October 2023

Events

Ribbon Cutting to Welcome Huckleberry Roasters

Ribbon cutting took place on Fri. Oct 13 to welcome Huckleberry Roasters to 5990 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, with Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker cutting the ribbon with Koan Goedman, founder/owner. They were joined by Huckleberry staffers: Hummes, Jess, Dan , and Bradley. Also in attendance were Dist. 3 City Councilperson Rachel Grace Hultin,

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Education

Now and Then

It’s been years since our kids attended school, and yet we are so happy when we run into parents we met at pick up and drop off, PTA activities and more, all those years ago.  Recently Brenda Reitz had organized a meet up for parents whose children attended Prospect Valley. It was great to reunite

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Mountain View Milestones and Announcements

Calling all Community Milestones! Did you celebrate a particularly big anniversary or birthday? Was there a promotion in your household? Are you planning a vacation somewhere exciting? Is your family mourning the death of a loved one? Do you have something else to share? A request for assistance, or a charity or cultural event you’d

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Mountain View

Mountain View Challenges and Opportunities

As many community members know, the town of Mountain View has been updating their Comprehensive Plan, which was 20 years old. BerryDunn, the well-respected professional consulting firm, was selected by the Council to guide the town through the updating process which involved evaluating existing condition, soliciting community input, and recommending implementation steps. Project Manager Khara

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Opinion

Social media creates new perspectives that young voters should bring to the polls

As conversations regarding the 2024 elections start to ignite, I find it worth talking about the voting experience for young voters in an age of technology reliance and its correlation to heightened political activity. To preface, political engagement within Generation Z is at a historic high according to 2023 midterm election data from Tuft’s Center

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Colorado Gives Day: December 5, 2023– Easily the best day to give!

Localworks is bringing back a community favorite event: Bar Stool Bingo! Mark your calendars for December 5th, 2023 from 6:00-8:30 p.m at Esters (10151 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80215). This Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day to give!  Why donate to Localworks? Localworks mission is to make Wheat Ridge a more

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Marketplace

What Should You Know About RMDs?

You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement? To begin with, the rules governing these withdrawals — technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs — have changed

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Outdoors

Fairplay & The South Park City Museum

“I’m going down to South Park  Gonna leave my woes behind”  Driving back from Aspen, my son and I took the awe-inspiring Independence Pass route that serpentines through the Sawatch Mountain Range of the Continental Divide, dropping down into Twin Lakes, the Upper Arkansas River Valley, then winding into the South Park Basin. My son

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Outdoors

Why Not Become A Dark Sky Community?

Hello to all. Bird nut here.  Seems like I was just writing with excitement and anticipation of the spring arrival of many migratory summer visitors. Now I write of the exodus of literally millions of birds as they return to their winter habitats, some as far south as South America.  I am particularly amazed at

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Sustainability

Composting In Wheat Ridge

Composting is an easy and often inexpensive way to live sustainably. If you don’t compost yet, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. We’ve outlined a few options of what is available in Wheat Ridge, some tips to help you choose, and share one resident’s journey to compost.  It first helps to understand compost and

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Health

Revolutionizing Dentistry: Cutting-Edge Technologies Transform Oral Health

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, dentistry is no exception to rapid advancements in technology. There are  remarkable technologies that are revolutionizing how we approach oral health care: CBCT 3D x-ray digital imaging, zirconia ceramic implants, and advanced laser dentistry with the Fotona Lightwalker Laser. These technical enhancements facilitate some of the best care available

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Health

What’s Ready to Be Let Go

As I was walking my dog this morning I was struck by how beautiful the fallen leaves were, as if each was placed by hand. These ones were various shades of purple. Trees seem to innately know that when we let go of what no longer serves us others can enjoy the beauty. They also

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Community

Who’s Got the Best Chinese Food in the Area?

In the past couple of months we’ve gone into the community and held surveys and polls about our readers’ preferences when it came to particular foods. We first asked “who’s got the best pizza in town?” Pietro’s was victorious by a landslide with Jet’s a distant second.  Last month we asked about the best burgers.

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Health

Are You at Risk for Lung Cancer?

Although lung cancer is responsible for most cancer deaths within the U.S., early detection significantly improves the chances of survival. The likelihood of surviving lung cancer is based on the clinical stage at diagnosis. The stages are I-IV, with stage IV lung cancer having the lowest five-year survival rate.   Fortunately, there are ways to detect

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Marketplace

Digital Leadership

Digital Leadership Could Abraham Lincoln unite our divided country, much as he did the North and South all those years ago? I can imagine The Great Emancipator heralding “four score and seven years ago,” only to be interrupted… “Sorry Mr. President, you’re still on mute.” I like to think that people who are good leaders

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Edgewater

Edgewater’s Essential Guide to Snow Procedures

Winter is coming, and Edgewater’s snow-covered streets and walkways offer a picturesque scene. However, it’s essential to remember our responsibilities and ensure our city remains safe and accessible for everyone. So, let’s dive into the crucial things you need to know about Edgewater’s snow procedures. Avoid Shoveling Snow onto Roads: First and foremost, as tempting

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Edgewater

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint this Winter

Fall is in full swing, and winter is just around the corner. As temperatures drop, you may be turning on your thermostat. However, as the furnaces turn up, so does your energy and gas bill and your carbon footprint. To reduce this carbon footprint and save money on electricity bills this winter, thinking about your

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

Preserving Neighborhood Character

Development, increased home values, even the influx of new coffee shops are a sign of a desirable, vibrant community. But as we grow, we risk losing our small-town charm. As Mayor, I remain committed to leading Wheat Ridge into its next chapter while preserving our beloved neighborhood character. To strike this delicate balance the City

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Arts

Actor-Director Selena Naumoff on Theatre and Religion

“Acting is about trying on a different hat. Life is like that, too,” says Selena Naumoff, a founding member of the Wheat Ridge Theatre Company. “The idea is to challenge yourself to do something you’ve never done.”  With degrees in theatre and religion, Naumoff brings an unique set of skills to the theatre, where in

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Community

Wheat Ridge Road Projects Cause Congestion

Wheat Ridge motorists are right: In recent months, there have been more road projects on more streets than usual. A combination of factors is behind the nine city projects that are producing congestion and delays and involve more than 50 streets. Added to those are three area highway projects. Altogether, the projects had an estimated

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Opinion

My City is Silent

I remember the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 standing in the parking lot at work, watching that second plane go into the towers right in front of me. I also remember those inside my office that were cheering the falling of the towers and the murder of 3,000 people.  Earlier this month when I learned

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Name Wheat Ridge Beats Wheatwood Any Day of the Week

Working on the archives in Wheat Ridge’s original Post Office is a rewarding endeavor – but, at the same time, quite challenging. The old building in the Historical Park is chocked full of fascinating information on all sorts of historical topics, ideally on the history of the area, but in reality, ranging far beyond those

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Edgewater

State Ballot Measures

Last year, Edgewater voters had to navigate through 14 state and county ballot questions. Fortunately, this year there are only two, both referred by the state legislature. Proposition HH is the more important of the two as it will significantly impact property taxes and Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds. TABOR constitutionally limits the amount

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

A Week With The Mayor

Being a mayor is a bit like scaling a towering mountain, navigating its ever-shifting terrain while keeping a firm grip on the practicalities of governance. You stand as a sentinel on the summit of your city’s dreams, surveying its issues and potential like a climber embracing both the weight of their gear and the awe-inspiring

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