a chance to explore alternate forms of healing for better mind and body without medication at a free Alternative Health and Wellness Fair, presented March 15 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in four of seven workshops offered: Acupuncture and Cupping; Homeopathy; Reiki; Food as Medicine; Hypnosis; Chiropractic Therapy; and Meditation. All sessions will be taught by practicing professionals. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Alison Joucovsky at 720-248-4591 or ajoucovsky @jewishfamilyservice.org.

League of Women Voters Book Club To Read ‘Founding Brothers’

The Jeffco League of Women Voters Nonfiction Book Club will discuss Joseph J. Ellis’ “Founding Brothers” at its March meetings. The book looks at some of the enduring arguments our founders wrestled with and which still confound our people today: Revolutionary War debts (today think multi-trillion dollar debt), federal vs. state powers (Burns, Ore.), ideological purity vs. collaborative compromise, slavery (now racial divides), oligarchy vs. virtue and talents. Book club meetings will be Wednesday, March 16, 1 to 3 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at a location to be announced. For more information on the Nonfiction Book Club, call Lynne at 303-985-5128. For more information on the Jeffco League of Women Voters, visit www.lwvjeffco.org

Know Someone Who Might Need Assistance Or Is Isolated?

Do you have a friend, neighbor, or even an acquaintance who you think might be struggling physically, emotionally, or financially? Colorado Senior Connections Wheat Ridge has trained professionals who are available to reach out and provide community-based services and programs to help. Colorado Senior Connections Wheat Ridge is a grant-funded program designed for building community to improve aging. For more information call 720-248-4591.

Save the Date For Kite Fest, Workshops

The Wheat Ridge Kite Flite Festival and Wheat Ridge Police Department Child Safety Fair Dia de Los Ninos will take place Saturday, April 30 in Anderson Park, 44th Avenue and Field Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attractions include kids’ arts and crafts in the outdoor pavilion; a kids’ chalk art festival; parachute races; drawings for free kites; whacky awards: clowns; hula hoops; and food vendors. Police will perform car-seat safety inspections and replacement, as needed. There will be numerous information

booths about child safety, free face painting and a balloon twister. The WRPD will also have a bike rodeo and give away two bicycles. Want to build a kite for the festival? RSVP for a free kite-making workshop to be held March 26, 1 to 3 p.m., at Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 N. Depew St. Grandparents must be supervised – call Alison at 720-248-4591. For Kite Fest information, visit www.kiteflitefestival.com or call 303-233-0836.

6th Annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour July 9

If you are a gardener dreaming about spring in the dead of winter, mark your calendar now to attend the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour on Saturday, July 9. This year the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour will partner with Citizens for an Inclusive Wheat Ridge (CFIWR) and welcomes Chairmen Monica Duran, Vivian Vos and Jerry DiTullio. The new chairmen have chosen to raise funds for the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, as well as programs supported by the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, including the Stevens Elementary Holiday Drive, the Wheat Ridge High School Farmer’s 5000 and Shades of Blue. To submit your garden for consid-eration or to volunteer to help with the tour, contact Vicki Ottoson at wheatridge [email protected], 303-777-6144.

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of your property. Not so. Ron and his business partner and wife of 23 years, Linda McDonald, toured a home a few weeks ago that fetched close to 15 offers pushing the “as is” price within striking distance of market value. Spending quality time with your Realtor is an advantage of buying a home during the winter months. The McDonald Group’s motto is to “meet [their clients] where they’re at.” Their specialty is learning about your specific needs so they can provide the best buying or selling experience possible. The McDonald Group services the entire Metro Denver area from Erie to Castle Rock, Golden to Aurora. With over 40 years in the real estate industry, Linda and Ron are fortunate to be at a place where they consider their work, their ministry. The McDonald Group, Keller-Williams

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will work with you to “find the best stone in your price range and make your dream ring a reality.” According to Kim, no matter what the season, selling jewelry is a constant learning experience: staying up on trends — currently two-stone rings — as well as customer “likes” and “dislikes” and the differences between generational purchasing styles is always a challenge. Kim enjoys educating all customers on the essential elements of color, clarity, value and style. D&K Jewelers, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 303-421-4194, [email protected]. “Like” us on Facebook.

