September 2023

Education

Back To School, Back To Normal?

As my eldest son Hudson and his lifelong friends embark on their senior year of high school this year, I cannot help but reflect on their journey. How have the remarkable amount of changes around what all of our students and educators went through in a COVID-19 world impacted them?  Fast forward to today, going

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Edgewater

Altitunes Finds Harmony In Music Education

Altitunes, a Wheat Ridge-based music school, is revolutionizing the landscape of local music education with its comprehensive, science-based approach. Susie Frey and Amy Erhard, co-owners of the school, seek to combine musical education with holistic personal development. This multi-dimensional approach goes beyond the traditional scope of scales and musical notes to foster important life skills. 

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Arts

Theresa Joyce Infuses Her Paintings With Excitement

“My paintings are about Colorado,” says Theresa Joyce, Denver-area artist. “Nearly every one of them is a painting of where I’ve been, where I hang out, or where I ski.  The first thing Joyce does before starting a painting is to ask herself why she wants to paint that particular scene. “I try to remember

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Community

Dungarvin Provides Community-Based Care, Protects Those With Support Needs

Dee Hiatt, the Colorado state director for Dungarvin, knows that everyone’s rights, dreams and aspirations are equal and worth protecting – even if everyone doesn’t have an equal playing field.  Dungarvin is a national company that provides individualistic support services to individuals that need it, including residential services, day services, supported employment, supported foster care,

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Edgewater

2023 Hometown Festival

It’s that time of year again! As the summer sun slowly gives way to the golden hues of fall, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Edgewater Hometown Festival. An epic day of entertainment, fun, and community spirit awaits you! Date: Saturday, Sept. 23  Venue: Citizens’ Park (24th Avenue and Benton) Time: 3

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Marketplace

From Pixels To People

September is here! Which means college kids will not be returning to campus. Rather, they’ll be entering the business world for the first time. For some, they’ll be working remote, or some version of it. For others, their talents will be utilized in-person. If this is you, you’re not alone. Many companies are trying to

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Community

Henderson Family’s Continued Commitment To Continuing Lutheran’s Legacy

Rodney “Rod” Ward Henderson and his wife, Sandra, moved from Nebraska to the Wheat Ridge area in 1963. Rodney left his teaching profession in 1967 and went to work in the HVAC industry. He eventually started his own HVAC Company, Action Air Inc., and retired in 1996. Sandra worked as a schoolteacher for a short

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Community

Localworks’ Final TLC Clean-Up Day Of 2023

Saturday, Sept. 16, Localworks will host the final TLC Neighborhood Clean-up Day of the 2023 summer season. Please join us at Saint James Episcopal Church, located at 8235 W. 44th Ave. This event will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until noon, or until the dumpsters are full.  Localworks has a commitment to advance Wheat

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Health

In Sepsis, It’s All About Time

As Christopher Walken said in a famous Saturday Night Live skit, “I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.” In medicine, of course we know better.  We have all been sick at some point in our lives. But when will getting a good night’s rest help us feel better and when is a visit to

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Health

One Minute To Feel Into A New Vision

Have you ever had the awareness that a way you’ve always been may not actually get you to where you want to go next in life? Yes, that way got you here, but if you continue to cling to that you’ll likely always be stuck and not get to your next desired destination. Sometimes you

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Opinion

Electionzzzzzz

Election time is always interesting in Wheat Ridge. These days, much more subdued than ever. We have a city council that is all in agreement. All green lights on the dais for just about every proposition, amendment, idea or spending request from the city. Many that follow city council meetings have been voicing their concerns

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Mountain View

Short Term Rentals Need A Closer Look

The Town Council recently placed a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental (STR) licenses. Prior to the moratorium, there was no limit to how many STR licenses could be issued in the town that is 12-square blocks. And currently, the town’s STR code only considers entire residential structures licensable as STRs. Portions of homes that

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Mountain View

The Past Is The Past, But The Future Is Here

One of the best parts of living in Mountain View is the flexibility we have as a community to pivot, be creative, and design our own present and future. Recently, we’ve had ample opportunities to see this in action. The Comprehensive Planning process has provided several key insights about who we are, and although the

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Community

Everyone’s A Critic, So Pen A Pizza Review

We’re going to try something new this month: you, dear ravenous reader, get to write a restaurant review. And to keep things manageable, we’re going to start with pizza: any dining establishment in Wheat Ridge, Edgewater or Mountain View that has pizza on its menu. We’ll publish the best four or five reviews in the

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker
Wheat Ridge

Additional Funding Approved For Wadsworth Boulevard

I am excited to announce additional funding has been made available to construct permanent improvements at the south end of the Wadsworth corridor, focused on the 38th Avenue intersection. The additional work is part of the Wadsworth Improvement project, which first broke ground in late 2021. The project is modernizing and improving Wadsworth from 35th

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Community

Honoring Our Canines And Their Heritage

“Dogs on Display” seems like an oddly-themed Second Saturday event for the Historical Society to undertake. We do it because it truly is one of the more amusing ways to spend a Saturday with your CBF (canine best friend) and pay homage to the untold number of dogs who literally walked to and through the

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Community

What’s Happening – September 2023

Wheat Ridge Approving ADUs One Year After Council’s Vote  One year after Wheat Ridge City Council voted to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the city, seven existing units are now legal, and 21 permits are in the pipeline for new and existing units. “We have been permitting ADUs that already existed but were unsanctioned,”

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Community

A Fair Trade: Swapping College Debt For A Reliable Career

More and more, people young and old are looking for a different career path than one needing a college degree and the debt that comes with it.  At the Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado (CTIC), now located in Wheat Ridge, the incentives and options available to those interested in trades are nearly too good

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Community

Carnation Festival Still Excites In Its 54th Year

The carnations may be gone, but the festival is as lively as ever.  Wheat Ridge residents and visitors gathered at Anderson Park from Aug. 11 through 13 to celebrate the City of Wheat Ridge in the annual Carnation Festival. The crowd enjoyed a parade on 38th Avenue, carnival rides, live music and a fireworks show. 

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Community

Advocate Of Fun – Wheat Ridge Lanes

First opened in 1958, Wheat Ridge Lanes is a longstanding and iconic Denver area bowling alley. Its aptly-named owner, Spencer Frame, is looking forward to realizing the alley’s potential as more than just a place to knock down pins. “I want to keep [the tradition] alive, and if possible, make it an even better experience,”

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