October 2024

Community

What’s Happening – October 2024

Edgewater Parent & Tot Tumbling, Ages 1-3 October 1st – November 19th  This class is an instructor led 45-minute class designed for toddlers; walking age to three years, with the assistance of a parent or caregiver. Classes will focus on developing coordination through motor skills, muscle strength, agility, and flexibility using pre-school size apparatus and

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Community

Let’s Create a City Plan!

Wheat Ridge is working on a City Plan, and we want to hear from you. The City Plan, which is often called a comprehensive plan, will articulate our community’s vision for the next 20 years, establish shared values, and identify priorities for the future. It also provides direction on issues such as what land uses

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Community

Highlighting the Incredible Staff of Lutheran Hospital: Amanda Adams

Amanda Adams started in 2005 as an ER nurse at Lutheran. She is a steady calm presence for patients and the Emergency Department team, always there to offer any support. During the move to the new hospital, Amanda helped lead all aspects of the transition as interim manager while her leader was out on FMLA and stepped up to

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Outdoors

Leave the Leaves!

Autumn has arrived and soon there will be children jumping into leaf piles. (At least I hope, if they are not glued to electronic devices indoors.) Yet there are other purposes for fallen leaves that are too profound not to share here in our October article, as gardeners prepare a crucial rest period for their

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Outdoors

Miles of Migration

Happy Fall nature lovers. Ken Hall here , aka Bird Nut.  I would like to share something that occurs each Spring and again in Fall, bird migration. Many folks will say, “what, bird migration?” That is because most birds make their travels between sunset and first light. Resting during the day. Visiting local feeders and

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Marketplace

TeamLogic IT Opens in 
West Denver

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, has opened an office covering the west side of Denver. The business is owned by Mike Treiser and Danny Ramey.  TeamLogic IT is a provider of advanced technology solutions for companies of all sizes. Local offices provide clients with the IT

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Community

It’s All About Dog Etiquette

Do you get frustrated when pet owners allow their animals to urinate in your yard, dispose of their dog’s poo bag in your trash receptacle, allow their dogs to bark from their yards and car windows at you or expect you to tolerate their dog jumping at you or act aggressively as you walk by

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Community

Berkeley Neighborhood Gets 
New Clinic for Furry Friends

This month, an exciting new option for our furry friends’ healthcare is coming to Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood. On October 28th, Berkeley Animal Hospital will officially open for business on Lowell Boulevard just south of 44th Avenue. The clinic will offer standard medical services including wellness exams, vaccinations, spaying, neutering and more. Soon-to-be Medical Director Dr.

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Mountain View

I’ve Got a Notice of Code Violation – What Now?

You are sipping your morning coffee, glancing out the window at your neatly trimmed lawn, when the mail arrives. Among the bills and the junk mail, there it is – a notice from the Town of Mountain View Code Enforcement. Immediately panic starts to set in: “What did I do wrong? Will I get fined?

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Mountain View

Mountain View Residents Petition Town for Changes to Building Codes

The Town of Mountain View held a town-wide public workshop to discuss the recently updated Comprehensive Plan and how best to prioritize the work of implementing the plan. In order to encourage participation and allow for everyone to have enough space to join the meeting, the Berkeley Church graciously hosted the meeting in their cafeteria/meeting

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Mountain View

Behind Every Criticism is a Wish

I have been so saddened over the last several weeks, as our sweet town has been thrust into the spotlight because of a news story which did not even happen in town. Staff, council, and myself have received emails and calls from all over the world. Most have been calls for me to take action

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Edgewater

Hometown Fest Was a Huge Hit

Thank you to everyone who made Hometown Fest 2024 a huge success! We were thrilled to see so many from our community come out to enjoy the festivities. From the pie-eating contests to the dog costume competition, fantastic live music, and all the fun carnival games, it was a day to remember. A special thanks

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Edgewater

Edgewater Chief of Police Eric Sonstegard to Depart for New Role

Edgewater Chief of Police Eric Sonstegard has accepted a position as an Assistant City Manager for the city of Oxnard, California. Chief Sonstegard, who previously served 26 years with the Oxnard Police Department and retired as Assistant Police Chief in 2022, will officially depart Edgewater on December 6, 2024. Appointed as Chief of Police on

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Edgewater

Shop Edgewater: Small Town, Big Rewards

Edgewater residents and neighbors now have a fantastic way to support small, local restaurants and retail shops through the new Shop Edgewater Open Rewards program powered by Blue Dot and the City of Edgewater. The initiative encourages shopping locally by rewarding customers with cash back on every purchase. How it Works By joining Open Rewards,

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Health

Feel the Freeze: The Physical, Mental, and Emotional Perks of Ice Baths

Ice baths, also known as cold water therapy, might seem like a challenge, but they offer many benefits for both your body and mind. Athletes and wellness enthusiasts use ice baths to recover faster, reduce pain, and sharpen their mental focus and mood. Let’s explore how ice baths help you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Physical

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Health

Amplify Your Light

I just finished a two month series with a client. It inspired me to share a bit of that final session here. I always feel mixed emotions when our time comes to a close. I have intense pride for them and all the shifts they’ve made in our time together, they usually even look lighter.

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Health

The Modern Solution to Full Mouth Restoration

When it comes to replacing missing or failing teeth, many people are not aware of all of their options. Traditional options like dentures have always been bulky and uncomfortable while solutions like the All-on-4®, though still effective, are becoming outdated compared to more advanced techniques. Among the latest innovations is the 3 on 6™ treatment

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Health

Update on Breast Cancer Prevention

It is October – time for apple cider, pumpkin spice, cooler air, and . . . breast cancer awareness month. You may have heard that breast cancer affects one in eight women, but many people are not aware that most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no significant family history.  As I tell my patients,

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Community

Apple Carving Sticky But Satisfying Way to Prep for Cider Fest

The Historical Society’s Cider Day Festival celebrating “all things apple” is approaching. I meant to discuss (and will, later) the wonderful offerings planned at the Historical Park for Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:00 to 2:00, but that discussion was derailed by a last-minute visit to the Old Post Office where I found workers busily sifting

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Community

What is Motorcycle Lane Filtering?

As of August 7, motorcyclists in Colorado can legally pass between vehicles stopped on the roadway that are traveling in the same direction as the rider under specific circumstances. It’s known as lane filtering, but there are conditions a rider needs to have in place before they can move ahead and pass vehicles in stopped

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Community

Stop Stealing in Wheat Ridge

The Wheat Ridge Police Department has seen some impressive progress in crime rates since a peak in 2021. Overall, crime was down 26% in 2023 since that peak, but one category remains stubbornly high: theft. For context, we separate motor vehicle theft and theft in our statistics. In 2023, the Wheat Ridge Police Department saw

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Community

Step Back to the 80s: Rad Retro Run and Block Party Hits 44th Ave

Localworks is thrilled to continue the excitement surrounding the launch of Explore44, the new corridor identity for 44th Avenue. To celebrate and engage Wheat Ridge residents and visitors, Localworks is launching the first-ever Explore44 fun run and block party. The “Rad Retro Run: Journey Back to the 80s” will take place at 9:00 a.m. on

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

Shaping the Future of the Lutheran Legacy Campus

As the Mayor of Wheat Ridge, I am thrilled to see the new Lutheran Hospital settled in at its new location at Clear Creek Crossing (12911 W 40th Avenue). This move creates a unique opportunity for us to reimagine the 100-acre campus in the heart of Wheat Ridge, allowing us to shape it to better

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