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One reason cameras are a popular purchase in the winter is probably because we spend so much time indoors with family and friends around the holidays leading up to the Super Bowl — Yay! Broncos! Another reason used to be because manufacturers were clearing out their old inventories before the new models were released at the gigantic International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas every January. CES


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Cold weather biking isn’t for everyone, but riders who are passionate about being in the outdoors year-round are helping the Midwestern trend of snow biking to catch on in Colorado. Fat tire bikes that have been in demo-mode across the country for the past two years are rapidly gaining in popularity. Wheat Ridge is especially lucky to have an amazing inventory of snow bikes on display at Wheat Ridge Cyclery, located in the heart of the Ridge at 38. If your New Year’s resolution was to get more exercise, but you’re not quite ready to add studded snows and be on your way, you might want to look into an indoor cycling trainer that mounts to your outdoor bike’s back tire. Computer programs and virtual training apps are available that will have

you racing up the Alpe d’Huez in no time. Speaking of the French Alps, while road bikes made from carbon fiber are the latest, greatest trend, all the bikes ridden in the Tour de France are carbon fiber models. Carbon fiber frames at Wheat Ridge Cyclery start at $1,800. Biking, any time of year, is all about fighting the elements and loving the views. Wheat Ridge Cyclery owner Ron Kiefel, a seven-time Tour de France competitor, will be a four-time featured guest in the 7th Annual Ride the Rockies Prologue. Fifty lucky registrants will gain 3,632 feet in elevation over 47 miles following a luxurious night’s sleep at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen. All proceeds benefit the Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information, visit ridetherockies.com. In the meantime, the staff at Wheat Ridge Cyclery are ordering new models, assembling bikes and building inventory for the busy summer season that lies ahead. Wheat Ridge Cyclery, 7085 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-424-3221, Wheat-RidgeCyclery.com

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Going Solar Community Conversation, Feb. 20

Ever thought about installing solar panels on your home, but didn’t know all of what was involved? Edgewater Collective is sponsoring a Community Conversation on the benefits and costs of solar energy as well as details about relying on this renewable energy source. Presentations will be made by representatives from Rooftop Solar as well as Community Solar Installations. The event will be Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Edgewater Collective office, 5220 W. 25th Ave.

PASO Early Childhood Program Coming to Edgewater

Thanks to the generous support of the

Daniels Fund, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition will be bringing their highly effective PASO program to the Edgewater area. This excellent program provides a free, nine-month training program for parents and family members who are already caring for younger children. The PASO program is focused on Latino, Spanish-speaking providers and its purpose is to prepare children for kindergarten and school success. More information about this program can be found at coparentcoalition.org/paso/.

Action Steps to Improve Jefferson Area Schools

For the last few years more than 30 community partners have been working together to improve educational opportunities for Jefferson Area students from cradle to career. Last November, a Jefferson Community Report was released which showed the reality of education in the area. This spring, action steps are being

made to bring extra wraparound supports to the four area schools so students have more opportunities to succeed. Resource guides for the 80214 ZIP code have been released so parents have access to information about early childhood, basic needs and housing as well as afterschool and career development opportunities. Three area teachers won Teacher Mini-Grants, which allowed them to purchase extra resources for the classroom that will help literacy and math instruction. You can find out more about the Jefferson Success Pathway at jeffersonsuccess.org.

New Businesses Pop Up in Edgewater Edgewater has seen a number of new businesses open in town over the last few months. Business owners are drawn to Edgewater by the small town feel and the

location near Sloan’s Lake. Aspire Medical Spa opened next to Starbucks at 2244 Sheridan Boulevard and offers a variety of skin care services. Dr. Jill Bert opened Lakefront Eye Care in the Edgewater Marketplace just north of Target. Most recently, Club Pilates opened in the shopping plaza next to Lakefront Eye Care. Visit edgewaterecho.com for the latest on new businesses and other developments in Edgewater.

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Local Edgewater artist Dan Katai has designed two T-shirts focused on the Edgewater community. One shirt showcases the businesses and places in Edgewater while the second shirt is an adaptation of the Colorado flag for Edgewater. T-shirts can be purchased at the Edgewater Collective office, 5220 W. 25th Ave., or online at edgewatercollective.org/shop. Show off your pride in your city! Contact Joel Newton, Executive Director of the Edgewater Collective, at 303-748-0631 or [email protected].

