May 2023

Events

What’s Happening – June 2023

Buy And Sell Your Spring Cleaning Items At Historical Society’s Annual Yard Sale, June 10 If spring cleaning has left you with full bags and boxes that you can’t quite bring yourself to donate, bring them to the Historical Society’s popular Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at

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Wheat Ridge

Youngfield To Become ‘A Shinier First Impression’

In Wheat Ridge, one busy corridor might be getting a much needed makeover. Last October, Wheat Ridge City Council began talks to spruce up Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) right of way zones on the west side of Youngfield Street between 32nd and 40th avenues. This strip of land today can be described as underutilized

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Makes The Spotlight

The City of Wheat Ridge is pleased to announce that the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt has been chosen as a 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight! Leave No Trace launched their Spotlight program this year, to strengthen stewardship efforts and partnerships by empowering stakeholders, land managers, volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts from across the country.  Wheat Ridge is

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Wheat Ridge

Nancy White Southard, Born In Red Brick House, Remembered

One of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s lifetime members passed away earlier this month at the age of 87. We don’t usually publicly commemorate these passages, but this woman was more than a lifetime member. She was born in the Red Brick House long before it became part of the Historical Park. She was the

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Community

A Fortuitous Encounter With Coffee And Waffles

I’d been holed up in Port Sloan for so long waiting for clear passage that my sea legs shriveled up like salted slugs and my mind started to feel like a drunken boatswain had tied my brain stem in a clove hitch. Any good sailor knows when you get a case of the galley grumps,

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Mountain View

Small Businesses: The Backbone Of Our Community

Although I always appreciated the idea in theory, I didn’t fully understand the importance of supporting small businesses until I took office as mayor and could see how critical they are to Mountain View. Our small businesses are the backbone of our town and we would not be able to function well as a municipality

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Mountain View

Feed Your Soul Fitness: Not Your Average Training Studio

Mountain View residents are lucky to be able to walk to a very special training studio, aptly named, “Feed Your Soul Fitness,” and sometimes referred to as “FYSF” for short. Owner Brandy Martin described the goals of the studio by saying, “We help busy, care-taking women feel better and be healthier with sustainable fitness &

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Education

New Jeffco Leadership Focused On Education And Financial Transparency

Back in the 1960s, the British Prime Minister was asked what the greatest challenge is for a statesman. His famous reply has been repeated many times: “Events, dear boy, events.” In my remarks to this year’s graduates, I’ve said that In August 2019, they started high school with the same hopes, dreams and fears as

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Health

Who’s On Your Personal Board Of Directors?

Working from home and being a solopreneur has many advantages, snuggling with my dog and connecting with my boyfriend on his way home from work are just two of the many freedoms I enjoy. This life I’ve chosen also has many disadvantages. I miss collaborating with my cubicle mates when I’m stuck on an idea

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Community

Affordable Apartments For Adults 62+ Opening Near Crown Hill Park

Archway Communities will soon complete construction on a three-story affordable housing project with 67 apartments for adults 62 and older – as well as veterans – on north Wadsworth, just south of Crown Hill Park. The opening date will be later this month or early July. Robinson Place will include a large community room with

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Opinion

I Will Talk To Anyone About Anything

June is here and not a minute too soon. May was a tough month to swallow, with senseless crime, selfish politics, insane property taxes and the end of an era for some of our schools. Of course, let’s not forget the crazy rains and the rabbits that invaded our gardens. It’s like the modern version

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Health

What To Know About Testosterone Replacement Therapy

This month, in honor of Men’s Health Month, let’s talk about testosterone supplementation in the aging male. Testosterone (T) is the primary male sex hormone. It makes boys into men, and some believe it is the key to the fountain of youth. There are both benefits and risks to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as we age. You may

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Community

Localworks Golf Tournament This September

Localworks will host their first-annual golf tournament, Sept. 21. The scramble is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. at Applewood Golf Course, located at 14001 W. 32nd Ave. The tournament is a fundraiser for Localworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with the City of Wheat Ridge, our local businesses and residents to advance Wheat

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Health

Sleep, Breathing & Airway Dentistry

Dentistry has entered a new paradigm, seeing and treating the mouth as integral to the whole body. Many have known this for years as we treat infections, inflammation and toxins within the mouth. Now our profession has entered a new era, with a profound understanding of how jaw growth and teeth positioning affects our airway

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Marketplace

A Single Moment

I recently traveled to speak at a conference. It was the first business-travel I’ve done since the pandemic, and I was excited to connect with three-dimensional people. I joined a keynote and listened as two titans of industry discussed the merits and defects of remote work. One stated that with the pandemic all but over,

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Sustainability

Bring ‘Em Out, Bring ‘Em Out!

It’s our favorite time of year again, my friends: Springtime! With spring cleaning comes planting, repotting and bringing those plants that have been inside all winter long back out into the yard or patio. I, unfortunately, do not have a yard at the moment, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a patio full of

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Marketplace

What Should You Expect From Your Investments?

To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments? Ideally, you hope that your investment portfolio will eventually help you

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Edgewater

Spruce Up With The Healthy Tree Canopy Program

Calling all tree enthusiasts! Edgewater’s tree-tastic initiative is back, and it’s here to help you give your leafy friends the care they deserve. Say hello to the Edgewater Healthy Tree Canopy Program for 2023! If you have trees that need some love, all you need to do is hop onto the AskEdgewater app or www.EdgewaterCO.gov/AskEdgewater

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Arts

Digital Artist Chase Seyfer Plans Her Own Video Game

“Don’t back away from the wall We together break the wall… Your legs hesitated but again Start, don’t stop Don’t be afraid Don’t lose your faith, run no more.” –Lyrics from the song “Break the Wall,” by Korean band Dreamcatcher Digital artist Chase Seyfer was inspired by this song to write a multilayered story that

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Outdoors

A Spring Unlike Any I Can Remember

Ken Hall here. Or you may refer to me as the bird nut. Spring has sprung in all its glory. We have wonderful rains, the color green has returned and lilacs are blooming. There’s no better time to be outdoors enjoying all its beauty. It pleases me to see so many people out slow wandering

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Wheat Ridge

Bobitsky Family Carries On Butcher & Market Tradition

Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats is a locally family-owned and operated butcher and indoor market located off 29th and Depew. The history of the shop as well as the Bobitsky family is deeply rooted in the community. The Bobitskys are the third family to own the business since it opened 80 years ago. Many items

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Edgewater

Protecting A Small Community With A Big Heart

Edgewater is a small city in the Denver metro area that faces unique policing challenges due to its proximity to neighboring areas with high crime rates. Despite these challenges, the Edgewater Police Department has successfully maintained a close-knit community atmosphere while actively addressing these issues. Chief Eric Sonstegard describes Edgewater as “The busiest town of

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

Council Accepts Race And Equity Task Force Recommendations

The Wheat Ridge Race and Equity Task Force recently presented to the city council recommendations on how the city can become a more equitable community. In February 2021, the Race and Equity Task Force was appointed by the city council to carry out a thorough review of city policies, services, and ordinances to identify opportunities

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Wheat Ridge

Mayday, Mayday! Why Don’t Americans Celebrate May Day?

You’d think a country that gave new meaning to an ageless rite of spring celebration would take the time to actually celebrate it. The closest we get is letting kids deliver baskets of flowers and candy to friends. May 1 has been observed worldwide for millennia. Celts thought it the most important day of the

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