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Town of Westcliffe Seeking Public Input
Last year, 22 streetlights in town were converted to Dark Sky compliant LED lights. They are much brighter than any of us expected. The Town of Westcliffe has been working with Black Hills to resolve this. Three different "test bulbs" will be installed on Tuesday, Jan 24, at the following locations:
5th and Hermit Road
2nd and Powell Avenue
2nd and Edwards Avenue
We would love to have your input! If you live within the town limits, please let us know your preference by calling 719-783-2282, ext. 11 or emailing wanda@townofwestcliffe.com.
The test bulbs will only be up one night, and we would especially like to hear from our Westcliffe residents, so we hope our citizens will spend a little time Tuesday evening checking them out!
Thank you!
Press Release via Town of Westcliffe Facebook page
5th and Hermit Road
2nd and Powell Avenue
2nd and Edwards Avenue
We would love to have your input! If you live within the town limits, please let us know your preference by calling 719-783-2282, ext. 11 or emailing wanda@townofwestcliffe.com.
The test bulbs will only be up one night, and we would especially like to hear from our Westcliffe residents, so we hope our citizens will spend a little time Tuesday evening checking them out!
Thank you!
Press Release via Town of Westcliffe Facebook page
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Flags at Half-Staff
In Honor of the Victims of the Monterey Park Violence
President Biden ordered flags to half-staff January 22-26, 2023, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California.
Bob Dreher, Flags for Main Street
The American Legion Post 170 Westcliffe
President Biden ordered flags to half-staff January 22-26, 2023, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California.
Bob Dreher, Flags for Main Street
The American Legion Post 170 Westcliffe
Volunteer Open House at the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA)
The Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA) is gearing up for its live event season! On Sunday, January 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., the WCPA is having an open house and tour of the Historic Jones Theater at 119 Main Street in Westcliffe, for potential volunteers to learn and see what we are all about. No matter what your skill set, we can match you up with something you’ll enjoy doing and that will help the theater in the process! Everyone knows about the more visible ways that people volunteer here, as actors, directors, and stagehands, but there are so many other ways that you can help, as ambassadors for the theater, event organizers and planners, social media assistance and so much more!
Our creative team and board members will be on hand to take you behind the scenes and answer your questions. You don’t have to be on stage to be a star!
For more information, call the WCPA Office at 719-783-3004, or email wcpa@jonestheater.com. We can’t wait to see you at the Jones!
Our creative team and board members will be on hand to take you behind the scenes and answer your questions. You don’t have to be on stage to be a star!
For more information, call the WCPA Office at 719-783-3004, or email wcpa@jonestheater.com. We can’t wait to see you at the Jones!
Inflammatory Foods are Bad for Your Health
Do you know that food can cause inflammation? Some trigger foods can actually make your arthritis aches and pains, worse.
Certain foods can either promote or suppress inflammation in our bodies. By eating anti-inflammatory foods, such as leafy greens and colorful vegetables, and avoiding inflammatory foods, you may be able to ease arthritis pain and symptoms.
Foods that can trigger inflammation are:
Processed foods.
Omega-6 fatty acids- (Corn, peanut, sunflower, safflower, and soy oils, as well as red meat) are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are only healthy in small doses. Excessive omega-6 consumption can trigger inflammation.
Foods that contain refined sugar—including pastries, chocolate, candy, soda, and even fruit juices—trigger the release of proteins in the body called cytokines, which cause inflammation. Sugar has many names to watch out for including corn syrup, fructose, sucrose, or maltose in the ingredient list.
Fried foods.
Refined Carbs
MSG
Cheese and high- fat dairy
Hmm, now the question is, what should you eat?
Fish. Omega 3 fatty acids help to fight inflammation. Try adding fish to your diet twice weekly Salmon, Mackerel and Tuna are also good choices!
Not a fan of fish? You can try Tofu or Soy beans such as Mukimame or Edamame. They are high in Omega-3 fatty acids too.
Fruit such as cherries, strawberries and berries are good additions. Cherries can even help with Gout.
Low fat dairy, low fat cheeses, yogurts etc.
Broccoli...yep, ya gotta eat your broccoli!!
Green tea is packed with healthy antioxidants that help reduce inflammation too! Have a cup of green tea a day. It’s perfect in this cold weather too.
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits and limes! Make sure to get that squeeze of lemon in your water!
Whole grains..so go ahead and have that bowl of oatmeal in the morning!
Beans, such as red beans, kidney beans and pinto beans!
Garlic. Garlic is good for you not to mention good in everything, right? So get your garlic on!
Nuts. Walnuts, pistachios and almonds. Just make sure to watch your portion sizes because the calories can add up really fast!
Besides cleaning up your diet to help your arthritis you can also move more. I know sometimes you hurt and moving more is the last thing you want to do, but it is truly beneficial and will help with the pain!
Stretching is also beneficial.
Some other exercises to consider:
Just get up and go for a walk! A 10- minute walk will do wonders for you!!
Yoga, Pilates, using an exercise bike, treadmill, or swimming are great, too.
Wanting to up your game? Pick up some weights!
You can reduce the pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis. Do more than just “take a pill.” Take control of your health and your body will thank you!
Certain foods can either promote or suppress inflammation in our bodies. By eating anti-inflammatory foods, such as leafy greens and colorful vegetables, and avoiding inflammatory foods, you may be able to ease arthritis pain and symptoms.
Foods that can trigger inflammation are:
Processed foods.
Omega-6 fatty acids- (Corn, peanut, sunflower, safflower, and soy oils, as well as red meat) are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are only healthy in small doses. Excessive omega-6 consumption can trigger inflammation.
Foods that contain refined sugar—including pastries, chocolate, candy, soda, and even fruit juices—trigger the release of proteins in the body called cytokines, which cause inflammation. Sugar has many names to watch out for including corn syrup, fructose, sucrose, or maltose in the ingredient list.
Fried foods.
Refined Carbs
MSG
Cheese and high- fat dairy
Hmm, now the question is, what should you eat?
Fish. Omega 3 fatty acids help to fight inflammation. Try adding fish to your diet twice weekly Salmon, Mackerel and Tuna are also good choices!
Not a fan of fish? You can try Tofu or Soy beans such as Mukimame or Edamame. They are high in Omega-3 fatty acids too.
Fruit such as cherries, strawberries and berries are good additions. Cherries can even help with Gout.
Low fat dairy, low fat cheeses, yogurts etc.
Broccoli...yep, ya gotta eat your broccoli!!
Green tea is packed with healthy antioxidants that help reduce inflammation too! Have a cup of green tea a day. It’s perfect in this cold weather too.
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits and limes! Make sure to get that squeeze of lemon in your water!
Whole grains..so go ahead and have that bowl of oatmeal in the morning!
Beans, such as red beans, kidney beans and pinto beans!
Garlic. Garlic is good for you not to mention good in everything, right? So get your garlic on!
Nuts. Walnuts, pistachios and almonds. Just make sure to watch your portion sizes because the calories can add up really fast!
Besides cleaning up your diet to help your arthritis you can also move more. I know sometimes you hurt and moving more is the last thing you want to do, but it is truly beneficial and will help with the pain!
Stretching is also beneficial.
Some other exercises to consider:
Just get up and go for a walk! A 10- minute walk will do wonders for you!!
Yoga, Pilates, using an exercise bike, treadmill, or swimming are great, too.
Wanting to up your game? Pick up some weights!
You can reduce the pain and inflammation that comes with arthritis. Do more than just “take a pill.” Take control of your health and your body will thank you!
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