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By Kris Teegardin

Edgewater has not waited until spring to start its bustling activity. We’ve

had citizens leading community building, new and existing businesses opening and partnering, and local community entities stepping up to support our citizens. Thank you to Jeanette Sanchez for leading Edgewater’s Little Libraries project for the work and time she has committed to make this a success! It is simply amazing to see neighbors wanting to assist in the betterment of their community. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting project. I would also like to welcome Edgewater resident Pam Hemker’s new business, Aspire Medical Spa on Sheridan. Business on the Edge did a ribbon cutting and Joyride Brewing Company donated some tasty beverages for the event. Aspire is a leader in skin care technologies, and please visit her business when you get a chance. Another business opening in March 2016 is Bottles & Bitters at Sloan’s Lake. They will be replacing the liquor store on 25th Avenue across from US Thai. Bottles & Bitters will be carry craft beer, fine wines, and also home cocktail bar ingredients. Welcome to the neighborhood Bottles & Bitters! Be on the lookout for a collaborative event brought to you by Coda Coffee and Joyride Brewing Company. Many thanks to our business owners for your collaborative spirit! Senior Connections hosted a great turnout to kick off their Neighbor Links program. I am thrilled to see this new

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program roll out and help assist in the goals of neighbors helping neighbors. Thank you to all community members who attended the dinner. If you are not aware of Senior Connections, it is a program of Jewish Family Services that helps our elders actively

engage in the community. They do this by offering a “variety of programs and services, including educational seminars, free computer classes, information and referral service, direct in-home services, navigation for health care benefits, opportunities to volunteer in your community, as well as social and recreational events.” I also wanted to give kudos to Jefferson Success

Pathway for their continued work in supporting wraparound services in the community that assist our students and families. The goal in supporting wraparound services is to ensure our students’ environments are stable so they may concentrate on their studies. Thank you to the many partner organizations working collaboratively to make this happen. Lastly, I would like to welcome Edgewater’s newest police chief John Mackey. John comes to us with vast experience and knowledge and has worked in the area as a member of the Lakewood Police Department. John is a highly professional and proactive person, and I truly believe his personality as a great fit for our small town. I am excited to work with John and the community as the Edgewater Police Department moves forward. Contact Edgewater Kris Teegardin at 720-568-0461 or [email protected].

Mayor, Councilwoman and Fox 31 Viewer Rescue Vet

Edgewater resident Michael Hazelett, a Vietnam veteran fighting cancer, avoided eviction and becoming homeless earlier this month, thanks to help from the mayor, a councilwoman, and Fox 31 viewers. “I was contacted by Mike and Fox 31 simultaneously late Wednesday afternoon and was informed of his impending eviction,” said Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegardin. “The immediate goal was to stabilize Mike’s housing situation. He said Councilwoman Janet Spangenberg helped set up a GoFundMe page and shared the link on Nextdoor and Facebook. Fox 31 viewers and community members responded and quickly donated funds to pay his back rent. “I helped negotiate a deal with his landlord where Mike, after paying $1,500, can pay off his remaining debt by the end of February. I drove Mike to his landlord to sign the deal and pay the $1,500. Teegardin is also coordinating ongoing support for Hazelett through veteran and community services. “Janet, Mike, and I will be meeting soon to establish a fiscal and ongoing support plan.” –J. Patrick O’Leary

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Whether I’m driving around for 20 minutes just to find a parking spot or

getting a ticket for being five minutes late back to a metered spot, parking has always been a nemesis of mine. I hoped Edgewater’s small size would be naturally immune to parking struggles, but sadly, that is not the case. Edgewater’s business community is booming and so is the amount of new customers’ cars. In theory, this doesn’t sound like much of a problem. People will drive around and eventually find parking somewhere, right? Well, it’s not that simple. Serious complications can arise as street parking becomes scarce. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: First, residents are having difficulties parking in front of their own homes. The city is receiving more and more complaints from residents stating that they have to park several blocks from their homes because street parking is so crowded. Second, current businesses could get pushed out due to lack of parking. People can get frustrated having to drive around looking for parking, and eventually some of them decide to go somewhere else. This can – and already has – had a negative impact on some of our local businesses. Third, new businesses may be wary of investing where there is not adequate parking. Business owners consider several factors when examining possible locations, and parking is one of them. Our town will be far more likely to attract quality and sustainable businesses if we have our parking under control. So how do we address our parking issues?

