Eiber Neighborhood Association Eiber President Receives RTD Award
Beth Wicht, President of the Eiberhood Association, was honored as the September/October “Most Cooperative Stakeholder” on the West Rail Line. Living in the Denver area for more than 20 years, Beth is extremely involved in the community. Not only does she work full time as a project manager for Mercy Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing and human services organization in downtown Denver, she holds a volunteer position as President of the Eiber Neighborhood Association. As President, Beth coordinates communications including website content, monthly member updates, and semi-annual newsletters. The Eiber team has worked hard to set goals around advocating for the neighborhood in its dealings with RTD FasTracks, the City of Lakewood, and other community groups. “We are focused on moving beyond the consuming West Rail Line impact in our area and starting to explore community gardens and sustainable neighborhood activities to build on the great things this neighborhood has to offer,” Beth said.
Beth is finishing a term on the RTD Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) for FasTracks. “This group has introduced me to many local leaders who are committed to the metro wide build out of the FasTracks plan. This year the CAC went out to different RTD Districts to hear from community members. One of those meetings was held right here in Eiber. "The focus on ‘lessons learned’ in this area and the potential to share these findings with future neighborhoods is very exciting to me.” Beth’s involvement during construction of the West Rail Line has helped keep her community engaged in the project and her enthusiasm has sparked eager anticipation for the line to open.
Remodeled Lakewood Recyling Center Opens
The City of Lakewood's Quail Street Recycling Center has been remodeled. It now offers both mixed and sorted recycling options. The Center has been isolated from the shops area traffic, making it safer for all. An attendant will be on duty to assist with recycling and provide information. The site will be open every day of the year except New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours of operation are:
October through April – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May through September – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Details...
For a brochure describing what may or may not be recycled, click here.
Call for Eiber Neighborhood Roving Reporters
How many of us have met an interesting neighbor with a story of Eiber's past, took a beautiful photo at one of Eiber's parks, noticed a new business in the neighborhood or just plain had a question or update you thought other residents might be interested in?? Eiber is recruiting roving reporters to help gather these nuggets and more!
In an effort to create more exciting and interesting content on our website between newsletters, we are recruiting community members who love to tell stories, share experiences, interview neighbors or businesses, and share photos from and about the Eiber Neighborhood.
The time you put in is completely up to you - one time submittals are welcome! Please contact Merry Hansen at Merry_Hansen@comcast.net to share your stories and photos and/or for more information!
Become An Eiberhood Member!
Join your neighborhood organization and support our volunteers as they work to represent Eiber in the many ongoing construction, planning, and neighborhood events. Only $10 a year, and includes an exclusive monthly email update, as well as the biannual printed newsletter and website updates. Stay in touch, be in the know and support Eiber in its work to represent and communicate to our neighbors. Just complete and send us the membership form.