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Truthfully, I wish some mystical parking fairy would come and solve all of our problems, or at least give us a couple million to build a nice parking garage, but sadly that hasn’t happened yet. Edgewater’s Planning & Zoning Commission is our next best bet. These individuals, along with input

from traffic engineers and other experts, have come up with a comprehensive parking plan that hopes to balance business development with parking sustainability. In short, this parking plan, if passed by council, will ask new businesses to ensure that they have enough parking spaces to support their business before opening. (Current businesses will be

grandfathered in.) The benefits are that it prevents the crowded street parking from getting worse by pushing new businesses to be creative and accountable to the community. Another possible benefit is that it may encourage more sustainable businesses in the long run, assuming that the businesses that take the time to work through the parking puzzle are motivated and innovative. Keep in mind that this parking plan is no silver bullet. Cars will not magically disappear from in front of people’s homes, and perhaps the biggest concern is that businesses may choose to go elsewhere to avoid having to account for their customers’ parking spots. There is no easy answer, but if you have creative ideas for how to address our town’s parking issues, we’d love to hear them at the next city council meeting, March 3. Contact Edgewater city council mem-ber Kate Mulcahy at [email protected] or 303-870-8659.

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Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? If so how’s it going? As we

approach Valentine’s Day only 46% of the folks that started pursuing their dreams will still be on task to reach those resolutions. By Christmas only 8% will still be on task according to Statistic Brain Research Institute. What? Say it’s not so! The issue is that most folks that started in pursuit of their goal were seeking a result and not a ritual. Let’s say Bill and Mary set the same goal, to be the healthiest they’ve ever been. OK, sounds good enough. What do they need to do to attain that goal? First off, let’s examine why they are becoming HEALTHY in 2016. Let’s say the doctor tells Bill, he is pre-diabetic and needs to lose about 50 pounds. So Bill decides to sign up for a half marathon in June. So he is pursuing this based on Extrinsic Motivation. This by definition is when an individual works to attain a tangible goal or due to outside pressure. While Mary sets the same goal to run and lose 50 pounds but she is doing it because she hasn’t run for a few years. We’ll just say life got in her way. She is excited to get outside and train for this race because the exercise helps her reduce her stress and gives her more energy. Mary is applying Intrinsic Motivation because the act of running gives her pleasure. Mary opts to commit to a 12-week program with a group of friends that starts in March. Until then she will run every other day for the next few weeks. She also plans to eat more vegetables and to write down what

she eats daily. She’ll also cut back on her wine intake and add a weight training day. Then, in March she’ll meditate at least once a week. Bill decides to stop going out to eat for lunch, packs a lunch with healthy options, and reduces his sugar intake. For him the changes

are minimal and sustainable. He also decides to journal and track his exercises and emotions (self monitoring) daily. He notices that 6 weeks into the program he starts to skip his runs because it’s too cold outside and it’s too dark. On another day he goes to happy hour instead and notes why. He realizes he is self-handicapping. He begins to focus on his daily runs again but this time he finds an accountability buddy to help

him stay true. Mary goes after it a different way, and she reminds herself of the great things she has accomplished. This helps fuel her as she recognizes her greatness and potential. She remembers how active she was in high school and applying social comparison, helps keep her focused. She also creates a playlist that includes her favorite songs along with podcasts that help her enjoy her long runs. Bill and Mary are setting themselves up for success by finding their motivation, be it intrinsically or extrinsically. The are actively pursuing a lifestyle change. They are not training for the half marathon and then going back to their old habits. They are committed to a lifetime of movement. And most importantly, they believe in the power or their dreams. They make the required sacrifices, and they commit to the lifestyle. David Diaz is owner/operator of Fitness To-gether Edgewater.


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Many of us set New Year’s resolutions at the start of the year. Goals such as

“lose 15 pounds,” “be more patient,” “run a 5k,” “cook more at home” are often etched into our minds as the year starts. So what? Don’t get me wrong, I love goal setting – even setting small goals is benefi cial – but most of us don’t have a clear idea of what the big picture is. What our big picture is. That’s where creating a wellness vision comes in. A wellness vision is simply a vision of your very best self: what your life looks like, what you look like, how you feel and what you’re doing if you imagined your very best, healthiest self. Tying smaller goals to a broader vision increases the chance of success. Instead of focusing on a laundry list of goals, which can seem daunting, think of the big picture, or a vision that ties them all together. By taking the time to refl ect on your best self, you are able to create your wellness vision for the year. New Year’s resolutions and other goals can support this vision. (If you already have New Year’s resolutions set, hopefully they are already aligned with your wellness vision.) Here are three easy steps to help you create your wellness vision:

Brainstorm Get it all down on paper! List everything – there is no limit. Focus on your best self and your wildest dreams. What does that look like? What do you look like? What are you doing? How do you feel? Who is in your life? This can be something written, drawn or you can get crafty and create a vision board.

By Cherie Chao, RDN

Whether or not you believe that the latest release of the Dietary

Guidelines for Americans were a result of expert recommendations or of political pressure from special interest groups, you still need to determine what is best for you and your family. The 2015 guidelines that were released in January by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services don't seem to diff er much from the 2010 guidelines, except for being vague and confusing. These guidelines are revised every fi ve years and are designed to help policy makers and health professionals assist Americans in making healthier food choices to prevent chronic disease. It is also used for planning menus and nutrition education materials for such programs as the School Lunch Program. The USDA and the HHS receive input from an Advisory Committee made up of many of the nation's leading nutrition and medical experts, as well as input from the public and groups such as the American Heart Association and the Institute of Medicine. These guidelines are intended to refl ect this important input. The Advisory Committee's recommendations are not refl ected in the guidelines. For example the new USDA-DHHS guidelines recommend: • Limiting added sugar to 10 percent of the diet. The Advisory Committee suggested limiting sugar-added beverages because

Iron out the details Start thinking about the more defi ned aspects of your wellness vision: • Values – what is important to me/why do I want to be better? • Outcomes – what do I want to accomplish by being healthier? • Behaviors – what activities do I want to do consistently? • Motivators – why now? • Strengths – what are my assets that will help me achieve my best self? • Challenges – what are some barriers I will face? • Supports – who do I have to help me?

Insert goals here If you already have goals set, check to see how they fi t in with the broader picture. What part of your wellness vision are they helping you achieve? Set smaller action steps that support your vision and will help you turn it into your reality. Sharing your goals and visions actually can help you achieve them. In our increasingly social media heavy world, you can easily share your wellness vision with your friends and family. Pick and choose a few key people to share with. (Remember that “supports” question? Here’s where they’re handy!) Once you’ve created your wellness vision, re-visit it every 6-12 months or after big life changes. It’s important that it refl ects what’s truly going on! Keep it in a place where you will see it often. It will serve as a powerful reminder of all you want to achieve and what your best, healthiest self looks like. Imagining your best life is an exciting activity, so most of all – have fun with this! Contact Shannon Gwash, marketing manager for Jeff erson Center for Mental Health, at [email protected].

they contribute 47 percent of our added sugar intake, and this would be easy for Americans to understand and implement. • Reducing sodium to 2,300 mg. The Advisory Committee wanted the focus on reducing processed foods because they contribute most of our sodium intake.

• Limiting saturated fat to 10 percent of the diet. The Advisory Committee suggested reducing meat - a major contributor of saturated fat. As a dietitian, I fi nd it disappointing that the guidelines failed to emphasize the need to reduce all animal proteins in the American diet for health reasons as well as the nation's food security and a sustainable environment.

There are diff ering professional and industry opinions about the new guidelines and how they may have been impacted by pressure from special interest groups and food industry lobbyists. However, the Advisory Committee's recommendations seem to have our health as a priority. If we are to follow the original recommendations of the Advisory Committee, a healthy diet would be one that is whole foods (minimally processed) plant-based (plenty of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds) and low in meat, poultry, fi sh, eggs and dairy - used only as a side dish or condiment. Added sugar would be limited and beverages would have no added sugar. Cherie Chao is the Cardiac Rehab and Outpatient Dietitian for Bridges Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center.

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